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"How do I effectively show potential funders how great my program is?"

You know you have a great program. But what are the best (and easiest) ways to showcase your program successes, build buy-in, find potential funding opportunities, AND do it in a way that funders will understand? 

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WEBINAR

Webinar: Sharing Program Success

Watch our (previously) live discussion for expert tips on crafting a dynamic and influential presentation that effectively showcases your program achievements. Watch the full recording for additional tips and strategies from LENA partners.


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Telling Your Program’s Success Story
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How do you collect, create, and share stories of your program success? View examples from LENA partners to learn easy and engaging ways to communicate your successes.


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YOUR STORIES

LENA partners share their program success.

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Spartanburg County, LENA Start partner

Posts from this LENA partner focus on educating families about the benefits of participating in a LENA program. Each post features a different district librarian who shares what they love about LENA Start.

Spartanburg also uses many images from LENA's social media toolkit to help keep their followers engaged and raise interest in upcoming programs. 

Spartanburg County has some great social media posts — make sure to check them out!

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Pasco County Headstart, LENA Start partner

@Otero_jacki shared this great post on Twitter:
#LENAweek4 I am so proud of these early childhood kids. They are not just #brainbuilders #learningthroughtalk and engaging in enriching #conversationalturns but working on so many life skills like serving themselves during mealtimes and brushing their teeth. @LENAEarlyTalk

TIP: When sharing your program stories, don’t forget to tag us like Pasco County did. Not only does it notify us about your post, but it also helps us share your story with our LENA community!