Episode 138: How should new communications directors approach their role?

Episode 10: What words should you avoid?: Lila Tublin, one of Big Duck’s copywriters, uncovers words, phrases, jargon, and pronouns(!) nonprofit communicators should think carefully about before using, gleaned from our popular “Words to Avoid” annual blog, plus shares tips to ensure your writing is clear and easy to understand no matter what. Click play to tune in. by The Smart Communications Podcast

10 min listen

Episode 9: Why is it so hard to raise awareness? by The Smart Communications Podcast

9 min listen

Episode 1: Welcome to the Smart Communications Podcast!: The Smart Communications Podcast helps busy nonprofit leaders build their communications skills and develop their organization’s voice. Every episode shares insights and practical tips to help you leverage strategic communications to advance your nonprofit’s mission. by The Smart Communications Podcast

2 min listen

Episode 19: How can you get your new brand to stick?: As a nonprofit’s rebrand comes to a close, the task of getting the brand to take hold—and stay alive—begins. Tune in to learn what nonprofits need internally to ensure their new brand sticks. by The Smart Communications Podcast

16 min listen

Episode 18: Should you fire that lousy board member?: A shared understanding of governance is the key to a strong nonprofit board. Simone Joyaux, author of “Firing Lousy Board Members” defines what that means, why it matters, what it takes to get there. by The Smart Communications Podcast

12 min listen

Episode 6: How do you get feedback from a working group? by The Smart Communications Podcast

9 min listen

Episode 2: When is it okay to use jargon?: Generally, we recommend avoiding jargon. But in this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast, Dan Gunderman, Big Duck’s Creative Director, sits down with Sarah Durham, Big Duck’s CEO, to discuss when nonprofits communicators should embrace industry-specific language. by The Smart Communications Podcast

7 min listen

Episode 26: What is “strategy?”: “Strategy” is an approach to effectively break down problems or respond to opportunities. Listen in to learn how you can put strategy into practice at your nonprofit. by The Smart Communications Podcast

12 min listen

Episode 4: How do we communicate without communications staff?: Having a dedicated communications team is out of reach for many nonprofits, but the need to communicate effectively to external audiences is still there. This episode of the Smart Communications Podcast features a conversation with Wayne Ho, President and CEO of CPC, a large social services organization located in NYC. Out of CPC’s 4,000 employees, none have “communications” in their job title. Listen in to find out how Wayne encourages all staff to be effective brand ambassadors. by The Smart Communications Podcast

12 min listen

Episode 17: How can you facilitate great internal communications?: Communicating well internally can help your organization communicate well externally. Listen in for useful tools and practices to facilitate productive conversations inside your org. by The Smart Communications Podcast

15 min listen

Episode 24: How can you communicate better with the board?: The key to building trust with your board is candor. Craig Shelley, Managing Director of Orr Group, goes deep on what exactly that entails, how to practice it, and more. by The Smart Communications Podcast

21 min listen

Episode 16: Should nonprofits rebrand when overhauling their websites?: Should nonprofits squeeze in a full rebrand when their website needs an update? Listen to learn more. by The Smart Communications Podcast

7 min listen

Episode 5: How can nonprofits use photography well?: The Smart Communications Podcast helps busy nonprofit leaders build their communications skills and develop their organization’s voice. Every episode shares insights and practical tips to help you leverage strategic communications to advance your nonprofit’s mission. by The Smart Communications Podcast

8 min listen

Episode 3: What's the board's role in branding?: Figuring out the right people to have in the rebranding process at the right time is a real struggle. In this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast, Big Duck’s VP, Farra Trompeter, and Big Duck’s CEO, Sarah Durham, share their experiences leading nonprofit rebrands and serving as nonprofit board members, plus provide expert recommendations for defining the board’s role in branding. by The Smart Communications Podcast

12 min listen

Episode 28: How can you facilitate better internal communications?: For nonprofit leaders, it’s vital to communicate effectively with staff, board, and other stakeholders in order to carry out their vision for the organization. Listen for tips on how to do just that. by The Smart Communications Podcast

18 min listen

Episode 21: How can communications help development?: Big Duck goes to Fundraising Day 2018 and asks rockstars in the fundraising world one question: What can communications do to support development? Tune in to hear their answers—and more. by The Smart Communications Podcast

20 min listen

Episode 23: How can nonprofit communications leaders collaborate more effectively?: Elise Dowell, Vice Chancellor for Communications and External Affairs at The Jewish Theological Seminary, shares the lessons she's learned about collaboration as a nonprofit communications leader. by The Smart Communications Podcast

18 min listen

Episode 7: Are events and galas still effective? by The Smart Communications Podcast

12 min listen

Episode 27: How can an executive director realize their vision?: Over 12 years, Vince Warren shaped the Center for Constitutional Rights around his vision of what the organization could be. Tune in to hear about his experiences and insights. by The Smart Communications Podcast

13 min listen

Episode 13: Should we digitize our brand guide?: Brand guides contain everything you need to write and design on behalf of your nonprofit, and many organizations are beginning to digitize them. Listen to learn more about the pros of digital brand guides. by The Smart Communications Podcast

7 min listen

Episode 40: How can you be a better writer?: Everyone thinks they’re a writer—and a great one at that. Dan Gunderman, expert writer and Big Duck’s former Creative Director shares what it takes to write well. by The Smart Communications Podcast

21 min listen

Episode 14: Can we engage audiences with YouTube Live?: Sharing information and starting conversations online are powerful ways nonprofits can engage new audiences. Listen to learn more about a burgeoning platform in the nonprofit space—YouTube live. by The Smart Communications Podcast

10 min listen

Episode 45: How can your staff co-create your brand?: Ambar Mentor-Truppa, VP of Communications, shares her experiences listening to and uplifting the voices of all staff during the Shriver Center on Poverty Law’s rebranding process. by The Smart Communications Podcast

13 min listen

Episode 20: How do you get affiliates to speak with one voice?: Stephanie Paul, VP of Marketing and Development at the American Parkinson Disease Association, shares her experiences rebranding and how it helped APDA's chapters sing from the same songbook. by The Smart Communications Podcast

15 min listen

Episode 30: How do you structure a growing communications team?: Suzanne Shaw, Director of Communications at the Union of Concerned Scientists, bridged silos, built in-house capacity, and more through department restructuring. Listen to her story. by The Smart Communications Podcast

17 min listen

Episode 41: How can interviews help you get better insights?: Laura Fisher, Big Duck’s Senior Strategist, shares how qualitative research can help you understand your target audiences better. by The Smart Communications Podcast

21 min listen

Episode 11: How can nonprofit leaders take successful sabbaticals?: When nonprofit leaders prepare effectively for taking extended time off, it can strengthen their senior team, too. Tune in to learn what it takes to plan and take a successful sabbatical. by The Smart Communications Podcast

18 min listen

Episode 25: Should your nonprofit podcast?: Podcasting can be a smart way to reach new audiences. Chandra Hayslett, Communications Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, shares her experiences launching The Activist Files Podcast. by The Smart Communications Podcast

19 min listen

Episode 8: How are organizational values and personality different?: Organizational values and brand personality are related but very different, and often get confused. We’ll define and differentiate them in this podcast. by The Smart Communications Podcast

12 min listen

Episode 15: How do you articulate your community’s values?: Nonprofit leaders have a great opportunity to define their organization’s values by listening to clients and other key constituents in their community. Listen to learn how to shape your values collaboratively. by The Smart Communications Podcast

16 min listen

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Episode 138: How should new communications directors approach their role?

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