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Public Speaking

Introduction

Public speaking is essential to the role of a development officer. That is why this topic is one of the fundamental educational programs offered by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Foundation and the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

This study guide discusses the role of public speaking in health care resource development and outlines the steps in preparing a presentation. It looks at the pros and cons of a variety of presentation formats, provides tools for organizing a talk, and explains the appropriate use of visual aids. It also offers some tips for delivering a successful presentation.

The guide recapitulates material covered in the ARP course "Public Speaking" and points you to additional resources to help you gain yet more detailed knowledge of this subject.

Learning objectives

When you have finished studying this guide, you should be able to:

• identify the purposes of public speaking in health care resource development;
• understand the role of visual aids in giving a presentation; and
• recognize the steps involved in preparing and delivering an effective presentation.

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