The Communications Network

What to Expect — ComNet25 Over our 3 days together you’ll gain useful and practical comms ideas, insights, and inspiration from keynotes, learning labs, and posters and have a ton of fun while connecting with nearly 1,000 coll...

Special thanks to Evan Wilder, Jennifer Davis, Genesis Tollan, Jay Buys, Silvio Marcacci, Charlee Beasor, and Bryn Eudy for presenting these ShowCase Posters!

Learn more and join the waitlist for #ComNet25 below 🔗

#Philanthropy #Comms4good #Nonprofits

“Human First, AI Assisted” Headshots of Charlee Beasor and Bryn Eudy of Vox Global under the title “Showcase Poster – Human First, AI Assisted” for ComNet Denver.

and Vox Global:

- Human First Approaches to A.I.

#Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Comms4Good

“Centering Science in Comms That Matter” Side-by-side headshots of Jay Buys of Visceral and Silvio Marcacci of Energy Innovation beneath the title “Showcase Poster – Centering Science in Comms That Matter” at ComNet Denver.

Visceral and Energy Innovation:

- Centering Science in Comms That Matter

@jaybuys.bsky.social @silviomarcacci.bsky.social @energyinnovation.org #Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Comms4Good

“Rethinking Internal Communications for a Fully-Remote Workforce” Showcase poster for ComNet Denver featuring Jen Davis and Genesis Tollan of Common App, both smiling in separate headshots.

Common App:

- Rethinking Internal Communications for a Fully-Remote Workforce

#Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Comms4Good

“Visualizing College Success for Denver Students” ComNet Denver showcase poster featuring a smiling headshot of Evan Wilder from the Denver Scholarship Foundation.

ComNet25 Denver attendees will learn from the real-world experiences of their colleagues from organizations including Denver Scholarship Foundation:

- Visualizing College Success for Denver Students

@evanthewilder.bsky.social #Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Comms4Good

AI Propaganda Has Arrived + Americans Are Tired of Division + Rebuilding Social Trust + Jobs El Tímpano ‬turned traditional one-way media into genuine community dialogue. Their civic partnerships newsroom model breaks down barriers to information, civic participation, and representation. Cong...

ICYMI: A.I. Propaganda Has Arrived + Americans Are Tired of Division + Rebuilding Social Trust + Jobs — Read our August Newsletter!

Special shoutouts to @eltimpano.bsky.social @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @greatergoodmag.bsky.social @kelliparker.com 🎉

#Comms4Good #Philanthropy #Nonprofits

It was an honor to be part of of the selection panel for the Clarence B. Jones Impact Award -- and a pleasure to vote for El Timpano's great work. Do check them out.

We are grateful to have you join us in Denver, congrats again!

We are indebted to @comnetwork.org, its members and judging panel for this recognition, to Sylvia Ewing of @publicnarrative.bsky.social for the nomination, and to our incredible team, partners, and community of supporters who make our work possible. Thank you!! 💙

Judges stated: "El Tímpano exemplifies how local journalism can meet this critical moment through authentic community engagement and innovative two-way communication."

The award is named in honor of Dr. Clarence B. Jones, a hero of the Civil Rights Movement who helped draft Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, and a paragon of what communications for good can accomplish.

We are absolutely honored to be named the 2025 Clarence B. Jones Impact Award winner from the @comnetwork.org, an award that honors the game-changing effects of smart, strategic communications. 💪 #JonesAward #Comms4Good

What to Expect — ComNet25 Over our 3 days together you’ll gain useful and practical comms ideas, insights, and inspiration from keynotes, learning labs, and posters and have a ton of fun while connecting with nearly 1,000 coll...

Special thanks to Catherine Devine, Jae Aron, Jake Leif, and Jen Frazier for presenting these ShowCase Posters!

Learn more and join the waitlist for #ComNet25 below 🔗 www.comnet25.org/what-to-expe...

Smiling portrait of Jennifer Frazier from Firefly Partners. Poster reads: “Reimagining the Digital Ecosystem of a Historic LGBTQ+ Organization” for the ComNet Denver Showcase Poster series.

and Firefly Partners:

- Reimagining the Digital Ecosystem of a Historic LGBTQ+ Organization

@jenfrazier.bsky.social

#Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Comms4Good

Headshot of Jake Leif from Northside Achievement Zone. Poster title: “Affecting Attendance Attitudes and Outcomes Through Digital and Print Communication.” Labeled as a Showcase Poster for ComNet Denver 2025.

Northside Achievement Zone

- Affecting Attendance Attitudes and Outcomes Through Digital and Print Communication

#Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Comms4Good

Black-and-white headshot of Jae Aron from Voting Rights Lab. The graphic reads: "COMNET DENVER – SHOWCASE POSTER – Messaging for the Middle: Lessons Learned from Recent Democracy Fights."

Voting Rights Lab:

- Messaging for the Middle: Lessons Learned From Recent Democracy Fights

@votingrightslab.bsky.social

#Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Comms4Good

Catherine Devine of the Rita Allen Foundation is featured in a candid black-and-white photo. Title reads: “Telling the Story of Civic Science to Nurture the Next Generation of Discovery and Social Benefit.” Labeled as a ComNet Denver Showcase Poster.

ComNet25 Denver attendees will learn from the real-world experiences of their colleagues from organizations including Rita Allen Foundation:

- Telling the Story of Civic Science to Nurture the Next Generation of Discovery and Social Benefit

#Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Comms4Good

Learning Labs & Case Studies — ComNet25 Here is a preview of some of the concurrent sessions that will be taking place on Thursday October 16 and Friday October 17. Be on the lookout for more updates and the full schedule this summer!

Learn more and join the waitlist for #ComNet25 below 🔗 www.comnet25.org/learning-lab

Image promoting a ComNet Denver Learning Lab session called “The Brain Science Behind Connection.” Features a black-and-white headshot of Juliana Tafur from the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, framed in teal. A colorful, leafy pattern runs along the bottom edge of the graphic.

Join us at ComNet25 Denver for a Learning Lab about the brain science behind connection! Attendees will learn:

- Why the brain is wired for connection

- How brain patterns shape perceptions and relationships

- Science-backed practices to foster engagement

@greatergoodmag.bsky.social #Comms4Good

Thanks for sharing!

We’re thrilled to celebrate INN member @eltimpano.bsky.social‬ for winning the 2025 #JonesAward from @comnetwork.org‬.

Their community-first approach to journalism is reshaping how newsrooms engage, inform, and build trust. Congratulations to El Tímpano on this well-deserved recognition!

Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations to DF grantee @eltimpano.bsky.social for winning the 2025 #JonesAward for their community-centered reporting. They provide creative in-person engagements, communicate with readers via text, and partner with public agencies to get critical information to hard-to-reach communities.

Graphic announcing the 2025 winner of the Clarence B. Jones Impact Award from The Communications Network. El Tímpano's logo is featured prominently, with award icon and text on a navy blue background with a network pattern border.

The Jones Award celebrates #Comms4Good that made a difference. Congrats to @eltimpano.bsky.social on winning the 2025 #JonesAward for creating a sustainable newsroom model that fills representation gaps and pioneering new approaches to civic partnership and community organizing.

#Comms4Good

YouTube video by The Communications Network WEBINAR: Storytelling for Impact

ICYMI: Caroline Keylock of LookUP joined us to talk about how to better influence and build support through leaning into your audience’s story, rather than your own. Watch below!

#Philanthropy #Comms4Good #Nonprofits #Storytelling

@rwjf.bsky.social @schusterman.org @kresge.org @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social @blankfoundation.bsky.social @chcfnews.bsky.social @carnegiecorp.bsky.social @caseygrants.bsky.social @waltonfamilyfdn.bsky.social @calwellness.bsky.social @coloradotrust.org @prebysfdn.bsky.social

We are grateful to our partners for their generous support of #ComNet25 Denver and The Network’s Programs. These organizations believe that communications, community, and connection matter — now more than ever. Thank you for making ComNet25 possible!

#Philanthropy #Comms4Good #Nonprofits

What to Expect — ComNet25 Over our 3 days together you’ll gain useful and practical comms ideas, insights, and inspiration from keynotes, learning labs, and posters and have a ton of fun while connecting with nearly 1,000 coll...

Learn more and join the waitlist for #ComNet25 below 🔗 www.comnet25.org/what-to-expe...

Showcase Poster for COMNET Denver featuring Deroy Peraza from Hyperakt. The title reads: “How Confident Are Nonprofits in Their Brands? Data & Insights From the Nonprofit Brand Score.”

- How Confident Are Nonprofits in Their Brands? Data & Insights From the Nonprofit Brand Score

@deroyperaza.bsky.social

#Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Comms4Good