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Full Court Press Communications
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✨ Making social change through strategic communications
📍Oakland, Bay Area, CA

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“The more things change in communications, the more remain the same.” A moment of reflection from Dan Cohen, FCP principal and founder, outside our old home at the Oakland Tribune Tower - a big part of FCP's origin story. Some lessons never go out of style. ✨
November 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Cute cat, right? 🐱 Made you look. Now that you’re here… some communications advice you might not want to hear. 💬

#MillieTheCat #CommsTips #RealTalk #Cat #Advice
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
⏰ 2 days left! Great mergers aren’t just about strategy—they’re about communication.
Read our latest blog → https://loom.ly/05T3J8s

Then join us Nov 12 for Stronger Together w/ La Piana Consulting → https://loom.ly/05T3J8s

#NonprofitMergers
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
📘 Former client Dr. Vanessa Grubbs, physician, author, and founder of Black Doc Village, exposes how racism is built into U.S. medicine in her new book “Negligent by Design.” A must-read call to action for true health equity.

👉 https://loom.ly/A4Vi2b8
Negligent by Design by Vanessa Grubbs, MD: 9798889842354 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A searing critique of medical racism and a powerful call for health-care professionals to make real change in their field, written by a leading activist and doctor Unequal access to care. Misdiagnosis....
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
At FCP, ABC stands for Always Be Creating 🎬 Even when some of us are just trying to get work done.

#AlwaysBeCreating #SocialMediaTeam #OfficeLife
November 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
You’ve entered The Webinar Zone. 🌀

Get deeper with us on Nov 12th as we dive into another dimension: nonprofit mergers and acquisitions. A must-attend session for nonprofit leaders navigating change, collaboration, and organizational growth.

Reigster 👉 https://loom.ly/y8wS_Go
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🚨 Does your org’s feed look like this ➡️ all graphics, mismatched, and no faces? It’s time to change it up.

FCP's COO, Sarah Hersh-Walker, shares 3 reasons your org needs more selfie-style, face-to-camera videos. Read more on her blog: https://loom.ly/ekY7rzI
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The #HenryJKaiser Building has a new chapter & a reminder: change is hard, but it leads to growth. ✨

Join our Nov 12 webinar on how nonprofits can thrive through mergers: https://loom.ly/y8wS_Go
October 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
What are you looking at? We’re fine. Definitely not being weird. 👀 Just totally normal Halloween office behavior.
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“Tough times can create the best opportunities for change.” New blog by FCP Founder Dan Cohen on how nonprofits can turn pressure into partnership. Read: https://loom.ly/Dw3qjh8

Then join our Nov 12 webinar with/ La Piana Consulting → https://loom.ly/y8wS_Go
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🎥 Our Director of Operations, Alisa Alva, shares three reasons why Spanish translation is vital for California’s nonprofit landscape. More on the blog: 🔗 https://loom.ly/FYTIzgE
October 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In service to our peers, our Principal & Founder, Dan Cohen, was a judge for the 2025 PR News Platinum Awards! 🎉 The PR News Platinum Awards celebrate the best in public relations, communications & storytelling. Congrats, Dan & thank you for representing the FCP team so well! 👏
October 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Grammar opinions are like commas — everyone’s got one, and we’re ready to argue about them.

🔥 What’s your grammar hot take? Watch our staff spill their most controversial punctuation opinions.

#GrammarHotTake #CommsLife #TeamReel #Grammar #BehindTheScenes
October 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Online trolls? They’re loud, petty… and not worth your energy. 🎥 Our Senior VP, Caitlin Scott, shares three quick tips for handling trolls 👹 like a pro without losing your cool (or your focus).

Read Caitlin’s full blog for more: 🔗 https://loom.ly/R0ombLA
October 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Hear from Dan Cohen, FCP's Principal & Founder, on why you should join us and La Piana Consulting on Nov 12 for Stronger Together: Navigating Nonprofit Mergers When Times Are Tough.

🗓 Nov 12 | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

🎟 Register: https://loom.ly/y8wS_Go
October 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
🎊 We had a great time celebrating Oaklandside's 5th anniversary last night, and discussing the future of Oakland with Esther Kaplan, Lori Fogarty, Alexis Madrigal, and Nonni Session. We are grateful for local journalism in our community!
October 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Is your nonprofit considering a merger or acquisition? 🤝 Learn how to assess fit, align missions + communicate clearly. Join us + #LaPianaConsulting for Stronger Together: Navigating Nonprofit Mergers When Times Are Tough.

🗓 Nov 12 | 10 AM PT
🎟 https://loom.ly/y8wS_Go

#NonprofitLeadership
October 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
⚡ SPEED ROUND, Part II! This time we asked our staff: “What’s ONE thing nonprofits aren’t focused on right now that they should be?”

Watch to hear their takes! What do YOU think nonprofits should be paying more attention to? Share below 👇
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
💻 LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools nonprofit leaders can use.
FCP’s visual storyteller, Faye Saechao, breaks down three simple steps to get your LinkedIn profile optimized and get your voice and brand heard. 📖 Read more on her blog: https://loom.ly/dFUaHYQ
October 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
⚡ SPEED ROUND! We caught our staff on the move with one quick-fire question: “What’s the ONE communications tool you can’t live without?”

Watch to hear their answers!

What’s YOUR can’t-live-without tool? Drop it in the comments 👇
October 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🛡️ Every nonprofit needs a crisis plan. Our free workbook includes step-by-step worksheets, reflection prompts & planning tools to help you prepare now. 📥 Download: https://loom.ly/CDQY0P0
October 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.”

Today, we honor the life of Jane Goodall, who demonstrated that how we communicate science and connection can change the world. 🐒🌍

https://loom.ly/Us2lX_E
Jane Goodall, trailblazing naturalist whose intimate observations of chimpanzees transformed our understanding of humankind, has died
Jane Goodall, the trailblazing naturalist whose intimate observations of chimpanzees in the African wild produced powerful insights that transformed basic conceptions of humankind, has died. She was 91.
www.latimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🎤 FCP’s Senior VP, Caitlin Scott, was invited to speak about crisis communications at the CA CASA 2025 State Conference, sharing how nonprofits can prepare & respond when it matters most. Catch her 3 key takeaways ⬇️

Thank you to California CASA for having us!
October 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
📲 2017 vs. 2025: Social media has changed, but the fundamentals haven’t. In 2017, we asked 3 comms leaders for their best advice.

⏩ 8 years later, see how it holds up in today’s landscape.

💡 Read the blog: https://loom.ly/gFa0m9o
October 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨 PR lesson of the week: Baggu dropped BART-branded merch without approval. Instead of lawyering up, BART leaned in with humor + invited Baggu to partner. And it worked.

Transparency + humor = goodwill. Smart move or risky? 👇
October 1, 2025 at 11:41 PM