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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.…
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.
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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.
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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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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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