The Smart Communications Podcast
The Smart Communications Podcast is a useful resource for all nonprofit leaders looking to boost their communications chops on the go.
Displaying items 1-10 of 87 in total of The Smart Communications Podcast with the tag "communications".
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Episode 213: How can you get your board to fundraise?
June 10th, 2026 | 28 mins 18 secs
board, communications, fundraising, nonprofit, podcast
Are you ready to transform your board’s relationship with fundraising? Learn how providing clear expectations from the start, ongoing accountability, and strengths-based roles can drive sustainable revenue for your organization.
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Episode 212: How can we be brave and embrace conflict?
May 27th, 2026 | 15 mins 25 secs
communications, conflict, nonprofit, podcast, teams
Conflict can be productive and move things forward. Learn how embracing “conflict bravery” can deepen relationships, drive meaningful change, and unlock your organization's full potential.
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Episode 211: Why do communicators need a seat at the table?
May 13th, 2026 | 18 mins 49 secs
communications, nonprofit, podcast, strategy, teams
Why do nonprofit communicators often end up stuck in a tactical role? Learn why involving communications teams from the beginning leads to better strategy, and how to start shifting your culture.
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Episode 210: What is the connection between your brand and hiring?
April 29th, 2026 | 21 mins 2 secs
brand, communications, hiring, nonprofit, podcast
Your brand is your first interview. Learn how aligning your nonprofit’s brand, culture, and hiring can attract and retain the right candidates for your team.
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Episode 209: How can we build trust, bridge divides, and engage communities?
April 15th, 2026 | 25 mins 25 secs
communications, engagement, goals, language, nonprofit, podcast
Explore how nonprofits can build trust, bridge divides, and engage communities, using research-backed strategies, clear language, and relationship-centered communications.
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Episode 208: How can you lead an inclusive strategic planning process?
April 1st, 2026 | 22 mins 17 secs
communications, inclusive, nonprofit, podcast, strategic planning
Design a strategic plan that actually reflects your community. Learn how inclusive processes build alignment, buy-in, and stronger, more actionable plans.
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Episode 207: How can you center community voices in messaging?
March 18th, 2026 | 22 mins 48 secs
communications, community, messaging, nonprofit, podcast
Are the right people telling your organization’s story? Get practical ways to build messaging rooted in authenticity and lived experience.
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Episode 206: How can you use science to engage donors?
March 4th, 2026 | 27 mins 33 secs
communications, donor engagement, fundraising, neuroscience, nonprofit, podcast
Learn how neuroscience can shape fundraising, including anniversary, capital, and year-end giving campaigns, to build trust, spark emotions, and drive donations.
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Episode 205: Why is it important to change how you talk to funders?
February 18th, 2026 | 13 mins 57 secs
communications, fundraising, language, nonprofit, podcast
Explore how nonprofits can shift funder communications using Community-Centric Fundraising, asset framing, and values-aligned storytelling to build stronger, more authentic funding relationships.
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Episode 204: Is the field of nonprofit communications coming of age?
January 30th, 2026 | 23 mins 10 secs
communications, marketing, nonprofit, podcast, trends
Is nonprofit communications finally growing up? Unpack 16 years of hard truths and hopeful signs from the latest nonprofit communications trends report.