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Winning PR Strategies For Nonprofits

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

” This is particularly true when a team works for a nonprofit that is tackling a persistent social problem or seeking the cure for a disease. Just like seasoned corporations and tech start-ups, nonprofits need to illustrate their story with compelling data that demonstrates the results of their efforts. Numbers tell the story.

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Research, Communication Crucial Before Collaborating With Influencers

PRSay

Each September, PRSA recognizes Ethics Month to bring increased attention to the core foundation of the communications profession. Professional communicators might encounter the same challenges when promoting their organizations via think tanks, academic intuitions, nonprofit organizations and traditional media.

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How Collaboration Enriches Communication

PRSay

As social and public-health factors intensify an already noisy communications environment for organizations, agencies whose communicators collaborate well to address such challenges help build lasting partnerships with their clients. The same goes for the medium used to communicate the message. Ask fearless questions.

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Being the Boss of 2022: Bruce Springsteen’s Guide to Communications Trends

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More than 50 years later, his words ring true as a map to become a better communicator in 2022. Teams must also devote time to communicating the need to increase fees and lower delivery speeds. Springsteen’s 1987 Brilliant Disguise offers some stark realities for brands and nonprofits. Last year offered very few glory days.

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To Improve Crisis-Response Plans, Bring in a Red Team

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Media fires that communicators could have doused before the 6 o’clock news, even a decade ago, can now erupt into global conflagrations, thanks to smartphones and social media. Organizations are only as strong as how they respond in moments of crisis. Invite diverse feedback and open communication.

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Not Every Situation Is a Crisis, So Sometimes It’s Best to Wait and Watch

PRSay

Taking a wait-and-watch approach to crisis communications is often an overlooked PR tactic. Plenty of smart people in communications disagree with this method. But going directly into responsive crisis mode isn’t always the answer. But going directly into responsive crisis mode isn’t always the answer.

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McKinsey’s Cautionary Tale for Communicators

PRSay

Whether you’re a management consultant, lawyer, investment banker or communicator, any adviser in these situations must do several key things: • Put yourself in the mind of whoever is on the other side of an issue. . These kinds of issues are challenging, high-stakes situations for any communications executive.