Applications are now open for the 2025 Goff Comms Cohort!
A nonprofit communications training program
As part of Goff Public’s ongoing commitment to support nonprofit organizations doing meaningful work in our communities, we offer an annual training program for nonprofit leaders. The Goff Comms Cohort is for Minnesota-based nonprofits and advocacy organizations who could use our help amplifying and supporting their efforts. A cohort of 20 nonprofit leaders is selected each year to participate in a series of three training sessions.
The program provides an opportunity to learn about advocacy and communications from the experts at Goff, while networking with peers. Leaders learn how to develop effective messaging, identify strong, media-ready stories, be a confident spokesperson, and advance civic and policy goals.
Apply today
To be considered for the 2025 program, please complete the application form below by Oct. 25. We will review all applications and notify you by Nov. 15.
2025 Cohort
Members of the cohort should commit to attending three training sessions at our Saint Paul office in 2025. (A virtual option is not available.)
- January 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Effective communications and storytelling
- March 11, 9 a.m.-noon: Media relations and crisis communications
- June 10, 1-4 p.m. (followed by optional social hour): Advocacy
Who should apply?
This training program is tailored for leadership-level nonprofit professionals that could serve as their organization’s spokesperson or influence its communications or policy platforms. It is open to people in the greater Twin Cities metro area and beyond but will be conducted in person at Goff Public’s offices in downtown Saint Paul. Content is best suited for executive directors or executive leadership roles related to communications or advocacy. Our goal is to help nonprofits build capacity that they wouldn’t otherwise have access to.
Questions?
To learn more about the Goff Comms Cohort, contact Madeleine Rush.
