Just Write – Effective Communication Skills for the non profit sector

Wed Sep 18, 13:00 - Wed Sep 18, 16:00

The Children's Memorial Institute - The Boardroom @ Ei8ht

ABOUT

Written communication is often the very first interaction that you will have with a potential funder. Is the inability to effectively communicate proving to be your first and last communication? By attending this 3 hour Workshop: gain practical skills and knowledge on the importance of written communication skills; creating subject lines that encapsulate your communication; the importance of greetings and salutations; avoiding waffle – getting straight to the point, crafting a message that is succinct and clear. Be like a navy seal - get in; get the job done; and get out!


Facilitated by Lyndsay Barr - Lyndsay qualified with an honours degree in Social Work in 1997. Lyndsay spent her early career working at Cotlands, focusing on the field of paediatric HIV, adoption, training and income generation. Lyndsay co-owns training company – Gift of the Gab, specialising in presenting training and workshops on Business English; Effective Writing Skills; Proposal Writing; and Communication Proficiency.


This Workshop is ideally suited to everyone in your organisation, if they send out emails on your behalf in any capacity, they need to communicate effectively and well.


Our training rates have been carefully costed for the non profit sector while ensuring we are able to attract the best talent to facilitate the training and share their expertise, growing your knowledge and skills. Our 3 hour interactive Workshops are R520 per person. Members of Ei8ht receive 25% off all Workshops – email [email protected] to become part of our Community.


Our 3 hour Workshops are based on experiential learning – you will engage in case studies and discussions to ensure that the learning sticks and is not just a one way flow of information. Location, location, location – all training is facilitated at The Children’s Memorial Institute, we are on the Rea Veya and Taxi routes. If travelling by car we are just off Empire with easy access from the M1 motorway, parking is free. Healthy bodies, healthy minds – we offer healthy snacks and beverages – included in the training rates.


Workshops are limited to Ei8ht participants, booking is essential. We required a minimum of 5 participants to host the Workshops.

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Just Write – Effective Communication Skills for the non profit sector
The Children's Memorial Institute - The Boardroom @ Ei8ht
Children's Memorial Institute, 13 Joubert St, Braampark, Johannesburg, 2193
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