Communications

The magpie is a symbol of communications.Communication is the act of engaging with other people, including people outside of your own organization and team. It’s a part of every role in nonprofit work, even if you don’t think of yourself as a “comms” person.

To create change, you need to listen to other people to understand their needs and priorities and perspectives. Then you need to deliver the right information to the right people. That’s communications.

The Organizer explores communications topics like public advocacy, technology tools, and ways to navigate the internal conversations that help to ensure you work remains relevant and just.

Digital marketing for nonprofits: a guide

March 14, 2023

Study your engagement and adjust your strategy until you find what works best for your audience.

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Storytelling is easier with the Story Spine

December 19, 2022

Use the Pixar formula to paint a memorable picture of your work.

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Communications infrastructure lets you reach people fast

November 28, 2022

Set up your communications infrastructure in advance so you can quickly and easily deliver an important message to the right group of people.

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Search Engine Optimization means writing for robots

October 3, 2022

If you want your work to be seen online, you have to know how to do Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

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Writing to change the world

September 19, 2022

Writing is part of every aspect of nonprofit work, from leadership to planning to fundraising to advocacy to service.

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Your message has to be received to be heard

June 13, 2022

To make sure your message is being heard, give yourself time for outreach on every single project.

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How small nonprofits can do social media

April 18, 2022

Social media doesn’t have to be a headache at a small nonprofit, if you stick to a simple plan and a realistic schedule.

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Analytics, friendships, and your nonprofit website

March 7, 2022

If you want to connect with the people using your nonprofit website, be curious. Watch who comes and what they care about.

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Explain yourself easily with boilerplate language

January 24, 2022

It shouldn’t be hard to explain what you do in a way that is inspiring and consistent.

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