"Save the Date" Annual Grammar & Writing Webinar

Annual Grammar & Writing Webinar for Development Professionals

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

WID’S VIRTUAL, HANDS-ON, COMMA THROW-DOWN

Thursday, February 13, 2025

9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

WID invites you to a virtual, hands-on, comma throw-down!

This workshop is designed for development professionals who want to hone their writing skills to engage their audiences, ensure their content is inclusive, and present themselves in a polished, professional manner.

Barbara Kancelbaum, grammar guru and Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Henry Street Settlement, will answer your most challenging questions.

Do you ever wonder…

• Why does Word want me to change “which” to “that”?
• What’s the difference between “i.e.” and “e.g.”?
• How do I ensure my writing is gender inclusive?
• Do I need a comma? Can I use a hyphen?

Submit your own grammar and writing questions at registration.

Barbara Kancelbaum has more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor in the health care, higher education, and environmental sectors. She is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Henry Street Settlement. Previously, she worked as a communications consultant and as the communications director at the U.S. Office of Doctors Without Borders. Barbara is a long-time Board member of the Reproductive Health Access Project. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.