Category: Communications Planning

When is Giving Tuesday 2025? This year, Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025. Are you and your organization ready? If your answer is “OMG no,…
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Mergers can unlock tremendous potential for social change organizations. A successful merger can lead to stronger programs, more sustainable operations, and a unified mission. But…
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Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever. Federal funding is shrinking. State and local budgets are tight. Donors are stretched. Yet community needs keep growing….
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We’ve all seen them online – targeted celebrities, influencers, etc. Maybe you’ve even been the target of a troll. Gavin Newsom built an entire political…
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Effectively communicating the urgency of climate issues is one of the greatest challenges facing today’s environmental organizations. With growing public awareness and fatigue around climate…
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I was asked to speak to UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy master’s students about how to shape their grant-seeking strategies for high-impact social…
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FCP has never received a check from the Gates Foundation for communications services. However, the foundation has funded many of our public education and environmental…
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An old adage holds true in the world of strategic communications: “Fail to plan, plan to fail.” A well-crafted communications plan isn’t just a nice-to-have;…
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The lazy days of summer are upon us, but that’s no excuse to let your advocacy efforts fizzle out. In fact, taking a strategic approach…
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In the world of nonprofits, making a difference often hinges on visibility, trust, and support from the target audiences that matter most. Shaping the perception…
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