web01.fireside.fm Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:04:37 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Smart Communications Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Nonprofits” https://bigduck.fireside.fm/tags/nonprofits Wed, 16 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0500 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. en-us episodic The Smart Communications Podcast is a useful resource for all nonprofit leaders looking to boost their communications chops on the go. Big Duck 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. no Big Duck hello@bigducknyc.com Episode 27: How can an executive director realize their vision? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/27 9afb787d-799f-4770-aec4-0a97b56a300a Wed, 16 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Big Duck full Big Duck Over 12 years, Vince Warren shaped the Center for Constitutional Rights around his vision of what the organization could be. Tune in to hear about his experiences and insights. 13:27 no Vince Warren reflects on his twelve years (and counting!) as Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. Over the course of his tenure, Vince has built the organization around its potential—and his vision of what it could become. Tune in to learn about his, and the Center for Constitutional Rights’, journey. Want more on the Center for Constitutional Rights? Read all about our branding work together in the case study (https://bigducknyc.com/work/mobilizing-a-new-generation-in-the-fight-for-justice/), or listen to a conversation we shared with Chandra Hayslett, the Center for Constitutional Rights’ Communications Director (https://bigducknyc.com/insights/should-your-nonprofit-podcast/). vince warren, ccr, nonprofits, nonprofit communications, executive director, nonprofit leader, nonprofit executive director, nonprofit vision Vince Warren reflects on his twelve years (and counting!) as Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. Over the course of his tenure, Vince has built the organization around its potential—and his vision of what it could become. Tune in to learn about his, and the Center for Constitutional Rights’, journey.

Want more on the Center for Constitutional Rights? Read all about our branding work together in the case study, or listen to a conversation we shared with Chandra Hayslett, the Center for Constitutional Rights’ Communications Director.

]]> Vince Warren reflects on his twelve years (and counting!) as Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. Over the course of his tenure, Vince has built the organization around its potential—and his vision of what it could become. Tune in to learn about his, and the Center for Constitutional Rights’, journey.

Want more on the Center for Constitutional Rights? Read all about our branding work together in the case study, or listen to a conversation we shared with Chandra Hayslett, the Center for Constitutional Rights’ Communications Director.

]]> Episode 26: What is “strategy?” https://bigduck.fireside.fm/26 5258ed4d-3cc5-41c7-9cbb-9dad6dd03a08 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:15:00 -0500 Big Duck full Big Duck “Strategy” is an approach to effectively break down problems or respond to opportunities. Listen in to learn how you can put strategy into practice at your nonprofit. 12:18 no In this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast, two members of Big Duck’s strategy team, Laura Fisher (https://bigducknyc.com/about/laura-fisher/) and Gil Mejia (https://bigducknyc.com/about/gil-mejia/), define strategy, unpack the differences between strategic goals, objectives, and tactics, and offer tips for nonprofit communicators looking to develop their strategic thinking. If you want more resources on strategy, download our free ebook, Achieve more: Putting strategy to work for your nonprofit (https://bigducknyc.com/insights/achieve-more-putting-strategy-to-work-for-your-nonprofit/). nonprofits, nonprofit communications, strategy, communications goals In this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast, two members of Big Duck’s strategy team, Laura Fisher and Gil Mejia, define strategy, unpack the differences between strategic goals, objectives, and tactics, and offer tips for nonprofit communicators looking to develop their strategic thinking.

If you want more resources on strategy, download our free ebook, Achieve more: Putting strategy to work for your nonprofit.

]]> In this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast, two members of Big Duck’s strategy team, Laura Fisher and Gil Mejia, define strategy, unpack the differences between strategic goals, objectives, and tactics, and offer tips for nonprofit communicators looking to develop their strategic thinking.

If you want more resources on strategy, download our free ebook, Achieve more: Putting strategy to work for your nonprofit.

]]> Episode 22: What are the ingredients of great storytelling? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/22 f5762d7d-5502-4470-bf22-4df9c10499c1 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -0500 Big Duck full Big Duck A compelling story is a powerful tool nonprofits can use to engage, inspire, and move people to act. Jenny Dyson, Creative Director of Pencil, shares tips on how to start telling yours. 17:08 no Jenny Dyson, Ruler and Creative Director of Pencil, a creative agency specializing in brand storytelling in the UK, shares her experiences turning content from one conference into a rich, multi-channel story for her client, One Small Thing. She also shares practical advice for nonprofit communicators looking to translate their organization’s work into clear, compelling, and authentic stories. storytelling, nonprofits, brands, nonprofit narratives Jenny Dyson, Ruler and Creative Director of Pencil, a creative agency specializing in brand storytelling in the UK, shares her experiences turning content from one conference into a rich, multi-channel story for her client, One Small Thing. She also shares practical advice for nonprofit communicators looking to translate their organization’s work into clear, compelling, and authentic stories.

]]> Jenny Dyson, Ruler and Creative Director of Pencil, a creative agency specializing in brand storytelling in the UK, shares her experiences turning content from one conference into a rich, multi-channel story for her client, One Small Thing. She also shares practical advice for nonprofit communicators looking to translate their organization’s work into clear, compelling, and authentic stories.

]]> Episode 21: How can communications help development? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/21 9211cf5f-65f7-48ee-9465-3b42b1293511 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck Big Duck goes to Fundraising Day 2018 and asks rockstars in the fundraising world one question: What can communications do to support development? Tune in to hear their answers—and more. 19:42 no Sarah Durham and Farra Trompeter head to Fundraising Day to ask development professionals one question: “What can communications do to support development?” You’ll hear answers at the beginning of this episode from Samantha Coolidge, New York Area Director of Advancement at Moishe House (https://www.moishehouse.org/about-us/people/samantha-collidge/), Margaret Fredrickson from Graham Pelton (https://grahampelton.com/people/), Leslie Weber, Deputy Executive Director for External Relations at Hudson Guild (https://hudsonguild.org/about/), Gary Weinberg, President of DM Pros (http://dmpros.net/about-us), Cathy J. Sharp, Director of Development and Communications at Care for the Homeless (https://www.careforthehomeless.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1009), Simone Joyaux, author and consultant (https://www.simonejoyaux.com/), and Arik Thormahlen, Director of Development, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai Health System (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arik-thormahlen-29321327/). Then, Farra and Sarah have a candid conversation about the relationship between development and communications, sharing tips for building stronger donor communications. nonprofits, nonprofit communications, fundraising, nonprofit fundraising, nonprofit development Sarah Durham and Farra Trompeter head to Fundraising Day to ask development professionals one question: “What can communications do to support development?” You’ll hear answers at the beginning of this episode from Samantha Coolidge, New York Area Director of Advancement at Moishe House, Margaret Fredrickson from Graham Pelton, Leslie Weber, Deputy Executive Director for External Relations at Hudson Guild, Gary Weinberg, President of DM Pros, Cathy J. Sharp, Director of Development and Communications at Care for the Homeless, Simone Joyaux, author and consultant, and Arik Thormahlen, Director of Development, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai Health System. Then, Farra and Sarah have a candid conversation about the relationship between development and communications, sharing tips for building stronger donor communications.

]]> Sarah Durham and Farra Trompeter head to Fundraising Day to ask development professionals one question: “What can communications do to support development?” You’ll hear answers at the beginning of this episode from Samantha Coolidge, New York Area Director of Advancement at Moishe House, Margaret Fredrickson from Graham Pelton, Leslie Weber, Deputy Executive Director for External Relations at Hudson Guild, Gary Weinberg, President of DM Pros, Cathy J. Sharp, Director of Development and Communications at Care for the Homeless, Simone Joyaux, author and consultant, and Arik Thormahlen, Director of Development, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai Health System. Then, Farra and Sarah have a candid conversation about the relationship between development and communications, sharing tips for building stronger donor communications.

]]> Episode 18: Should you fire that lousy board member? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/18 a4cb8374-2a82-4382-b656-d72db9675949 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck A shared understanding of governance is the key to a strong nonprofit board. Simone Joyaux, author of “Firing Lousy Board Members” defines what that means, why it matters, what it takes to get there. 11:41 no Simone Joyaux, author of “Firing Lousy Board Members,” (https://www.simonejoyaux.com/) and organizational management, development, and fundraising expert tackles what makes a great nonprofit board. She maps out the process of getting smarter about governance and shares the steps nonprofit boards can take right away to begin reflecting, discussing, and reaching consensus about what good governance looks like. communications, nonprofit communications, branding, strategy, youtube, youtube live, digital marketing Simone Joyaux, author of “Firing Lousy Board Members,” and organizational management, development, and fundraising expert tackles what makes a great nonprofit board. She maps out the process of getting smarter about governance and shares the steps nonprofit boards can take right away to begin reflecting, discussing, and reaching consensus about what good governance looks like.

]]> Simone Joyaux, author of “Firing Lousy Board Members,” and organizational management, development, and fundraising expert tackles what makes a great nonprofit board. She maps out the process of getting smarter about governance and shares the steps nonprofit boards can take right away to begin reflecting, discussing, and reaching consensus about what good governance looks like.

]]> Episode 17: How can you facilitate great internal communications? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/17 60107329-1328-40b2-b596-bb11a68385c2 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck Communicating well internally can help your organization communicate well externally. Listen in for useful tools and practices to facilitate productive conversations inside your org. 15:06 no Liz Ricca, Big Duck’s Managing Director, shares tools and practices that can help facilitate great internal communications. She gives tips on how to use organizational values actively as an HR tool and provides a structured feedback exercise you can put into practice to spark meaningful, productive conversations between staff. Listen in. communications, nonprofit communications, branding, strategy, youtube, youtube live, digital marketing Liz Ricca, Big Duck’s Managing Director, shares tools and practices that can help facilitate great internal communications. She gives tips on how to use organizational values actively as an HR tool and provides a structured feedback exercise you can put into practice to spark meaningful, productive conversations between staff. Listen in.

]]> Liz Ricca, Big Duck’s Managing Director, shares tools and practices that can help facilitate great internal communications. She gives tips on how to use organizational values actively as an HR tool and provides a structured feedback exercise you can put into practice to spark meaningful, productive conversations between staff. Listen in.

]]> Episode 16: Should nonprofits rebrand when overhauling their websites? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/16 9b09a044-da57-47a0-8dfc-1f0ab47fe563 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck Should nonprofits squeeze in a full rebrand when their website needs an update? Listen to learn more. 7:15 no Should nonprofits squeeze in a full rebrand when their website needs an update? In this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast, Sarah Durham, CEO of Big Duck, outlines the basic order of operations for a successful rebrand process—from the strategic plan to the website overhaul. communications, nonprofit communications, branding, strategy, youtube, youtube live, digital marketing Should nonprofits squeeze in a full rebrand when their website needs an update? In this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast, Sarah Durham, CEO of Big Duck, outlines the basic order of operations for a successful rebrand process—from the strategic plan to the website overhaul.

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]]> Episode 15: How do you articulate your community’s values? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/15 59a20281-9d4e-4e94-b6f3-b954635d32ae Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck Nonprofit leaders have a great opportunity to define their organization’s values by listening to clients and other key constituents in their community. Listen to learn how to shape your values collaboratively. 15:54 no Cecilia Clarke, President and CEO of the Brooklyn Community Foundation, shares her experiences listening to over 1,000 community members about their vision for Brooklyn, and how those insights helped redefine their work and organizational values. She also shares tips on how to articulate your nonprofit’s values and get to the underlying why of your work. communications, nonprofit communications, branding, strategy, youtube, youtube live, digital marketing Cecilia Clarke, President and CEO of the Brooklyn Community Foundation, shares her experiences listening to over 1,000 community members about their vision for Brooklyn, and how those insights helped redefine their work and organizational values. She also shares tips on how to articulate your nonprofit’s values and get to the underlying why of your work.

]]> Cecilia Clarke, President and CEO of the Brooklyn Community Foundation, shares her experiences listening to over 1,000 community members about their vision for Brooklyn, and how those insights helped redefine their work and organizational values. She also shares tips on how to articulate your nonprofit’s values and get to the underlying why of your work.

]]> Episode 14: Can we engage audiences with YouTube Live? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/14 83911898-d817-4762-91c5-fbcd10993a49 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck Sharing information and starting conversations online are powerful ways nonprofits can engage new audiences. Listen to learn more about a burgeoning platform in the nonprofit space—YouTube live. 10:28 no Elianne Ramos, Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs at National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health and prior Latino Digital Coalitions Desk for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, shares her experiences launching and maintaining a YouTube Live platform for her organization. She discusses the benefits of YouTube Live in helping maintain consistent, digestible, and shareable communications that tie together all threads of her organization’s work, what it takes for nonprofits to start their own, and more. communications, nonprofit communications, branding, strategy, youtube, youtube live, digital marketing Elianne Ramos, Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs at National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health and prior Latino Digital Coalitions Desk for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, shares her experiences launching and maintaining a YouTube Live platform for her organization. She discusses the benefits of YouTube Live in helping maintain consistent, digestible, and shareable communications that tie together all threads of her organization’s work, what it takes for nonprofits to start their own, and more.

]]> Elianne Ramos, Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs at National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health and prior Latino Digital Coalitions Desk for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, shares her experiences launching and maintaining a YouTube Live platform for her organization. She discusses the benefits of YouTube Live in helping maintain consistent, digestible, and shareable communications that tie together all threads of her organization’s work, what it takes for nonprofits to start their own, and more.

]]> Episode 13: Should we digitize our brand guide? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/13 00ff5b3c-a032-41d0-bf90-2560a19aedf8 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck Brand guides contain everything you need to write and design on behalf of your nonprofit, and many organizations are beginning to digitize them. Listen to learn more about the pros of digital brand guides. 7:18 no In this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast Claire Taylor Hansen, one of Big Duck’s Art Directors, shares digital brand guide trends and best practices in the nonprofit and for-profit worlds and offers suggestions for keeping your brand guide alive. In this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast Claire Taylor Hansen, one of Big Duck’s Art Directors, shares digital brand guide trends and best practices in the nonprofit and for-profit worlds and offers suggestions for keeping your brand guide alive.

]]> In this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast Claire Taylor Hansen, one of Big Duck’s Art Directors, shares digital brand guide trends and best practices in the nonprofit and for-profit worlds and offers suggestions for keeping your brand guide alive.

]]> Episode 12: What makes a great nonprofit tagline? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/12 98f6dad2-ce16-4ca1-a778-9a84b82a2fda Wed, 11 Jul 2018 01:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck A tagline can’t communicate everything, but it can fill in gaps left by the name and logo and help express your brand. Tune in for new ways of thinking about your organization’s tagline. 14:04 no Dan Gunderman, Big Duck’s Creative Director, tells all about taglines. Dan defines what taglines are, the function they serve in a nonprofit’s brand, and shares tips for crafting a tagline that is simple, meaningful, and truly unique to your organization. Dan Gunderman, Big Duck’s Creative Director, tells all about taglines. Dan defines what taglines are, the function they serve in a nonprofit’s brand, and shares tips for crafting a tagline that is simple, meaningful, and truly unique to your organization.

]]> Dan Gunderman, Big Duck’s Creative Director, tells all about taglines. Dan defines what taglines are, the function they serve in a nonprofit’s brand, and shares tips for crafting a tagline that is simple, meaningful, and truly unique to your organization.

]]> Episode 10: What words should you avoid? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/10 1533a842-0981-44c5-887c-d95da29f87d9 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck Lila Tublin, one of Big Duck’s copywriters, uncovers words, phrases, jargon, and pronouns(!) nonprofit communicators should think carefully about before using, gleaned from our popular “Words to Avoid” annual blog, plus shares tips to ensure your writing is clear and easy to understand no matter what. Click play to tune in. 10:24 no Word choices are important! Tune in to learn what words and phrases nonprofit communicators should avoid, gleaned from our popular “Words to Avoid” annual blog, plus tips for making more thoughtful language choices. Word choices are important! Tune in to learn what words and phrases nonprofit communicators should avoid, gleaned from our popular “Words to Avoid” annual blog, plus tips for making more thoughtful language choices.

]]> Word choices are important! Tune in to learn what words and phrases nonprofit communicators should avoid, gleaned from our popular “Words to Avoid” annual blog, plus tips for making more thoughtful language choices.

]]> Episode 9: Why is it so hard to raise awareness? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/9 afcec32b-e25b-4217-abc2-a4c341293d1c Wed, 13 Jun 2018 08:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck To successfully increase their organization’s visibility through campaigns, nonprofit leaders need to ensure they’re grounded in strategy—with concrete goals, audiences, and actions in mind. 8:40 no To successfully increase their organization’s visibility through campaigns, nonprofit leaders need to ensure they’re grounded in strategy—with concrete goals, audiences, and actions in mind. To successfully increase their organization’s visibility through campaigns, nonprofit leaders need to ensure they’re grounded in strategy—with concrete goals, audiences, and actions in mind.

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]]> Episode 8: How are organizational values and personality different? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/8 6bcc8bf2-7403-41ce-bb59-f10d3bde7c9d Wed, 30 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck Organizational values and brand personality are related but very different, and often get confused. We’ll define and differentiate them in this podcast. 12:07 no Organizational values and brand personality are related but very different, and often get confused. We’ll define and differentiate them in this podcast. Organizational values and brand personality are related but very different, and often get confused. We’ll define and differentiate them in this podcast.

]]> Organizational values and brand personality are related but very different, and often get confused. We’ll define and differentiate them in this podcast.

]]> Episode 7: Are events and galas still effective? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/7 9d0b5f01-ad0c-41bb-ac56-844f4a669aaf Wed, 16 May 2018 11:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck 12:25 no Special events and annual galas may no longer be a nonprofit’s best bet for fundraising. Why? The world is changing rapidly—and so are audiences’ expectations. Tune in to learn more. Special events and annual galas may no longer be a nonprofit’s best bet for fundraising. Why? The world is changing rapidly—and so are audiences’ expectations. Tune in to learn more.

]]> Special events and annual galas may no longer be a nonprofit’s best bet for fundraising. Why? The world is changing rapidly—and so are audiences’ expectations. Tune in to learn more.

]]> Episode 5: How can nonprofits use photography well? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/5 d47f9aa7-0090-4cbe-8d57-6bcd6c63561b Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck 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. 8:19 no Photography is an excellent way for organizations to show rather than tell. Tune in for tips and insights on how to invest in great photography on a budget. Photography is an excellent way for organizations to show rather than tell. Tune in for tips and insights on how to invest in great photography on a budget.

]]> Photography is an excellent way for organizations to show rather than tell. Tune in for tips and insights on how to invest in great photography on a budget.

]]> Episode 4: How do we communicate without communications staff? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/4 b4cb165d-5aa3-4205-b593-14322661f809 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck 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. 12:18 no 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. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Episode 3: What's the board's role in branding? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/3 5e7959ea-f915-4b9a-8638-dd7d1ae54349 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 14:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck 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. 11:31 no 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. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Episode 2: When is it okay to use jargon? https://bigduck.fireside.fm/2 75f33463-9585-4f39-9117-30bcdf328520 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:45:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck 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. 6:46 no 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. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Episode 1: Welcome to the Smart Communications Podcast! https://bigduck.fireside.fm/1 02988738-0967-488e-a1be-111415fccd71 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:30:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck 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. 1:51 no 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. The Smart Communications Podcast is hosted by Sarah Durham (https://bigducknyc.com/about/sarah-durham), CEO of Big Duck (https://bigducknyc.com/) and produced by Marcus DePaula. Our music is by Broke for Free (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gCVozH1XRcgWBHJxsuCDY). 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.

The Smart Communications Podcast is hosted by Sarah Durham, CEO of Big Duck and produced by Marcus DePaula. Our music is by Broke for Free.

]]> 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.

The Smart Communications Podcast is hosted by Sarah Durham, CEO of Big Duck and produced by Marcus DePaula. Our music is by Broke for Free.

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