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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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.