Every day, meaningful causes are trying to rise above the noise and be heard. Is your voice one of those? Mission-driven design is a framework for understanding how your organization?s purpose, character, and culture help create its unique personality and distinctive voice. The resolutions in the Cause Communications Manifesto are 12 timeless strategic, inspirational, relational, and aspirational principles for better communications. Together they provide your nonprofit with the foundation for inspiring your audiences and connecting them with your mission and impact. Participants will gain an awareness of the principles of mission-driven design and insights into how the Manifesto principles can positively impact their communications and supporter relationships. This seminar will help executive directors, communication and development directors, board members, grant and program managers, and related nonprofit staff become more effective communicators. Presenters include Brian Sooy, Principal and Design Director, Aespire and Julie Chase-Morefield, Executive Director, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio. Sign-in, breakfast and networking begin at 8:00 am. Fee includes continental breakfast.