Making Waves as a Thought Leader

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 9 a.m. - Noon

Hosted at North Park University, Chicago, IL

Half-Day Workshop: $90

About this Session:

You are a thought leader. But do you know it? How is it that you can best show the world — or just your funders and your audience — your expertise? If you are running a nonprofit, you’re already an expert on a variety of levels. Let us help you figure out where you need to be and develop the right messages and strategies for you to be recognized in your field. Come ready to think outside of the box and be prepared to delve into social media. (You don’t have to be a social media expert but please have a Twitter account set up — picture and all — as well as a personal Facebook account in advance. You will also need a laptop, tablet or smartphone.)

Who Should Participate: Executive Directors, Development and Marketing Staff 

About the Presenter: Susy Schultz is a digital strategist, editor, educator and writer with more than 20 years’ experience in journalism, academia, government and the foundation world. Her past titles include managing editor, digital editor, investigative editor, executive director, associate publisher, reporter, crisis communication consultant, columnist and editorial writer. Currently, she is president of Public Narrative, formerly Community Media Workshop, a nonprofit housed at Columbia College Chicago, which specializes in teaching journalists and people in nonprofits how to tell better stories, regardless of platform. A native of Chicago, she is fluent in Spanish and is founding president of the Association of Women Journalists - Chicago and a member of Journalism and Women Symposium, Investigative Reporters and Editors and the Society of Professional Journalists. Reach her at sschultz@PublicNarrative.org or @Susys.