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3 Reasons Why Nonprofits Need Fractional Communications Leadership Now More Than Ever
Nonprofits are doing essential work in a climate where missions are questioned, teams are stretched thin, and online conversation can...

Amy Marquis
Jul 12 min read


9 Signs Your Organization Could Benefit from a Fractional Chief of Communications
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.Â

Amy Marquis
Jun 243 min read


Content Moderators: The Silent Victims of AI Development
It took 75 years for the telephone to reach 100M users. Mobile phones hit the same milestone in 16 years. The internet took seven....

Amy Marquis
Jan 252 min read


5 Ways to Build Inclusive Communications
The following article was cowritten by Chat GPT and Amy Marquis, who provided her expert perspective, prompt engineering, copywriting support and copyediting.

Amy Marquis
May 13, 20235 min read


A Gen Xer's Take on Grammar and Language
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.

Amy Marquis
Apr 23, 20233 min read


3 Ways Being a Crisis Counselor Made Me a Better Communications Expert
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.

Amy Marquis
Mar 23, 20233 min read


5 Answers From ChatGPT About How it Avoids Bias
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.

Amy Marquis
Mar 22, 20237 min read


Social Media Crises: 3 Reasons You Shouldn't Respond From a Place of Emotion and 8 Strategies You Can Use Instead
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.

Amy Marquis
Mar 16, 20233 min read


7 Stories You Can Tell to Connect Your Audience to Your Mission
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.

Amy Marquis
Feb 16, 20233 min read


7 Strategies to Attract Donors to Support Your Mission
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.

Amy Marquis
Feb 6, 20233 min read


A Guide to Authenticity: 3 Tips for Being Real on Social Media
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?

Amy Marquis
Jan 30, 20232 min read


EQ Makes All the Difference in Communications and Marketing
#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.

Amy Marquis
Jan 22, 20232 min read


In Communications, Authenticity is King
Business leaders are being looked to as trusted sources to guide us through tough times, but there's a catch: authenticity is king.

Amy Marquis
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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