Smart communications for nonprofits. Big Duck, a worker-owned cooperative, develops the brands, campaigns, and teams of determined nonprofits.
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Want to boost collaboration? Take your comms team on an “internal roadshow”! Ally Dommu, director of service dev, shares ways to connect with different departments to help colleagues understand how your work supports theirs—and drives the mission forward. bit.ly/3UFOgoy
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🤖 How is AI reshaping nonprofits? Join Alexandra M. Merceron, executive vice president at RUBENSTEIN, and @farra, co-director, as they dive into AI's impact on nonprofit communications! Explore key trends, risks, ethical concerns, and more. bit.ly/4eZ37Td #NonprofitAI
ALT IMAGE ID: Green graphic with image and text: The Smart Communications Podcast EP173 How can you use AI for strategic communications?
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A strong internal rollout builds staff ownership and prepares them to be brand champions. Sarita Joseph, director of accounts, shares six key factors for a successful internal rollout. bit.ly/3AdklNw
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Join @farra, co-director, and Mari Eva Mendes, chief development officer at LEAP & founder & principal of MEM Consulting, as they discuss the evolving role of fundraisers, challenging outdated practices, & partnering with donors to drive systemic change. bit.ly/48ancDq
ALT IMAGE ID: Green graphic with image and text: The Smart Communications Podcast EP172 What is the role of fundraisers in creating social change?
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💥Ready to boost your GivingTuesday & Year-End campaigns? Join the CauseVox Fundraising Summit on Oct 24! Farra Trompeter & Erin Dresnick will lead “Year-End Campaigns as a Brand Experience.” Get recordings, notes, & templates! Register here: summit.causevox.com/ #GTYE24
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Staff retreats can align your team, promote collaboration, and encourage big-picture thinking. Ryan Gerhardt, copy director, gathered feedback from the Big Duck staff on making your next retreat successful. bit.ly/3U3nS7X
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Fundraising often involves uneven power dynamics. Join @farra, co-director, and Emily Bishop Runeari, founder of EBR Consulting, as they discuss shifting donor conversations to a partnership-focused approach and how to better educate prospects and donors. bit.ly/4exBaBF
ALT IMAGE ID: Green graphic with image and text: The Smart Communications Podcast EP171 How can you start treating donors as partners?
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Building inclusive processes and achieving DEI goals can feel daunting, especially when fostering healthy group participation. Josh Kelley, account manager, offers seven actionable steps leaders and facilitators can take today to set the stage for success. bit.ly/3Zyqyhi
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In the spirit of an Oasis reunion tour, I reunited with @lindseycos & Karen to chat about ethical fundraising & storytelling during our time working at @girlscoutsnyc. 💚🍪. Thanks @farra & @bigduck
Join @farra, Co-Director at Big Duck, and leaders from Girl Scouts of Greater NY, Greenwich House, and Robin Hood as they explore how slowing down, gathering feedback, and listening can improve fundraising and communications. bit.ly/3XzL1zy
ALT IMAGE ID: Green graphic with image and text: The Smart Communications Podcast EP170 How can you conduct marketing and fundraising ethically?
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Join @farra, Co-Director at Big Duck, and leaders from Girl Scouts of Greater NY, Greenwich House, and Robin Hood as they explore how slowing down, gathering feedback, and listening can improve fundraising and communications. bit.ly/3XzL1zy
ALT IMAGE ID: Green graphic with image and text: The Smart Communications Podcast EP170 How can you conduct marketing and fundraising ethically?
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Join @farra from Big Duck and Ishmam R. Rahman from IRC on Oct 1, 2-3pm ET, for a session on branding mid-level, monthly, and planned giving programs. Learn more and register. bit.ly/4e7HD62
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In 2023, Big Duck partnered with WEDC to create a language guide for more inclusive communication. Ryan Gerhardt, copy director, chatted with Nikki Hahn, MPA, CEO at WEDC, about the guide's development and its impact on organizational communication. bit.ly/3XG3gor
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Ready to jumpstart your year-end fundraising? Join Big Duck’s Dir of Strategy Menaka Chandurkar & Co-Director Claire Taylor Hansen for a 2-part webinar 10/2 10/9! Learn how to set goals, craft themes, choose channels, & more. Secure your spot today! bit.ly/3AU18QO
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Want better project outcomes? Join @farra, co-director, & AM's, Josh Kelley, and Brenda Perez as they discuss how to build stronger, more inclusive projects from the start. Learn how to sustain engagement and measure success through an inclusive lens. bit.ly/3ThWJxE
ALT IMAGE ID: Green graphic with image and text: The Smart Communications Podcast EP169 How can you plan an inclusive and welcoming project?
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How do you evaluate if your campaign is successful? Michelle Behar, senior strategist, explains the ins and outs of measuring campaign effectiveness. bit.ly/3TsQmaX
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Join Farra Trompeter, Dr. Nat Kendall-Taylor, and Carinne Wheedan from FrameWorks Institute as they discuss how to effectively use framing in messaging and campaigns. Get actionable tips for mission-driven work! #Nonprofit #CommsStrategy bit.ly/3SYP2MJ
ALT IMAGE ID: Green graphic with image and text: The Smart Communications Podcast EP168 How can framing inform your strategy?
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On your mark, get set . . . launch a campaign that gets results! Menaka Chandurkar, director of strategy, outlines the campaign planning process for communications teams of any size. bit.ly/4ctXESa
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Join @farra, co-director, and Stacy Van Gorp, PhD, partner at See What I Mean Consulting as they discuss how change happens in networks and the crucial role of good communication. Learn practical tools and activities you can integrate into your daily work. bit.ly/4fAKW76
ALT IMAGE ID: Green graphic with image and text: The Smart Communications Podcast EP167 How do you activate change in a network?
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