One of the great gifts of the digital age is the ability to build communities in a myriad of different ways. No longer is physical proximity a requirement for connection. Websites and social media channels allow us to connect across distance based … Continue reading
The allure of including social media in philanthropy communications strategies can be exciting, scary, daunting — and it’s often all of those things. With a packed room during our session at the Southeastern Council of Foundations Annual Meeting in Charleston, … Continue reading
Last week, I had the pleasure of delivering a session on Big Data and Analytics along with colleagues from The Foundation Center and Melissa Thompson, communications manager and consultant for The Patterson Foundation. Our mission? Share the magnitude and implications … Continue reading
“You want me to tweet my what?” This may sound familiar. It’s a verbal response indicative of Twitterphobia. Other signs? Sweaty palms and eye twitches. While you might not be hearing this exact phrase shouted through the halls of your … Continue reading
We have all either heard or have said the phrase “the early bird catches the worm” at some point. We’ve also likely witnessed that getting off to a good start increases the chances of having success. The same is … Continue reading
Recently, we shared why it is essential to weave communications strategy throughout the nonprofit partnership facilitation process. This week, we’ll take a look at two challenges that can arise during the process and ways strategy and planning can help your … Continue reading
Last week, we talked about the critical need to tightly weave communications strategy throughout facilitated nonprofit partnership and collaboration discussions. Heading down this path without discussing communications is like trying to successfully bake a cake without an oven. Not good. … Continue reading
For foundations — like The Patterson Foundation — and other funders, social media channels are becoming integral tools to share, learn and connect. But, according to a report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy, few grantees actually participate in and … Continue reading
Nonprofit partnership and collaboration talks can be tricky enough – dare I say – without ever worrying about communications strategy. There are tough questions to ask and answer, egos to address and other assessments to be made. But without making … Continue reading
As the strategic communications lead of The Patterson Foundation, my team and I have been charged with working with the foundation and its partners to enhance and uplift their communications efforts. Throughout the journey, many lessons were learned, one of … Continue reading