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Elements to review in your nonprofit’s communications audit
What materials should you review when conducting a communications audit for your nonprofit organization? I’ve been working in communications for long enough that the idea of an audit still conjures up a visual of print materials strewn across a boardroom table....
Start your nonprofit’s communications audit with a question
Conducting a communications audit for your nonprofit organization is inherently valuable (plus, skipping your communications audit is risky). But when you’re ready to move forward with your audit, there’s something simple you can do to get the most out of it: start...
Planning to skip your nonprofit’s next communications audit? Don’t risk it.
When you hear “communications audit,” what’s your first reaction? Do you immediately push back against the idea? Is your instinct to set it aside and get on with pressing projects? These reactions are understandable: an audit takes time and resources that you may feel...
The benefits of planning stories for your nonprofit organization well in advance
This article was originally published in February 2020 and updated in March 2024. What does your nonprofit organization’s storytelling plan look like? Is it documented in a way that you can share with your colleagues? Does it only exist in your head? Do you have a...
The role of your nonprofit’s storytelling *process* in stakeholder relations
As a nonprofit communicator, you understand the importance of engaging stakeholders through storytelling. But have you considered that how you develop and publish stories can have a powerful impact on your relationships? After seeing a few too many...
Communications fundamentals: boring basics or radical approach?
Last week, a VP of marketing and communications at a large charity called my work “radical,” and I was honestly quite surprised. I just celebrated my 16th business anniversary on Sunday. For 16 years, I've been providing nonprofit marketing communications consulting...