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Learn more about the #ComNet25 schedule below 🔗

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Learning Labs & Case Studies — ComNet25
Here is a preview of some of the concurrent sessions that will be taking place on Thursday October 16 and Friday October 17. Be on the lookout for more updates and the full schedule this summer!
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September 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Center for Improving Value in Health Care:

- Considering Accessibility in Visualizing Complex Data

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ComNet Denver Showcase Poster featuring Ryan Smith from the Center for Improving Value in Health Care. Session: “Considering Accessibility in Visualizing Complex Data.”
September 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Join us at #ComNet25 Denver for a session from Future Caucus! Attendees will:

- Explore how to use “long-tail comms”

- Learn how to identify & capture stories that earn quality coverage

- Uncover people-centered narratives in their own work

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ComNet Denver Learning Lab promo with Elizabeth Rosen and Reed Howard of Future Caucus, session titled “Turning Good Stories Into Long-Term Wins,” alongside the ComNet25 Denver logo.
September 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Today is the LAST day to apply for the ComNet25 Denver Karel Scholarship!

Read ComNet24 Karel testimonials from Liz Schob of @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social and Chiara Clayton of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries — learn more and apply at the link here: www.comnet25.org/karel
Graphic titled 'Karel Scholar Testimonials' featuring two circular headshots with quotes. Liz Schob, 2024 recipient, shares how ComNet energized her and affirmed the role of communicators in creating change. Chiara Clayton, 2023 recipient, reflects on connecting with peers and feeling empowered. The design includes the ComNet25 Denver logo and a network-style pattern at the bottom. Promotional graphic for the Frank Karel Scholarship at ComNet Denver. A black-and-white photo shows smiling conference attendees talking. Bright yellow circles highlight 'ComNet Denver' and the application deadline: Friday, April 18, 2025. Text notes that scholarships are available for nonprofit staff, comms-focused academics, and federal employees with financial need. Logos for The Rockefeller Foundation and The Communications Network appear at the top. Website link: ComNet25.org/karels.
April 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Join us at ComNet25 Denver for a Learning Lab about the brain science behind connection! Attendees will learn:

- Why the brain is wired for connection

- How brain patterns shape perceptions and relationships

- Science-backed practices to foster engagement

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Image promoting a ComNet Denver Learning Lab session called “The Brain Science Behind Connection.” Features a black-and-white headshot of Juliana Tafur from the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, framed in teal. A colorful, leafy pattern runs along the bottom edge of the graphic.
July 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Reminder, the deadline to submit your proposal for #ComNet25 is TOMORROW!

If you've got a case study to share, we'd love to hear about it — your real world #comms4good experience can serve as someone else's lesson!

Submit your proposal below 🔗

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Call for Proposals — ComNet25
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April 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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How can you earn and keep the trust of communities? View/download Danielle Wong of Digital Promise's ComNet24 ShowCase Poster at the link here to learn more! 🔗 drive.google.com/file/d/1IZW2...

Register for ComNet25 at ComNet25.org 🎟️
February 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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ComNet25 Denver attendees will learn from the real-world experiences of their colleagues from organizations including Rita Allen Foundation:

- Telling the Story of Civic Science to Nurture the Next Generation of Discovery and Social Benefit

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Catherine Devine of the Rita Allen Foundation is featured in a candid black-and-white photo. Title reads: “Telling the Story of Civic Science to Nurture the Next Generation of Discovery and Social Benefit.” Labeled as a ComNet Denver Showcase Poster.
August 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Thank you to Austin Montoya, Senior Communications Officer at The Gill Foundation, for helping guide the program and making ComNet25 Denver extra special! We are grateful for your partnership and collaboration.

Learn more and register for #ComNet25 🔗 www.comnet25.org/what-to-expe...

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Graphic introducing Austin Montoya as a ComNet Denver 2025 Host Committee member. Includes his headshot, name, and the Gill Foundation logo. Design features the ComNet Denver logo at the top and a green and blue leafy border along the bottom.
June 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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ComNet25 Denver attendees will learn from the real-world experiences of their colleagues from organizations including @inn.org:

- How NewsMatch Helped @themainemonitor.org Acquire New Donors and Diversify Funding

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ComNet Denver Showcase Poster featuring Sharene Azimi and Erica Evans from the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN). Session: “How NewsMatch Helped Maine Monitor Acquire New Donors and Diversify Funding.”
September 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Learn more about the #ComNet25 schedule below 🔗

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Schedule — ComNet25
Over our 3 days together you’ll gain useful and practical comms ideas, insights, and inspiration from keynotes, learning labs, and posters and have a ton of fun while connecting with nearly 1,000 coll...
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September 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Learn more about the #ComNet25 schedule below 🔗

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Schedule — ComNet25
Over our 3 days together you’ll gain useful and practical comms ideas, insights, and inspiration from keynotes, learning labs, and posters and have a ton of fun while connecting with nearly 1,000 coll...
www.comnet25.org
September 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Join us at ComNet25 Denver for a Learning Lab on emerging technologies! Attendees will:

- Explore a participatory futuring method rooted in human-centered design
- Practice techniques for mapping multiple futures
- Leave with tools to facilitate collective foresight processes in your own work
ComNet Denver 2025 Learning Lab promo titled "Emerging Technologies for a Changing World." Black-and-white portraits of Alex Nana-Sinkam and Diana Haj-Ahmad from IDEO.org appear side by side, each framed in teal and green. Bottom center features a vibrant illustrated Denver 2025 logo with trees.
July 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Thank you to Erik Olvera, Chief of Issue Advocacy & Crisis Management at Fenton, for helping guide the program & making ComNet25 Denver extra special! We are grateful for your partnership & collaboration.

Learn more & register here: www.comnet25.org/what-to-expe...

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Graphic introducing Erik Olvera as a ComNet Denver 2025 Host Committee member. Includes a headshot of Erik in front of a bright office background, his name, and the Fenton logo in a bold orange square. Denver 2025 logo and green-blue wave design appear in the layout.
May 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Press Forward & Beekeeper Group:

- Why (and How) Press Forward Reframed Their Message from "Save Democracy" to "(TBD)"

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ComNet Denver Showcase Poster with Melissa Milios Davis and Marika Lynch from Press Forward, and Alex Dickinson from Beekeeper Group. Session: “Why (and How) Press Forward Reframed Our Message from ‘Save Democracy’ to (TBD).”
September 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Join us at ComNet25 Denver for a Case Study on turning comms into advocacy! Attendees will:

- Learn 501c3-approved comms strategies & tactics to deliver in narrative & policy contexts
- Explore ways to structure support & resources for advocacy comms

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Promotional graphic for a ComNet Denver 2025 case study session on advocacy featuring four speakers. Top left: Melissa Daar Carvajal of the Schott Foundation for Public Education. Top right: Anastasia Ordonez of Race Forward. Bottom left: Daniela Rodriguez of Migrant Equity Southeast. Bottom right: Amy Clark of RALLY. Each headshot is in black and white with a colorful border, set against a cream background with green text.
June 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Learn more about the #ComNet25 schedule below 🔗

#Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Comms4Good
Learning Labs & Case Studies — ComNet25
Here is a preview of some of the concurrent sessions that will be taking place on Thursday October 16 and Friday October 17. Be on the lookout for more updates and the full schedule this summer!
www.comnet25.org
September 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Thank you to Erin Hannan, Senior Vice President of Comms at El Pomar Foundation, for helping guide the program & making ComNet25 Denver extra special! We are grateful for your partnership & collaboration.

Learn more & register for #ComNet25: www.comnet25.org/what-to-expe...

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Graphic introducing Erin Hannan of El Pomar Foundation as a member of the ComNet Denver Host Committee. Includes her headshot, organization logo, and colorful leaf-themed border with ComNet Denver branding.
July 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Join us at ComNet25 Denver for a Learning Lab from @immcouncil.org, Trust for Public Land, and YMCA! Attendees will:

- Examine how to move beyond silos and foster genuine, two-way collaboration

- Explore practices for radical cooperation

- Understand how collective work can drive innovation
Graphic promoting the ComNet Denver Learning Lab session titled “Unlocking the Power of Collaboration.” Featured speakers include Kimberly Serrano from the American Immigration Council, Cary Simmons from Trust for Public Land, and Mike Van Haelewyn from YMCA of the USA. Includes ComNet25 Denver branding and illustrated logo of yellow trees.
August 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Learn more and join the waitlist for ComNet25 here! #Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Comms4Good

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Learning Labs & Case Studies — ComNet25
Here is a preview of some of the concurrent sessions that will be taking place on Thursday October 16 and Friday October 17. Be on the lookout for more updates and the full schedule this summer!
www.comnet25.org
July 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Thank you to Zach Hochstadt, Founding Partner & Creative Director of Mission Minded, for helping guide the program & making ComNet25 Denver extra special! We are grateful for your partnership & collaboration.

Learn more about #ComNet25 here: comnet25.org/what-to-expe...

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Graphic introducing Zach Hochstadt as a member of the ComNet Denver 2025 Host Committee. He is shown in a headshot wearing a gray blazer and lavender shirt, smiling against a light background. To the right is the Mission Minded logo on a dark blue background. A colorful, abstract leaf design borders the bottom of the image.
June 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Learn more and join the waitlist for #ComNet25 below 🔗 www.comnet25.org/learning-lab
Learning Labs & Case Studies — ComNet25
Here is a preview of some of the concurrent sessions that will be taking place on Thursday October 16 and Friday October 17. Be on the lookout for more updates and the full schedule this summer!
www.comnet25.org
July 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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ComNet25 Denver attendees will learn from the real-world experiences of their colleagues from organizations including @acscan.bsky.social & @alignco.us:

- Using Digital Ads to Find Stories That Drive Change

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ComNet Denver Showcase Poster with Kristen Kiefer and Kasey Penfield from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and Aaron Kaspi from Alignco. Session: “Medicaid Stories Matter: Using Digital Ads to Find Stories That Drive Change.”
September 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Learn more and join the waitlist for #ComNet25 below 🔗 www.comnet25.org/learning-lab

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Learning Labs & Case Studies — ComNet25
Here is a preview of some of the concurrent sessions that will be taking place on Thursday October 16 and Friday October 17. Be on the lookout for more updates and the full schedule this summer!
www.comnet25.org
August 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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How does Oregon Consumer Justice use comics to boost consumer knowledge and confidence in their community? View/download the ShowCase Poster of Michelle Luedtke at the link below to learn more — register for ComNet25 at ComNet25.org to get an early bird rate!

drive.google.com/file/d/19X0o...
December 6, 2024 at 9:36 PM