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SUMMARY:Building the Case Together: Storytelling as a Team Sport
DESCRIPTION:Strong fundraising and impact communications don’t live in silos—they are built collaboratively among staff from development\, communications\, program and data teams.This multi-part interactive session explores how nonprofits can align outcomes data\, storytelling\, and donor-centered messaging to strengthen proposals\, reports\, and pitches. Participants will learn how to translate data into meaning\, craft narratives that resonate with funders\, and ensure everyone on the team is telling the same compelling story—no matter the audience.Facilitator: Laurel MolloyPanelists: Lori Ryan\, Jim Brogna\, and Alison WoodyWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nAnyone who contributes to your grant writing or reporting process\n\n\n\nThose crafting impact messaging for the public\n\n\n\nAnyone involved in donor and funder pitches\, proposals\, or stewardship communications\n\nData and/or program team members who contribute to any of the above\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe panel will explore how storytelling functions as a shared responsibility across roles and departments—and how nonprofits can better integrate data\, lived experience\, and donor perspective. Learn tools and strategies\, best practices\, and who should be on your “team” in this high impact session.Registration is required\, though there is no cost to attend this complimentary training. Coffee and breakfast items will be provided at no additional cost. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator & Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaurel Molloy helps organizations increase impact by clarifying outcomes and how to achieve and measure them. She founded Innovations Quantified (IQ) in 1999 and has since trained and advised hundreds of nonprofits and foundations in the U.S. and internationally. Known for her practical\, accessible approach to evaluation and logic models\, she is a frequent speaker and author of Finally – Outcome Measurement Strategies Anyone Can Understand. Laurel holds an MPA from NYU Wagner and a BA from Holy Cross\, serves on the board of the Association of Nonprofit Specialists\, and runs a residential camp for youth with chronic illnesses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLori Ryan is Community Outreach & Resource Development Manager at Outreach – Center for Community Resources\, serving families in Northeastern Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. She leads fundraising\, branding\, and engagement for programs in workforce development\, education\, parenting support\, and reentry. A Scranton native with degrees from Keystone College and Tyler School of Art\, she previously worked as a photo editor in New York\, exhibited regionally\, taught at Keystone College\, co-founded STEAMworks\, and co-directed CameraWork Gallery. She lives in the Pocono Mountains with her family. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim Brogna is a nonprofit executive with 25+ years of experience in fundraising\, marketing\, and communications. As Vice President at Allied Services Integrated Health System\, he leads marketing strategy\, partnerships\, and mission growth\, helping generate over $7 million through signature initiatives. An active leader in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)\, he specializes in donor engagement\, brand strategy\, and mission-driven storytelling across Northeastern Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlison Woody is Associate Director of Grant Writing at Food Allergy Research & Education\, leading foundation\, corporate\, and government proposals. With 16+ years’ experience\, she has secured major grants from federal agencies and national foundations\, and previously led grants and communications at Geisinger and United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA. She holds degrees from Wilkes University and Misericordia University and serves on the board of her local AFP chapter in Scranton\, PA.
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LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Leadership
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SUMMARY:Planning Ahead Made Simple:  A Free Estate Planning Seminar
DESCRIPTION:About the SeminarThis free\, educational seminar open to the community is designed to help individuals and families better understand the basics of estate planning—including wills\, trusts\, beneficiary designations\, and how thoughtful planning can protect loved ones and support the causes they care about. Attendees will hear practical\, easy-to-understand guidance from trusted local experts.Featured Speakers \n\n\n\n\nScott Lynett\, Esq.\, Attorney\, The Law Office of Scott Lynett\, Esq. – Estate planning basics\, wills\, and key documents\n\n\n\nCharlie Curtin\, Senior Vice President & Trust Officer\, The Honesdale National Bank – Estate administration and what happens after death\n\n\n\nMichael Cordaro\, MBA\, Financial Planner– How estate planning fits into broader financial and tax planning\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nCommunity members interested in planning ahead\n\n\n\nIndividuals and families at any stage of life\n\n\n\nAnyone seeking clarity\, peace of mind\, or information on legacy and charitable planning\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend \n\n\n\n\nLearn practical estate planning steps\n\n\n\nAvoid common mistakes\n\n\n\nGain confidence in planning for the future\n\n\n\nUnderstand how philanthropy can be part of your legacy\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
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LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join or Die • WIP Community Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:At the Scranton Area Community Foundation\, we believe strong communities are built through connection\, participation\, and shared purpose.Through our Women in Philanthropy initiative\, we invite you to join us for the first event in our 2026 Civic Health Documentary Series—an evening of film\, conversation\, and community centered on strengthening civic life in Northeastern Pennsylvania.The evening will feature a special screening of the powerful\, timely documentary\, Join or Die.Inspired by the groundbreaking research of social scientist Robert Putnam\, the film explores the decline of civic participation in America—and makes a compelling case for why joining clubs\, service organizations\, and community groups is essential to strengthening democracy\, trust\, and opportunity.Following the screening\, we will host a brief community conversation about ways we can build connection and civic engagement across Northeastern Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\nSecure Your Seat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore About Join or Die\n\n\n\nThis film invites us to reflect on a simple but transformative question: What happens when we stop showing up for each other? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton\, Pete Buttigieg\, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr.\, Raj Chetty\, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country\, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: \n\n\n\n\nWhat makes democracy work?\n\n\n\nWhy is American democracy in crisis?\n\n\n\nAnd\, most importantly… What can we do about it?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Film Trailer Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp Get Our Community Involved\n\n\n\nWe’re helping connect community members with meaningful ways to serve.If your organization has an upcoming event within the next 90 days and is seeking volunteers\, please submit your opportunity using the link below. We’ll compile and share these listings with attendees who are eager to get involved. \n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit Your Volunteer Opportunities Here
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LOCATION:The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club\, 612 Jefferson Avenue\, Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, 18510\, United States
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