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Kareem Alston
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Deputy Director Digital, Philanthropy Focused
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Looking for hope and action in this moment of division? Trabian Shorters has answers. Read his piece in @ssireview.bsky.social, done as part of a series on #communications for community-building launched in collaboration w @comnetwork.org
#nonprofit #commsforgood

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From Fixers to Builders (SSIR)
Four narrative shifts proven to get people of all parties to support progressive goals without compromising anyone’s values.
ssir.org
January 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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To all those affected by the Los Angeles County fires and the surrounding communities, the leadership at ComNetworkLA compiled some resources and ways to help here: mailchi.mp/comnetwork.o...

Our thoughts are with your families and friends.
January 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I too think X's product has fallen quite a bit and am excited to see Bluesky grow into something more useful to organizations, journalists, and creators.
December 17, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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The ACLU gets *zero* funding from the government.

A bit disconcerting that the fellow tasked with reducing government funding doesn't know that.
December 6, 2024 at 8:59 PM
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Good. Should we make him a starter pack?
December 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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How do we address polarization? By prioritizing community-building. Here are some lessons from my work @wikimedia.bsky.social on putting the humans that power @wikipedia.bsky.social at the center of #communications
"In looking to the future, we see another essential role for comms: fostering stronger community relationships to meet the needs of a changing Internet."

Read the next installment of our series with @ssireview.bsky.social featuring our Board Chair @nush.bsky.social of the @wikimedia.bsky.social!
How does @wikimedia.bsky.social keep their community of volunteer contributors engaged and thriving?

In this new article, they share 6 key communications strategies: "To make a mission a reality requires a commitment to building community, and communications is at the heart of it."
November 23, 2024 at 1:01 AM