The mission of a nonprofit is the driving force behind its existence, and being able to articulate that mission clearly to staff, volunteers, board members, funders, and the general public is imperative to the organization's success. The Nonprofit Skills®: Communications course helps learners develop the skills that are most needed in each facet of the nonprofit communication landscape, allowing them to communicate confidently with both internal and external audiences.
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- In this course, you will focus on the following topics:
- Communicating with the public
- Communication styles
- Communicating with staff
- Communicating with your board
- Communicating with volunteers
- In this course, you will focus on the following topics:
- Communicating with the public
- Communication styles
- Communicating with staff
- Communicating with your board
- Communicating with volunteers
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Read the Nonprofit Communications Handbook
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of nonprofit communications best practices.
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Purchase the book
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Set aside dedicated time for reading
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Highlight key concepts and take notes
Prepare for the course by reviewing past coursework and study materials
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Refresh your knowledge of effective communication, which is essential for every facet of the nonprofit sector
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Effective Communication
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Review your notes, assignments, and quizzes from previous courses in the social sector
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Research the latest trends and best practices in nonprofit communications
Organize Your Course Materials
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Organizing your course materials can help you stay on top of your studies and easily access important information.
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Create a filing system for your notes
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Keep a separate folder for each module
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File your assignments in a timely manner
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Review Audience Analysis Techniques
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Reviewing Audience Analysis Techniques can help you make sure your communications are relevant to the specific audiences you need to reach.
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Online Tutorial: Effective Communication for Nonprofit Professionals
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Completing this guided tutorial can provide you with additional insights and strategies for effective communication in the nonprofit sector.
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Enroll in the online tutorial
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Go through the tutorial modules
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Complete any practice exercises or assessments
Create Sample Public Service Announcement
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Creating sample Public Service Announcements can help put into practice what you learn about communicating with the public.
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Identify a public health or safety issue to address
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Craft a clear and concise message
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Choose an appropriate distribution channel
Role Play Communication Scenarios
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Role playing different communication scenarios can help you practice and improve your communication skills with various stakeholders.
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Communication Skills
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Identify common communication challenges
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Develop role play scenarios
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Practice role playing with peers
Design a Communications Plan for a Nonprofit
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Creating a communications plan will help you apply the principles of effective communications to a real-world scenario.
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Communication Skills
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Develop a communications strategy
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Identify target audiences
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Select appropriate communications channels
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Create a budget and timeline
Read the Nonprofit Communications Handbook
Show steps
This book provides a comprehensive overview of nonprofit communications best practices.
Show steps
- Purchase the book
- Set aside dedicated time for reading
- Highlight key concepts and take notes
Prepare for the course by reviewing past coursework and study materials
Show steps
Refresh your knowledge of effective communication, which is essential for every facet of the nonprofit sector
Browse courses on
Effective Communication
Show steps
- Review your notes, assignments, and quizzes from previous courses in the social sector
- Research the latest trends and best practices in nonprofit communications
Organize Your Course Materials
Show steps
Organizing your course materials can help you stay on top of your studies and easily access important information.
Show steps
- Create a filing system for your notes
- Keep a separate folder for each module
- File your assignments in a timely manner
Review Audience Analysis Techniques
Show steps
Reviewing Audience Analysis Techniques can help you make sure your communications are relevant to the specific audiences you need to reach.
Browse courses on
Audience Analysis
Show steps
Online Tutorial: Effective Communication for Nonprofit Professionals
Show steps
Completing this guided tutorial can provide you with additional insights and strategies for effective communication in the nonprofit sector.
Show steps
- Enroll in the online tutorial
- Go through the tutorial modules
- Complete any practice exercises or assessments
Create Sample Public Service Announcement
Show steps
Creating sample Public Service Announcements can help put into practice what you learn about communicating with the public.
Show steps
- Identify a public health or safety issue to address
- Craft a clear and concise message
- Choose an appropriate distribution channel
Role Play Communication Scenarios
Show steps
Role playing different communication scenarios can help you practice and improve your communication skills with various stakeholders.
Browse courses on
Communication Skills
Show steps
- Identify common communication challenges
- Develop role play scenarios
- Practice role playing with peers
Design a Communications Plan for a Nonprofit
Show steps
Creating a communications plan will help you apply the principles of effective communications to a real-world scenario.
Browse courses on
Communication Skills
Show steps
- Develop a communications strategy
- Identify target audiences
- Select appropriate communications channels
- Create a budget and timeline
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