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GEO 2010 National Conference Speaker Bio

Kristen Grimm

President, Spitfire Strategies

Kristen Grimm is founder and president of Spitfire Strategies. Grimm has helped hundreds of nonprofits find communications solutions to support their efforts to create positive social change. She also helps nonprofits and foundations build their own capacity to conduct high-impact communications efforts and shares this knowledge with others in the field through publications and tools including the "Smart Chart," "Breaking Through to Great," "The Activation Point," "Just Enough Planning Guide" and "Now Hear This: The 9 Laws of Successful Advocacy Communications." She sits on the board of directors for Grist Magazine. Grimm holds a bachelor's degree from Smith College.

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Sessions:

• Communications: Mission Critical
  April 13, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

New in 2010

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Philanthropy’s Tool Shed: Offers participants the chance to explore a broad range of new tools available for grantmakers, in a direct, hands-on way. Through live demonstrations provided by leaders in the field, experience firsthand how a particular tool works.

Ambassador Program: Broaden your network and make the most of your conference experience.

Site Visits: Learn about the mission, strategies,challenges and accomplishments of these organizations and how they operate within Pittsburgh’s innovative philanthropic community.