“Do we keep going with this company — or walk away?”
Most non-profit–corporate partnership conversations don’t stall because there’s no interest. They stall because it’s unclear whether there’s real alignment.
This workshop is designed to help non-profits decide sooner — before time, energy, and goodwill are drained.
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 (1pm PST)
Location: Live on Zoom
Length: 75–90 minutes (allows for 15-30 mins for Q&A)
Price: $35 USD
Recording: Available to registered participants
We’ll focus on how to assess alignment early in partnership conversations, so you can make clearer decisions and avoid spending time on partnerships that were never going to work.
This is a practical, working session.
Not a pitch. Not theory. Not about forcing partnerships to fit.
It’s about clarity.
This is our first (of many) workshops in 2026 focused on the real, day-to-day challenges non-profits face when building corporate partnerships.
Can’t make it? Register and you’ll be sent the recording after the webinar.
Lori’s work is rooted in two decades in the non-profit sector and a belief that organizations don’t need to become experts in corporate partnerships — they need to be good charity partners.
The workshops focus on real partnership situations and help organizations build stronger, more sustainable relationships.
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Many non-profits struggle to explain what they do without saying everything at once. This workshop focuses on creating a clear, concise story that works in meetings, emails, and early conversations with potential partners.
“So… what do you actually do?”
Many non-profits struggle to explain their work without saying everything at once — or getting lost in mission language that doesn’t land with potential partners.
This workshop is designed to help non-profits articulate a clear, concise story that makes sense to people outside the organization — especially companies.
Date: Thursday, February 26 , 2026 (1pm PST)
Location: Live on Zoom
Length: 75–90 minutes (allows for 15–30 mins for Q&A)
Price: $35 USD
Recording: Available to registered participants
We’ll focus on how to communicate what you do, who it’s for, and why it matters — without over-explaining, apologizing, or defaulting to jargon.
This is a practical, working session.
Not branding theory. Not elevator-pitch gimmicks. Not about sounding impressive.
It’s about clarity.
What we’ll work through together
Identify the core problem your organization actually solves
Strip away internal language that confuses external audiences
Craft a simple three-sentence story you can adapt for different contexts
Test your story for clarity, relevance, and resonance
What you’ll leave with
A clear three-sentence version of your organization’s story
Language you can use in meetings, emails, and early partnership conversations
A repeatable framework for refining your message over time
Who this workshop is for
You’re tired of long explanations that don’t seem to land
You struggle to explain your work succinctly to companies or partners
You want a story that feels accurate and easy to understand
You’ve been asked “What do you do?” more times than you can count — and still aren’t sure you’re answering it well
This workshop is part of our 2026 series focused on the real, day-to-day communication challenges non-profits face when building corporate partnerships.
Non-profits often sense interest from companies but aren’t sure what’s really resonating. This session helps clarify what companies tend to respond to — and how to talk about value without overpromising or using buzzwords.
Too many partnership conversations feel “nice” but go nowhere. This workshop focuses on the questions that create clarity early, so you’re not pitching before you understand the company or the opportunity.
When capacity is limited, not every opportunity deserves equal attention. This session helps non-profits prioritize partnership conversations and focus energy where it’s most likely to lead somewhere meaningful.
Asking for support can feel uncomfortable or poorly timed.
This workshop explores how to recognize readiness, frame a clear ask, and avoid rushing or over explaining.
Have you had a conversation stall because the right people aren’t in the room? This session focuses on understanding decision-making dynamics and how to recognize when someone can — or can’t — actually say yes.
Sometimes non-profits say yes before fully understanding the scope of a partnership. This workshop helps clarify expectations early so commitments stay realistic and manageable.
Even well-intentioned partnerships can stretch teams too thin. This session focuses on recognizing early signs of overload and making adjustments that protect staff time and capacity.
Reporting requirements can quietly take over a partnership. This workshop helps nonprofits identify what’s meaningful to measure — and how to push back on unnecessary or overly complex reporting.
Some partnerships don’t end, they just fade. This session focuses on maintaining momentum, addressing silence, and knowing when to re-engage or close the loop.
When partnerships are reactive, non-profits often feel like they’re starting from scratch each time. This workshop focuses on developing clearer criteria so future partnerships are chosen intentionally, not pursued out of urgency.
The full Corporate Partnership Program
In addition to individual workshops, non-profits can enroll in the full Corporate Partnership Program.
The program includes the complete workshop series, office hours, and continuity across sessions for organizations planning to engage more deeply over time.
Enrollment includes participation for up to three people from each organization in workshops and office hours.