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Building nonprofit communications capacity, Part 4: more good ideas
As nonprofit communicators, we know that building our capacity to communicate is important because there is so much we want to achieve. But it can feel like so much is outside of our control and it’s not always obvious what steps we can take as individuals to move in the right direction.
Building nonprofit communications capacity, Part 3: what we need
Over the last few days, I’ve been blogging about a session I facilitated for Maytree last week on building nonprofit communications capacity. During the session, after I shared my ideas about building capacity, I used the rest of our time to glean insights from the participants in the room, on the webcast and following on Twitter.
I first asked participants to answer the question: “What would you be able to accomplish with greater communications capacity?”
Building nonprofit communications capacity, Part 2: the possibilities
Why is building nonprofit communications capacity important? What is it communicators want to achieve with greater capacity? What would greater communications capacity mean for communicators, nonprofits and the communities we serve?
Building nonprofit communications capacity, Part 1: five good ideas
This week, I had the incredible honour of presenting for the Maytree Five Good Ideas event series, facilitating a session on building nonprofit communications capacity.
In keeping with the Five Good Ideas model, I started the session by presenting my ideas on building nonprofit communications capacity. Understanding that pressing needs for nonprofit communicators include skills development, time and resources – and that the latter two are simply part of the reality of working in the sector – I suggested five ideas for taking capacity building into our own hands.
Content, community and creating a foundation
As the year comes to a close, I wanted to share my reflections on what 2013 has meant for my business, along with my plans for 2014.
Formatting a speech for smooth delivery: 12 steps
This time of year is usually speechwriting season for me, and 2013 has been no exception. I really enjoy every step of the speechwriting process including the very last step, the icing on the cake: formatting. Once I’m completely happy with a speech (and so is my client and the nonprofit leader delivering the remarks), it’s time to format the document in a way that supports smooth and successful delivery.