From Frustration to Impact: 3 Nonprofit PR Strategies That Actually Work | Episode 10 | Nonprofits in the News

If you’re a nonprofit leader feeling discouraged after funding cuts or slow progress on advocacy goals, this episode is for you.In this episode of Nonprofits in the News, Nadia shares a powerful real-world example of long-term advocacy paying off—highlighting a major legal victory holding Big Tech accountable for harm to children. But more importantly, she breaks down what nonprofit organizations can do right now when change feels slow, invisible, or out of reach.With many Canadian nonprofits—especially in British Columbia—facing funding uncertainty and program cuts, this conversation focuses on how to stay visible, strategic, and effective through your communications.You’ll learn a simple but powerful 3-part nonprofit communications strategy to help you:Build a year-round storytelling rhythm that keeps your issue in the public eyeUse budget seasons as strategic PR opportunitiesContinue telling impactful stories—even when funding disappearsNadia also shares how to measure success beyond vanity metrics, including:Tracking systemic changeMeasuring resonance over reachIf you’re working in nonprofit communications, advocacy, or leadership, this episode will help you rethink your media strategy and stay committed to long-term impact—even when the wins take time.By the end of this episode, you will know how to:Develop a year-round storytelling rhythm to maintain engagement.Use budget seasons to humanize your messaging and share both successes and challenges.Continue telling stories even when funding is cut to highlight ongoing needs.--Ready to get your organization’s stories told consistently and strategically? Book a Discovery CallSign up for the ‘Nonprofits in the News’ newsletter Here's how you can connect with Nadia:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiastewart Instagram - @NHMediaCanadaThreads - https://www.threads.com/@nhmediacanadaIf this episode resonated with you, please:Share it with a friend in the nonprofit sectorGive this podcast a follow by clicking that button on your podcast app Leave us a review! We'd appreciate that so much.Chapters00:00 Introduction: Advocacy and Change in Nonprofits03:09 Big Wins: Accountability in Big Tech05:58 Strategic Storytelling: The Key to Sustained Advocacy08:52 Using Budget Seasons: Making Messaging Human12:09 Telling Stories from the Gap: The Importance of Continued Advocacy14:55 Metrics for Success: Measuring Change and Resonance