Farra Trompeter
@farratrompeter.bsky.social
Passionate about LGBTQIA rights, nonprofit communications, cats, food, Brooklyn, and more. #npsky
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Co-Director, Worker-Owner, @bigduckcoop.bsky.social
http://www.bigduck.com/insights
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Big Duck - Smart communications for nonprofits
Big Duck helps nonprofits develop strong brands, campaigns, and teams during times of growth or change. Learn more about who we are and how we can help.
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Eager to engage in good conversation with folks here. Professionally, I’m a Co-Director and Worker-Owner at Big Duck (www.bigduck.com). Personally, I’m a queer New Yorker/Brooklynite, happy cat lady, and lover of joy, pop culture, and the color purple.
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Wise words about crisis communications in these chaotic times from @kanterbeth.bsky.social, @prbyjb.bsky.social, me (woo!) and many others.
Thanks to @farratrompeter.bsky.social @bigduckcoop.bsky.social for gathering such striking insights in one place.
#NPsky #NonprofitSky
Thanks to @farratrompeter.bsky.social @bigduckcoop.bsky.social for gathering such striking insights in one place.
#NPsky #NonprofitSky
Managing your nonprofit's approach to crisis communications - Big Duck
Learn how to manage communications during a crisis with tips from nonprofit leaders and consultants.
bigduck.com
March 26, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Wise words about crisis communications in these chaotic times from @kanterbeth.bsky.social, @prbyjb.bsky.social, me (woo!) and many others.
Thanks to @farratrompeter.bsky.social @bigduckcoop.bsky.social for gathering such striking insights in one place.
#NPsky #NonprofitSky
Thanks to @farratrompeter.bsky.social @bigduckcoop.bsky.social for gathering such striking insights in one place.
#NPsky #NonprofitSky
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In times of crisis, nonprofits must be steady, clear, and mission-driven. Prioritize your community’s needs, align with your values, and communicate with empathy. @farratrompeter.bsky.social, co-director, shares insights on managing your brand and messaging through uncertainty.
bit.ly/4j1cp2C
bit.ly/4j1cp2C
Managing your nonprofit's approach to crisis communications - Big Duck
Learn how to manage communications during a crisis with tips from nonprofit leaders and consultants.
bit.ly
March 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
In times of crisis, nonprofits must be steady, clear, and mission-driven. Prioritize your community’s needs, align with your values, and communicate with empathy. @farratrompeter.bsky.social, co-director, shares insights on managing your brand and messaging through uncertainty.
bit.ly/4j1cp2C
bit.ly/4j1cp2C
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🚀 Is it time to reboot your nonprofit’s comms strategy? @farratrompeter.bsky.social, co-director, and Kivi Leroux Miller, founder & CEO of the Nonprofit Marketing Guide examine key trends, challenges & opportunities from the 15th annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. 🎧➡️ bit.ly/436RqH7
February 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🚀 Is it time to reboot your nonprofit’s comms strategy? @farratrompeter.bsky.social, co-director, and Kivi Leroux Miller, founder & CEO of the Nonprofit Marketing Guide examine key trends, challenges & opportunities from the 15th annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. 🎧➡️ bit.ly/436RqH7
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Sandy Zimmerman, design director, connected with Melissa A. Starr, Interim President & CEO of Access Justice Brooklyn to reflect on the process of bringing their new brand to life and how they’ve managed to keep it all fresh and consistent since rolling out their new brand bit.ly/4jUhdIo
Keeping a rebrand fresh: An interview with Access Justice Brooklyn - Big Duck
Details and insights from the branding work Big Duck developed for Access Justice Brooklyn.
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February 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Sandy Zimmerman, design director, connected with Melissa A. Starr, Interim President & CEO of Access Justice Brooklyn to reflect on the process of bringing their new brand to life and how they’ve managed to keep it all fresh and consistent since rolling out their new brand bit.ly/4jUhdIo
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Also, be sure to follow Lucy Bernholz @p2173.bsky.social here and her blog updates. She is regularly posting updates and observations on impact of social sector/philanthropy.
Adding to this thread additional sources for info re: nonprofits. @girardinl.bsky.social is curating via Reddit - www.reddit.com/r/nonprofit/...
February 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Also, be sure to follow Lucy Bernholz @p2173.bsky.social here and her blog updates. She is regularly posting updates and observations on impact of social sector/philanthropy.
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Many of the Executive Orders signed by President Trump will impact nonprofits organizations and the people they serve. See our National Council of Nonprofits chart and check back often for updates: www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...
January 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Many of the Executive Orders signed by President Trump will impact nonprofits organizations and the people they serve. See our National Council of Nonprofits chart and check back often for updates: www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...
Does your org have a crisis communications plan? Helpful resources in this @nonprofitquarterly.org.web.brid.gy article by Amy Marquis… As she shares, “The ideal time to start drafting a crisis communications plan is before a crisis hits, when things are quiet…”
nonprofitquarterly.org/how-to-navig...
nonprofitquarterly.org/how-to-navig...
How to Navigate a Crisis Like a Pro - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Nonprofits are uniquely vulnerable to crises. How can they develop an effective crisis communications plan?
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January 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Does your org have a crisis communications plan? Helpful resources in this @nonprofitquarterly.org.web.brid.gy article by Amy Marquis… As she shares, “The ideal time to start drafting a crisis communications plan is before a crisis hits, when things are quiet…”
nonprofitquarterly.org/how-to-navig...
nonprofitquarterly.org/how-to-navig...
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Nat’l Council of Nonprofits’ helpful chart of EOs w/impacts on nonprofits -incl DEI; gov grants & contracts; voting/civic engagement; immigration; Census & more (+ other attacks on communities/issues of sector’s concern not listed, but chk back for update www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...
www.councilofnonprofits.org
January 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Nat’l Council of Nonprofits’ helpful chart of EOs w/impacts on nonprofits -incl DEI; gov grants & contracts; voting/civic engagement; immigration; Census & more (+ other attacks on communities/issues of sector’s concern not listed, but chk back for update www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...
🥁 Just published: Words to Avoid 2025 from @bigduckcoop.bsky.social. 🥁
Which words and phrases are negative or harmful? What should you question ? You can read our list for 2025--and download the glossary with words and phrases flagged from 2010-2025.
bigduck.com/insights/wor...
Which words and phrases are negative or harmful? What should you question ? You can read our list for 2025--and download the glossary with words and phrases flagged from 2010-2025.
bigduck.com/insights/wor...
Words to avoid - 2025 edition - Big Duck
Explore this “words to avoid” list and discover how to communicate with clarity, inclusivity, and impact.
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January 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🥁 Just published: Words to Avoid 2025 from @bigduckcoop.bsky.social. 🥁
Which words and phrases are negative or harmful? What should you question ? You can read our list for 2025--and download the glossary with words and phrases flagged from 2010-2025.
bigduck.com/insights/wor...
Which words and phrases are negative or harmful? What should you question ? You can read our list for 2025--and download the glossary with words and phrases flagged from 2010-2025.
bigduck.com/insights/wor...
“When the power of love is greater than the love of power, the world will know peace.”
January 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“When the power of love is greater than the love of power, the world will know peace.”
@kanterbeth.bsky.social happy Beth day!!
January 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
@kanterbeth.bsky.social happy Beth day!!
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This year, my resolution is to fail more often. 🤭
With an experimental attitude, I believe we can grow & improve.
Listen to the "Smart Communications Podcast" w/ @farratrompeter.bsky.social @bigduckcoop.bsky.social: https://bigduck.com/insights/how-can-you-engage-your-community-with-campaigns/
With an experimental attitude, I believe we can grow & improve.
Listen to the "Smart Communications Podcast" w/ @farratrompeter.bsky.social @bigduckcoop.bsky.social: https://bigduck.com/insights/how-can-you-engage-your-community-with-campaigns/
January 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
This year, my resolution is to fail more often. 🤭
With an experimental attitude, I believe we can grow & improve.
Listen to the "Smart Communications Podcast" w/ @farratrompeter.bsky.social @bigduckcoop.bsky.social: https://bigduck.com/insights/how-can-you-engage-your-community-with-campaigns/
With an experimental attitude, I believe we can grow & improve.
Listen to the "Smart Communications Podcast" w/ @farratrompeter.bsky.social @bigduckcoop.bsky.social: https://bigduck.com/insights/how-can-you-engage-your-community-with-campaigns/
Tune into this helpful conversation with @nicholasbruneau.com on @bigduckcoop.bsky.social's podcast; you can also read the transcript at bigduck.com/insights/how...
How can nonprofits use the AGILE framework to create impactful campaigns? @farratrompeter.bsky.social, co-director & Nicholas Bruneau, comms consultant & author of Engage with Impact explore this & share tips to foster collaboration, engage communities, & more. bit.ly/40qHExN
January 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Tune into this helpful conversation with @nicholasbruneau.com on @bigduckcoop.bsky.social's podcast; you can also read the transcript at bigduck.com/insights/how...
For example, the number of general year-end/new-year thank you emails I've received vs year-end appeals are quite off-balanced <feels like 1:100> and leaves supporters/prospects more likely to have or expect a transactional relationship with your nonprofit.
Quick Tip: If you ask people to give you money on a communications channel (email, social, mail, SMS, etc.), be sure to say thank you and share periodic updates and other non-giving actions they can take on those same channels, too.
January 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
For example, the number of general year-end/new-year thank you emails I've received vs year-end appeals are quite off-balanced <feels like 1:100> and leaves supporters/prospects more likely to have or expect a transactional relationship with your nonprofit.
Quick Tip: If you ask people to give you money on a communications channel (email, social, mail, SMS, etc.), be sure to say thank you and share periodic updates and other non-giving actions they can take on those same channels, too.
January 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Quick Tip: If you ask people to give you money on a communications channel (email, social, mail, SMS, etc.), be sure to say thank you and share periodic updates and other non-giving actions they can take on those same channels, too.
“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.”
– Angela Davis
– Angela Davis
January 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.”
– Angela Davis
– Angela Davis
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Do you spend at least half of your time in nonprofit marketing and communications? Please take this survey to help inform trends to guide nonprofit communications in 2025: www.surveymonkey.com/r/npcommtren...
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December 23, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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“H.R. 9495 threatens democracy and civil society.” www.dailynews.com/2024/12/16/h.... An eloquent opinion piece by @amyfettig.bsky.social in @ladailynews.bsky.social. Amy is acting Co-E.D. of Fair and Just Prosecution, and previously E.D. of The Sentencing Project. #StopTheNonprofitKillerBill
H.R. 9495 threatens democracy and civil society
Our democracy depends on a vibrant and independent civil society, free from fear of politically-motivated government interference.
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December 17, 2024 at 3:15 AM
“H.R. 9495 threatens democracy and civil society.” www.dailynews.com/2024/12/16/h.... An eloquent opinion piece by @amyfettig.bsky.social in @ladailynews.bsky.social. Amy is acting Co-E.D. of Fair and Just Prosecution, and previously E.D. of The Sentencing Project. #StopTheNonprofitKillerBill
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Sharing this piece by @marniewebb.bsky.social about what lies ahead not only for US nonprofits, but NGOS globally
thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles...
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The Hard Problems: A Resilient Civil Society To Face What’s Next - The NonProfit Times
(Photo By Deposit Photos) By Marnie Webb From the frontlines of disaster relief to the forefront of technological innovation, civil society organizations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. A...
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December 12, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Sharing this piece by @marniewebb.bsky.social about what lies ahead not only for US nonprofits, but NGOS globally
thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles...
thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles...
DEFEND NONPROFITS & DEMOCRACY
Toolkit to Stop the Nonprofit-Killer Bill (HR 9495 / S4136) from @rustystahl.bsky.social, Fund the People
#hr9495 #s4136
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December 14, 2024 at 7:48 PM
DEFEND NONPROFITS & DEMOCRACY
Toolkit to Stop the Nonprofit-Killer Bill (HR 9495 / S4136) from @rustystahl.bsky.social, Fund the People
#hr9495 #s4136
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
How Funders Can Strategically Invest in the Growth and Impact of BIPOC Nonprofits by Gretchen Van der Veer @npquarterly.bsky.social
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How Funders Can Strategically Invest in the Growth and Impact of BIPOC Nonprofits - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Community-based organizations are powerful levers for change; but they need strategic support and investment.
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December 14, 2024 at 5:05 PM
How Funders Can Strategically Invest in the Growth and Impact of BIPOC Nonprofits by Gretchen Van der Veer @npquarterly.bsky.social
nonprofitquarterly.org/how-funders-...
nonprofitquarterly.org/how-funders-...
Does your #nonprofit have succession or continuity plans for leaders and staff? What's your approach to communicating transitions? I discussed how you plan and communicate about leaving an org with Sarah Durham, the founder of @bigduckcoop.bsky.social, on our podcast. bigduck.com/insights/how...
How do you plan and communicate about leaving an organization? - Big Duck
Is your nonprofit prepared for leadership transitions? Get tips on succession planning, exit strategies, and phased approaches.
bigduck.com
December 11, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Does your #nonprofit have succession or continuity plans for leaders and staff? What's your approach to communicating transitions? I discussed how you plan and communicate about leaving an org with Sarah Durham, the founder of @bigduckcoop.bsky.social, on our podcast. bigduck.com/insights/how...
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Is succession planning part of your nonprofit's strategy? @farratrompeter.bsky.social, co-director & Sarah Durham, founder of Big Duck, discuss why leaders should plan for transitions & share tips for phased, thoughtful approaches. Tune in for insights on stability & strategic exits. bit.ly/41NlmHF
December 11, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Is succession planning part of your nonprofit's strategy? @farratrompeter.bsky.social, co-director & Sarah Durham, founder of Big Duck, discuss why leaders should plan for transitions & share tips for phased, thoughtful approaches. Tune in for insights on stability & strategic exits. bit.ly/41NlmHF
Have you heard about the "Nonprofit Killer" bill? Join a consolidated effort to address this bill on a Zoom tomorrow at 5pm ET/8pm ET. Message me for the details AND see @rustystahl.bsky.social’s actions at www.linkedin.com/posts/rustys.... (via @gordonjayfrost.bsky.social)
#HR9495 #S4136 #Nonprofit
#HR9495 #S4136 #Nonprofit
Rusty Stahl on LinkedIn: #talentjusticesummit #freespeech
I had the pleasure of sitting down with in-person with nonprofit blog stars Vu Le and Beth Kanter this morning before the California #TalentJusticeSummit here…
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December 10, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Have you heard about the "Nonprofit Killer" bill? Join a consolidated effort to address this bill on a Zoom tomorrow at 5pm ET/8pm ET. Message me for the details AND see @rustystahl.bsky.social’s actions at www.linkedin.com/posts/rustys.... (via @gordonjayfrost.bsky.social)
#HR9495 #S4136 #Nonprofit
#HR9495 #S4136 #Nonprofit