Nonprofits are doing essential work in a climate where missions are questioned, teams are stretched thin, and online conversation can...

It's all to common that nonprofits don’t have the budget for a full-time Chief of Communications but often still face the same high stakes as private companies with big budgets. Fractional leadership is a budget-friendly way to solve this problem. 

It took 75 years for the telephone to reach 100M users. Mobile phones hit the same milestone in 16 years. The internet took seven....

The following article was cowritten by Chat GPT and Amy Marquis, who provided her expert perspective, prompt engineering, copywriting support and copyediting.

Gen X isn't the most outspoken generation. Heck, we aren't even the most talked-about generation — not even close. In fact, we're often ignored, so much so that it's embedded in our identity. So, why bother writing down my thoughts about language and grammar or anything at all? Good question. I'm not sure I have a good answer, but take my wisdom for what it's worth. Or don't. I'm a Gen Xer. I don't really care either way.

Using the Civic Circle as a framework, you can use your own power to lead, lend support, and take action to make a difference in your community.

Working as a crisis counselor has been an invaluable learning experience. It has boosted my #emotionalintelligence immeasurably. #EQ is a life skill I've come to count on, both in my personal and professional lives.

As I learn more about AI and how it is developed and trained, I do believe that kindness is integral to helping it become the best version of itself. These thoughts, along with concerns about bias, got me wondering about what kinds of safeguards are in place to ensure that ChatGPT is a useful tool that can serve a wide variety of people with different needs and under different circumstances. So I asked it a few questions.

Social media has become a powerful tool for brands to connect with their audiences. But one misstep can quickly turn into a crisis that can cause serious damage a brand's reputation.

Storytelling is an essential aspect of #ContentCreation that helps organizations connect with audiences and bring their mission to life. Stories are at the heart of using narrative to communicate ideas, information and values, and in content creation, they're used to engage audiences in meaningful ways.

Stories are at the center of the #humanexperience. They're integral to how we process information, and they're interconnected with our feelings, so it quickly becomes obvious why stories are a tool you can't afford to ignore. So, let's get to it and learn about the seven types of stories you can use to bring your brand to life and create an emotional experience for your audience.

A 2022 survey by the World Economic Forum found that nearly two-thirds of adults expect products and services using AI will profoundly change their daily lives in the next three to five years. If the predictions are true, those of us in the communications industry will need to adapt quickly or get left behind. Here are five ways AI is revolutionizing communications and public relations work.

Support can come in different packages. Often, it's financial, but it can also look like #volunteer power. Whatever your organization's needs, the art of generating leads requires time and patience. That's where this list of seven strategies comes in.

Have you ever stopped to think about why being authentic is so important on social media, especially when it comes to reaching Gen Z and Millennials?

#EmotionalIntelligence is the secret sauce that brings your messages to life. It's the ingredient that makes people stop and pay attention, that makes them remember your brand, that compels them to take action.

It's mind blowing to think that AI is here. Right now. For anyone and everyone to use. In any way they choose. And every day, every moment, it's the stupidest version of itself, learning and getting better all the time - just like an actual person. I'm in awe of what it can do already, and apparently, what it can do is nothing compared to what it will be able to do when ChatGPT 4 launches. 

Today, I saw   TikToker @mystylefile   talking about anti-racism work and why it seems to be a temporary phase for so many white people....

The Points of Light Civic Circle®: Helps individuals connect to opportunities and understand that doing good comes in many forms. It's your system for changing systems.

I've always understood "true" art to be something that evokes feelings from the viewer. I see Madonna falling into this category.

Are there Karens who deserve to be shamed for their entitled demands to speak to the manager? Of course! But there's a much better way to call them out. There's already a word for someone who's a Karen. It's gender-neutral, satisfying to use and 100% accurate.