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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 happens when funders shift decision-making powers to communities? Farra Trompeter is joined by Cynthia Gibson, PhD, principal of Cynthesis Consulting, and Kelley Buhles, independent consultant and owner of Buhles Consulting, to discuss participa... more

Smart design feedback is possible; it just requires clarity, collaboration, and strategy. Join J Kelley, senior account manager and host of this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast, as they chat with Randi Gibson, graphic designer, and Sandy ... more

Communicating with candor can be kind and helpful. Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Keyante Love, founder and president of Good Love Group, to discuss navigating power dynamics, embracing discomfort, and staying grounded in your values when c... more

Is your communications plan sitting untouched? We have swapped roles for this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast, with our director of service development, Ally Dommu as host and Farra Trompeter, co-director, as her guest, who explore how to... more

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Recent Guests

Keyante Love
Founder and president of Good Love Group, an Afro-indigenous and trans-owned consulting firm specializing in coaching, training, and conflict transformation
Good Love Group
Episode: Episode 194: How can you communicate with candor and care?
J Kelley
Senior account manager at Big Duck, focused on providing supportive client experiences.
Big Duck
Episode: Episode 192: How can you consolidate feedback?
Brittany DeNovellis
Capacity building program manager for the T. Rowe Price Foundation
T. Rowe Price Foundation
Episode: Episode 191: Why should funders invest in grantee communications capacity?
Lan To
Senior consultant and executive coach at Community Resource Exchange
Community Resource Exchange
Episode: Episode 190: How can you move from self-care to collective care?
Farra Trompeter
Co-director and worker-owner at Big Duck
Big Duck
Episode: Episode 190: How can you move from self-care to collective care?
Alia McKee
Seasoned fundraising strategist, market research expert, and leadership coach
Sea Change Strategies
Episode: Episode 188: How can you grow midlevel donors?
George Weiner
Nonprofit tech evangelist and founder of Whole Whale
Whole Whale
Episode: Episode 187: How can you shape your AI brand footprint?
Joanna Brody
Founder and president of Brody PR, Strategy and Storytelling for Social Good
Brody PR
Episode: Episode 186: How should your nonprofit approach crisis communications?
Meena Das
CEO of Namaste Data, a data and AI equity consulting agency
Namaste Data
Episode: Episode 185: How can you approach AI with an equity lens?

Host

Farra Trompeter
Co-director and worker-owner at Big Duck, an organization focused on nonprofit communications.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 102 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 States5 years ago
  • + 1 subscriber this is the one that I need

    + 1 subscriber this is the one that I need

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LawrenceMugee
    Canada5 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 Kingdom6 years ago

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Many reviews highlight the practical tips and diverse voices featured, which add depth to the understanding of the nonprofit sector.
Audiences often mention the relevance and timeliness of the topics discussed, especially in the context of current challenges faced by nonprofits.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on nonprofit communication strategies and find the content empowering and actionable.

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Episode 190: How can you move from self-care to collective care?
Q: What's the difference or how can they tell whether their staff are surviving or thriving?
Managers can use the Emotional Energy Matrix to assess where their team is operating emotionally and energetically and identify if they are in survival, performance, burnout, or restoration mode.
Episode 190: How can you move from self-care to collective care?
Q: How does care capacity connect to creating a culture that is inclusive and fosters belonging?
Care capacity is about the energy it takes to tap into our experience and it connects to the capacity needed for practicing care, fostering an inclusive culture and enhancing organizational wellness.
Episode 188: How can you grow midlevel donors?
Q: What does retention look like for mid-level donors?
Retention rates for mid-level donors can exceed 60%, demonstrating their loyalty even in challenging times.
Episode 188: How can you grow midlevel donors?
Q: What should nonprofits stop doing to grow mid-level donors?
Nonprofits should stop under-resourcing mid-level programs, ensuring they have a clear strategy and budget.
Episode 188: How can you grow midlevel donors?
Q: What is a mid-level donor?
A mid-level donor typically contributes between $1,000 and $10,000 annually and is crucial for organizations, yet often overlooked in engagement strategies.

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What is The Smart Communications Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on empowering nonprofit leaders, this series offers practical tools and strategies for enhancing communications within organizations. Episodes often feature expert guests exploring crucial topics such as feedback consolidation, crisis communication, and donor engagement, emphasizing the need for clarity, compassion, and strategic thinking in nonprofit messaging. The unique approach combines insights from both nonprofit industry experts and thought leaders from related fields, providing a well-rounded perspective on effective communications. Overall, it presents itself not only as an informative resource but also as an engaging community for those dedicated to advancing their organizations' missions through effective communication pr... more

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1. Keyante Love
2. J Kelley
3. Brittany DeNovellis
4. Lan To
5. Farra Trompeter
6. Alia McKee
7. George Weiner
8. Joanna Brody

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