Speak Forward's Goal Story Mission Dream Ability to Help You
Speak Forward was started in May 2024 by Jack Schlenker to help others teach their communities, without the hassle of making brand new resources. He realized while working on slides and notes for his own presentations just how much work it can be. Although it was worth it in the end, the process of getting to that point was tiring, strenuous, and even draining. He realized that he could help out, he could distribute his (and eventually others) presentation resources to students across the country, allowing them to start their own nonprofits and educate their communities on things that are crucial in modern life. All Speak Forward resources are, and will be, free forever for exactly this reason, after all, everyone deserve a chance to give back, no matter how much time they have available!
All Speak Forward materials are designed to give you enough material to present for at least 30 minutes (although frequently even more). We believe that this provides a balance of informing as well as interacting with the community, forming a bond, and simply driving home the points you want to make. We also provide tips and tricks to speak to different crowds, and more importantly, information on ways you can go about finding places to use these resources!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay for Speak Forward resources?
No! Speak Forward and all the resources on this website are (and always will be) free to students and anyone looking to educate their community.
How does Speak Forward get its presentations?
Speak Forward resources are mainly made in-house and always tested out to make sure everything works well. However, we are always looking for more resources, no matter what topic, from anyone who wants to submit them. You can do so by using our contact form. We frequently even pay for great presentations!
How can I get started with Speak Forward?
The best way to get started is simply by visiting our resources page, this has all of our available topics ready for you to download. From there, we recommend that you visit our presentation and start-up tips to set up an effective organization and make sure that you get the word out to as many people as possible!
Can I use SpeakForward resources for my NonProfit/Passion Project?
Of course! We encourage all users to use our resources however they see fit, we just hope that they get used as much as possible. We even have some tips on how to get started under the resources tab on our “Passion Project Tips” and “Start-Up Tips” pages.