Here’s your weekly round-up from #CharityComms! Dive in for the headlines from today’s #CharityCoProduction seminar, a blog from our CEO on how hope-based comms can help in a divisive world, a member survey to help reshape our brand, and much more. 1. Today’s #CharityCoProduction seminar sparked some great conversations on how charities can put the people they represent at the heart of their comms. Here’s some headlines from the discussions: - Listen first – Every successful co-production process begins with genuinely listening to people with lived experience to develop your understanding. - Remove barriers – Identify and remove obstacles that prevent authentic and joyful participation rooted in respect. This means prioritising equity, not just equality, by recognising people's different starting points and providing what they need to participate fully. Examples include offering fair incentives, meeting people where they are, and providing various ways to get involved. - What it means to shift power - Focus on working in ways that centres a "power with" dynamic to share decision-making between charities and communities, from auditing your existing processes, adjusting the language you use and how outputs are decided. Thanks to everyone who joined us, and special thanks to our wonderful speakers and sponsor Brand by Me. If you missed it, catch the recording on demand soon: https://bit.ly/45uiUXE 2. Many of our members are working hard to communicate hope-based comms and messages of solidarity with their communities to tackle far-right rhetoric, misinformation, and populism. Our CEO, Adeela Warley, explores ways we can pave the way to a better future by creating more pockets of hope, showcasing examples from the sector: https://bit.ly/425ZVRp 3. Help us reshape the CharityComms brand! Are you a CharityComms member? We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and complete our short survey before 10 October. Every response makes a big difference, and we really appreciate your support: https://bit.ly/3VVDBWS 4. Less than a week to go until our Comms Practice Studio on 1 October. Join us for a mix of presentations, practical workshops, polls and resources to help you achieve better fundraising comms with bigger results. Book your place now, with group discounts available: https://bit.ly/41IrrUF 5. Our #CharityAI conference on 13 Nov will explore how AI can help you stay ahead, solve challenges, and free up time for the strategic and creative work you do best. See the full agenda and book your place here: https://bit.ly/3JtmXed (fb)

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