Earlier this month, we hosted our first training session for the 2024 Goff Comms Cohort – our new pro-bono training program for nonprofit and advocacy professionals. This program is part of Goff Public’s ongoing commitment to support nonprofit organizations doing meaningful work in our communities.
The Goff Comms Cohort provides an opportunity for nonprofit professionals to learn directly from the experts at Goff and apply their new skills within their organizations while networking with peers. The first session, led by our public affairs team, focused on advocacy best practices and how to understand and activate allies and supporters.
The cohort of 20 nonprofit leaders will participate in two more training sessions in 2024. These sessions will cover effective communications and storytelling, media relations, and crisis communications strategies and tips.
“The collective good work that these nonprofits are doing in our state is incredible,” said Goff CEO/President Jen Hellman. “Our team is so excited to share our knowledge with these leaders to help them expand and amplify their inspiring missions.”
2024 Goff Comms Cohort participants:
- Paul Andrighetti: Director of Development and Public Policy, CAPI USA
- Ethan Armstrong: Director of Communications, Open Arms of Minnesota
- Susan Carter: Director of Advocacy and External Engagement, Greater Twin Cities United Way
- Anna Cisewski: Communications Manager, Agate Housing and Services
- Sarah Clyne: Executive Director, EquaSpace
- Angel Even: CEO and Founder, Led by TRUTH
- Bradley Jensen: President, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs
- Rashmi Kandwal: Executive Director, HealthcareMN
- Rebecca Keyes, Marketing and Communications Manager, Bolder Options
- Angela Lewis-Dmello: President and CEO, Northeast Youth and Family Services
- Valerie Lockhart: Executive Director, Code Savvy
- Sarah O’Brien: Director of Advancement, YWCA St. Paul
- Mark Ostrom: Executive Director, Joy Collaborative
- Andrea Paulet: Communications Manager, Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies
- Hayley Poxleitner: Director of Communications and Community Outreach, Great North Innocence Project
- Kim Sheagren: Director of Communications, Avivo
- Robin Stramp: Development and Communications Manager, Our Saviour’s Community Services
- Jacob Taintor: Marketing and Communications Specialist, Citizens League
- Amanda Wigen: Communications Director, Friends of the Falls
- Christina Woods: Executive Director, Duluth Art Institute