Scranton Area Community Foundation

Lunch & Learn: Communicating Your Success Story (with the SACF Communications Team)
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsylvania
📅 Wednesday, April 16, 2025🕛 12:00 PM (Noon)📍 via Zoom

Your organization is making a difference—let’s ensure your story resonates with the community and beyond!Join the SACF Communications Team for an insightful Lunch & Learn designed to empower local nonprofits with the tools and strategies needed to craft powerful press releases and share compelling success stories.

What You’ll Learn:

Crafting Compelling Narratives – Learn how to transform your achievements into impactful stories that inspire action.

Humanizing Your News – Discover techniques for making your press releases more relatable and memorable.

Visual Storytelling – Capture powerful images that enhance your message and increase engagement.

Guidelines for Incorporation – Learn best practices for seamlessly integrating the Scranton Area Community Foundation into your press releases, grant follow-ups, and social media posts.

Social Media Amplification – Leverage best practices to maximize your reach and connect with your audience.

🌟 Who Should Attend?Nonprofits, grantees, communications teams, and anyone looking to improve how they share their organization’s impact.

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Workforce Barriers Summit • Harnessing Immigrant Talent: Strategies for Economic Development and Workforce Solutions
2025-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Pennsylvania
This talk will explore the vital role immigrants play in driving economic growth. We’ll examine the employment barriers that international talent face, and strategies for recruiting and retaining foreign populations. Additionally, we will highlight success stories of employers and cities effectively incorporating immigrants into their workforce. Attendees will learn how to access new talent pipelines and meet workforce needs through engaging international communities.

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Workforce Barriers Summit • K-12 Education Panel
2025-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Pennsylvania
The PA Department of Education knows that the future of a strong workforce starts as soon as children enter school. Gaining an understanding of the career benchmarks in K-12 education, current programming to support career development, and identifying ways in which employers can partner will inevitably enhance their workforce pipeline and lead to economic growth throughout the region.

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NEPA Moves Q1 General Collaborative Meeting
2025-04-07 09:00 - 11:30 | Benco Dental, 295 Centerpoint Blvd, Jenkins Township, PA, 18640, United States
NEPA Moves first General Collaborative meeting of 2025 brings together stakeholders throughout the Northeast Region of Pennsylvania to continue their efforts to seek practical and proactive approaches to transportation issues, gaps, and barriers.Our first meeting will highlight studies and initiatives aimed at improving transportation throughout the region and goals identified by the steering committee for 2025.Continental breakfast included.

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Workforce Barriers Summit • Unlocking Business Growth through Community Foundation Partnerships
2025-04-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Pennsylvania
This presentation will highlight the numerous benefits businesses gain from partnering with Community Foundations, such as increased employee retention and productivity through access to scholarships and hardship funds. By offering these resources, companies support their employees’ personal and professional growth and foster a more loyal, motivated workforce. Additionally, businesses can broaden their reach and enhance their brand by supporting philanthropic efforts, including scholarships, which contribute to community development and enhance their reputation as socially responsible entities.

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