What if engaging your audience—whether donors, members, or students—felt as immersive and exciting as a theme park experience? This session brings the principles of Disney Imagineering into the nonprofit and education world, teaching leaders how to create memorable, meaningful engagement that turns passive supporters into active champions. Through storytelling, environmental design, and emotional connection, attendees will learn how to design programs, events, and communication strategies that capture attention and inspire action.
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Nonprofit leaders and educators juggle big missions with limited resources—so how can they stay innovative? This session explores how Disney Imagineers solve problems creatively, applying blue sky thinking, rapid prototyping, and user experience design to engage communities in new ways. Whether brainstorming bold fundraising campaigns or reimagining program delivery, participants will leave with actionable tools to turn big ideas into reality without needing a billion-dollar budget.
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Great stories don’t just entertain—they inspire action, build loyalty, and raise funds. In this session, we’ll break down what makes a compelling nonprofit or school story and how to use narrative to connect with audiences. Attendees will explore story structure, emotional triggers, and storytelling across platforms to create messaging that drives real impact. Whether for donor appeals, social media, or community engagement, this session will help participants harness the power of storytelling to build stronger relationships.
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Every groundbreaking idea started as a wild “What if?” thought. But how do we create an environment where bold ideas thrive? This session introduces the Blue Sky Brainstorming method used by Disney Imagineers to help schools and nonprofits push beyond conventional thinking and develop creative solutions. Participants will engage in interactive brainstorming exercises and leave with techniques to spark fresh ideas in their teams.
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Younger generations engage differently than those before them—so how can nonprofits and schools adapt and connect meaningfully? This session explores the changing landscape of engagement and the strategies that work best for reaching Gen Z and Millennials. From digital engagement to participatory experiences, attendees will learn how to speak their audience’s language and design programs that attract and retain younger supporters.
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Ben Vorspan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Nonprofit Imagineer’s Guide to Engagement, Creativity & Innovation in Nonprofits: Thinking Like an Imagineer, The Power of Storytelling: Capturing Hearts & Unlocking Support, Blue Sky Brainstorming: Unlocking Big Ideas for Nonprofits & Schools and Engaging the Next Generation: Strategies for Schools & Nonprofits. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ben Vorspan for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Ben Vorspan generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kivi Leroux Miller, Ed Gavagan, Peter Guber, Peter Diamandis and Sir Richard Branson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ben Vorspan for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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