Tag: NGO
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Hasan Patel’s Newsroom Insights for Strategic Communication
In the world of communications, there is a distinct advantage to having a “newsroom heart.” For Hasan Patel, his career wasn’t built in a boardroom—it was forged at the BBC and Al Jazeera.
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Empowering Stories: A Conversation with Sascha Gill-Chugh
In our latest episode of The Comms Collective, I sat down with Sascha Gill-Chugh, Communications Manager at CAMFED, to unpack a career that has been anything but linear. From a law degree to leading award-winning global campaigns, Sascha is on a mission to change how the world sees international development.
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How to Combat Public Apathy in Comms Strategy
Antonia May Cross, Director of Communications at Revolving Doors, challenges the notion of public apathy in campaigns, promoting evidence-based communication as a remedy. Her unconventional career path from homelessness to leadership illustrates her advocacy for autonomy in teams and strategic humility. She emphasises proactive narrative building and innovative campaign strategies.
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Impactful PR Strategies from Helen Crumley
In the second season’s first episode, communications expert Helen Crumley shares insights from her 20 years of experience, particularly her work with Kids Inspire, a charity supporting youth mental health. The discussion highlights purpose-driven PR, internal communications, resilience in the public sector, and strategic stakeholder engagement, offering valuable lessons for communicators.
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Championing Causes: Insights from Our Podcast
The Comms Collective explores communications in the charity sector, highlighting how leaders effectively manage limited resources to drive impactful movements. Through interviews, five core principles emerge: empowering narratives, building trust, fostering internal community, prioritising advocacy, and leveraging innovation to engage supporters. These insights promote effective communication strategies for mission-driven organisations.
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Transitioning from Corporate to Charity: Purvy Patel’s Insights
Episode 8 features Purvy Patel, who originally started her career in the corporate world and moved to the charity sector, leveraging her transferable skills. She discusses the challenges of sector transitions, including budget constraints and the need for more creative communications.
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Authentic Communication: Lessons from Mary Ann Llanza’s Career
Episode 7 of the Comms Collective features another international colleague, Mary Ann Llanza, with 30 years of experience. Mary Ann talks about the satisfaction of seeing direct community impact and how successful campaigns require authentic, community-led communication.
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Work-Life Balance in Local Government: A Chat with Guy Abraham
Guy Abraham, Strategic Comms Lead for Haringey Council and Founder of BrandGuy consultancy, talks to podcast host, Vishnee Sauntoo, about how work in local government can lead to real impact on communities.
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The Great Leap: From In-House Burnout to C-Suite Confidence
The biggest transformation wasn’t in my skill set; it was in my mindset. My focus shifted from “desperate for a job” to “building a business.”
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My story
Careers are never straight-forward. You studied one thing and you think it will take you down one path and then suddenly a twist comes along, for the better, and you are on a completely different track. Here is my journey so far…and I’m sure there are many more twists and turns to look forward to.…