Custom winter + spring workshops for your team
Written by katie test davis
By popular demand, we're re-opening our training opportunities for 2026!
Our trainings have been called “an excellent investment." Also: “polished and downright perfect."
Here’s a (sampling of) what we’re offering starting in January.
for nonprofits and foundations
Simplifying Your Messaging. Do you ever feel like your audiences… aren’t getting what you’re saying? That your message is a tad too complicated? That you want everyone on your team – from your leadership to program managers – to use the same, powerful language? We’re here to help.
We’ll teach you our tricks to write more simple, accessible language – and how to test if it’s easy to understand, too.
Oh – and all our trainings are personalized, so we’ll practice using your specific language.
Data + tools + practice = helping your message LAND with your audiences!
Speak Out or Step Back: What To Do When News Breaks. As child and family advocates, when big news breaks, we’re compelled to DO something. But how do we know when to comment and what to say?
We’ll walk you through our five-step process to decide just when to speak out – and when it’s better to sit back and amplify others’ messaging.
You’ll never have to agonize over the decision of whether or not to comment on a topic again.
Media Relations. This year has been...well. You know. And the media market is more crowded than ever. So how do you get YOUR message in front of your audiences? We can help.
We’ll cover how to find the right reporter, how to pitch, how to make the most of that on-the-record interview and then how to amplify your media mentions. We'll practice interviews together, too!
You’ll walk away with expertise on how to land your story in front of your target audience, and how to sound good when you do it. Win.
for school districts
Student Enrollment Marketing. Charter schools, voucher programs, private schools. The competition is steep. We have a goal: gets kids back in great public schools!
That's why we’ve gathered comprehensive research on the student enrollment crisis and paired it with the communication planning strategy we know works.
During our student enrollment training, you'll create a personalized, custom plan to help your district share why *you* are the best choice for families – putting you well on your way to boosting student enrollment!
Storytelling. Want to empower your principals and district leaders to share the great news about your schools? Is that news getting lost in the... well, everything, going on in the world today?
Choose this training to help you break through the noise and make sure your community knows the great work going on in your district.
Your school leaders will walk away knowing how to talk authentically about their work and connect with current and prospective parents.
leave the logistics to us
We’re full service!
We can take care of booking travel, arrange delicious, fresh catering and provide a fun, comfortable space with lots of natural light in our city or yours. Need a budget friendly option? We can come to you, use your office space and bring bagged lunches.
What about virtual workshops? We’re glad you asked! Our team is trained in online facilitation best practices, and we love creating warm virtual gathering spaces that foster learning and collaboration.
Whatever you choose, expect to get a TON done in training. No snooze fests. Expect engaging activities. AND – this is a big AND – we promise we won’t talk for longer than 20 minutes at a time.
Reach out today to save your spot for the winter or spring! Not only will your team learn a lot, you'll have fun doing it.
Don’t see exactly the thing you need on the list? We’ve got you. Learn more about training program here and let us create a custom training just for you and your team.
