$15 for Spokes members | $10 for participants from same member organization
$25 for not-yet-members

In our current environment, many non-profits find themselves in exceptionally challenging situations where how they respond can make or break a nonprofit’s standing in the community.  From COVID -19 to protesters on main street, sometimes organizations find themselves in situations they never would have imagined.  How do you respond for your organization?  How do you connect with the media, and what can you do to create a crisis shield to protect your organization and your team?  This training will address a few key areas:

• Consider your vulnerabilities.
• Develop a crisis strategy.
• Create a response kit.
• Know how to engage with the media.
• Own every interview.

Presenter: Dennis Baker

Dennis is a consultant to numerous established corporations, non-profits, and high-profile individuals. As a development specialist, he’s helped raise millions of dollars for non-profits as diverse as museums, hospitals, universities, and international aid organizations. Dennis is also a public relations expert having managed several New York Times bestselling authors and leading public relations campaigns for advocacy groups, movie projects, and entertainers. A graduate of Westmont College and a Hansard Scholar at the London School of Economics, Dennis has worked for the United States Senate, the British House of Commons, and FOX Entertainment. He is now CEO of DM Baker Media.