Communications Quarterly: A New Resource to Support Network Members
A new quarter brings new opportunities to share your story, engage your audience and highlight the difference your organization makes. To help Network Members make the most of those opportunities, Community Impact Network launched Communications Quarterly (CQ)—a resource for practical communications guidance, shared learning and tools you can put to work.
At the start of each quarter, members can look forward to dedicated time to plan their communications for the months ahead. Held during Network Engagement Meetings and led by Jasmine Evans, Director of Communications, CQ offers space to explore ideas, ask questions and learn alongside fellow members. Sessions will cover topics such as storytelling, social media, outreach and communications planning, with worksheets, templates and resources to support your next steps.
CQ grew out of a simple understanding: communicating your mission takes time and intention, and having support can make that work more manageable. Whether you are mapping out a campaign or deciding what to post next, CQ is here to help you move forward with a clearer plan.
On October 8, The Network held its first CQ workshop, Own Your Q4: Your Year-End Campaign Plan. The session helped attendees develop clear, compelling giving messages by identifying a community need, explaining how their organization responded and showing the difference their work made.
Participants received a year-end campaign worksheet to clarify their goals, identify their audience, and craft an invitation to give. A quarterly communications planning guide offered themes and observances for October through December, while a campaign action checklist outlined suggested milestones for preparing materials, scheduling outreach and following up with donors.
As CQ continues, we invite members to bring their questions, upcoming projects and ideas. Each quarter is an opportunity to plan together, build on what is working and leave with resources to help you share your mission with confidence.
Watch the meeting recording on our Youtube channel and explore the accompanying resources to help plan your organization’s year-end giving campaign below.
