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September 16, 2025

Maximize Your Impact: A Practical Guide to Persona Portraits

Submitted by Deborah Kohl

Ever feel like your programs aren't quite hitting the mark? It's a common challenge to create materials and workshops that truly resonate with a diverse audience. But what if you could have a clear, empathetic picture of the people you're trying to reach?

The Community Vitality Program Focus Team invites you to practice alongside us on October 2 from 10:00-11:30 am in a Zoom training, focused on persona portraits.

This simple yet powerful tool helps you design programs that meet the specific needs, motivations, and challenges of the people you serve. We'll show you how to go beyond demographics and create a practical guide for your outreach efforts.

In this training, you'll learn how to:

• Understand the benefits of persona portraits in designing programs.
• Identify stakeholders you need to reach.
• Tailor your communication for better reach.
• Identify gaps in services and foster a more connected environment.
• Plan programs and activities that truly resonate with the people you serve.

Ready to make your programs more effective than ever?
Register Here to Save Your Spot