English for Nonprofits: How Communication Training Empowers the Social Sector | Talaera x OWL
- Paola Pascual
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Communication is more than a skill. It really is the foundation for making an impact in the world.
The ability to express ideas clearly, confidently, and across cultures is a game-changer for everyone in every sector. Effective communication shapes outcomes, opens new doors, and accelerates change. For nonprofit staff, volunteers, and board members dealing with people in need—often in a second or third language—human connection is everything.
That’s why we’re partnering with OWL Inc., a free nonprofit learning platform powered by Docebo, to bring Talaera’s communication training to nonprofit professionals and mission-driven teams in the US and Canada. Together, we’re working to make high-quality, practical learning accessible to those driving positive change.
English for Nonprofits: Why Communication Is a Game-Changer
Nonprofits operate in high-stakes, under-resourced environments. Leaders juggle strategy, stakeholder relationships, community outreach, and tight reporting cycles, all while often communicating across borders and languages.
From grant applications to donor presentations, internal meetings to global partnerships, clear communication is essential. And yet, it’s not always something professionals feel confident in, especially when English isn’t their native language.
That’s why ifocused communication training is such a valuable asset.
“The impact of a nonprofit’s work shouldn’t be limited by language barriers. Clear communication helps amplify voices, build trust, and bring diverse teams together.” – Randi Myers, Director of Impact at OWL
What OWL Offers to Nonprofits (and Why it Matters)
OWL (Open World Learning) is a free learning platform built for those who need it most: nonprofit teams and the people they serve. It addresses a critical gap in the social sector by opening up access to quality training, especially when budgets are tight or nonexistent.
By curating top-tier content from trusted providers, OWL makes essential skills like leadership, DEI, fundraising, volunteer management, and now communication, freely available to hundreds of nonprofit organizations working for social impact.
OWL learners work in some of the most challenging and inspiring contexts, supporting refugees, running health clinics, leading community education, and tackling climate issues. OWL equips them with the practical tools they need to keep moving forward—at no cost.
This mission aligns deeply with ours. And through our new partnership, OWL users can now access select Talaera courses focused on workplace communication in English, skills that help professionals connect, influence, and lead with confidence.
How Talaera Enhances Effective Communication
Talaera has spent nearly a decade helping professionals around the world communicate more clearly in English, especially in high-stakes, international environments.
For nonprofit teams, those high-stakes moments show up in grant proposals, donor updates, team meetings, and impact reports. And when strong ideas get stuck behind unclear communication, momentum stalls. Trust waivers. Opportunities slip away.
Our courses are built to prevent those problems.
And now OWL learners can access a set of Talaera’s most practical communication courses at no cost:
Essential English for Work. Core phrases and vocabulary for professional communication.
Cross-Cultural Communication at Work. Navigate diverse teams and global stakeholders.
Email Essentials. Write emails that are polite, clear, and effective.
Each course is self-paced, actionable, and designed for immediate impact, especially for professionals who use English daily but haven’t had formal training.
“We’re excited to partner with OWL because our missions align. It’s about access. It’s about making sure the people solving global problems aren’t being held back by communication barriers.” – Kristina Laliberte, Partnership Manager at Talaera
English for Nonprofits: A Shared Commitment to Inclusive Learning
At the heart of this partnership is a simple but powerful belief:
Learning should be accessible. Communication should be empowering.
And no mission should be held back by language.
For too long, professionals working on urgent global challenges have faced quiet, often overlooked barriers: limited access to training, language gaps, and cultural misunderstandings. These communication issues are missed opportunities to create impact.
OWL and Talaera are here to change, offering free English training to help nonprofit professionals express ideas clearly, collaborate across cultures, and represent their work with confidence, no matter their background or first language.
Because when communication improves, ideas multiply, and real change becomes possible.
We’re proud to join OWL in making that vision a reality.
Nonprofits can sign up for a free OWL account by filling out this form . 💙
About the Author
Paola Pascual is Head of Marketing at Talaera and a specialist in business communication and cross-cultural collaboration. She’s worked with hundreds of professionals across industries to improve communication performance in global teams. She also hosts Talaera Talks, a top-rated podcast on communication in the modern workplace.
