Nonprofits have powerful stories to tell. Communicating your impact with clarity and confidence helps you advocate for your mission and deepen your connections with community leaders, supporters, and donors to create lasting change.
The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York and The John R. Oishei Foundation are excited to announce the return of StoryGrowing WNY, a comprehensive program designed to help you share your organization’s story effectively.
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring local leaders, communications experts, and accomplished advocates who will discuss how courageous storytelling transforms organizations into proactive champions of their mission. Discover what’s possible when you take control of your narrative and drive meaningful social change on your own terms.
Panel Members
- Ekua Mends-Aidoo, President of Clementine Gold Group (moderator)
- Jillian Hanesworth, Poet Laureate Emeritus of Buffalo
- Dina Thompson, Executive Director and a founding member of Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition
- Jomo Akono, Board of Directors Vice President, Juneteenth Festival, Inc.
- Megan McNally, Executive Director of The Foundry
- Wil Green, Assistant Dean of Outreach and Community Engagement at the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education (activity facilitator)
This free event is open to all Western New York nonprofits interested in learning more about StoryGrowing WNY. Attendance at the kickoff is required if you plan to apply. Space is limited to 200 attendees, and up to two representatives per organization may attend, so register early.