The Communications Network

Mission, message: Nonprofits navigate the new communications landscape Candid insights | The Communications Network’s recent survey and expert analysis shed a light on how organizations are navigating today’s challenging nonprofit communications landscape, including recent shifts in their external messaging and comms strategies.

Fearing Retaliation, Loss of Funding, Many Nonprofits Stay Quiet on Trump The flood-the-zone strategy coming from the White House has had a chilling effect on nonprofits, according to a new survey from the Communications Network.

It’s a new year, and it’s time to get the squad back together! Join ComNetworkDETROIT for an informal social gathering, and a great opportunity to meet fellow communicators-for-good and engage and contribute to our community — Wednesday, February 5 at 4:30pm ET, learn more at the link in bio 🔗

Special thanks to Detroit leaders Chiara Clayton, Emilie Goodhart Engelhard, Jack Nank, Kate McLaughlin, Krista Jahnke, and Natalie Fotias 🎉

Are your researchers meeting the moment? At ComNet24, Julie Brosnan of National Student Support Accelerator at Stanford University showed attendees how to leverage preliminary data to drive opportunity and impact!

View/download the ShowCase Poster at the link in bio to learn more — and register for ComNet25 at ComNet25.org 🎟️

Due to snowy conditions across much of North Carolina, ComNetworkNC is rescheduling tomorrow’s Greensboro gathering to Tuesday, March 4. Same itinerary, different date!

They’ll tour the International Civil Rights Center & Museum from 4-5:30pm and grab drinks/snacks after at Bitters Social House. The gathering is free of charge. Full details at the link in bio 🔗

Special thanks to North Carolina leaders Jodi C., Melissa Boughton, Amy Dominello Braun, Devin Singleton, Mark Dessauer, and Katie Mikush Fogleman 🎉

Join us TOMORROW for a webinar with Leo Chan of Abound Innovation Inc.! Harnessing the power of curiosity can lead to fresh opportunities and perspectives, insights, and inspiration for nonprofit and philanthropy communicators.

In this Network webinar, we will cover:

- The foundations, process, and challenges of curiosity
- Understanding why curiosity is so important to your comms work
- Practical tools and exercises to apply right away

Learn more and register at the link in bio 🔗

You've likely heard the sad news that Cecile Richards, the former President of Planned Parenthood and co-founder of Supermajority, passed away yesterday.

You may not have heard how Cecile showed up with grace, generosity, and kindness during a challenging moment for our Network community. Read our note about Cecile Richards and her impact on The Network at the link in bio 🔗

Join ComNetworkSEATTLE for a casual get together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and look ahead at the comms landscape and opportunities for gathering in 2025.

Monday, January 20, 1:30pm - 4:30pm PT at Virginia Inn — learn more and register at the link in bio 🔗

Special thanks to Seattle leaders Dale Wadman, Jenn Johnson, Kara Palmer, Karen Westing, and Marissa Kaiser 🎉

Our thoughts are with Los Angeles + Every Company Needs a Futurist + Jobs — Read our January Newsletter! (Link in bio 🔗)

Looking for a new job or advancing in your current role? Join ComNetworkNY for a virtual event that will help you navigate today's ever-changing job market! Tuesday, January 28th at 9am EST, learn more and register at the link in bio 🔗

Special thanks to ComNetworkNY leaders Amel Alyamani, Amy Plotch, Fiona Guthrie, Jessie Landerman, Kate Emmons, Margaret M. Doyle, Michelle Lanchart, Nick Obourn, and Renee Karibi-Whyte.

"In philanthropy, we often think we know everything. But listening is key in communications." - Sarah Reyes & Marisol Aviña, The California Endowment

Reyes and Aviña share about The California Endowment's campaign, which successfully ensured the inclusion of all Californians in the Affordable Care Act, regardless of immigration status.

Watch the ComNet24 YouTube replay of the keynote at the link in bio 🔗

To all those affected by the Los Angeles County fires and the surrounding communities, the leadership at ComNetworkLA compiled some resources and ways to help here at the link in bio 🔗

Special thank you to Gabriel Sanchez, Julia Layman, Kayleen Sullivan, Lauren Kay, Mai P. Tran, Nickie Kluge, and Vanessa Schnaidt — our thoughts are with your families and friends.