We're Bright+3

Hi! This is Ted Fickes. I run Bright+3 and publish the Future Community Newsletter. At Bright+3 we help nonprofit leaders use content to build stronger, more connected communities. Join Future Community to get insights, updates, and access to Future Community Jobs.

Years of digital strategy experience.

15+

Multi-year content projects.

5,000+

Future Community Jobs shared. So far.

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Love, care, and professionalism for every person.

What We Do

Content and Digital Strategy 🪴

This is the core of our work: helping campaigns, organizations, and networks build the muscle needed to use stories, communications channels, and their big visions to create not just lists but strong, engaged, and passionate communities.

Digital Fundraising and Member Revenue 🌲

Fundraising doesn't just pay the bills. It should also deepen your supporter's loyalty and dedication to your mission. We help people use content strategy and fundraising best practices to build sustainable communities.

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Team Coaching and Community Building 🕸️

With 25+ years in the nonprofit tech world, I've seen the challenges facing leaders trying to sort through the tech, tools, and teams obstacles. We work with cohorts and communities to help you make sense of what's possible.

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What people are saying...

Poetry and Power

Nonprofits are often told about storytelling but misunderstand the power of language and narrative. Carmonghe Felix's book, Let the Poets Govern, reminds us of the role language plays in shaping who sets the terms of our debates.…

Ted Fickes • 01 Nov 2026