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The Smart Communications Podcast

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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.

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Latest Episodes

What does it really mean to center community voices in your messaging? Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Logan Herring, CEO of The WRK Group, about how organizations can develop communications grounded in authentic community experiences and ho... more

What if fundraising strategy started with the brain? Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Cherian Koshy, CFRE, CAP, author of Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision-Making, about how neuroscience and behavioral psychology can strengthen donor... more

How you talk to your funders shapes how they understand your work, your community, and your impact. Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with grant writer and fundraising strategist, Dani Fauklner, about why nonprofits must rethink traditional, jargon... more

Farra Trompeter, co-director, and Kivi Leroux Miller, founder and chief strategy officer of the Nonprofit Marketing Guide, discuss insights from the 16th annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. Together, they explore why communicators are read... more

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Recent Guests

Cherian Koshy
Globally recognized expert in fundraising strategy and innovation
Nonprofit OS (acquired by KindSight); board member of AFP and Giving Institute
Episode: Episode 206: How can you use science to engage donors?
Dani Faulkner
A playwright turned grant writer and development powerhouse advocating for equity and community-centric fundraising.
Episode: Episode 205: Why is it important to change how you talk to funders?
Sadé Dozan
Vice President of Advancement at Borealis Philanthropy
Borealis Philanthropy
Episode: Episode 203: How to bridge belonging in your narratives?
Cheryl Contee
Chief Innovation Officer at Bright Works AI
Bright Works AI
Episode: Episode 202: How can you put AI to work for your nonprofit?
Darian Rodriguez Heyman
Founder of Helping People Help and former executive director of the Craigslist Foundation
Helping People Help
Episode: Episode 202: How can you put AI to work for your nonprofit?
Brad Drazen
Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Episode: Episode 201: How do you approach rebranding a 100 year old nonprofit?
Vu Le
Prolific writer and former executive director of RVC, focuses on social justice and community-centric fundraising
nonprofitaf.com
Episode: Episode 200: How can we reimagine nonprofits and philanthropy?
Lyn Weinman
Founder, president and chief strategist at KidGlov, author of "Untangling Spaghetti, A Branding Fable"
KidGlov
Episode: Episode 199: How can you find the best parts of your brand?
Joshua Peskay
Co-founder of Meet the Moment, expert in nonprofit cybersecurity and technology.
Meet the Moment
Episode: Episode 198: What do you need to know about cybersecurity?

Host

Farra Trompeter
Co-director and worker owner at Big Duck, specializing in nonprofit communications and strategic messaging.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Great!

    Interesting and impactful insights to use and leverage in your non profit.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tommye w-c
    United States5 years ago
  • Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🔥

    Whether you’re well established as someone who can translate creative energy into the impact you want to have on the world, or just getting started as a catalyst for change - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Sarah does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving nonprofit and life you can be proud of - with leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States6 years ago
  • + 1 subscriber this is the one that I need

    + 1 subscriber this is the one that I need

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LawrenceMugee
    Canada6 years ago
  • Well done!

    A valuable exploration of how individuals, teams, orgs and the public can communicate better with each other for better results. A great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Business Improv
    United States6 years ago
  • At last! Non-profit comms breaks out!

    Delighted to discover this focused podcast, and that someone decided it was an important enough topic to make a podcast about. Really useful ideas, observations, advice and food for thought. If you are involved in non-profit communications, this should definitely be in your Top 5 listens.

    Many thanks for providing this excellent show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @francetim
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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The podcast offers impactful insights for nonprofit professionals.
Listeners appreciate the practical advice provided, helping them navigate challenges in the sector.
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Episode 206: How can you use science to engage donors?
Q: What are two or three insights you've learned about why people give and how the brain works in fundraising?
Cherian highlights that decisions are often driven by meaning and emotion before rational justification, that connection to people boosts engagement and giving, and that sizing asks with clear, empowering options enhances action while maintaining ethical considerations.
Episode 205: Why is it important to change how you talk to funders?
Q: What advice do you have if someone is working in an organization where they see that language coming across, maybe when they do an audit like this themselves?
Dani suggested starting with a diagnostic to evaluate the current state without committing to immediate changes, encouraging reflection and open discussions on how to improve language used in communication.
Episode 205: Why is it important to change how you talk to funders?
Q: What do you see as the connection between the work of an R&R audit and an organization's strategic plan?
Dani explained that strategic planning sessions allow for fresh and pure ideas, making it an ideal time to conduct a Reframe and Rise audit since everyone is thinking reflectively about what is possible.
Episode 205: Why is it important to change how you talk to funders?
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your background and the experiences that led you to do the work you do now?
Dani shared her journey from theater and playwriting into grant writing, sparked by her desire to help friends with their funding applications. She realized that grant writing was enjoyable for her, unlike many others.
Episode 201: How do you approach rebranding a 100 year old nonprofit?
Q: What advice would you give others who are contemplating a rebrand?
Engage a cross-functional group to create a dynamic approach and improve buy-in from the organization, while ensuring that the essence of the organization remains intact.

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Focused on empowering nonprofit leaders, this series aims to enhance communications skills through strategic insights and practical advice. The episodes consistently tackle pressing issues within the nonprofit sector, such as effective fundraising techniques, communication strategies tailored for community engagement, and innovative ways to leverage technology, including AI, to optimize operations. Unique aspects include discussions on cultural narratives and the evolving landscape of nonprofit communications, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to fortify their organizational voice and impact.

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1. Cherian Koshy
2. Dani Faulkner
3. Sadé Dozan
4. Cheryl Contee
5. Darian Rodriguez Heyman
6. Brad Drazen
7. Vu Le
8. Lyn Weinman

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