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.
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.
Elections, fundraising and community.
Sure, American elections are total madness. But you and your organization can help people through this.
A healthy serving of email delight
Yes yes...we're all doing VERY SERIOUS WORK but an email program without culture of joy is just boring.
A while back I wrote about running a super delightful email program.
Let's talk a little bit more about what pretty never gets mentioned at fundraising conferences
5 things nonprofits can learn from the news biz
News organizations have been through a LOT and have a thing or five to teach nonprofits about community, revenue, innovation, metrics and more.
“What are some unique innovations that nonprofit news could export to the greater nonprofit sector?” Tristan Loper, who runs national programs at the Lenfest Institute for Journalism,
Much ado about Harris zooms, community and democracy
How a zoom call for white dudes modeled community building and why it matters for democracy and nonprofits.
What 101 News Donation Pages can tell you about your fundraising and membership program
What we can learn from looking at how more than 100 news organizations are using donation forms, membership, premiums and user experience to grow reader revenue and build community.
10 Elements of Newsletter Thinking
How to think like a reader, not just an organization, and create newsletters that people love.
Woah...stop throwing away your email program.
Sending more email to more people isn't a solution. But sending great email to people who need and want it can grow your list, increase engagement and improve revenue.