Leading Locally 2025 - Speaker Toolkit

Speaker Marketing Toolkit

How can I promote my session?

Let your colleagues and your networks know that you're speaking at Leading Locally 2025!

Share on social media using one of the sample posts and graphic below.
Send a personal note to folks in your network.

Tips for using this toolkit:

Social Posts
- Copy and paste the text to use on your personal social platforms.
- Feel free to tweak copy to better fit your voice and reach your audience!
Email
- For email, when you copy and paste the content, make sure the formatting is okay in your email system. It may require some cleaning.
Images
- Right click the image and choose "Save image as" to download the image.
- Choose the image that works best for how you're using it — there is an email header and still image for social media.

Share on Social Media

When posting to social, don't forget to use the official conference hashtag #LeadingLocally2025 and tag the Council if you're posting to LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter/X.

Council on Foundations Social Accounts:

Facebook: Council on Foundations
LinkedIn: Council on Foundations
Instagram: @councilonfoundations
Twitter/X: @COF_
Bluesky: @councilfoundations.bsky.social

Need an example of what to share? Use one of these messages as is or edit one to add your own voice.

I’m so excited to speak on [PANEL NAME] with [TAG CO-PRESENTERS] at #LeadingLocally2025. Come join me! https://cof.org/event/leading-locally-2025
Join me at #LeadingLocally2025 to embrace your purpose – and find your joy – in place-based philanthropy. I’m looking forward to connecting with folks who are making an impact in their communities. Will I see you in Minneapolis-St. Paul on June 10-12? https://cof.org/event/leading-locally-2025
Let’s connect at #LeadingLocally2025! The program is packed with timely topics, fresh ideas and strategies to help us navigate the changing landscape of our sector. Hope to see you in Minneapolis-St. Paul this June! https://cof.org/event/leading-locally-2025
I’m attending #LeadingLocally2025! Can't wait for the inspiring plenaries, peer-to-peer learning, relationship building and skills to meet this moment. Hope to see you in Minneapolis-St. Paul this June! https://cof.org/event/leading-locally-2025
Let's connect at #LeadingLocally2025! Let me know if you'll be there, or register here to join me: https://cof.org/event/leading-locally-2025

Send a Personal Note

Need an example of what to share? Use this sample email as is or edit to add your own voice.

Subject: I’m presenting at Leading Locally 2025!

Hi [Name],

I’m excited to be presenting at Leading Locally 2025! This conference, presented by the Council on Foundations, focuses on local impact and how place-based and community philanthropy can build inclusive and vibrant communities.

My session [PANEL/SESSION NAME] with [CO-PRESENTERS] focuses on [INSERT DETAILS/KEY TAKEAWAYS].

Let's embrace our purpose – and find our joy – in place-based philanthropy.

Learn more about Leading Locally 2025 and register.

I'd love to see you there!