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Navigating Nonprofit Communications with Michelle Stuffmann

Jul 28, 2025 By MPN

In this episode of 'Strategic Communicator with Dan Farkas' on the Marketing Podcast Network, Dan Farkas interviews Michelle Stuffmann, Director of Communications at the Venice Family Clinic. Michelle shares her insights into the complexities of nonprofit communication, particularly how national events and local challenges impact their work. Key strategies discussed include effective planning, simplifying jargon, and building strong internal relationships. Michelle also touches on the unique demands of nonprofit roles and offers advice for young professionals entering the sector. 01:34 Balancing National Events and Daily Needs 03:31 Long-term Planning vs. Daily Tasks 04:20 The Role of a Nonprofit Communications Professional 05:17 Advice for Aspiring Nonprofit Communicators 07:25 Simplifying Complex Information 11:45 Building Strong Internal Relationships 14:40 Transitioning from For-Profit to Nonprofit 16:30 Final Thoughts and Advice

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In this episode of ‘Strategic Communicator with Dan Farkas’ on the Marketing Podcast Network, Dan Farkas interviews Michelle Stuffmann, Director of Communications at the Venice Family Clinic.

Michelle shares her insights into the complexities of nonprofit communication, particularly how national events and local challenges impact their work. Key strategies discussed include effective planning, simplifying jargon, and building strong internal relationships. Michelle also touches on the unique demands of nonprofit roles and offers advice for young professionals entering the sector.

01:34 Balancing National Events and Daily Needs

03:31 Long-term Planning vs. Daily Tasks

04:20 The Role of a Nonprofit Communications Professional

05:17 Advice for Aspiring Nonprofit Communicators

07:25 Simplifying Complex Information

11:45 Building Strong Internal Relationships

14:40 Transitioning from For-Profit to Nonprofit

16:30 Final Thoughts and Advice

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