Thank you for attending Ragan's Best Practices for Nonprofit Communicators in the Pandemic and Beyond Virtual Workshop Below you will find the speaker slide decks and handouts for your reference. Click here to view our event slides with additional awards, events and council information.

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 Below are the slide decks from the presentations.

Please note: there are no slides from panel sessions.

1:30-1:55 p.m.

CASE STUDY: Using Virtual Experiences to Keep Donors Engaged with Your Mission in a Time of Crisis

Alex Novak, Director, Communications and Marketing, The Nature Conservancy

12:45-12:55 p.m.

PANEL: Using Thought Leadership and Executive Communications to Combat Misinformation, Protect the Reputation of Leadership and Advocate for Your Organization

Jono Smith, Digital Director, Make-A-Wish America

Rachel Clemens, Content Marketing Manager, Whole Whale

3-3:20 p.m.

PANEL: Addressing Inequity in Communities and Reaching Diverse Audiences with Your Organization's Message

Dani Chitwood, Assistant Director, Special Olympics Illinois in Chicago

Teri Wade, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Amida Care

3:30-3:50

Create Social Media Content that Showcases Your Mission and Stories

Kelly Brockmeier, Director, Public Relations and Social Media, Wounded Warrior Project

Shari Neal Williams, Social Media Marketing, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Megan Augustyniak, Manager, Social Media Marketing, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Free and Helpful Social Media Tools

Guide to Inclusive Language

Hubspot: The Guide to Planning and Hosting Virtual Events

Nonprofit Source: Digital Marketing Plan Template

Upleaf: Nonprofit Strategic Comms Plan Template

Venngage: Fundraising Timeline Template

Whole Whale:  Marketing Calendar Template