Be a superhero: show up with answers in dark times
People have questions and concerns in the wake of Trump's chaos. How groups connect to people and answer questions will determine the future.
Ted Fickes
Local news is community building
Local news and community projects are two pieces of our informational and social fabric that will be critical in the next four years. And far beyond.
A year of feels and vibes
You have to make people feel something if you want to be remembered, read, supported. Cutting through the noise of this year is going to take some real feels and vibes work.
Tragedy of the Content
Memorable, smart and useful content may soon be the only way to attract and sustain supporter engagement. Here's a look at the roles and needs behind transformative nonprofit content programs.
This is for all the thirsty people living in our information deserts
We live in the spray of communications firehoses. But too many of our potential readers, members and supporters are so very thirsty. This is bad news for nonprofits and democracy.
Take seriously community, collective power and connection
Some reflections on what we do in the wake of the 2024 election.
Find the people who will love you
Let's talk about building a list with love. Seriously.