Community Impact Stories

Our final session brought the cohort to the topic of collaboration, exploring the critical role of partnerships in advancing nonprofit missions and amplifying marketing efforts. We began by defining what a partnership is and examined the various stages within the Partnership Lifecycle. We also introduced the Partnership Spectrum, which helps organizations understand the variety of…

This week expanded our scope to Public Relations (PR), positioning it as a vital extension of your existing marketing and branding efforts. PR is crucial for shaping public perception and organizational narrative. We covered PR fundamentals, including identifying key channels and understanding the strategic process known as the PR Flywheel. Understanding the role of narrative…

Consistency is key in marketing, and this session focused on building the systems needed to manage marketing efforts strategically and maintain consistency. The session was dedicated to the foundations of content creation and how to maintain a reliable cadence. We explored practical methods for drafting compelling messages, starting with a review of the Elements of…

Building on the foundations established in marketing and branding, this session zeroed in on the strategic approach: how nonprofits can communicate their message with clarity and impact. This week was dedicated to moving beyond concepts to developing an actionable strategy. We reviewed the overall Marketing Process to understand the full scope of strategic communication. A…

Following our deep dive into marketing fundamentals, this session shifted gears to the essential building blocks of branding. We established that a strong brand acts as the crucial foundation upon which all effective marketing rests. This session started by defining “What is a Brand?” and provided participants with key instructional resources. We explored the core…

This first session is dedicated to laying the essential groundwork for effective communication by focusing on the question “What is marketing?”, positioning it as a tool essential for connecting deeply with your mission and your community, rather than simply promotion. Understanding how marketing works for a nonprofit involves accepting its experimental nature,. A core component…

The Non Profit Leadership Cohort concluded its Governance and People series in Week 6 with a focus on Strategic Management—the practice of turning plans into action and ensuring organizations remain responsive, accountable, and resilient. If strategic planning sets the direction, strategic management keeps the organization moving forward with clarity and purpose. Communicate The first step…

Week 5 of the Non Profit Leadership Cohort turned the focus to Strategic Planning—the process that provides clarity, direction, and accountability for nonprofit organizations. Strategic planning is not just about creating a document to sit on a shelf; it’s about aligning mission with action, empowering teams, and setting measurable goals that guide an organization forward.…

In Week 4 of the Non Profit Leadership Cohort, participants engaged with the vital topic of Cultural Competency and Diversity. Nonprofits exist to serve communities—and those communities are diverse in identities, experiences, and needs. For organizations to remain relevant, equitable, and impactful, they must embrace diversity not just as a value, but as a practice…

Week 3 of the Non Profit Leadership Cohort focused on one of the most important elements of any nonprofit’s success: its people. Staff and volunteers form the backbone of mission-driven organizations, carrying out day-to-day work while shaping the culture and community that make nonprofits thrive. This session explored the systems, structures, and practices that help…