Comments on: Communications Directors: Want Your Own Coaching Program?

By: Linda Dottor

Linda Dottor — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:40:49 +0000

I’d be interested in some coaching! Trained as an urban planner, I’m an accidental communications director–which is probably not unusual among small nonprofits. Last year, we launched a blog , switched to electronic mailing to announce events and share news, and updated our graphic identity (mostly manifested in our print collateral at this point). I could use advice developing a coherent strategy to our various and now mostly electronic communications, taking our blog to the next level, and doing some advance work for the redesign of our creaky website. For me, media outreach is a definite challenge. Our executive director is great with external relations, but I know I should be doing more to support her.

By: Communication Fan

Communication Fan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:17:50 +0000

Mmm, I want what’s being cooked in the picture. Oh… One part of being a better writer in an organization to clearly communicate your message is understanding the psychology of persuasion. You did mention it under “writer”, but I thought it needs to be framed in that context of persuasion because of its importance.

Off to get some food!

By: Sylvie Cajelait

Sylvie Cajelait — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:28:26 +0000

I’ve worked for nonprofits for more than 15 years and I think the more challenging aspect of our work is the «new stuff» like SM and media relations which changed a lot sinced I started to work in the early 90′s. To me, those new tools can make a real difference for nonprofits because they are accessible to many and not too expensive. For those who have less money to spend, like nonprofits, but great causes to build truly inspiring blogs, Facebook pages and Twitter accounts, well … the future of your cause might just lie there… six inches away from your face. But how to really use a computer and SM to reach the full potential of a cause? That is the real question… To me, webinars are good but coaching would be better.

By: Kivi Leroux Miller

Kivi Leroux Miller — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:39:21 +0000

Hi Casey,
I’m hearing from lots of different people who are all saying pretty much the same thing, so I hope to put a program outline together by the end of the month. Will probably be summer before I can actually do the program. We’ll see . . .
Thanks!

By: Casey Fuerst

Casey Fuerst — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:53:24 +0000

Oh my goodness – this would be wonderful. Certainly I would love to dive into any of the things that Susan listed. However, I am specifically looking to grow in the areas of:
• Marketing to different age groups
• Media relations – it seems that newspapers specifically are changing, or going to be, and I struggle with how to communicate with them, who to communicate with, what message to send and how to get their attention.

I am also interested in being in a community like this with more experienced communications professionals. I find that their are a whole lot of resources out there for beginners, but not too much for us 10 year+ folks! I work for a Camp, Conference & Retreat Center and find that there aren’t too many orgs like mine that employ people like me – so working with other non-profit types would be fine.

I think the 4-week format would be great. How do I sign up to get more info once you decide to offer this?