Creative Writing: Memoir

Do you have a story to tell? Most of us  do. Every one of us, by virtue of being human, has experiences and insights that are worth retelling. But how can we tell those stories in a way that other people will want to read them and learn from them? Memoir is the art of taking scenes from our past and presenting them to an audience, not simply for the sake of telling a story but to inform, entertain, and establish an emotional bond with our readers. By exploring memories and examining our lives, we also learn a lot about ourselves.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the importance of communicating the strategy in nonprofits

• Identify target audiences and explain how to adapt strategic plan communication to their interests and preferences

• List channels and methods for distributing the strategic plan

• Describe how to craft clear and compelling messages for effectively communicating the strategy

• Describe how to lead effective meetings and give presentations that communicate the strategic direction to interested parties

• List ways to facilitate two-way communication that allows interested parties to provide feedback and ask questions

• Provide tips for responding to resistance and concerns