I’m leading a writing class next week, and the topic is: how to use words to inspire people to listen, care, and take action.
This class is a fundraiser for Black Lives Matter. 100% goes to this organization.
Class includes a 60-minute live streaming video + downloadable workbook. You can watch live or watch the recording later.
I'll share writing/communication techniques that apply to a wide range of situations at work and in life.
This is an excellent class to attend, if:
- You want to inspire a dream client to hire you.
- You want to inspire a school to give you a scholarship or grant.
- You want to inspire your friends to wake up, care, and donate to an important cause.
- You want to inspire your teenager to stop playing so much Xbox and read a freakin' book.
- You are tired of writing things/saying things and feeling like "nobody cares" or "nobody is listening." You want to write an email, give a speech, or have a conversation that makes an impact—something that captivates people's attention, and shifts people from apathy into action.
Whatever type of "action" you want to inspire, this class will show you some ways to do it.
To attend the class, please donate to Black Lives Matter directly on the organization's website, then head over here to register for class. You'll be prompted to enter your name, email, and the amount you donated (honor system).
If you're not able to donate due to financial constraints, or if you don't want to report what you donated, you can enter 0 in that field, and that's totally okay.
Thus far, this fundraiser class has led to 250 individual donations, totaling $9,726 and climbing.
I'm awe-struck by the support that's being shown. My only regret is that I didn't organize this fundraiser sooner.
Just look at what's possible when numerous people join together around a common goal.
We can do more, together, than we can do alone.
Let's keep the momentum going.
-Alex
PS. A few people asked, "I live outside the USA. Is it okay if I donate to a different organization that's doing similar work in my own home country?" Answer: Absolutely. Go for it. Thank you.
PPS. Did you watch the live Town Hall discussion with President Barack Obama that happened a few days ago? You can watch the recording here.
PPPS. I've decided to organize a special fundraiser class—like this one—every month, for the next 12 months in a row. Each month we'll have a different topic, and each month we'll raise funds for a different
cause. We'll have special guest teachers, too. Stay tuned for more info on this. And, if you'd like to suggest a topic for an upcoming class, please click *reply* and share your suggestion: "I request a class on [topic]."
PPPPS. If your heart could really use a tiny moment of hope, some positivity, some "good news," this is for you.