Posts tagged storytelling
Unlock your advocacy role
Unlock your advocacy role

Deepa has supported and led social justice work for over two decades with a focus on immigrant communities. Currently, she is the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Building Movement Project where she develops programs and narratives on solidarity and social movements.

Figuring out where you fit as an advocate – and how you can make the most positive impact – can be tough, especially when things are changing. Every. Single. Day.  


We see this challenge, and we simply say: Game on. 

That’s why I recently interviewed author, lawyer and activist Deepa Iyer. Deepa is the brilliant mind behind the Social Change Ecosystem Map (pictured above).

This tool helps you (and your organization) find your place in the justice and equity-focused movements we work within every day.

During our conversation, Deepa shared how to find your footing in turbulent times.

We’re including Deepa’s thoughts (from her point of view!) below. 

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Storytelling, Communications Campaigns, Nonprofit CommunicationsKatie Test Davisyour role in the revolution, social change ecosystem map, Deepa Iyer, cp, communications campaign planning, coalition mapping, coalition roles, storytelling, storytelling for nonprofits
Hire the best person for your role
Hire the best person for your role

Many of you are gearing up to make a communications hire in 2025. We’re so excited for all the growth to come! 

But in the meantime, hiring and onboarding can be tough. Finding the right fit happens on a lot of different levels. Values. Skills. Culture. Approach. We have a ton of tips in our new (free) hiring guide PDF to help you do this right.


Today, let’s break down how to find the right human for your open communications role.

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School District Marketing, Nonprofit Communications, Hiring and PeopleKatie Test Davisstorytelling, how to hire communicators, hiring, determine the job description, write job descriptions, hire the right person
Your work is important.
Your work is important.

As child and family advocates, I understand what we’re up against in 2025 (and beyond) and… I’m feeling energized.

The challenges ahead of us are communications challenges, and at Forthright, we’re poised to meet the moment. 

Here’s what I see as the work ahead: 

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School District Marketing, Nonprofit Communications, Most Popular, Communications Campaigns, About ForthrightKatie Test Davisstorytelling, community listening, strategic communications, motivation for communicators, how to communicate in 2025, communications as an act of love
🎧Listen up! 3 podcasts that’ll teach you a comms lesson
🎧Listen up! 3 podcasts that’ll teach you a comms lesson

Confession: I love podcasts. I’m currently following *34* different podcasts, and I’m always looking for more to add to the list. 

To me, the best podcasts take lots of research and data, add thorough reporting and beautifully crafted storytelling, and deliver episodes that make you think long after you’ve stopped listening. 

Lately, I’ve come across several episodes that showcase communications best practices “in the wild.” They have me thinking about how we can better do the work we all do to support children and families. Today, I’m highlighting those episodes and the comms best practices they feature. 

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Nonprofit Communications, Communications Campaigns, Writing and Messaging, StorytellingEmily Swartzlanderstorytelling, values and barriers, podcasts, communications best practices, Radiolab, Search Engine, A Slight Change of Plans, Zoozve
Fresh polling data for you to use in your work
Fresh polling data for you to use in your work

We know election years are a great time to recalibrate your communications strategy. Why? Because election years mean lots of research and media organizations are gathering extra juicy data about how people are thinking and feeling. 

You can use all this fresh polling data to guide your work!

We’ve pulled the latest and greatest data about how Americans are feeling and what they care about, and today, we’re going to share three of our key findings and takeaways with you. 

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Nonprofit Communications, Communications Campaigns, Writing and MessagingEmily Swartzlanderelections, audience analysis, storytelling, voter data, values and barriers, research, communications plans, simplify your writing, paid leave, child care