Meaning-Making: Approaches to Consider
By Kristen Grimm | June 25, 2025
Part 3 in a series on meaning
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An idea whose time has come and how to make it come to fruition.
By Kristen Grimm | June 9, 2025
Part 2 in a series on meaning-making
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Make meaning while meaning-making windows are open
By Kristen Grimm | June 6, 2025
With so much upheaval in the world, many folks start their calls asking me: “What gives you hope,… continue reading Make meaning while meaning-making windows are open
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Spitfire Shares: Tools to Save Our Home Planet, Build Trust, Un-Boring Your Comms and More
April 23, 2025
Tools to Save Our Home Planet: A Change Maker’s Guidebook Scientists, and extreme weather, tell… continue reading Spitfire Shares: Tools to Save Our Home Planet, Build Trust, Un-Boring Your Comms and More
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Join us for a conversation about trust Tuesday, April 29, from 2-3:15 p.m. ET
April 16, 2025
Public confidence in nonprofits and philanthropy has been declining for years — but you have… continue reading Join us for a conversation about trust Tuesday, April 29, from 2-3:15 p.m. ET
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In the pursuit of a better world, we can’t afford to be boring
By Annabelle Gardner | April 15, 2025
As communicators for social justice issues, we can’t afford to be boring. In the world of the 24/7… continue reading In the pursuit of a better world, we can’t afford to be boring
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Move From Naming to Solving
April 2, 2025
Folks, I don’t think we need any more polling or research to know broadly how things are going and… continue reading Move From Naming to Solving
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Op-Eds Are Everyone’s Go-To Tactic. But Is There an Easier Way?
By Adam Bink & Daniela Ramirez | March 24, 2025
Last month, we got on the phone with an opinion editor at The New York Times. We had a killer pitch… continue reading Op-Eds Are Everyone’s Go-To Tactic. But Is There an Easier Way?
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Our stories matter now more than ever
By Ben Christiason | March 10, 2025
Spitfire is proud to share personal reflections from our own Ben Christiason on the power of… continue reading Our stories matter now more than ever
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No Better Time to Majority-Make
By Kristen Grimm | March 7, 2025
When I was a kid, I remember airplanes having smoking and nonsmoking sections. Today, it seems… continue reading No Better Time to Majority-Make
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3 Tips for Small Comms Teams
By Melanie Moon | March 5, 2025
It’s no secret that nonprofits often have small communications teams and punch far above their… continue reading 3 Tips for Small Comms Teams
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Introducing Virtual Communications Trainings for Professionals at Any Level
February 25, 2025
Nonprofit communications staffers need tools to create clear and compelling communication now more… continue reading Introducing Virtual Communications Trainings for Professionals at Any Level
- Combatting disinformation
- Digital strategy & implementation
- Facilitation & trainings
- Media strategy & media relations
- Strategic communication planning
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2025 Resolution: Find Strategies to Win in the Now.
By Jen Carnig | January 7, 2025
Happy New Year. I hope that each of you had a few moments to rest and restore over the… continue reading 2025 Resolution: Find Strategies to Win in the Now.
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Wicked, for Good? The Power of Narrative to Shape Public Perception
By Gaby Connor & Michael Crawford | December 20, 2024
“Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” Glinda the Good Witch… continue reading Wicked, for Good? The Power of Narrative to Shape Public Perception
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Five Steps for Building Trust in an Election Year
By Michael Crawford & Diana Chun & Claire de Leon | December 17, 2024
It’s become cliché to say “this is the most important election of our lifetimes,” but in 2024… continue reading Five Steps for Building Trust in an Election Year
- Coalition management & network-building
- Combatting disinformation
- Facilitation & trainings
- Strategic communication planning
- Democracy
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Progress Is Still Possible: 5 questions to ask while taking stock
By Kristen Grimm | November 18, 2024
Now is a good time to take stock. A lot has happened. We just received important lessons and… continue reading Progress Is Still Possible: 5 questions to ask while taking stock
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Communications lessons from the election season that everyone needs to learn
By Jen Carnig | November 5, 2024
This election, whatever the outcome, marks a new chapter in American democracy. That’s because… continue reading Communications lessons from the election season that everyone needs to learn
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Year five: Spitfire’s Pro Bono Fund stands firm in supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
By Briahnna Brown & Brelaun Douglas | October 30, 2024
The Supreme Court’s decision to end race conscious admissions in 2023 quickly threw the racial… continue reading Year five: Spitfire’s Pro Bono Fund stands firm in supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
- Coalition management & network-building
- Spitfire culture
- Strategic communication planning
- Racial justice
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Authoring a Better Future, Together
By Nima Shirazi | October 22, 2024
This blog post was originally published as part of the Disinfo Defense League’s “Narrative Takes.”… continue reading Authoring a Better Future, Together
- Coalition management & network-building
- Combatting disinformation
- Messaging, narrative & storytelling
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Are you a communicating organization?
By Kristen Grimm | October 9, 2024
Communications is an invaluable resource. Organizations can use it to create and deepen… continue reading Are you a communicating organization?
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When the media gets it wrong, here’s how to make it right
By Adam Bink | October 4, 2024
Sometime in 2020, a member of my partner’s family kept spouting conspiracy theories: COVID-19 was… continue reading When the media gets it wrong, here’s how to make it right
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Bye, Twitter: Knowing when it’s time to part
October 1, 2024
On Oct. 27, 2022, Elon Musk acquired Twitter and eventually renamed it X. Musk’s acquisition… continue reading Bye, Twitter: Knowing when it’s time to part
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It’s Not Sci-Fi: Giving Language to the Harms AI is Creating, Now
By Claire de Leon & Gaby Connor | July 24, 2024
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Actions speak louder than words: one great example of role modeling civil discourse
July 24, 2024
Over the weekend, a lone gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Violence has… continue reading Actions speak louder than words: one great example of role modeling civil discourse
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How leaders can use rituals to move with confidence in conflicted times
By Kristen Grimm | July 24, 2024
When conflicts get hot, how can you show up as your best self and use your leadership to navigate… continue reading How leaders can use rituals to move with confidence in conflicted times
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On Spitfire’s 22nd anniversary
By Kristen Grimm | July 2, 2024
At milestone moments, I have a practice of sitting back before leaping into life and work again. I… continue reading On Spitfire’s 22nd anniversary
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Use the power of rituals to strengthen civic spaces
By Kristen Grimm | June 21, 2024
If you have ever been to a school board meeting that got heated, a city council meeting where there… continue reading Use the power of rituals to strengthen civic spaces
- Coalition management & network-building
- Combatting disinformation
- Crisis communication & opposition messaging
- Facilitation & trainings
- Civil rights
- Democracy
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Working with journalists to promote civic discourse not civil discord
By Kristen Grimm | June 5, 2024
Media is an important lever in creating the social norm of safe and sound civic spaces. Best-Case… continue reading Working with journalists to promote civic discourse not civil discord
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Bridging is uncomfortable, but deep curiosity can help us build a future of belonging.
By Gaby Connor | May 6, 2024
A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a concert hall full of strategists, academics, organizers,… continue reading Bridging is uncomfortable, but deep curiosity can help us build a future of belonging.
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An optimistic outlook on climate change this Earth Day
By Tessa Carreiro & Diana Chun | April 22, 2024
We don’t need more alarm bells to solve our society’s toughest challenges — we need hope and… continue reading An optimistic outlook on climate change this Earth Day
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A great experience for whom and at what cost?
By Annabelle Gardner & Martín Witchger | April 10, 2024
Four steps to address Meta’s flawed political content policy
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How scrappy and strategic communications leads to big wins for police reform
By Grace Goodwin | February 28, 2024
As pro-carceral politicians and police unions are successfully pushing “tough on crime”… continue reading How scrappy and strategic communications leads to big wins for police reform
- Advocacy campaign creation
- Crisis communication & opposition messaging
- Media strategy & media relations
- Policymaker engagement
- Strategic communication planning
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Capacity-building as a journey — change from the inside out.
By Mark Dessauer | February 13, 2024
Have you ever embarked on a significant journey? How did you feel at the end? What were the… continue reading Capacity-building as a journey — change from the inside out.
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To build trust in our civic institutions, we need violence-free civic spaces
By Kristen Grimm | January 24, 2024
I recently attended a meeting hosted by Keep Our Republic, a group of leaders from across the… continue reading To build trust in our civic institutions, we need violence-free civic spaces
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Announcing 2024 Spitfire Pro-Bono Fund
By Alexander Boykin & Briahnna Brown | January 16, 2024
In year 4, Spitfire expands the Pro Bono Fund, centers LGBTQIA+ justice in new cohort experience
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“Replenishing Trust” is here!
January 10, 2024
We’ve teased and offered sneak peeks. Today we offer a guide for civil society leaders to… continue reading “Replenishing Trust” is here!
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Learn how to replenish trust: civil society guide to reversing the trust deficit coming soon
December 11, 2023
Come January 2024, we can expect another slew of reports from groups such as the Edelman Trust… continue reading Learn how to replenish trust: civil society guide to reversing the trust deficit coming soon
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Information does not equal action, but capacity building equals change
November 20, 2023
Over my years of working for a foundation and as a foundation’s grantee, I have discovered that… continue reading Information does not equal action, but capacity building equals change
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5 Steps to communicating well on controversial topics
By Adam Bink | October 24, 2023
The eyes of the world have turned to the October violence in the Middle East, as we wish for safety… continue reading 5 Steps to communicating well on controversial topics
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Come on, Barbie. Let’s go spark change.
August 30, 2023
The “Barbie” movie phenomenon has been written about extensively, from the conversations about… continue reading Come on, Barbie. Let’s go spark change.
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Lack of trust, mistrust and distrust: different trust dynamics require different strategies
August 7, 2023
Spitfire is doing a deep dive into the available social sciences to find out how civil society… continue reading Lack of trust, mistrust and distrust: different trust dynamics require different strategies
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Spitfire XX: Fearless. Fresh. Focused. Anniversary blog series
July 21, 2023
As we turn 20, we’re reflecting and we’re planning for the days and years ahead. And we remain… continue reading Spitfire XX: Fearless. Fresh. Focused. Anniversary blog series
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Decarcerating language: How we talk about people impacted by the carceral state matters
July 18, 2023
This blog was written by Mahnoor Imran, intern at Spitfire Strategies
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Hearts and minds don’t stay won: Our work is a calling — not just a career.
July 14, 2023
When I left the New York Civil Liberties Union after almost a decade of leading the organization’s… continue reading Hearts and minds don’t stay won: Our work is a calling — not just a career.
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Darren Walker Is Right.
By Kristen Grimm | July 14, 2023
I usually save my blog space to ruminate on communication conundrums and explore best practices for… continue reading Darren Walker Is Right.
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In a Time of Scarcity, We Need Narratives of Abundance
July 8, 2023
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, people are feeling a lot of emotions right now, all at… continue reading In a Time of Scarcity, We Need Narratives of Abundance
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Yes, You Can – On Spitfire’s 15th Birthday
By Kristen Grimm | July 6, 2023
Dear future female entrepreneur,
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SCOTUS fails this country
June 30, 2023
The Supreme Court this week bowed to pressure from anti-civil rights activists and issued a series… continue reading SCOTUS fails this country
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Trust building is mission critical
June 26, 2023
The other day, I read survey results I have come to expect. According to the Associated Press:… continue reading Trust building is mission critical
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Let trans kids thrive
June 7, 2023
When I came out as transgender early into high school, I did not know a single trans person… continue reading Let trans kids thrive
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Spitfire presidential transition to spark change
May 25, 2023
When I started Spitfire, almost 21 years ago now, I had a lot to learn. I had run someone else’s… continue reading Spitfire presidential transition to spark change
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Standing up to big tech companies in the age of online hate speech
April 20, 2023
This blog was written by Omar Letson, intern at Spitfire Strategies
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Protecting and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community through communications
April 19, 2023
This blog was written by Marilyn Ojo, intern at Spitfire StrategiesOn Saturday, June 12, 2016,… continue reading Protecting and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community through communications
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What young professionals can gain from frank
April 13, 2023
As young professionals get started in their communications careers, they can become overwhelmed with… continue reading What young professionals can gain from frank
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What young professionals can gain from frank
By Michael Murray | April 13, 2023
As young professionals get started in their communications careers, they can become overwhelmed with… continue reading What young professionals can gain from frank
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Comedy as a social justice superpower: Interview with producer, researcher and writer Caty Borum
By Michael Crawford & Nima Shirazi & Annabelle Gardner | March 31, 2023
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Communicating through comedy
March 7, 2023
This March, Spitfire is celebrating all things funny. Well, more specifically, we’re celebrating… continue reading Communicating through comedy
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Roe is the floor. But the world we’re reaching for is possible.
By Claire de Leon & Kristiana Jordan & Gaby Connor & Gabriel Rodriguez & Jen Carnig | February 24, 2023
Last month marked what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. At Spitfire,… continue reading Roe is the floor. But the world we’re reaching for is possible.
- Coalition management & network-building
- Messaging, narrative & storytelling
- Reproductive justice
- Responsible technology
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Don’t take the opposition’s bait: Focus on creating conversations we want to have
January 23, 2023
I recently wrote in a blog post that to have no-regrets communication, social justice leaders should… continue reading Don’t take the opposition’s bait: Focus on creating conversations we want to have
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Don’t take the opposition’s bait: Focus on creating conversations we want to have
By Kristen Grimm | January 23, 2023
I recently wrote in a blog post that to have no-regrets communication, social justice leaders should… continue reading Don’t take the opposition’s bait: Focus on creating conversations we want to have
- Crisis communication & opposition messaging
- Messaging, narrative & storytelling
- Strategic communication planning
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No-regrets communication
January 5, 2023
It is my birthday, and I realize I’ve worked with leaders for causes and social movements for 32… continue reading No-regrets communication
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Guidance for the new Twitter reality: Community, security and quality
November 17, 2022
For organizations and advocates fighting for rights, privacy and justice, the Twitter takeover and… continue reading Guidance for the new Twitter reality: Community, security and quality
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Plan against panic: Navigating a crisis with strategic communications
November 1, 2022
I’m glad that I did not prepare – said no one, ever. A crisis can creep up on you or hit you hard… continue reading Plan against panic: Navigating a crisis with strategic communications
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Spitfire XX: Fearless. Fresh. Focused. Anniversary blog series
By Adam Bink | August 8, 2022
As we turn 20, we’re reflecting and we’re planning for the days and years ahead. And we remain… continue reading Spitfire XX: Fearless. Fresh. Focused. Anniversary blog series
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Spitfire XX: Fearless. Fresh. Focused. Anniversary blog series
August 3, 2022
As we turn 20, we’re reflecting and we’re planning for the days and years ahead. And we remain… continue reading Spitfire XX: Fearless. Fresh. Focused. Anniversary blog series
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Spitfire XX: Fearless. Fresh. Focused. Anniversary blog series
August 1, 2022
As we turn 20, we’re reflecting and we’re planning for the days and years ahead. And we remain… continue reading Spitfire XX: Fearless. Fresh. Focused. Anniversary blog series
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Darren Walker Is Right
July 14, 2022
I usually save my blog space to ruminate on communication conundrums and explore best practices for… continue reading Darren Walker Is Right
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How public interest communicators can engage youth advocates to advance urgent causes
June 30, 2022
This blog was written by Ella Stern, intern at Spitfire Strategies
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Spitfire XX: Fearless. Fresh. Focused. Anniversary blog series
By Kristen Grimm | June 30, 2022
As Spitfire turns 20, we’re reflecting – and planning for the days and years ahead. Our first… continue reading Spitfire XX: Fearless. Fresh. Focused. Anniversary blog series
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Our rights, our fight
By Jen Carnig & Kristen Grimm | June 23, 2022
If you are reading this, the expected has happened.
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Shifting gun culture changes the ground we organize on
June 13, 2022
We are shocked. We will grieve, get angry, search for explanations, cry for action. And then, we may… continue reading Shifting gun culture changes the ground we organize on
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A Colorado perspective: How this mountain state is meeting the moment
May 19, 2022
As we settle into 2022, it’s hard not to reflect on the pivotal events our country has been… continue reading A Colorado perspective: How this mountain state is meeting the moment
- Coalition management & network-building
- Digital strategy & implementation
- Messaging, narrative & storytelling
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What’s the role of communicators in fighting anti-fatness? 6 ways you can support fat liberation
April 19, 2022
This guest blog was written by Tigress Osborn, Chair of the Board of Directors of NAAFA and Amanda… continue reading What’s the role of communicators in fighting anti-fatness? 6 ways you can support fat liberation
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Communicators must wield the power of storytelling ethically
April 14, 2022
The first story that made a big impression on me was The Hobbit. My dad read it to me when I was a… continue reading Communicators must wield the power of storytelling ethically
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Communicators must wield the power of storytelling ethically
By Annabelle Gardner | April 14, 2022
The first story that made a big impression on me was The Hobbit. My dad read it to me when I was a… continue reading Communicators must wield the power of storytelling ethically
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A tall tale offers a masterclass in storytelling
By Kristen Grimm | April 12, 2022
Recently, I read an article in the Washington Post that stopped me in my tracks. As a strategic… continue reading A tall tale offers a masterclass in storytelling
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Checkup: Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits and Foundations
April 6, 2022
Stories remain some of our most effective tools as communicators. There is tremendous power in both… continue reading Checkup: Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits and Foundations
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Checkup: Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits and Foundations
By Annabelle Gardner & Claire de Leon | April 6, 2022
Stories remain some of our most effective tools as communicators. There is tremendous power in both… continue reading Checkup: Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits and Foundations
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Checkup: Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits and Foundations
By Annabelle Gardner & Claire de Leon | April 6, 2022
Stories remain some of our most effective tools as communicators. There is tremendous power in both… continue reading Checkup: Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits and Foundations
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Big Bowl of Spitfires? Yes, please.
April 1, 2022
What captures our attention? What persuades us? What sparks us to act? At Spitfire, we spend a lot… continue reading Big Bowl of Spitfires? Yes, please.
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Language matters: Spreading power in social change work
February 22, 2022
From canned corporate, lawmaker and nonprofit equity statements, to policies and top-down… continue reading Language matters: Spreading power in social change work
- Brand identity & strategy
- Coalition management & network-building
- Messaging, narrative & storytelling
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Happy new year from Spitfire – and our Petfires!
January 3, 2022
For our 2022 new year’s message, we asked ourselves: What brings us joy? What makes us feel… continue reading Happy new year from Spitfire – and our Petfires!
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The tool to fight disinformation that we wish we had a decade ago.
By Ellie Klerlein & Liv Kittel | December 9, 2021
Back in 2006, I (Ellie) was working for UnidosUS (when it was National Council of La Raza) and if… continue reading The tool to fight disinformation that we wish we had a decade ago.
- Combatting disinformation
- Crisis communication & opposition messaging
- Digital strategy & implementation
- Messaging, narrative & storytelling
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The tool to fight disinformation that we wish we had a decade ago.
By Liv Kittel | December 9, 2021
Back in 2006, I (Ellie) was working for UnidosUS (when it was National Council of La Raza) and if… continue reading The tool to fight disinformation that we wish we had a decade ago.
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When it comes to information, abundance doesn’t always mean accessibility
October 21, 2021
This week, October 24 – 31, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization… continue reading When it comes to information, abundance doesn’t always mean accessibility
- Combatting disinformation
- Crisis communication & opposition messaging
- Digital strategy & implementation
- Media strategy & media relations
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It’s More than a Month: Latinx Heritage is Relevant all Year
October 7, 2021
As Latinx Heritage Month comes to a close, we’ve seen brands and organizations across sectors… continue reading It’s More than a Month: Latinx Heritage is Relevant all Year
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Say something surprising: How to publish creative commentary that advances your position
By Kristen Grimm | October 4, 2021
The marketplace of ideas is crowded and gets busier every day. I edit a lot of content. People send… continue reading Say something surprising: How to publish creative commentary that advances your position
- Media strategy & media relations
- Messaging, narrative & storytelling
- Strategic communication planning
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Schools need counselors, not cops
By Briahnna Brown | September 13, 2021
As schools look to safely reopen, we must consider the lack of safety that Black, Latinx and… continue reading Schools need counselors, not cops
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Spitfire Spotlights: Lila, Rabiah, Ben and Brooke
August 14, 2021
Spitfires are passionate about a variety of things in our work and in our free time, and we’re… continue reading Spitfire Spotlights: Lila, Rabiah, Ben and Brooke
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56 years later, the fight for voting rights continues
August 4, 2021
The late Congressman John Lewis once said, “Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each… continue reading 56 years later, the fight for voting rights continues
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Spitfire Spotlights: Roger, Diana, Briahnna and Paris
August 3, 2021
Spitfires are passionate about a variety of things in our work and in our free time, and we’re… continue reading Spitfire Spotlights: Roger, Diana, Briahnna and Paris
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Your voting district shouldn’t be shaped like a jigsaw puzzle piece: Communicating the crisis of gerrymandering
August 1, 2021
Who represents you and your community matters. In 2020, millions exercised their right to vote to… continue reading Your voting district shouldn’t be shaped like a jigsaw puzzle piece: Communicating the crisis of gerrymandering
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Announcing the Smart Chart 4.0, featuring expanded analysis of frames, narrative, audience research and messaging
July 28, 2021
The first thing I tell people about the Smart Chart is that it is at the core of everything we do at… continue reading Announcing the Smart Chart 4.0, featuring expanded analysis of frames, narrative, audience research and messaging
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Spitfire pro-bono fund kicks off its second year
July 21, 2021
Spitfire is committed to supporting movements that advance racial, economic and social justice… continue reading Spitfire pro-bono fund kicks off its second year
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Building a world beyond binaries
July 14, 2021
This July 14th marks the ninth annual International Non-Binary People’s day, and it serves as a… continue reading Building a world beyond binaries
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Communication Is Power: Use It Well
By Kristen Grimm | July 8, 2021
Communication is power and like all power, how you use it matters. Communication can shine a… continue reading Communication Is Power: Use It Well
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It starts with a map: How to understand your communications ecosystem
By Kristen Grimm | June 9, 2021
I am often asked to run strategic communications planning sessions. Anyone who works with me knows I… continue reading It starts with a map: How to understand your communications ecosystem
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People-First On and Offline: How Advocates Build Lasting Change
April 30, 2021
Over the past year, advocates across the country have cried out for bold progressive change…. continue reading People-First On and Offline: How Advocates Build Lasting Change
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Make the most of your social media strategy this National Grilled Cheese Day
April 9, 2021
Today is National Grilled Cheese Day, an annual celebration that honors one of the most popular… continue reading Make the most of your social media strategy this National Grilled Cheese Day
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This Women’s History Month, let’s change the narrative to support working moms
March 31, 2021
As we come to the close of Women’s History Month, we must acknowledge the pivotal elongated moment… continue reading This Women’s History Month, let’s change the narrative to support working moms
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How to communicate with staff after election day
February 12, 2021
There’s no question that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. From the enduring impact of… continue reading How to communicate with staff after election day
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Harnessing the power of influencers to create social change
By Gaby Connor | February 12, 2021
You’ve seen it before. You’re scrolling through your Instagram feed and you see a celebrity you… continue reading Harnessing the power of influencers to create social change
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Keep Me Posted – Episode 4: Tech Policy and Cultural Translation
February 1, 2021
“You should care about what Facebook is doing, regardless of whether you’re on the platform or… continue reading Keep Me Posted – Episode 4: Tech Policy and Cultural Translation
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Advocates across the country are (already) making 2021 a year of bold progressive change
January 29, 2021
2020 was a year marked by language like, “in these challenging times,” and “unprecedented.”… continue reading Advocates across the country are (already) making 2021 a year of bold progressive change
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ComNet 2020 offers great New Year’s resolutions for communicators in 2021
January 19, 2021
From the pandemic, to racial justice movements, to massive changes in local races, the… continue reading ComNet 2020 offers great New Year’s resolutions for communicators in 2021
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ComNet, the South, and us: Three things we can learn from southern organizers
January 13, 2021
2020 is officially (and thankfully) behind us, but the work that last year left us remains. Beyond… continue reading ComNet, the South, and us: Three things we can learn from southern organizers
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Spitfire condemns white supremacists’ assault on democracy, joins calls to remove Trump and GOP leaders from office
January 7, 2021
In acts of violent domestic terrorism, white supremacists gathered in our nation’s capital, and a… continue reading Spitfire condemns white supremacists’ assault on democracy, joins calls to remove Trump and GOP leaders from office
- Combatting disinformation
- Crisis communication & opposition messaging
- Messaging, narrative & storytelling
- Spitfire culture
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Building Movements Through Art, Communication and Advocacy
July 8, 2020
Power is invisible. That’s part of what makes it tricky to dismantle. Audre Lorde asks us,… continue reading Building Movements Through Art, Communication and Advocacy
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Putting the Stimulus Package to Work for Communities
July 8, 2020
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Insights From the Field: Edith Asibey
October 21, 2019
Edith Asibey is an expert in global advocacy and digital communications. From working with… continue reading Insights From the Field: Edith Asibey
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SmartChart.org: Guiding strategic communication planning for 15 years and counting
By Kristen Grimm | October 20, 2019
The same week I started Spitfire in 2002, Chris DeCardy – my mentor and the first person to hire… continue reading SmartChart.org: Guiding strategic communication planning for 15 years and counting
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In 2019, Look for Opportunities You Might Have Missed This Year
By Kristen Grimm | October 20, 2019
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An E.D.’s Guide to Essential Strategic Communication Know-How, Compliments of Spitfire’s Executive Leadership Program
By Kristen Grimm | October 20, 2019
I’ve been working with a number of new executive directors this past year. After years of hard… continue reading An E.D.’s Guide to Essential Strategic Communication Know-How, Compliments of Spitfire’s Executive Leadership Program
- Brand identity & strategy
- Coalition management & network-building
- Crisis communication & opposition messaging
- Facilitation & trainings
- Media strategy & media relations
- Messaging, narrative & storytelling
- Policymaker engagement
- Strategic communication planning
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Spitfire Spotlight: Two Areas of Expertise, One Common Goal
By Claire de Leon | October 16, 2019
In Spitfire’s San Francisco office, there are two new team members bringing bold, creative ideas… continue reading Spitfire Spotlight: Two Areas of Expertise, One Common Goal
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Exploring our own space at frank 2019
October 16, 2019
What exactly is space? Does it constitute a physical area or is it a state of mind? How is space… continue reading Exploring our own space at frank 2019
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Getting Your Story Covered: Tips for Top-Notch Media Pitching Part Two
October 15, 2019
In the first installment of this two-part series, I shared some insights from my years… continue reading Getting Your Story Covered: Tips for Top-Notch Media Pitching Part Two
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Getting Your Pitch Seen: Tips for Top-Notch Media Pitching Part One
October 15, 2019
Anyone who’s ever made a pitch to the media — in any medium — knows it’s a big, competitive… continue reading Getting Your Pitch Seen: Tips for Top-Notch Media Pitching Part One
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Comedy and Social Justice: Using Laughs to Change Hearts and Minds
October 15, 2019
Last week, I was thrilled to hear from Caty Borum Chattoo, an award-winning communication… continue reading Comedy and Social Justice: Using Laughs to Change Hearts and Minds
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Nine Things NOT to Say During Your Next Presentation
By Kristen Grimm | October 14, 2019
I’ve been to a lot of gatherings lately. Some speakers made me jump to my feet and beg for an… continue reading Nine Things NOT to Say During Your Next Presentation
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Finding the Words to Champion the Greater Good
By Kristen Grimm | September 19, 2019
An interest in politics isn’t new to Paige Swanson, a Karel Fellow who is working at Spitfire this… continue reading Finding the Words to Champion the Greater Good
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Making Your Pitches Count: Tips for Top-Notch Media Pitching Part Three
August 8, 2019
Communication professionals are no strangers to the challenges that journalists are facing today,… continue reading Making Your Pitches Count: Tips for Top-Notch Media Pitching Part Three