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Resources for Nonprofit Leaders

If you’re interested in successfully reaching policymakers, donors, supporters and partners, these resources are for you. We share data-backed tips to help you reach your goals and make real change happen for children.

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Three Key Questions to Ask at Every Project Kickoff
Pitching Reporters with Success
Writing for Your Community: How to Ensure Your Messaging is Easy to Understand
5 Things Every Funder Looks for on Nonprofit Websites
 
 
Resources for Public School Leaders

These resources are for school district communicators and leaders who want to effectively communicate with families in your district. Learn more about everything from increasing your school enrollment numbers to running effective bond campaigns.

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Three Key Questions to Ask at Every Project Kickoff
Best Practices from Winning Public School Bond Campaigns
Pitching Reporters with Success
Two Simple Steps to Boost Student Enrollment
Guide to Reaching Families Without Internet Access
Writing for Your Community: How to Ensure Your Messaging is Easy to Understand
Your Guide to Boosting Student Enrollment
 
 
Communicating with Your Community

Want to make your messaging accessible, easy to understand, and, dare we say…catchy? Here, we’re sharing helpful how-tos, checklists and step-by-step instructions to help you reach your audiences, with the right message.

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Pitching Reporters with Success
Guide to Reaching Families Without Internet Access
Writing for Your Community: How to Ensure Your Messaging is Easy to Understand
Writing for Your Audiences Checklist
How to Reach Families Without Internet Access
Speak Out or Step Back: Your Checklist for Responding to Breaking News
 
 

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Bootcamp Testimonials

“We are now confident about how we can best reach our target audience, giving us more time to focus on what’s more important to us: helping our students thrive.”

– VICTOR RIVAS UMANA

CEO, The Golden State Academy

“The Forthright team uses data-backed strategies to drive the right audience to the right message.”

– SARAH SLOBODIEN DOVERE

Vice President, External Affairs, Venture Philanthropy Partners

“Forthright created a thoughtful, actionable communications plan for our coalition. The easy-to-follow document was full of data-driven messaging and thorough research about our target audiences. The team was fun and easy to work with and provided fresh and innovative outreach ideas.”

– MATT ELLINWOOD

Director, Education & Law Project, North Carolina Justice Center

 

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