There is an old adage, you’re only as good as your word. For nonprofit leaders, you’re only as good as your reputation. It sounds dramatic, but it’s true.  A nonprofit CEO’s reputation is an asset. Like any asset, it can appreciate in value, like Labubus, or depreciate remarkably quickly, like the bunch of bananas I…

Worthy vs. Cringeworthy: Social Media Influencers and Nonprofits June 2026 Cringe vs. Sincere: Influencers Who Give Credit: Bravo TV Ciara Miller Anyone who’s ever had an Instagram account knows that social media suffers from a dearth of authenticity. Celebrities, influencers and even your own friends are selling something — their lifestyle, a product or the…

You might have noticed social media has changed substantially since the days of the Tweet (R.I.P.), Facebook Status or Myspace Top Friends List. Increasingly, social media algorithms, especially on Instagram and TikTok, prioritize trusted personalities posting community-driven video content. You may have heard of them — they’re called influencers, or creators. Over the past few…

Influencers, Podcasters and Madonna — Oh My! May 2026 You Need More than Just Newscasts and Newspapers Credit: Madonna via Instagram Madonna’s new album cover, teased on Grindr’s blog. The power of nontraditional media is not hard to see if you pay attention. And if you’re engaged in nonprofit media relations, you really should be…

For years, nonprofit media relations followed a familiar playbook: Land the TV hit, secure the top-tier print feature, celebrate the byline. That model still matters, but it’s no longer enough. Today’s media landscape should be treated like an all-you-can-eat buffet — and you don’t want to be the fruit or salad. If we want our…

You’re Not the Bachelorette? You Still Should Be Prepared for your Crisis April 2026 Your Crisis Is Coming, Ready or Not Credit: @bachelornation on Instagram Taylor Frankie Paul of The Bachelorette We may not like to admit it, but most of us have an appetite for a bit of schadenfreude — that feeling of delight…

Crisis communications for nonprofits often comes down to two things: how quickly an organization recognizes when a narrative is shifting, and how it responds. If you watched Traitors, the reality competition show where contestants try to identify “traitors” secretly working against a group of “faithfuls,” you saw a surprisingly clear example of that dynamic. In…

What’s Your Nonprofit’s Super Bowl? March 2026 The Super Bowl & Other Trends Your Nonprofit Should Engage With Major pop culture events such as the Super Bowl teach us that the era of aloof, polished brands on social media is over. The best brands are visible within their community. They engage their audience by referencing…