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Concejal de Oakland propone medidas para acabar con el tráfico humano En las últimas tres semanas, 20 personas ha sido arrestadas en Oakland por solicitar servicios sexuales a víctimas de tráfico humano.

Oakland is taking action against human trafficking. Councilmember Charlene Wang is proposing a new ordinance with fines exceeding $10k for those soliciting commercial sex on International Boulevard, with funds going to support victims. https://loom.ly/GoRhubM

Shoutout to 👏 Michael Hunt, Chief of Staff & Spokesperson for the Oakland Fire Department, and a longtime friend of FCP. The Oaklandside recently featured Michael for redefining what cooperative, transparent public communication can look like in the role of a PIO. 🔗 https://loom.ly/FJ_DBgo

Best of California’s State Parks California is home to more than 280 incredible state parks, and the Best of California’s State Parks poll is your chance to help spotlight the very best of them.

California State Parks Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2026 Best of CA's State Parks poll across 12 categories. What's your favorite spot for hiking, camping, picnicking, or birdwatching? Nominate the parks that hold your best memories. Polls close on Feb 28th!

https://loom.ly/YmxOXYY

California must create climate-resilient state parks - Capitol Weekly OPINION - As Prop 4 moves forward, a key priority for our state leaders must be to ensure these funds are additive to the state budget; they should not be used to backfill and replace General Fund appropriations. To put this more simply, California voters approved Prop 4 with the expectation that these funds would add resources to the state’s climate efforts — not replace existing commitments.

“When we invest in parks, we invest in climate resilience and equitable access to nature...” Rachel Norton from the @calparks shares why investing in climate-resilient parks is essential for CA’s future. Read more on Capitol Weekly: https://loom.ly/KCsmXdc

With the rise of AI-generated copy, the em dash has become a tell. We’re aware — and we still can’t help but use it. Are you team em dash? 🙌

🎯 Here's to our full first week back at work after a long holiday break. We did it, ya'll! So far, so good for 2026!

“When we meet caregivers where they are, we can promote safe, accessible, and inclusive communities for all.” - Supervisor Elisa Márquez on supporting caregivers across Alameda County & California. 🔗 Read more: https://loom.ly/dxZwvL0

How Rob Reiner transformed early ed in California The director's I Am Your Child initiative led to the passage of Proposition 10, which created a cigarette tax to fund education and support for families with children 0-5 across California, and has had a lasting positive impact on the state's early childhood education system.

We honor the legacy of Rob Reiner, whose leadership on #Prop10 helped create First 5 and transform early childhood care across CA. In Alameda County, his vision was carried forward by First 5 Alameda County and the late Supervisor Wilma Chan. 🔗 https://loom.ly/IOtqEyI

Happy Giving Season! 🎁 Our Principal & Founder, Dan Cohen, shares simple strategies to help nonprofits amplify their impact. Read the full blog → https://loom.ly/RlJ1clk

🎁 Giving Tuesday is December 2! We rounded up 7 quick, high-impact communications ideas your nonprofit can use to boost fundraising, friendraising, and visibility. Read the full blog → https://loom.ly/RlJ1clk

Thanks to everyone who joined our webinar on navigating nonprofit mergers! 💪 Huge thanks to our colleagues at La Piana Consulting & all who lead with courage.

ICYMI: recording & slides now available 👉 https://loom.ly/y8wS_Go

We want to confess. We are guilty of fun emojis in subject lines, a clean rebrand, and turning 40-page reports into one carousel. 🤸‍♀️

What’s your comms confession? ⬇️

“The more things change in communications, the more remain the same.” A moment of reflection from Dan Cohen, FCP principal and founder, outside our old home at the Oakland Tribune Tower - a big part of FCP's origin story. Some lessons never go out of style. ✨

Cute cat, right? 🐱 Made you look. Now that you’re here… some communications advice you might not want to hear. 💬

#MillieTheCat #CommsTips #RealTalk #Cat #Advice

⏰ 2 days left! Great mergers aren’t just about strategy—they’re about communication.
Read our latest blog → https://loom.ly/05T3J8s

Then join us Nov 12 for Stronger Together w/ La Piana Consulting → https://loom.ly/05T3J8s

#NonprofitMergers

Negligent by Design by Vanessa Grubbs, MD: 9798889842354 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books A searing critique of medical racism and a powerful call for health-care professionals to make real change in their field, written by a leading activist and doctor Unequal access to care. Misdiagnosis....

📘 Former client Dr. Vanessa Grubbs, physician, author, and founder of Black Doc Village, exposes how racism is built into U.S. medicine in her new book “Negligent by Design.” A must-read call to action for true health equity.

👉 https://loom.ly/A4Vi2b8

At FCP, ABC stands for Always Be Creating 🎬 Even when some of us are just trying to get work done.

#AlwaysBeCreating #SocialMediaTeam #OfficeLife

You’ve entered The Webinar Zone. 🌀

Get deeper with us on Nov 12th as we dive into another dimension: nonprofit mergers and acquisitions. A must-attend session for nonprofit leaders navigating change, collaboration, and organizational growth.

Reigster 👉 https://loom.ly/y8wS_Go

🚨 Does your org’s feed look like this ➡️ all graphics, mismatched, and no faces? It’s time to change it up.

FCP's COO, Sarah Hersh-Walker, shares 3 reasons your org needs more selfie-style, face-to-camera videos. Read more on her blog: https://loom.ly/ekY7rzI

The #HenryJKaiser Building has a new chapter & a reminder: change is hard, but it leads to growth. ✨

Join our Nov 12 webinar on how nonprofits can thrive through mergers: https://loom.ly/y8wS_Go

What are you looking at? We’re fine. Definitely not being weird. 👀 Just totally normal Halloween office behavior.

“Tough times can create the best opportunities for change.” New blog by FCP Founder Dan Cohen on how nonprofits can turn pressure into partnership. Read: https://loom.ly/Dw3qjh8

Then join our Nov 12 webinar with/ La Piana Consulting → https://loom.ly/y8wS_Go

🎥 Our Director of Operations, Alisa Alva, shares three reasons why Spanish translation is vital for California’s nonprofit landscape. More on the blog: 🔗 https://loom.ly/FYTIzgE

In service to our peers, our Principal & Founder, Dan Cohen, was a judge for the 2025 PR News Platinum Awards! 🎉 The PR News Platinum Awards celebrate the best in public relations, communications & storytelling. Congrats, Dan & thank you for representing the FCP team so well! 👏

Grammar opinions are like commas — everyone’s got one, and we’re ready to argue about them.

🔥 What’s your grammar hot take? Watch our staff spill their most controversial punctuation opinions.

#GrammarHotTake #CommsLife #TeamReel #Grammar #BehindTheScenes

Online trolls? They’re loud, petty… and not worth your energy. 🎥 Our Senior VP, Caitlin Scott, shares three quick tips for handling trolls 👹 like a pro without losing your cool (or your focus).

Read Caitlin’s full blog for more: 🔗 https://loom.ly/R0ombLA

Hear from Dan Cohen, FCP's Principal & Founder, on why you should join us and La Piana Consulting on Nov 12 for Stronger Together: Navigating Nonprofit Mergers When Times Are Tough.

🗓 Nov 12 | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

🎟 Register: https://loom.ly/y8wS_Go

🎊 We had a great time celebrating Oaklandside's 5th anniversary last night, and discussing the future of Oakland with Esther Kaplan, Lori Fogarty, Alexis Madrigal, and Nonni Session. We are grateful for local journalism in our community!

Is your nonprofit considering a merger or acquisition? 🤝 Learn how to assess fit, align missions + communicate clearly. Join us + #LaPianaConsulting for Stronger Together: Navigating Nonprofit Mergers When Times Are Tough.

🗓 Nov 12 | 10 AM PT
🎟 https://loom.ly/y8wS_Go

#NonprofitLeadership

⚡ SPEED ROUND, Part II! This time we asked our staff: “What’s ONE thing nonprofits aren’t focused on right now that they should be?”

Watch to hear their takes! What do YOU think nonprofits should be paying more attention to? Share below 👇