Past Forum Events

Creating your own videos or podcasts can feel impossible at the beginning. It’s daunting to try something new, especially when digital technology is constantly changing. You may feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next.  The good news?  You don’t have to do this… Continue Reading

No matter the mission that an organization strives for, an integral part of nonprofit communications and fundraising is sharing stories of people who have been impacted by our programs. A building movement in this sector is called … Continue Reading

A behind-the-scenes look at how University Relations created “Where It Starts,” a collection of personal stories that highlights the incredible accomplishments from our Black community during their journey at the University of Minnesota. The series was a collaborative project between… Continue Reading

It's hard to believe that in March most of us will have been working remotely for a full year. Between the pandemic and the murder of George Floyd in our own community, the last year has asked communicators to create messages on topics far outside our typical areas of expertise.

Marketing to diverse audiences and backgrounds, while well-intentioned, can lead to missed opportunities or even destroy a brand’s relationship with the consumer if done without recognizing our own biases. Join us for a discussion with The Brand Lab on how to challenge our assumptions… Continue Reading

Nancy Lyons is CEO of Minneapolis-based digital agency Clockwork and a nationally recognized leader in a human-centered approach to producing digital products. Nancy’s guiding principle is “people first” as a business strategy and it has led her to an award-winning career as CEO,… Continue Reading

Communicators are increasingly being expected to work sensitively and effectively in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space. In this presentation, we talked about recent shifts in approaches to DEI and how this impacts our work in communications.

Presented by:

• Kellie Greaves — Communications Manager, OIT | Co-Chair, Digital Accessibility Community of Practice Steering Committee
• Scott Marshall — Associate Director, Disability Resource Center | Member, Digital Accessibility Community of Practice… Continue Reading

UMCF's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee hosted an online summer event:

Join us online while we listen to an audio recording of Ethical Storytelling 101. Hear from filmmaker Heidi Burkey, The Freedom Story President Rachel Goble, Chab Dai’s Helen Sworn, and Sophie… Continue Reading

Presented by Rebecca Moss

Sketchnoting is the practice of adding visual elements to handwritten notes. Through this integration, concepts are more easily understood, ideas are more readily shared, and better memories of the proceedings are created. There are many forms of… Continue Reading