More Than a Mission:
A Messaging Workshop for Inspired Communication
Thursday, February 5, 2026
11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Many organizations do powerful, transformative work—but explaining that work simply and confidently to donors and key stakeholders can be challenging. When your organization’s message is clear, it’s easier for others to quickly understand your mission, connect with your impact, or feel invited into the work you’re doing. Join us for this online interactive workshop on February 5th!
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This free interactive workshop is designed to help you move beyond mission statements and communicate the heart of your work with clarity and confidence. Together, we’ll focus on sharpening how you talk about your impact so others can understand what you do and why it matters.
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What You’ll Gain
Participants will practice distilling their story into concise, authentic language and gain practical tools to speak about impact with greater ease. You’ll build confidence in sharing your “why” in ways that reflect your faith and values—while inviting trust, generosity, and deeper engagement.
You’ll leave better equipped to communicate your work clearly and confidently, whether in conversations, public speaking, or when you need to quickly and effectively describe your impact.
About the Speakers
​​Rikki Harry and Jill Kurszewski bring deep experience helping mission-driven organizations tell their stories with purpose, clarity, and heart.​
Rikki Harry, CEO & Founder, LEAP Nonprofit Consulting
Rikki Harry is a nonprofit strategist, ethical leadership advocate, and doctoral candidate committed to transforming small organizations. Through LEAP Nonprofit Consulting, Rikki and her team help clients raise millions through authentic, relationship-based fundraising – not transactional tactics. She consistently draws on decades of experience across diverse nonprofit settings to challenge the sector’s scarcity mindset and build values-aligned, equity-driven cultures. Her work empowers leaders with practical strategies, honest conversations, and a bold vision for creating lasting impact through transparency, abundance, and authentic leadership.
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Jill Kurszewski, Founder, The First Cup
The First Cup is a boutique public relations agency, focusing on strategic storytelling, owned and operated by Jill Kurszewski. Jill began her career as a journalist. She has also worked in public relations, event planning and nearly every role in fundraising. Connecting with individuals and audiences through storytelling has been central in all of her work. She enjoys sharing stories and empowering others to share their story.