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The Smart Communications Podcast

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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23:32

Episode 138: How should new communications directors...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2023/06/07

Farra Trompeter, co-director, and Ally Dommu, director of service development, share insights and strategies for those starting or looking to refresh their approach to leading communications at their nonprofit. Whether you're onboarding a new communications director or seeking a fresh perspective, this episode offers valuable insights for all.

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19:40

Episode 137: What can branding really do for your org?

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2023/05/24

Farra Trompeter, co–director, chats with Vince Warren, executive director at the Center for Constitutional Rights, about their branding journey and what outcomes they achieved by shifting how they expressed their mission more robustly through new visuals and messaging.

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28:42

Episode 136: How can we bring radical honesty to...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2023/05/10

Farra Trompeter, co-director, chats with Marisa DeSalles, founder of Good Tilth LLC, and Michelle Flores Vryn, chief development officer with OneStar, about radical honesty and the power of rooting truth and trust throughout your communications.

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24:31

Episode 135: What does it actually mean to show up as...

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2023/04/26

Farra Trompeter, co-director, chats with Brooke Richie-Babbage, founder and CEO of Bending Arc, and the host of The Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast, about what they find meaningful about board service and the benefits of having board members who are passionate and can be cheerleaders, ambassadors, and thought partners.

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14:40

Episode 134: Does the nonprofit sector need to...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2023/04/12

Farra Trompeter, co-director, chats with Joan Grangenois-Thomas, principal of JGT Public Relations, about misconceptions surrounding the nonprofit sector and suggestions for shifting perspectives and language about the industry.

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34:06

Episode 133: How can you center community in your...

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2023/03/29

Farra Trompeter, co-director, chats with Michelle Shireen Muri, host of The Ethical Rainmaker podcast, about valuing staff contributions, rethinking audience priorities, the importance of analysis, and ways to communicate in a more inclusive way.

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18:46

Episode 132: What can messaging do for your...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2023/03/15

A nonprofit’s approach to messaging should strategically advance its mission and engage its staff as brand ambassadors. Farra Trompeter, co-director, chats with Wayne Ho, president and CEO of the Chinese-American Planning Council, about the lasting impact of their branding and messaging work.

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19:14

Episode 131: What are the latest nonprofit...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2023/03/01

A nonprofit’s approach to communications should strategically advance its mission. Farra Trompeter, co-director, chats with Kivi Leroux Miller, founder and CEO of Nonprofit Marketing Guide, about ways to refine your team’s communications initiatives

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16:51

Episode 130: How should you evolve your approach to...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2023/02/15

Does your digital marketing strategies and tactics stall, get stuck, or succeed? Farra Trompeter, co-director, and Geraldine Zamora, account director at Community Boost discuss approaches for you to efficiently ramp up your online advertising, search engine optimization, and more.

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23:39

Episode 129: How can development and communications...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2023/02/01

Clear communication and shared strategy internally are essential to strong external communications. Farra Trompeter, co-director, chats with Sunil Oommen, President of Oomen Consulting LLC, about why collaboration between your teams is so important.

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22:18

Episode 128: How can you stop the spread of so many...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2023/01/18

Do the sub-brands of your nonprofit reflect your brand strategy and help you engage audiences, or do they cause confusion and limit participation? Join co-director, Farra Trompeter, and creative director, Claire Taylor Hansen, as they discuss how to use sub-brands strategically.

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23:34

Episode 127: How can you build a strong relationship...

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2023/01/04

Why does good work take time? Farra Trompeter, co-director, and Josh Riman, founder and president of Great Believer, talk about why it's essential to have mutual trust, kindness, and respect between nonprofit organizations and creative agencies.

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20:56

Episode 126: How can you make the case with funders...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2022/12/14

Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Rusty Stahl, founder, president, and CEO of Fund the People, about how you can communicate the value of your organization, including the value of your staff, and how to get your funders to invest in the people who make your organization work.

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28:35

Episode 125: How can you manage burnout and fatigue...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2022/11/30

Should we strive for work-life balance or work-life harmony? Farra Trompeter, co-director, chats with Sarah Boison, digital strategist, about how we can support our colleagues, and ourselves, when we are experiencing burnout.

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23:03

Episode 124: Why should you try new approaches in...

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2022/11/09

How do you center equity and justice in your fundraising efforts? Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of Gladiator Consulting, Rachel D'Souza-Siebert, chats with co-director, Farra Trompeter about how to shift our relationships with donors and bring more abundance to our fundraising.

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22:18

Episode 123: How can you get donors to give again?

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2022/10/26

Monthly giving programs bring more stability and sustainability to an organization. In this episode, Farra Trompeter chats with Dana Snyder, founder of Positive Equation, who shares tips on how to attract and engage repeat donors.

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15:34

Episode 122: How should you rethink your approach to...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2022/10/12

Farra Trompeter, co-director, and Craig Shelley, partner and chief growth officer at Orr Group discuss different approaches to develop and apply your organization’s strategic plan.

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15:58

Episode 121: Why should you prioritize internal...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2022/09/28

Communicating first or at the same time with your staff as external communications roll out builds trust. Farra Trompeter, co-director, chats with Fatima Jones, senior director of marketing and communication, at The Apollo, about what a high-functioning internal communications team can look like.

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15:06

Episode 120: How can you engage your community in...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2022/09/14

Why is it important to center your community in shaping and representing your organization’s brand? Ally Dommu, director of strategy, talks with Farra Trompeter, co-director, about the value and practices of community-informed branding.

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15:22

Episode 119: How can you create and use your vision,...

The Smart Communications Podcast ·

2022/08/18

Clear vision, mission, and values are essential to establishing and reinforcing your brand. Farra Trompeter, co-director, and Ryan Gerhardt, senior copywriter, explore how your vision, mission, and values can help provide clarity and build stronger, lasting connections with your audiences.

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