Strengthen your nonprofit marketing and communications strategy. Learn to engage target audiences, amplify your mission, and create integrated outreach plans that drive awareness, participation, and support.
- Series
- Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Series
- Next Session
- Feb. 11, 2027 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Later Date
- July 14, 2027 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Related Programs
Connect, Communicate, and Amplify Your Mission
Nonprofits know that strong community relationships are essential to fulfilling their mission. In today’s crowded communication landscape, however, breaking through the noise to inspire action[BB2.1]—whether recruiting volunteers, driving fundraising, or communicating your services—can be a real challenge. Limited budgets and donor expectations only heighten the need for strategic, effective outreach.
This interactive workshop creates space for nonprofit leaders to exchange insights and learn best practices for impactful marketing and communication. Through discussion and practical guidance, you’ll explore how to connect with your audiences in meaningful, mission-driven ways.
Objectives:
- Identify and effectively reach specific target market segments
- Create an integrated marketing and communication plan designed to generate results
- Use social media and social networks to engage with key audiences
- Educate and inform both internal and external audiences
- Explore the role of a leader within public relations and crisis communications
Earn a Digital Badge
You will receive a digital badge upon the successful completion of this program. Earn a badge for each core course in this series. Complete all six courses within two years, and you will be awarded the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Completion Badge. This badge will showcase your advanced expertise in nonprofit leadership.
Scholarship Information
Thanks to the generous support of the Pablo Foundation, the Eau Claire Community Foundation , and Royal Credit Union, we are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for this series. These scholarships are designed to provide financial assistance to eligible participants.
Visit our scholarship page for more information.
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Who should attend
Current and aspiring nonprofit leaders, executive directors, and nonprofit board members.
Instructors
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Phillip Swiler is currently the Director for Habitat for Humanity in the Chippewa Valley; previously[BB3.1] he was the Community Engagement Director at Valley Sports Academy (VSA) and Lake Wissota Golf Course. In 2020, Phillip graduated from the Eau Claire Chamber Leadership (LEC) program of which he now is the LEC Executive Committee Chair.
Over the past 20+ years, Phillip has held various leadership roles in sales and marketing including the role of investor engagement at the Eau Claire Chamber. Phil believes in a strong community and volunteers his time for numerous non-profits and currently sits on the United Way Board. Phil has spoken at numerous conferences and seminars on the topics of leadership, sales, human resources, customer service, business development and marketing.