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Our Signature Community Engagement Training

Cure with Love Strategies offers this course to organizations looking to develop the capacity of their leaders and expand their reach in their respective communities. This course provides a robust curriculum of modules that span from ideation and cross-sector collaboration to funding, data collection, and storytelling. Our participants have reported greater efficiency and confidence in their ability to create impact.

Course Curriculum

This comprehensive course is taught through the lens of event planning but delivers universally applicable skills for community engagement and impact creation. While only 11% of participants work directly in event planning, over 90% find the transferable skills—including stakeholder engagement, fundraising, storytelling, and project management—highly relevant to their current roles across various industries. The curriculum equips leaders with practical tools to gather communities, create meaningful experiences, and drive positive outcomes regardless of their field or experience level.

Module 1: Event Concept

  • Defining the spiritual and community purpose for church events

  • Identifying target audiences within and beyond the congregation

  • Conceptualizing events that align with church mission and community needs

Module 2: Detailed Planning

  • Creating comprehensive expense lists for church events

  • Choosing optimal timing for maximum congregational and community participation

  • Securing common assets and venues for faith-based gatherings

Module 3: Cutting Costs & Funding

  • Strategies to reduce event expenses through volunteer coordination and donated resources

  • Building compelling sponsorship packets for local businesses and community partners

  • Calculating appropriate ticket prices and suggested donations for church events

Module 4: Programming & Engagement

  • Creating engaging programming that serves both spiritual and community building goals

  • Selecting venues that welcome diverse community participation

  • Organizing panels and speakers that address community needs

  • Collecting data to effectively tell your church's community impact story

Module 5: Preparation, Operations, and Post Event

  • Strategic preparation leading up to church events

  • Engaging volunteers effectively in event execution

  • Post-event follow-up strategies to build lasting community connections

  • Measuring and communicating event impact for future planning

Participants receive:

Foundational and detailed knowledge of community engagement, event planning, and gathering community.

Direct access to, nationally recognized expert, Emanuel “Boo” Milton throughout the course

Exclusive Access to Community Engagement Guide and Note-taking Booklet

Cure with Love Strategies’ Online Resources

Certificate of Completion authorized by Cure with Love Strategies