You know that your mission is important, but how can you engage potential supporters? Statistics are important, but sharing them in a way that illustrates the human side of your work is key. In this session you will learn the importance of sharing stories that illustrate the work, identify your story, and practice telling it so that your mission can connect with the hearts of others.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a true and well told story can capture the heart forever.

Sue Kirkland

Sue Kirkland is Principal, Sue Kirkland Life Consulting LLC. A former teacher, counselor, and community organizer, Sue spent a 30+year career with the American Cancer Society serving at the local, regional and national levels. A gifted teacher and facilitator, Sue has provided seminar sessions for both volunteers and staff throughout the US and for international conferences in Mexico, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Russia. She has authored articles in two editions of the Organization Development Journal, published by the Organizational Development Institute. Having “graduated” from the ACS, Sue continues to be active in her community and offers her learning and organizational development expertise to local nonprofit organizations through Sue Kirkland Life Consulting LLC. She leaves time to travel with her husband, a captain for United Airlines. She is a volunteer Trustee for the Lawrence Township Community Foundation, continues to volunteer for the ACS’s Run for Dad event, is a volunteer consultant for the D & R Greenway Trust, and serves on the planning committee for Princeton Community Works. Taking her lifelong learning in a new direction, Sue earned her Yoga Instructor Certification from Yandara Yoga Institute. Sue and her husband, Captain Mitch Leibowitz, make their home in Princeton.