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 79 in total of The Smart Communications Podcast with the tag "communications".
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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.
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Episode 203: How to bridge belonging in your narratives?
January 21st, 2026 | 21 mins 16 secs
belonging, communications, narratives, nonprofit, podcast, stories, storytelling
The way we communicate can move people to take action if we are intentional about it. Learn how language can build belonging, clarity, and connection.
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Episode 202: How can you put AI to work for your nonprofit?
January 7th, 2026 | 34 mins 32 secs
ai, artificial intelligence, communications, nonprofit, podcast
AI is here, now what? Explore how nonprofits can move past the hype to use AI thoughtfully, ethically, and strategically to support your mission and people.
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Episode 201: How do you approach rebranding a 100 year old nonprofit?
December 16th, 2025 | 19 mins 37 secs
brand equity, branding, communications, nonprofit, podcast, rebrand
Discover how a 100-year-old community foundation approached a full rebrand, refreshing their identity to engage new audiences.
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Episode 200: How can we reimagine nonprofits and philanthropy?
December 3rd, 2025 | 24 mins 31 secs
communications, fundraising, nonprofit, philanthropy, podcast
Celebrate our 200th episode with a bold conversation on reimagining nonprofits, challenging “best practices”, and charting a more just, human-centered future.
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Episode 198: What do you need to know about cybersecurity?
October 29th, 2025 | 32 mins 20 secs
communications, cybersecurity, nonprofit, podcast
Learn how nonprofits can protect data, people, and missions from cyber threats, and why it's important to tune into this conversation about cybersecurity.
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Episode 193: How can you keep your communications plan alive?
August 20th, 2025 | 23 mins 9 secs
communications, nonprofit, plan, planning, podcast, teams
Tips for keeping your communications plan from collecting dust, and how to adapt it when your organization is in crisis mode.
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Episode 189: How can you get more out of your rebrand?
June 25th, 2025 | 13 mins 16 secs
branding, communications, nonprofit, podcast, rebranding
Rebranding doesn’t stop at the launch. Learn practical tips to activate, maintain, and evolve your nonprofit’s brand with intention and care.
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Episode 188: How can you grow midlevel donors?
June 11th, 2025 | 20 mins 55 secs
communications, fundraising, midlevel donors, nonprofit, podcast
Learn how to form lasting relationships with midlevel donors through smart segmentation, intentional stewardship, and fresh data.