"What words do you wish nonprofits would avoid? 🛑 Each year, Big Duck rounds up the most overused words, phrases, and #jargon in the nonprofit world and shares the findings in our blog. Got suggestions? Drop them here! 👇
IMAGE ID: Green graphic with image and text: The Smart Communications Podcast EP199 How can you find the best parts of your brand?
🧠✨ Every brand has bright spots. Do you know yours? @farratrompeter.bsky.social talks with Lyn Wineman, founder, president, and chief strategist at KidGlov, about how nonprofits can find their best brand elements and decide when to rebrand, refresh, or simply raise awareness. bit.ly/4nPME7m
Thanks for adding your advice!
Wise words about crisis communications in these chaotic times from @kanterbeth.bsky.social, @prbyjb.bsky.social, me (woo!) and many others.
Thanks to @farratrompeter.bsky.social @bigduckcoop.bsky.social for gathering such striking insights in one place.
#NPsky #NonprofitSky
In times of crisis, nonprofits must be steady, clear, and mission-driven. Prioritize your community’s needs, align with your values, and communicate with empathy. @farratrompeter.bsky.social, co-director, shares insights on managing your brand and messaging through uncertainty.
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IMAGE ID: Green graphic with image and text: The Smart Communications Podcast EP180 Is it time to reboot your communications strategy?
🚀 Is it time to reboot your nonprofit’s comms strategy? @farratrompeter.bsky.social, co-director, and Kivi Leroux Miller, founder & CEO of the Nonprofit Marketing Guide examine key trends, challenges & opportunities from the 15th annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. 🎧➡️ bit.ly/436RqH7
Sandy Zimmerman, design director, connected with Melissa A. Starr, Interim President & CEO of Access Justice Brooklyn to reflect on the process of bringing their new brand to life and how they’ve managed to keep it all fresh and consistent since rolling out their new brand bit.ly/4jUhdIo
Also, be sure to follow Lucy Bernholz @p2173.bsky.social here and her blog updates. She is regularly posting updates and observations on impact of social sector/philanthropy.
Many of the Executive Orders signed by President Trump will impact nonprofits organizations and the people they serve. See our National Council of Nonprofits chart and check back often for updates: www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...
Does your org have a crisis communications plan? Helpful resources in this @nonprofitquarterly.org.web.brid.gy article by Amy Marquis… As she shares, “The ideal time to start drafting a crisis communications plan is before a crisis hits, when things are quiet…”
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Nat’l Council of Nonprofits’ helpful chart of EOs w/impacts on nonprofits -incl DEI; gov grants & contracts; voting/civic engagement; immigration; Census & more (+ other attacks on communities/issues of sector’s concern not listed, but chk back for update www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...
🥁 Just published: Words to Avoid 2025 from @bigduckcoop.bsky.social. 🥁
Which words and phrases are negative or harmful? What should you question ? You can read our list for 2025--and download the glossary with words and phrases flagged from 2010-2025.
bigduck.com/insights/wor...
“When the power of love is greater than the love of power, the world will know peace.”
@kanterbeth.bsky.social happy Beth day!!
This year, my resolution is to fail more often. 🤭
With an experimental attitude, I believe we can grow & improve.
Listen to the "Smart Communications Podcast" w/ @farratrompeter.bsky.social @bigduckcoop.bsky.social: https://bigduck.com/insights/how-can-you-engage-your-community-with-campaigns/
Tune into this helpful conversation with @nicholasbruneau.com on @bigduckcoop.bsky.social's podcast; you can also read the transcript at bigduck.com/insights/how...
For example, the number of general year-end/new-year thank you emails I've received vs year-end appeals are quite off-balanced <feels like 1:100> and leaves supporters/prospects more likely to have or expect a transactional relationship with your nonprofit.
Quick Tip: If you ask people to give you money on a communications channel (email, social, mail, SMS, etc.), be sure to say thank you and share periodic updates and other non-giving actions they can take on those same channels, too.
“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.”
– Angela Davis
I'm writing a LinkedIn Rewind post to share my 2024 highlights. Get yours at coauthor.studio/rewind
Do you spend at least half of your time in nonprofit marketing and communications? Please take this survey to help inform trends to guide nonprofit communications in 2025: www.surveymonkey.com/r/npcommtren...
“H.R. 9495 threatens democracy and civil society.” www.dailynews.com/2024/12/16/h.... An eloquent opinion piece by @amyfettig.bsky.social in @ladailynews.bsky.social. Amy is acting Co-E.D. of Fair and Just Prosecution, and previously E.D. of The Sentencing Project. #StopTheNonprofitKillerBill
Sharing this piece by @marniewebb.bsky.social about what lies ahead not only for US nonprofits, but NGOS globally
thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles...
Image of an ornament and the grinch promoting the Nonprofit Killer Bill from Fund the People. It says “This holiday season, let’s get into the spirit by stopping the Nonprofit-Killer Bill”
DEFEND NONPROFITS & DEMOCRACY
Toolkit to Stop the Nonprofit-Killer Bill (HR 9495 / S4136) from @rustystahl.bsky.social, Fund the People
#hr9495 #s4136
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How Funders Can Strategically Invest in the Growth and Impact of BIPOC Nonprofits by Gretchen Van der Veer @npquarterly.bsky.social
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Does your #nonprofit have succession or continuity plans for leaders and staff? What's your approach to communicating transitions? I discussed how you plan and communicate about leaving an org with Sarah Durham, the founder of @bigduckcoop.bsky.social, on our podcast. bigduck.com/insights/how...
IMAGE ID: Green graphic with image and text: The Smart Communications Podcast EP176 How do you plan and communicate about leaving an organization?
Is succession planning part of your nonprofit's strategy? @farratrompeter.bsky.social, co-director & Sarah Durham, founder of Big Duck, discuss why leaders should plan for transitions & share tips for phased, thoughtful approaches. Tune in for insights on stability & strategic exits. bit.ly/41NlmHF
Have you heard about the "Nonprofit Killer" bill? Join a consolidated effort to address this bill on a Zoom tomorrow at 5pm ET/8pm ET. Message me for the details AND see @rustystahl.bsky.social’s actions at www.linkedin.com/posts/rustys.... (via @gordonjayfrost.bsky.social)
#HR9495 #S4136 #Nonprofit
Interested in being part of a consolidated effort to address this bill? Contact Tony Martignetti, Beth Kanter, or me by direct message, email, or phone for details on our Tuesday evening virtual meeting!
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#HR9495 #S4136 #Nonprofit #Freedom
