BowerComm unveils 2026–2027 keynote and workshop lineup for nonprofits

BowerComm has released a 2026–2027 slate of keynote talks and hands-on workshops for nonprofits, community foundations, chambers and associations. The lineup focuses on communication as a driver of trust, participation and community support, with booking now open for late 2026 and 2027.

Why it matters: - BowerComm is pitching communication as a core part of organizational leadership, not just a marketing task. - The company’s keynote talks and workshops are aimed at helping nonprofits and community organizations build awareness, trust and participation. - The lineup targets groups that often need practical communication tools to move people from awareness to action.

What happened: - BowerComm announced its 2026–2027 keynote speaking and workshop lineup on Aug. 27, 2026. - The offerings are built for nonprofits, community foundations, chambers of commerce, associations and other organizations working to strengthen local communities. - Booking is open for late 2026 and 2027. - Sessions are available for nonprofit conferences, community foundation events, chamber and economic development gatherings, association meetings, leadership programs, board retreats and similar events.

The details: - The keynote presentation Strong Communities Need Strong Communicators focuses on how organizational communication affects participation, collaboration, trust and community progress. - The Awareness Gap: Why Great Organizations Still Struggle to Be Seen looks at communication mistakes that limit visibility and support. - Activating Your Board as Ambassadors is designed to help board members talk about their organizations more confidently and effectively. - Why People Want to Work There centers on communicating culture and purpose to attract employees and volunteers. - Building the Participation Pipeline examines how organizations move people from awareness into deeper involvement. - The featured workshop, Build Your Awareness Engine, walks participants through BowerComm’s nine-step communication framework. - Participants work on their own audiences, messaging, storytelling, visibility and engagement strategies during the session. - The workshop is designed to leave attendees with the start of a repeatable communication system they can use after the session. - Additional nonprofit workshops include The Difference-Makers Method, a 12-month storytelling system. - Additional offerings also include The Storytelling Content Lab, which turns one organizational story into content for multiple channels, and Build Your Brand Foundation, which focuses on audience, messaging and positioning. - Full speaker bios, keynote topics, workshop descriptions and speaker reels are available at More information. - BowerComm said its presenters are Lori Bower and Bailey Ramsey, who serve as keynote speakers, workshop facilitators and strategic communications consultants. - Ramsey joined BowerComm in 2016 after working in community development and as marketing director for a nonprofit that provided disability support services. - Bower has more than 25 years in communications and marketing and works with nonprofits, community foundations, chambers, associations and other organizations on communication strategy, messaging and organizational alignment. - BowerComm said the lineup reflects a broader shift among nonprofit and community leaders toward treating communication capacity as part of leadership. - More information is also available at More information.

Between the lines: - The lineup frames communication as a way to solve a familiar nonprofit problem: good work that does not translate into public understanding or support. - The emphasis on board ambassadors, storytelling and participation suggests BowerComm is selling communication systems, not just presentation topics. - The timing points to demand from organizations planning 2026 and 2027 conferences and trainings now.

What's next: - BowerComm is actively booking keynote speakers, conference sessions, workshops and private trainings for late 2026 and 2027. - The company is positioning the lineup for organizations that want practical tools for awareness, participation and support. - BowerComm will continue promoting speaker bios, workshop details and reels through its speakers page.