Back to square one?

browningyork Communication measurement, General communication

With #lockdown2 about to start in England tomorrow, it’s hard not to feel that we’re right back where we started earlier this year. Personally and professionally, I’ve heard a lot of heart-sinking, sighing and here-we-go-again-ing. Many communications teams and individuals are gathering themselves and setting to work once again for their colleagues. Finding the best messages to support wellbeing and …

3 key stages of an internal comms audit

browningyork Charity, Communication lessons, General communication, University, Voluntary sector

With the latest recommendation in England being to work from home wherever possible once again*, strong internal communication will be vital. Organisations will need to be sure their messages and channels work. Effective internal communication is at the heart of employee wellbeing, motivation and understanding in these difficult times. Communications teams have been working flat out for months to ensure …

3 point plan for selecting the best channels

browningyork Communication channels, Communication lessons, Organisational culture, Planning

I regularly discuss selecting the best communication channels with my clients. They may have been using the same methods for many years, not really knowing why, or they may not be sure what to use for the best, so they try lots of different things. In the last 6 months, many organisations have introduced new channels as a result of …

The link between fundraising and communication

browningyork Charity, Engagement, Planning, Story-telling, Voluntary sector

Successful fundraising is about telling emotional stories that donors and potential donors connect with. That they want to be part of. And that they want to share with others. At the moment it seems that every day brings more news of charities large and small that are faced with a crisis of funding. They are having to make incredibly difficult …

Guest post: Join up internally – one team, one mission

browningyork General communication, Guest post, Organisational culture, Voluntary sector

This month I am delighted to welcome Adeela Warley, CEO of CharityComms, as my guest blogger. She shares her thoughts on charities that are responding to the global pandemic by communicating and collaborating internally in new ways. This joined up approach helps them work together as one team. From reaction to reflection We’ve all dealt with the Covid-19 lockdown in …