See You (Virtually) at #21NTC!

We are counting down the days until March 23rd when we can connect with you at #21NTC! The Forum One team is excited to be a part of the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), which is taking place online this year. While we will miss meeting… Read More

How to Write a Digital Communications Strategy RFP

A successful digital strategy needs to be flexible enough to accommodate changes in technology and organizational priorities over time, but specific enough to chart a clear course that the entire organization can follow. A partner can help you clarify goals, align stakeholders, and bring the expertise you may not have… Read More

How to Build a Communications Response Plan

In our recent webinar, we shared valuable insights from 2020 to develop communications strategies for mission-driven organizations. We shared lessons learned from 2020, including how to think about crisis communications differently, focus on internal communications, and ensure your actions communicate something to your organization’s audience. Now that you… Read More

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2021

During Women’s History Month, we are excited to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021. This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge because a challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions, but we can choose to challenge and… Read More

Communications Lessons Learned in 2020

2020 was an intense year. In 2021, people all around the globe are still trying to adapt to how to work and their personal lives. Organizations are working to find the best ways to move forward while supporting their staff and their stakeholders. Things are still changing and 2021 will… Read More

Transformation Design Can Help You Make a Bigger Impact

You’ve probably heard of user experience design, product design, maybe even service design—but have you heard of transformation design? If the principles of human-centered design excite you, transformation design can help you make a bigger impact.  What is transformation design? The term “Transformation Design” was coined in 2004 by RED,… Read More

Managing Your Brand During a Crisis

Crises present challenges in successfully managing a mission-driven brand. A crisis is caused by a major, though temporary change, and preparing your organization will help you position yourself to manage through the crisis instead of managing the crisis itself. A nonprofit also needs to be a good steward of their… Read More

Developing a Social Media Crisis Plan

Social media crises are inevitable, so your organization needs a plan. Deciding who does what and when ahead of time provides you with the best chance of navigating any crisis for both your organization’s and audiences’ benefit. Responding to mentions, comments, and questions on social media… Read More

Determining the Quality of Your Data Collection Processes

Looking at your data as a means of decluttering chaos is a sensible thing to do. Fact-driven decisions based on data analysis is what most organizations strive for in our digital age—if not entirely—at least to support some core aspects of a business. Determining your data quality to inform decision-making… Read More

Make Time for a Crisis Communications Plan

Crisis communications isn’t just about an organization saving face as the result of a scandal. Crisis communication tactics are important in any situation that has a severe impact on an organization. The best time for your organization to have a robust crisis communications plan in place is before a crisis… Read More