Public Speaking for NGOs: 1 Day Session in Edmonton

Schedule

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am to Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Regus AB, Edmonton - 98 Avenue | Edmonton, AB

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Communicate your cause with conviction and emotion—learn to deliver speeches that inspire real community change.
About this Event

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session


Course Overview

In the world of nonprofits and social causes, your voice has the power to inspire change and mobilize support. This interactive workshop helps you strengthen your public speaking presence and connect emotionally with diverse audiences. You will learn how to tell stories that move people, deliver messages that align with your mission, and handle both small and large gatherings with confidence. The course focuses on authentic delivery, clarity of purpose, and audience engagement tailored for NGOs and social impact professionals.


Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Deliver clear and confident speeches aligned with your NGO’s mission.
  • Craft emotionally powerful stories that move your audience to act.
  • Apply persuasive techniques to inspire donors, volunteers, and communities.
  • Manage nerves and use your voice and body language effectively.
  • Adapt your communication style for different audiences and forums.
  • Strengthen collaboration and motivation within your team.
  • Conclude talks with actionable and inspiring calls to support your cause.

Target Audience

This course is designed for NGO leaders, social workers, campaign coordinators, advocacy specialists, communications officers, and nonprofit professionals seeking to enhance their speaking and influence skills for social impact.

Why Is It the Right Fit for You?

Public speaking in the nonprofit sector is more than just performance—it’s about inspiring belief and action. This course is ideal for anyone looking to communicate with empathy, purpose, and clarity. With a focus on real-world nonprofit contexts, you’ll gain tools to speak confidently at community events, donor meetings, or media engagements. Our facilitators combine expertise in public communication and social impact, ensuring that every session is practical, relevant, and empowering. Join us to transform your voice into a tool for positive change and elevate your organization’s outreach.

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Group Discounts:

• Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
• Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants


Looking to empower your entire NGO team with better communication skills?

We offer customized in-house training tailored to your organization’s goals, mission, and audience type. Whether you aim to enhance storytelling, refine donor presentations, or train leaders to speak confidently, our team will design a program to meet your needs. Would you like us to bring this course directly to your team? Get in touch to explore flexible scheduling and tailored modules.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:


Our Other Public Speaking Courses:

  • Public Speaking – First timers, Intermediate, Master
  • Youth Public Speaking
  • Audience Engagement Toolkit
  • Speaking for Hybrid and Remote Environment
  • Public Speaking for Career Shifters
  • Speaking Skills for Hospitality
  • Public Speaking for Public Leaders
  • Sales Speaking Essentials
  • Impromptu & On the spot Speaking
  • Corporate & Conference Speaking Mastery

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Agenda
Module 1: The Power of Purposeful Speaking

Info: • Understanding your organization’s mission-driven message
• Communicating with empathy and conviction
• Building credibility and trust through authenticity
• Activity


Module 2: Storytelling for Social Change

Info: • Crafting compelling stories that resonate emotionally
• Using real-life narratives to illustrate impact
• Balancing facts with human connection
• Activity


Module 3: Emotional Intelligence in Speaking

Info: • Reading audience emotions and adapting tone
• Managing nerves and emotional control on stage
• Using empathy to build connection
• Role Play


Module 4: Structuring the Impact Speech

Info: • Organizing ideas for clarity and persuasion
• Opening and closing with purpose
• Using transitions to maintain flow
• Activity


Module 5: Persuasive Communication for Donor and Volunteer Engagement

Info: • Understanding motivational triggers
• Communicating value to stakeholders
• Inspiring commitment and sustained action
• Case Study


Module 6: Visual and Vocal Presence

Info: • Using tone, body language, and pace effectively
• The role of visuals and slides in NGO presentations
• Handling microphones and presentation spaces confidently
• Activity


Module 7: Speaking in Media and Public Forums

Info: • Preparing for interviews and panels
• Managing challenging or controversial questions
• Representing your organization ethically and professionally
• Role Play


Module 8: Collaborative Communication for Teams and Partners

Info: • Speaking to internal audiences and project partners
• Building alignment through shared narratives
• Strengthening trust and cooperation through open dialogue
• Activity


Module 9: Delivering Calls to Action

Info: • Ending speeches with momentum and clarity
• Encouraging audience participation or donations
• Converting empathy into measurable support
• Activity


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Where is it happening?

Regus AB, Edmonton - 98 Avenue, 10611 98 Avenue 9th Floor, Edmonton, Canada

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CAD 600.56 to CAD 704.06

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