Greater Baton Rouge Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals Monthly Training Session

When:  Mar 10, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM (CT)
Greater Baton Rouge Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals
Monthly Training Session
 
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
 
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Mike Anderson's Seafood Restaurant
1031 West Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
 
 
 
 Creating Experiences That Convert: How Storytelling and Events Drive Donor Connection 
Presented by
Laura Siu Nguyen, Communications Consultant, Creative Event Curator, and Community Builder
 
 
Donors do not just give to organizations. They give to stories, experiences, and moments that move them. In this session, Laura Siu Nguyen explores how nonprofits can use storytelling and intentional event design to create deeper, more authentic donor connections. Drawing from her experience producing community driven events like Night Market BTR, she shares practical ways to design experiences that make people feel seen, inspired, and motivated to give. You will walk away with simple, actionable steps to elevate your next event and turn connection into impact.

 

BIO
 
Laura Siu Nguyen, is a communications consultant, creative event curator, and community builder dedicated to helping people feel seen, valued, and connected. As Founder and Principal of Table Story Communications, she partners with nonprofits and small businesses to elevate their visibility through strategic storytelling, public relations, and events that drive impact. She is the creator of Night Market BTR, a signature Baton Rouge festival celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the host of Table Story Dinners, where storytelling and shared meals bring people together. Laura also curates Weekly Baton Rouge Job Roundups, connecting the community to local opportunities. Through her work, she creates meaningful experiences that center culture, amplify voices, and strengthen community.

Location

Mike Anderson's Seafood Restaurant
1031 West Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
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Contact

Tammy Abshire
337-501-5696
afpbatonrouge@gmail.com