Storytelling for Nonprofits: Elevating your Marketing

Ira is a co-founder of Cornershop Creative, an award-winning online services company committed to listening carefully to their nonprofit organizations, political candidates, and small business clients. They're all about helping organizations make the most of the web. With over 20 years’ experience, Ira is an expert in nonprofit digital communications and digital fundraising, and his work has resulted in increased funds and resounding supporter engagement for hundreds of organizations.

Andrea's career has taken her around the world seeking great stories and sharing them in new and different ways. In her 15+ year career as a nonprofit communicator she created local and global campaigns for organizations such as United Way, The United Nations Foundation, and The USO.

In 2021 Andrea launched her own firm, Sok Influencer PR, rooted in the power of storytelling. Andrea and her team work with nonprofits, small businesses, and startups from coast to coast utilizing her unique Influencer PR™ approach. Andrea is a proud alum of the Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and has the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors for Washington Women in Public Relations.

Pon Angara is Director of Barkada Circle®, a team of artists mentoring nonprofits on how to tell more compelling stories about their missions. Pon helps leaders use the narrative approach to problem solving for sparking conversations, building community and launching initiatives that create impact. He has delivered keynotes and workshops on the power of storytelling at several association conferences and foundation seminars. Barkada is a word in the Filipino language that means "best friends." When he’s not working with stories, Pon searches for his next great foodie find! He’s always ready to take you to the best Filipino restaurants in Chicago.

Amanda Speer has over 10 years of experience working with nonprofits in content and communications. At Tatango, she aims to provide nonprofits with the content they need to amplify their mission and increase donations through text fundraising.

She earned her Master's degree in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, Amanda holds a Google Ads Display Certification from Google, which she achieved in September 2021.