Foundant Technologies (Foundant), a provider of innovative software solutions for the philanthropic community, is launching a new series of free educational resources focused on the value of impactful communications. These tools will enable philanthropic organizations to build and strengthen relationships, internally and externally, that will help them achieve their missions.
This new educational content series will feature Erica Barnhart, a renowned communication expert, speaker, author, coach and University of Washington associate teaching professor. Through various educational sessions, she will share tips on how philanthropic organizations can build meaningful relationships through effective communication so nonprofits can meet their fundraising goals and funders can amplify the impact of their investments.
Foundant’s Impactful Communications series will cover a simple and proven communication method on how to engage key audiences, how to stay on top of important trends and communicate in a way that increases impact. Resources include:
- An educational webinar showcasing tips on communicating for good and raising awareness, revenue and impact (April 19, 12:00 p.m. EST)*
- A Q&A session for nonprofits to ask questions and gain practical knowledge (April 27, 12:00 p.m. EST)
- A virtual coffee talk for community foundations, grantmakers and scholarship providers to continue the conversation in a live, moderated discussion (May 11, 12:00 p.m. EST)
- Podcast episodes and blog articles offering additional strategies for effective communication
*Recordings of all live sessions will be available after the events.
“Whether you work for a nonprofit organization, community foundation, grantmaker, or scholarship provider, the key to maximizing your impact is building meaningful relationships through successful communication,” explains Erica Barnhart, founder and CEO, Claxon Communication.
“We’re excited to bring peers from all types of philanthropic organizations together to connect and share tangible communication tips and resources that help them better serve their mission and learn strategies that will help everyone in their common pursuit to make the world a better place,” says Teresa Harting, vice president of marketing, Foundant.
Foundant’s Impactful Communication series is part of a quarterly offering of free educational events and resources aimed at creating connections and helping maximize the impact of the philanthropic community.
Kristin’s passion is sharing knowledge and stories with the philanthropic community so they can make a difference. As Foundant Technologies’ Director of Brand & Communications, she enjoys collaborating with her highly creative and talented team to deliver engaging materials and sector education.
As an avid reader and writer, Kristin is fascinated with the written word and all forms of communication. In her spare time, she loves reading, writing, painting, swimming, cooking, and spending time with her comedic husband and children. Volunteering throughout the community and finding ways to get involved with fundraisers that make a difference is important to her. Kristin sits on the Board of Directors for two small nonprofits: We Are HER – dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault become HER: healed, empowered, and restored through an online community and robust programming aimed at connection; and Pride House 406 – focused on providing a safe after-school space for LGBTQIA+ youth in the Gallatin Valley.
Drop her a line or connect on LinkedIn if you have an idea for some inspiring content or want to connect over a shared love of stories.