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Presenting: Something you should care about!

Tips for virtual and in-person presentations for community organizers.

5 Ethical Questions for Social Cause Storytellers

Storytelling in social organizations takes many different forms. Each story, from testimonials to articles to newsletters, holds the potential to engage audiences in the cause. In our hyper-connected digital age, communicators face challenges to craft stories not only to draw attention but also to reflect ethical values. As we learn how to put our values… Continue reading 5 Ethical Questions for Social Cause Storytellers

Cultivating Community: How one meal served a local food network

Originally written in April 2018 | Harrisonburg, Virginia Midmorning on an early spring Friday, four students in personalized chefs’ coats buzzed Four students in personalized chefs’ coats buzzed around the dietetics kitchen on the campus of James Madison University (JMU). Scents of baking rosemary meatballs and sautéing garlic-sage sweet potatoes promised a delicious spread for… Continue reading Cultivating Community: How one meal served a local food network