CIPR Not-for-Profit Monday Thanks so much for the shoutout! Check out our non-profit plan here: bit.ly/3v3lVi6 🙌

Yesterday we posted a bumper crop of photo libraries. If you're working with one of the more generic collections, today’s tip is to use Google Lens to check those you choose aren't being used for big campaigns by other organisations. lens.google/intl/en-GB/ #NFPCommsCalendar

In our latest #EngageRewind, we revisit Ep. 14 - the Rise of Spin and Celebrity. Host Phillimore and guests spoke about celebrity culture and commodification, and how the 1990's changing media landscape defined decades of PR tactics. Listen here: ow.ly/PaSh50QjI5K

If you still want to complete the CPD75 challenge then the deadline has been extended to 31 December.

Today, we want to tell you about our friends @charitycomms and point you in the direction of their full-to-bursting Knowledge Hub. The content is tagged to help you find the templates, guides and advice you need charitycomms.org.uk/knowledge #NFPCommsCalendar

Each time we compile this calendar we find another Microsoft tool we didn’t know existed. This time it’s Clarity (HT Stuart Bruce | The PR Futurist 💡 for the intro). This free tool captures data on how people use your website clarity.microsoft.com #NFPCommsCalendar

The @CIPR’s ESG guide series is a comprehensive toolkit to help you build, update, or evaluate your organisation's ESG strategies. This one’s for members only newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-esg-panel… #NFPCommsCalendar

The 24th Annual Charity Awards are open for your nominations. Propel your organisation's work into the spotlight and gain recognition for your great work. Enter here: charityawards.co.uk

If you're still in the office, pop the kettle on and take a few moments to read this rundown of some of the best charity campaigns of 2023. You might find inspiration for your 2024 work... larkagency.com/ideas/best-cha…

‘Explainer’ videos can be great for engagement and help your audiences understand how a project or service works. One of the easiest ways to create them is by using Loom and yes, there’s a free plan loom.com/pricing #NFPCommsCalendar

If 2024 is going to be the year you find your tribe, we can heartily recommend the Charity, Non-Profit and Public Sector Guild group hosted by the brilliant x.com/rahrahmartinez. Check it out here guild.co/communities/19… #NFPCommsCalendar

That's all for the #NFPCommsCalendar, folks. Thanks to everyone who recommended free and low-cost comms tools. We'll round them up in a January blog but for now, wishing all who celebrate a very merry Christmas. Rest where you can, ready for 2024!

I’m launching this year’s public sector big benchmark survey. It’s on all things tech, AI and digital. Open to all Councils, Fire & Rescue, Police, NHS trusts & gov agencies working locally. Please do take part. surveymonkey.com/r/DigiSurveyX

This is THE conference for IC pros – designed to bring new research and thinking together with practical tools no matter the size of your organisation, the maturity of the IC function, the tools and budget you have available to you. Grab your ticket now: bit.ly/3Nq4Rt0

Blue Monday is a load of made up… 💩 (We said what we said) Celebrate ✨#BrewMonday✨ with us today instead! ☕ Blue Monday is just a marketing gimmick that feeds unhelpful stereotypes about mental health. Retweet and let's all agree, it can get in the bin 🗑️

Still time to register and join us this week for this conversation about managing crisis communications in educational contexts.

We've had 420 charities complete the survey so far. With ONE WEEK to go, can you help us get to 500? We need as many voices as possible! It takes just 15 minutes and here's the link: surveymonkey.com/r/CDSR2024x