Posts tagged nonprofit campaigns
How big should your comms team be?
How big should your comms team be?

Here’s a conversation I’ve had many times throughout my career: 

🙋Executive director: How big should my communications team be?

🤔Me: Well… that depends. How much of your mission relies on convincing people to take action?

We’ve seen it all: 10+ person communications teams, and one part-time person communications teams. A one-person shop could be perfect for some organizations, while others need the full comms squad. Here are the key points to consider as you decide how to invest in YOUR headcount.

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About Forthright, Hiring and People, Nonprofit CommunicationsKatie Test Davisnonprofit communications, nonprofit marketing, communications team size, nonprofit staffing, marketing consultants for nonprofits, nonprofit public relations, nonprofit media relations, nonprofit campaigns, outsourcing communications, nonprofit organizational goals, building a communications team
3 secrets for simple writing
3 secrets for simple writing

When you’re used to writing emails, white papers and journal articles for your peers and colleagues, it can be really hard to switch up your writing style and draft something easy to read for a different audience. What if I told you that it doesn’t have to be that way? With a little bit of effort, and some “tricks of the trade,” I know you can create high-quality materials that are easy to read. Here’s how…

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Nonprofit Communications, Writing and Messaging, AccessibilityKatie Test Davisnonprofit campaigns, writing tips, how to write for your audience, writing for families, simple writing, writing best practices, how to edit your own writing, simplify your messaging, writing for accessibility
2 steps to take *before* you talk to a reporter
2 steps to take *before* you talk to a reporter

Reaching out to the media can be a solid public relations tactic. But, a little tough love here: this approach is not for everyone. Just because you’re doing amazing, life-changing work doesn’t automatically mean that it will gain you a media hit. Before you hit “send” on your email to a journalist, we have two steps you should take in order to get ready to pitch.

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Communications Campaigns, Nonprofit Communications, Media Relations, StorytellingForthright Advisingnonprofit campaigns, media relations best practices, how to pitch a reporter, how to get media coverage, best practices for talking to reporters
How to create the perfect comms toolkit
How to create the perfect comms toolkit

When we get fellow advocates, board members, families, business leaders, faith leaders, youth themselves involved in a cause, we’re unstoppable. However, to get partners involved, we need to make group advocacy easy. That’s where communications toolkits come into play. I’m including two tips to build a strong toolkit below.

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Communications Campaigns, Nonprofit CommunicationsNiki Juhasznonprofit campaigns, how to win your nonprofit campaign, creating the perfect communications toolkit, what to include in a toolkit, campaign toolkit, social media toolkit