The Smart Communications Podcast
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
179 episodes of The Smart Communications Podcast since the first episode, which aired on April 2nd, 2018.
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Episode 180: Is it time to reboot your communications strategy?
February 19th, 2025 | 22 mins 11 secs
communications, nonprofit, podcast, strategy, teams, trends
Discover the latest nonprofit communications trends and explore how nonprofits can reboot their strategies for better results in 2025.
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Episode 179: How can a language guide help your nonprofit?
February 5th, 2025 | 17 mins 30 secs
communications, language guide, nonprofit, podcast, teams
Explore why language guides matter for nonprofits. Learn how intentional language strengthens impact, ensures consistency, and aligns teams.
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Episode 178: How can values strengthen your organization?
January 22nd, 2025 | 19 mins 14 secs
cooperative, nonprofit, podcast, teams, values
Get insights on creating value statements that reflect identity, guide decision-making, and foster alignment in nonprofits, worker-owned cooperatives, and other organizations.
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Episode 177: How can you engage your community with campaigns?
January 8th, 2025 | 20 mins 18 secs
agile, campaigns, communications, nonprofit, podcast
Explore how nonprofits can engage communities with effective digital advocacy campaigns using the AGILE framework, real-world examples, and actionable strategies.
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Episode 176: How do you plan and communicate about leaving an organization?
December 11th, 2024 | 22 mins 57 secs
leadership, nonprofit, podcast, teams
Learn about the risks and rewards of succession and continuity planning. Uncover the value of building trust within your team and partners with clear communications.
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Episode 175: Should the media be an audience for your brand?
November 26th, 2024 | 21 mins 43 secs
communications, media, nonprofit, podcast, pr
Learn if media outreach is worth the investment for your nonprofit. Get tips on building relationships with journalists, measuring impact, and more.
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Episode 174: How can nonprofit leaders build strong organizations?
November 13th, 2024 | 15 mins 59 secs
leadership, nonprofit, podcast, teams
Learn why passion is just one of the important components of running a successful nonprofit–and other traits leaders need.
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Episode 173: How can you use AI for strategic communications?
October 30th, 2024 | 22 mins 6 secs
ai, artificial intelligence, communications, nonprofit, podcast
Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping how nonprofits communicate, including what to consider and what to avoid.
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Episode 172: What is the role of fundraisers in creating social change?
October 16th, 2024 | 20 mins 14 secs
campaigns, communications, nonprofit, podcast
Consider how fundraisers can shift practices and continue to push for meaningful change within the nonprofit sector.
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Episode 171: How can you start treating donors as partners?
October 2nd, 2024 | 15 mins 9 secs
campaigns, communications, fundraising, nonprofit, podcast
Explore how to cultivate donor relationships that are partnership-oriented, and get tips on how to communicate differently.
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Episode 170: How can you conduct marketing and fundraising ethically?
September 19th, 2024 | 33 mins 42 secs
campaigns, communications, fundraising, nonprofit, podcast
Get steps nonprofits can take to start fundraising and communicating with more intention and bring new levels of awareness when connecting with key audiences.
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Episode 169: How can you plan an inclusive and welcoming project?
September 4th, 2024 | 28 mins 39 secs
communications, inclusivity, nonprofit
Get tips to create welcoming and inclusive spaces, bring more voices into the room, and lead projects that engage your team and community.
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Episode 168: How can framing inform your strategy?
August 21st, 2024 | 30 mins 19 secs
communications, nonprofit, strategic framework
Understand why framing matters and get tips for nonprofit communicators trying to get attention for their issues as we near election day and throughout the year.
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Episode 167: How do you activate change in a network?
August 7th, 2024 | 24 mins 36 secs
communications, nonprofit
Is your organization motivated to create change? Learn how to identify patterns of equity and disparity in programs and communications, ways to build and extend trust, and tips for collaboration.
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Episode 166: How did DEI go wrong and what can we do now?
July 24th, 2024 | 23 mins 52 secs
dei, diversity, equity, inclusion, nonprofit
DEI involves tough conversations and discomfort and has been under attack after a push for organizations to invest in it. Learn how to maintain resilience when leading DEI efforts, the importance of setting realistic expectations, and what needs to happen moving forward.
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Episode 165: How can my nonprofit benefit from launching a podcast?
July 10th, 2024 | 18 mins 5 secs
communications, nonprofit, podcast
Get fresh insights about whether or not a podcast is right for your nonprofit and how to decide if it is worth investing your time and resources.