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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · 3d

Here are three ways to shift the way you talk about your organization’s impact.
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#communications #impact #nonprofit #storytelling #philanthropy #foundations

Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · 9d

Here are three ways that the end-of-year stretch offers a window to gain some inspiration and momentum through the communications chaos.
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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · 16d

In 2009, the Great Recession had shaken our sector to its core. Learn how one organization saw a revenue jump during one of the toughest times and how their communications strategy played a critical part.
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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · 16d

Check out the results of the first-ever Communications Benchmarking Survey for Community Foundations.

Learn more here: www.turn-two.co/community-fo...

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Sep 26

Join Strategy + Action/Philanthropy for an exclusive look into a new national study of second-home-owner donors.

You'll learn what motivates donors to give in their non-primary residence communities and more!

Wed., Oct. 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Webinar: Giving While Getting Away. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

In seeking out potential donors, many nonprofits overlook an eager but largely untapped cohort: Second-home-owners. Despite the estimated 6.5 million second homes in the U.S. – a figure equal to near...

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Sep 25

With the launch of our first-ever Community Foundation Communications Benchmarking Survey, we have fresh data that puts this perfect storm into context.

Here are three timely challenges we discovered in collecting this data:

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New Survey Data Pinpoints 3 Timely Challenges Facing Social Good Communicators — Turn Two

September 25, 2025 By: Peter Panepento

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Sep 25

The wait is over!

We are excited to share the results of the first-ever Communications Benchmarking Survey for Community Foundations.

Learn more and download the first-ever Communications Benchmarking Survey for Community Foundations here: www.turn-two.co/community-fo...

Community Foundation Survey — Turn Two

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Sep 24

Please join us for a webinar as we share actionable advice on how to use the data gathered from our first-ever Communications Benchmarking Survey for Community Foundations.

Community foundation communicators please join!

Tues., Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. ET

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Sep 24

Tomorrow the executive summary and full survey report for our first-ever field-wide Communications Survey for Community Foundations will drop.

The report offers an unprecedented look into the state of community foundation communications.

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Sep 23

Join us for an exclusive webinar as we explore top community foundation trends and findings from our first-ever Communications Benchmarking Survey for Community Foundations.

Tues., Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. ET via Zoom

Register now: bit.ly/CFSurveyWebi...

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Sep 23

We’re excited to announce that the executive summary and full survey report for our first-ever field-wide Communications Survey for Community Foundations will drop this Thursday.

More than 100 community foundations completed the survey — and we're eager to share the results!

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Sep 18

We’re excited to announce that the executive summary and full survey report for our first-ever field-wide Communications Survey for Community Foundations will drop on Sept. 25 – one week from today.

More than 100 community foundations completed the survey — and we're eager to share the results!

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Sep 4

With more political upheaval anticipated this month, we've made sure you're as prepared as possible.

Check our September Communications and PR Calendar for timely hooks and important dates to help you plan your social media, emails and other modes of messaging.
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Your September Communications Calendar — Turn Two

August 28, 2025 By: Emma Fairbanks-Lee

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Aug 27

Are nonprofits that seek out more government funding at risk of losing flexibility and drifting from their core purposes? Philanthropy News Digest takes a deep dive in a new report from Philanthropy Roundtable that addresses just this.
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Government funding compromises nonprofit independence, report argues

Government funding compromises nonprofit independence, report argues. According to a report from the Philanthropy Roundtable, when government funds become central to nonprofit operations, organization...

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Aug 21

Here is how you can use data to piece together a compelling story.
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#datastories #storytellingdata #communicatingdata #datacommunication #storytellingtips #visualdata #strategiccommunication #datajournalism #narrativedata #digitalstorytelling

Dig Into Your Data to Tell Stories that Matter — Turn Two

August 21, 2025 By: Peter Panepento

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Aug 18

Use this downside of AI to your advantage.
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#AIwriting #ArtificialIntelligenceWrites #NonprofitAI #FoundationWriting #AIforNonprofits #IntelligentWriting #AIContentCreation #WritingWithAI #TechForGood #AIinPhilanthropy

The Hack that Out-Writes AI Every Time — Turn Two

August 14, 2025 By: Scott Westcott

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Aug 12

The month of August is packed with timely hooks and fresh opportunities to engage your audience.

Check our August Communications and PR Calendar to see what you're missing:
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Your August Communications and PR Calendar — Turn Two

July 31, 2025 By: Emma Fairbanks-Lee

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Jul 7

Community foundations have jumped into action to respond to the devastating floods in Texas. Learn more about their relief funds and how to donate.
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Community Foundations Launch Texas Flood Relief Funds — Community Foundation Awareness Initiative

Community foundations in Texas are rallying to support ongoing rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of devastating flash floods on July 4. Donors who want to help those impacted by this deadly tra...

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Jun 26

As you plan your external and internal communications calendar for the month ahead, consider spotlighting these events.
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Your July Communications Planning Calendar — Turn Two

June 26, 2025 By: Emma Fairbanks-Lee

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Jun 18

A special message for the commemoration of Juneteenth this week.
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Juneteenth: Rest, Remember, Recommit — Turn Two

June 18, 2025 By: Scott Westcott

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Jun 16

Animal Rights Awareness Week (June 16-22) aims to raise awareness about animal welfare and to encourage actions that improve the lives of animals.
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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Jun 13

Traditional tactics employed by communicators and PR practitioners may not be enough these days. We explore ways to mix up the status quo in our latest newsletter.
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Comm Pros: Flood the Zone, Drown Out The Lies — Turn Two

June 13, 2025 By: Scott Westcott

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Jun 11

The Long Island office of @nycommunitytrustli.bsky.social is creating brighter futures for young people through a grant to GiGi's Playhouse, Inc., which will launch a job training program for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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$523K in grants boost Long Island housing, youth, arts | Long Island Business News

The New York Community Trust's Long Island office awards local nonprofits grants for housing, youth programs mental health and the arts to support current and future generations

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Jun 11

If your social good organization has been flying solo during these turbulent times, here are some ways you can start coordinating your communications with your peers:
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The Urgent Need for Communicating Together — Turn Two

June 5, 2025 By: Peter Panepento

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Turn Two Communications @turntwoco.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you to @nccf.bsky.social for taking the first-ever field wide Communications Survey for Community Foundations.

The deadline to take the survey has been extended to today, Friday, June 6.

Take the survey now: lnkd.in/eBcTCi-5