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Things that aren't flat: community, voters, the Earth
Who are you calling flat? Our obsession with data, political horse races and the language that normalizes division instead of shared community.…
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Your impact on the future
In a world of bullet points, achievements and deliverables, can you set yourself apart with the story you tell about the future?…
Got chaos but are actually looking for a job? Join this conversation.
Join the conversation at Job Searching: From Chaos to Calm on April 8th.…
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5 great places for training (and some sunshine, at least thematically speaking)
Here's a nod to folks offering solid digital campaign, leadership and organizing training + a super timely example of powerful advocacy content from NPCA.…
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Job search resources + 30 new roles
This Future Community Jobs has a roundup of job search resources (other lists, newsletters, communities) as well as 30 new roles.…
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Know thy audience
If you want to grow an email list or really any community that works for your goals then you have to start by knowing your audience.…
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56 new jobs and 2 articles on advocacy, press freedom and nonprofit strategy
A full and updated list of Future Community Jobs. Plus, what do advocacy groups do now?…
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What do advocacy groups do when there’s no advocacy to do?
The rise of executive power isn't new. But the rapid ascent of authoritarian leadership in the US calls into question the role of many advocacy organizations, their resources, and their supporters in a politics that offers little power to Congress and federal agencies.…
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How Trump's attacks on press freedom threaten creators and nonprofits, not just journalists
Questions of press freedom become more important than ever In a world where everyone is a journalist. Why more nonprofits need to take action.…
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Why it makes sense to start a newsletter. Especially today.
By delivering the info people need you'll grow your greatest resource. It isn't money. It's Trust.…
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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.…
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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.…