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Mission-Driven Messaging: Communications Best Practices for Associations and Not-for-Profits

  • 1 Horace Mann Plz, Springfield, IL 62715-0001, United States · Springfield
Mid-Illinois Communications Association Publisher / Host Mid-Illinois Communications Association
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Mission-Driven Messaging: Communications Best Practices for Associations and Not-for-Profits
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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 provided by Nelson's Catering: 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
Members receive a discount on ticketed events, please log into your account before you register for the event.
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1 Horace Mann Plz, Springfield, IL 62715-0001, United States

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