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You’ve heard the news. We all have.

“There are major cuts coming to nonprofit funding.”

“Funding is being stripped from federal grants.”

“School districts face funding cuts.”

That leads you to the following question: What should you do when you need to talk about funding cuts…even while the news is still unfolding?

As a leader, your role as a communicator is really critical right now.

The heaviness is real. Freezing or waffling could create panic or more confusion.

That’s why today, we are offering three tips to help you communicate clearly about funding cuts.

Nonprofit Communications, Writing and Messaging, Media Relations, About ForthrightZoe Alexis WhitehornFebruary 26, 2025communications leadership, crisis communications, advocacy', internal communications

3 tips for communicating tough topics

When talking about big issues that aren’t disappearing anytime soon, relying on sentimental language, grim details, or an instinctually emotional reaction from audiences can actually do more harm than good. Here are three things to think about when communicating about tough topics.

Nonprofit Communications, Most Popular, Brand/Materials Creation, Writing and Messaging, Media Relations, Storytelling, Communications CampaignsKatie Test DavisMay 19, 2022crisis communications, nonprofit

Your Crisis Communications Guide

Our country is in a reckoning. As leaders and communicators, it’s our responsibility to communicate—and, well, lead—during this time, all while processing our own emotions. That’s why here, we’re sharing resources, tips and strategies to help you communicate during this tumultuous time.

Nonprofit Communications, Most Popular, Writing and MessagingKatie Test DavisJanuary 15, 2021crisis communications, messaging

What the Upcoming Election Means for Communicators

This election’s outcome will represent something a little different for all of us. But the one thing I can promise is that we're going to work through the results—and what they mean for our work—together, and we’ll be right here to support you along the way.

Nonprofit Communications, Brand/Materials CreationKatie Test DavisOctober 29, 2020crisis communications, internal communications

Why No One is Listening

We’ve heard from many of you that you’re struggling to break through the noise and that your audiences “just aren’t getting it.” You’re not alone. Right now, our brains are busy juggling uncertainty, stress and anxiety. That’s why we’re sharing two tips to help you reach your audiences.

Nonprofit Communications, Most Popular, Storytelling, Writing and Messaging, Communications CampaignsKatie Test DavisOctober 15, 2020core messaging, messaging, crisis communications

73 Percent of Americans Prefer THIS Communications Tactic

A recent Chronicles of Philanthropy report shared that your supporters and families want to hear from you during this pandemic. We’re sharing one of the best ways to communicate with them—and as always, we’re sharing the data behind our specific recommendations.

School District Marketing, Nonprofit Communications, Brand/Materials Creation, Accessibility, Writing and Messaging, Communications CampaignsKatie Test DavisAugust 4, 2020direct mail marketing, crisis communications

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