Dennis Poplin

As chief learning officer, Dennis oversees Spitfire’s trainings, facilitation and learning programs.

A master trainer, skilled facilitator and expert curriculum designer, he brings more than four decades of experience as a community organizer, educator and communicator. Dennis joined Spitfire in 2008 and, since then, has planned and directed capacity-building trainings, strategy meetings and learning experiences for scores of foundations and nonprofits – from local to international, both large and small. He does it with smart insights, wide-ranging cultural references and an energetic sense of humor.

His goal is to understand the particular needs of a client and create a tailored experience that increases their strategic skills and drives their work forward. Coming from a long career in the nonprofit sector, he knows how organizations work and what they need to succeed. Dennis’ training and coaching chops are in demand on such topics as communication planning, measuring communication impact, internal communication processes, presentation skills and strategic storytelling.