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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.…
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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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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.…
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Take seriously community, collective power and connection
Some reflections on what we do in the wake of the 2024 election.…
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