Mission-Driven Messaging: Communications Best Practices for Associations and Not-for-Profits
Thu, Oct 29
|The Horace Mann Companies
How do you tell a compelling story when your bottom line is impact, not profit? This panel brings together communications professionals from the association and not-for-profit sectors to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of mission-driven work.
Time & Location
Oct 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The Horace Mann Companies, 1 Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, IL 62715, USA
About the Event
Networking: 11:30 Lunch program: noon - 1:00 pm. Horace Mann headquarters, Springfield IL Lunch will be included, please share any dietary restrictions on the sign up form.
How do you tell a compelling story when your bottom line is impact, not profit? This panel brings together communications professionals from the association and not-for-profit sectors to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of mission-driven work. Panelists will discuss strategies for member and donor engagement, building brand trust on a limited budget, navigating crisis communications and more.
Panelists:
Zhavier Harris - Chief of Staff Springfield Urban League, Inc.
Bev Neisler, M.A. CFRE - President and CEO/Founder, Leadership411, LLC
Karen Sanders - Vice-President – Advancement/LLCC Foundation Executive Director
Tickets
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