These days, a smart communications strategy combines traditional tactics for getting media coverage with low-cost online outreach such as social media, blogs, and online campaigns. Doing both well requires a mix of skills and tactics.
For example, getting busy journalists’ attention requires timeliness and thoughtful planning, while establishing an active online community takes relevant content, two-way communications, authenticity, and consistency.
In this collection of resources, we share proven ways to raise your organization’s profile using both traditional and new methods.
Whether you’re developing a new communications strategy or looking for simple ways to hone your outreach, these articles can help.
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4 Myths of Nonprofit Communication That May Be Costing You
Bucking conventional wisdom can help you attract donors who believe in your mission and share your priorities. -
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5 Steps to Take to Develop a Communications Strategy
Advice for developing a nonprofit communications plan in-house. -
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How to Pitch Your Nonprofit to the Media
Research, careful wording, and flexible timing can help you get a reporter’s attention. -
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5 Ways to Get the Attention of the Media
Highlight newsworthy facts and events, target the right reporters and editors, be timely, and consider skipping a news release all together. -
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5 Reasons Your Communications Strategy Should Include Editorial Boards
Editorials and op-ed columns can influence public perceptions of your cause. Engaging with the people who write and edit them makes it more likely they will consider your perspectives and proposals before they publish. -
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6 Steps to Ensure a Successful Editorial-Board Meeting
Research the members of the board, prepare carefully, set expectations, and manage your attendees to make the most of these sessions. -
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4 Steps to Clearer Communications
Before year-end fundraising goes into high gear, take stock of your communications by answering key questions, simplifying your message, creating a clear call to action, and spreading the word. -
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An Unexpected Online Success Offers a Blueprint for Other Nonprofits
A small “ragtag” team with no budget built an impressive audience on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and Tumblr in just five years.