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Speaking, Training & Consulting
Stacy Bannerman is an author, advocate, executive, and professor with an accomplished background as a subject matter expert on military family issues, Guard & Reserve veterans, and virtually all aspects of the non-profit arena and mission-driven organizations. A powerful voice for today’s military families and veterans, (her husband is an Iraq war veteran), Bannerman’s experience speaking out against the war in Iraq has positioned her to talk with authority about having the courage of your convictions.
The former Executive Director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Outreach Center, and the founding Director of both The Sanctuary for Veterans & Families and Sanctuary One, Stacy has created a variety of flagship programs for women, children, minorities, veterans, and military families. Stacy has also created and co-produced high profile multimedia campaigns, and grassroots actions, and successfully spearheaded several state and federal legislative campaigns. Stacy can assist your staff and volunteers in meeting the needs of today’s veterans and military families; creating new legislation, programs or advocacy campaigns; increasing your media coverage; or re-connecting with the essence of your mission.
Executive Summary
Publications & Awards
Speaking
Topics include:
1. WHEN THE WAR CAME HOME: An Inside Account of Citizen Soldiers and The Families Left Behind.
In the ongoing war on terror, record numbers of National Guard soldiers and Reservists are being deployed overseas – over half a million to date. Citizen soldiers have served the longest tours-of-duty in Iraq. These “weekend warriors” and their families pay a heavy price. National Guard soldiers have higher rates of post-combat stress, marriage problems, and financial issues, including the loss of homes and civilian jobs, than their active duty counterparts. The families left behind are often isolated and alone, struggling without the support and services available to military families residing on post.
At the heart of this powerful presentation about service, sacrifice, and speaking out against the war in Iraq is the question: What constitutes support for the troops, and when does it begin - before war is declared, during deployment, or after they come home?
2. AMERICAN SOULFORCE: Building a more perfect union with the courage of our convictions.
Evidently, “New laws are not enough. There must be a quantitative change in our minds and a qualitative change in our hearts.” (Rev. King) More than forty years ago, Dr. King introduced soulforce as the key to the Beloved Community. Bannerman discusses how we lost the soulforce of the Sixties, what it will take to restore it, and why we cannot build “a more perfect union” without it. Drawing from her experiences as the first White Executive Director of the Martin Luther King Family Outreach Center, and on the front-lines of the anti-war movement, Stacy makes the case for soulforce.
3. GETTING TO KNOW TODAY’S MILITARY FAMILIES.
Learn about the unique issues, perspectives, and challenges of today’s military families, what they need, and how your group or agency can improve its capacity to connect with and serve the Blue Star community.
Previous venues include:
City of Spokane
Eastern Washington University
Northwest Coalition for Human Dignity Annual Conference
Old Dominion University
Region 9 Annual Conference
Spiritual Activism Conference (Washington, D.C. , 2006)
Veterans for Peace Annual Convention (2005, 2006)
Whole Life Expo
Women’s Leadership Conference/Minnesota State University
Wordstock Annual Festival of the Book (Portland, OR 2006)
Training & Seminars
- Events & Fundraising for non-profits and PACs: How to craft a compelling request letter, getting to “yes,” and the basics of successful grant writing. The sessions can also include pointers for corporate partnerships and profit centers, creating fee-for service options, and putting together events that keep people coming back for – and giving – more!
- Non-Profit Board Recruitment, Retention, & Responsibilities: How to get and keep the best Board members for your agency.
- Media & Public Relations Training for Mission-Driven Organizations: How to establish your brand, craft a press release, communicate with the media, and tell your story to the public. Highlights of Media Qualifications
Partial list of previous clients
Consulting
- Coaching for writers and aspiring authors: One-on-one assistance to help you get results, whether it’s a powerful Op.Ed. or a complete book proposal package.
- Legislative Campaigns & Political Advocacy: Learn the tips and tools for effective advocacy, what it will take to turn your issue into legislation, how to present Congressional testimony, and what you need to do to see your bill become a law.
Endorsements
A dedicated and professional visionary and force in the community who champions the future of our social services infrastructure using the principles of restorative justice. Her ability to create and implement programs is unlike anyone I have seen in twenty years of business.
-Ed Ciochetto, Program Director, Restoration Event, Minneapolis, MN.
While most of the publicity center[ed] on speaking out against the Aryan Nations and hate, the ‘We are One’ television and print ads were powerfully focused upon creating and upholding the vision of what we want-human rights for all. By partnering with a local corporation, Stacy provided the creative support and secured all the financial backing for this project. I can honestly say that I have seen nothing of this caliber or unique vision achieved at any other time. The legacy of the ‘We are One’ campaign lives on as a monthly feature in the local Diversity magazine.
-Vince Lemus, Human Rights Specialist, City of Spokane, WA.
Stacy Bannerman presents a compelling and courageous case for racial healing and a new approach to criminal justice, based on her unique personal experiences on the frontlines of transforming prejudice. I found the idea of Restorative Justice (a community based alternative to incarceration) to be a powerful tool for social change, as it is based on forgiveness, accountability and restoring relationships.
-Corinne McLaughlin, Co-author, Spiritual Politics and Executive Director, The Center for Visionary Leadership, Washington, D.C.
Single-handedly put together one of the most impressive community restoration projects that I have seen in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, which encompasses over a million people. She grasps the essence of human dynamics and conflict resolution.
-The Honorable Judge Jim Randall, Minnesota State Court of Appeals, St. Paul, MN.
It is clear through your work developing the Sanctuary that you understand the needs of veterans and their families... Hopefully, your vision and determination will spur others to join in support of our military families.
-Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA).
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