Upcoming training opportunities with Forthright
Written by Katie Test davis
Is your team stuck in a rut? Need some skills-building? Looking for a laughter-filled get-together centered around learning?
Our marketing and communications workshops are jam-packed with helpful how-tos. You and your team will walk away with confidence and the knowledge you need to take (successful) action. Plus, we’ll have fun while we’re doing it!
Our trainings have been called “an excellent investment." Also: “polished and downright perfect."
Here’s a (sampling of) what we’re offering this spring and summer…
For Organizations:
Media Relations: You need to stand out in a crowded media market. We can help. We’ll cover how to find the right reporter, how to pitch, how to make the most of that on-the-record interview and then how to amplify your media mentions. You’ll walk away with expertise on how to land your story in front of your target audience.
Writing for Your Community. Do you ever feel like your audiences…aren’t getting what you’re saying? That your message is overly complicated? We’re here to help. We’ll teach you how to write simple, accessible language – and how to test if it’s easy to understand, too. Oh – and all our trainings are personalized, so we’ll practice using your specific language. Data + tools + practice = the messaging confidence your team has always wanted!
Speak Out or Step Back. As child and family advocates, when big news breaks, we’re compelled to DO something. But how do we know when to comment and what to say? We’ll walk you through our five-step process to decide just when to speak out – and when it’s better to sit back and amplify others’ messaging. You’ll never have to agonize over the decision of whether or not to comment on a topic again!
Reaching Audiences Without Internet Access. The families you serve need the information you’re sharing – but in many cases, traditional tactics like email newsletters or social posts simply aren’t reaching them. The solution? Our training teaches you how to get in front of your hardest-to-reach stakeholders, strategically. By the end of our training, you’ll have everything you need to create a personalized plan that reaches everyone in YOUR audience.
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For School Districts:
Storytelling: Is your good news getting lost in whatever the latest debate of the week is? Break through the noise and make sure your community knows the great work going on in your schools and classrooms. Your school leaders will walk away knowing how to talk authentically about their work and connect with current and prospective parents.
Student Enrollment Marketing: We’ve gathered comprehensive research on the current student enrollment crisis and paired it with the communication planning strategy we know works every time. You'll create a personalized, customized plan for your district to boost enrollment that meets your families where they are.
Leave logistics to us.
We’re full-service and can take care of booking travel, ensure delicious, fresh catering and provide a fun, comfortable space with lots of natural light in our city or yours. Need a budget friendly option? We can come to you, use your office space and bring bagged lunches.
What about virtual workshops? We’re glad you asked! Our team is trained in online facilitation best practices, and we love creating warm virtual gathering spaces that foster learning and collaboration.
Whatever you choose, expect to get a TON done in training. No snooze fests. Expect engaging activities, and we promise we won’t talk for longer than 20 minutes at a time.
Ready to make the investment?
Pricing varies depending on your needs! We tailor each training to meet your team’s specific needs. We start by hosting a kick-off meeting where we determine what success looks like, learn what your organization’s challenges are, and then we get to work building out a training that is just right for you. Our completely custom virtual trainings for up to seven participants start at $2,595 and scale from there.
Don’t see exactly the thing you need on the list? We’ve got you. Learn more about our training program here or reach out to niki@forthrightadvising.com and let us create a custom training just for you and your team.
