November 15, 2024

Communication

Communication and community are inseparable.

"As traditional power dynamics shift, participatory models are emerging. And as Henry Timms and Jeremy Heimans highlight in their important book, New Power, old hierarchies are giving way to more distributed networks. Soon, artificial intelligence (AI) tools will be integral to everyone’s daily lives, and they will reshape how foundations and nonprofits achieve their missions—especially when it comes to communications.

"As traditional power dynamics shift, participatory models are emerging. And as Henry Timms and Jeremy Heimans highlight in their important book, New Power, old hierarchies are giving way to more distributed networks. Soon, artificial intelligence (AI) tools will be integral to everyone’s daily lives, and they will reshape how foundations and nonprofits achieve their missions—especially when it comes to communications.

"As traditional power dynamics shift, participatory models are emerging. And as Henry Timms and Jeremy Heimans highlight in their important book, New Power, old hierarchies are giving way to more distributed networks. Soon, artificial intelligence (AI) tools will be integral to everyone’s daily lives, and they will reshape how foundations and nonprofits achieve their missions—especially when it comes to communications.

"Put simply, the 20th-century broadcast model of mass communication simply doesn’t cut it anymore. Foundations and nonprofits need to focus on community building rather than just pushing messages to an audience (or to that awful, imprecise word that ought to be banished to the jargon jar, “stakeholders”). It’s about engaging real people in meaningful ways to foster support and collaboration, which requires investing in genuine relationships and building sustainable communities based on shared values." - Sean Gibbons & Tristan Mohabir

BOOK REVIEW: Beyond the Broadcasting Model

Communication

Blogging for democracy

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Communication

When designers are their own client

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Communication

“Every year, we spare a thought for Santa, making sure he’s well fed as he makes his magical journey across the world. But we forget there are millions of real people who will go hungry this Christmas.”

ARTICLE: Sorry Santa, No Snack for You! We'd Rather Feed Struggling Families

Communication

Stories help people understand that the futures we picture together can become the futures we build.

RESEARCH REPORT: Fabric of Repair