The Smart Communications Podcast
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
168 episodes of The Smart Communications Podcast since the first episode, which aired on April 2nd, 2018.
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Episode 8: How are organizational values and personality different?
May 30th, 2018 | 12 mins 7 secs
brand personality, brand strategy, branding, communications, core values, marketing, nonprofit communications, nonprofits, organizational values, personality, values
Organizational values and brand personality are related but very different, and often get confused. We’ll define and differentiate them in this podcast.
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Episode 7: Are events and galas still effective?
May 16th, 2018 | 12 mins 25 secs
board, branding, communications, donor engagement, events, fundraising, galas, giving, in-person cultivation, marketing, nonprofit boards, nonprofit communications, nonprofit management, nonprofits
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Episode 6: How do you get feedback from a working group?
May 1st, 2018 | 8 mins 54 secs
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Episode 5: How can nonprofits use photography well?
April 25th, 2018 | 8 mins 19 secs
board, branding, communications, marketing, nonprofit boards, nonprofit communications, nonprofit management, nonprofits, photography
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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Episode 4: How do we communicate without communications staff?
April 11th, 2018 | 12 mins 18 secs
board, branding, communications, marketing, nonprofit boards, nonprofit communications, nonprofit management, nonprofits
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.
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Episode 3: What's the board's role in branding?
April 2nd, 2018 | 11 mins 31 secs
board, branding, communications, marketing, nonprofit boards, nonprofit communications, nonprofit management, nonprofits
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.
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Episode 2: When is it okay to use jargon?
April 2nd, 2018 | 6 mins 46 secs
branding, communications, copywriting, guidelines, jargon, marketing, nonprofit branding, nonprofit communications, nonprofits
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.
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Episode 1: Welcome to the Smart Communications Podcast!
April 2nd, 2018 | 1 min 51 secs
branding, communications, marketing, nonprofit communications, nonprofits
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.