This two-part online series combines the latest in adult learning research with hands-on practice. You'll walk away with a complete, ready-to-deliver workshop and a deeper understanding of how to connect with learners – so they can apply what they’ve learned in their own context.
Session 1: Effective Workshop Design
Strong workshops don’t just “cover content” – they move people to action. In this session, you’ll design a session that balances knowledge with reflection and application. You’ll build a clear narrative arc, reduce overload, and create moments of insight that help participants bring your content into their own work.
Topics include:
- Prioritizing content to do the hard work in the room
- Leveling your session to meet learners where they are
- Building in reflection and transfer activities
- Using a planning tool to clarify your session structure
Session 2: Instruction that inspires and motivates
Now that your workshop is well-designed, it’s time to bring it to life. This session focuses on delivery – how to create energy, connection, and engagement in every setting, whether virtual or in person.
You’ll learn how to:
- Connect authentically with your audience
- Use interaction to deepen engagement and learning
- Read the room and adapt in real time
- Make PowerPoint your partner - not your script
You’ll leave with a fully developed workshop, ready to go – and the confidence to deliver it with confidence.
$100 All Others
About the Presenter:
Nancy Bacon is a teacher, instructional designer, and learning strategist with over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She is nationally recognized for creating powerful learning experiences that move people to action. Nancy has developed and delivered dozens of workshops, online courses, toolkits, and learning series—supporting thousands of nonprofit professionals in areas such as board governance, financial management, fundraising, strategic planning, and program evaluation.
A former classroom teacher and nonprofit executive, Nancy combines deep sector knowledge with the best of adult learning science. She has produced learning programs for foundations, associations, food banks, government agencies, and networks across the country. She is also a trusted guide to trainers and consultants, having designed multiple train-the-trainer programs, including the popular Trainer Academy, to help experts teach in ways that lead to real-world change.
Nancy co-hosts the Nonprofit Radio Show and is the founder of Nancy Bacon Consulting and the Nonprofit Learning Center. She is known for her clear, actionable approach and her commitment to equity, relevance, and accessibility in nonprofit learning. Her work helps organizations move beyond one-time events to build strategic, mission-driven learning that sticks.