Posts tagged nonprofit advocacy during times of uncertainty
Keep your momentum
Keep your momentum

Are you finding yourself more easily distracted since the election? Feeling a tad foggier? Not retaining much information? Perhaps a tad more irritable? 

Check, check, check and check on my end. 

If you’re distracted, and we’re distracted, then your audiences are ALSO distracted. 

Yet, if you’re like a few of our clients, the work can’t stop now. If you have urgent information to release, or outreach to do, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. 

Here are three communications best practices from our teammates that are more important than EVER as we communicate during times of upheaval, uncertainty and crisis. 

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Nonprofit Communications, School District Marketing, Writing and MessagingNiki Juhaszhow to write simply, how to advocate after Trump's win, nonprofit advocacy during times of uncertainty, communications during elections
What to do now after the election results
What to do now after the election results

At Forthright, we condemn white supremacy, xenophobia, and all forms of hate and oppression. Alongside our clients and partners, we stand firmly committed to the fights for justice, equality and a sustainable future. 

While it may be tempting to succumb to panic and emotional language given the very real challenges we’re up against, we want to invite you to take a deep breath and remember what you know – and be honest about what you don’t. 

After these election results, it’s up to us to advocate even smarter and harder for and with those we serve. We’re not giving up. And I know you’re not giving up, either. 

Here’s where to start. 

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Nonprofit Communications, Communications CampaignsKatie Test Davisnonprofit communications, nonprofit advocacy during times of uncertainty, communications during elections, crisis communications for nonprofits, how to communicate after Trump's win