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3 Ways to Protect Your Priorities and Passions in the Face of a Trump Presidency
The maxim that all politics is local will take on a new meaning in Trumpland. He is a leader with zero interest in details and his staff will spend four years fighting among themselves, all while...
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New FCP E-Book – Communications Strategies for the First 100 Days
The first 100 days of the new administration will be an unrelenting stream of bad actions, bad actors, and bad outcomes. How can YOU prepare your social enterprise, non-profit or advocacy...
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Trump’s Itchy Twitter Finger Making Charities Uneasy
by Rebecca Koenig (Story posted 13-Feb-2017) A note from Full Court Press: Recently, our very own Dan Cohen was featured prominently in an interview with the Chronicle of Philanthropy concerning one of...
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International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, a celebration of the many social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. To celebrate International Women’s Day, Full Court Press rounded up some...
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It Takes Two: A Conversation on FCP, Two Years Later
The Full Court Press team is celebrating a milestone this week: two years ago, Caitlin Scott (Senior Communications Counselor) and Audrey Baker (Communications Counselor) joined our team. A lot has...
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Reporter Confidential: “Here’s what I wish people knew…”
(Note: This is NOT the reporter in question) We recently spent a quiet moment talking to a talented and harried local TV news reporter. We asked, off the record, about what he/she likes about the...
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FCP Celebrates Earth Day
This weekend the international community is celebrating the world’s 47th Earth Day. US Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day to raise public awareness about environmental protection. The first Earth...
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Everything I Learned, I Learned at Cheerios
Early in my career, I had the opportunity to work at General Mills. Working with leading and trusted brands like Cheerios, Wheaties, and Betty Crocker was an eye-opener and powerful learning...
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3×3: Three Experts Answer Three Questions on Social Media
Full Court Press sought out the perspectives of some social media experts on how they would answer some of the challenges faced by social enterprises looking to build up a social media presence. We...
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FCP Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and while teachers around the country will be treated to apples on desks and Starbucks giftcards, here at Full Court Press we’re honoring teachers by...
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Reporter Confidential: “What it’s like reporting in rural America?”
Full Court Press’s Dan Cohen recently interviewed Caitlin Fillmore – a former reporter and current nonprofit communications professional about her experiences reporting in Northern Iowa. Below is a...
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Resistance Resources — 6 Ways to Fight Back and Stay Sane
Since November 8th, and even more prescient since January 20th, one can sometimes feel a palpable tension in the air. Between the never-ending news cycle, the real and pressing fear caused by shifts in...
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3×3: Three Experts Answer Three Questions on Writing
3×3: Three Experts Answer Three Questions on Writing Working in the communications field, writing— of emails, press releases, reports, memos, and pitches— becomes your bread and butter. Full Court...
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A Bright Future for East Bay Students: Peralta Community College District...
The challenge: How can we communicate the efforts of multiple educational institutions working together to create pathways for students to college and career in one coherent story? The lesson:...
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The Future Looks Fast
Last month, Full Court Press had the opportunity to support our client and friends from US Ignite at their annual US Ignite Application Summit in Austin, Texas. The three day summit showcases some of...
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Supporting the Victims of Hurricane Harvey
The scope and scale of Hurricane Harvey is unlike anything America has ever seen. Many may feel helpless in the face of such widespread destruction, upheaval, and suffering. Our hearts are aching at...
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FCP Celebrates National Read a Book Day: What We’re Reading Now
This year, September 6th is National Read a Book Day which, for us at FCP, begs the question: Isn’t every day “Read a Book Day”? As an office of voracious readers, book recommendations and article...
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10 Lessons from 12 Years in Philanthropic Communications
A Full Court Press former client and friend Marc Moorghen recently left his role as Communications Director at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. With the announcement of this news, Marc reflected upon...
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Grassroots Organizing on the Right Side of Justice: Lessons Learned from...
Last week, Full Court Press team member Caitlin Scott visited Inforum, an Innovation Lab at the Bay Area institution The Commonwealth Club. This event featured renowned activist DeRay Mckesson...
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What the Media Wants: An Opinion Editor’s Opinion on Op-eds
Op-eds are one of the most powerful and persuasive tools you can use to reach your audience. Opinion pages are widely read by community leaders, elected officials, and other key decision-makers. One of...
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