How do you describe your organization's impact in the time it takes to ride an elevator? This engaging and interactive workshop helps arts and culture non-profit staff, board members, and volunteers craft a clear, compelling, and memorable elevator pitch that inspires interest and sparks conversation.
Whether you're speaking with potential funders, community partners, volunteers, audience members, or prospective board members, a strong elevator pitch can help you communicate who you are, what you do, and why your work matters. Participants will explore practical strategies for distilling their organization's mission, impact, and value into a concise and authentic message.
Through guided exercises and supportive peer feedback, everyone will have the opportunity to develop, refine, and practice their own elevator pitch in a welcoming environment. Leave with a polished pitch, greater confidence, and a powerful new tool for championing your organization's work.
Meet Your Facilitators
Blair Dimock, Executive in Residence
Blair is a recently retired executive with more than 30 years of experience leading mission driven organizations across the broader public sector. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Partnerships and Measurement at the Ontario Trillium Foundation, following senior leadership roles at TVOntario and the Ontario Premier’s Council. Throughout his career, Blair has led strategies focused on innovation, outcomes measurement, cross sector collaboration, and strong governance practices.
Liz Forsberg, Executive in Residence
Liz Forsberg brings over 20 years of leadership across the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, with deep experience strengthening arts, culture, and community based organizations. She has served as an executive director, foundation leader, and strategic advisor, bringing both operational and board level perspectives. Most recently, Liz led partnerships and arts and culture strategy at the Ontario Trillium Foundation, working closely with boards and executive teams across Ontario. She brings a practical, equity informed approach to governance and organizational capacity building grounded in accountability and long term sustainability.