E30: Creating Clarity Internally at Your Nonprofit with Jordana Merkin from Voice for Good

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Hello everyone and welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I am so excited and honored to have Jordana Merkin from Voice for Good with me today. We’re talking all about creating internal clarity at your nonprofit to improve the effectiveness of your external marketing.
After a decade of in-house nonprofit marketing, Jordana founded Voice for Good to bring her insider knowledge and outsider perspective to help growing nonprofits clarify their messaging to connect to those who matter most to achieving their mission.
In this episode:

• [01:55] Jordana’s career history
• [04:46] How internal clarity within an organization contributes to the effectiveness of external marketing efforts
• [08:50] How to amplify the big picture message while still showcasing individual programs
• [14:34] Equipping a board to be ambassadors on behalf of your organization
• [18:34] Emotionally connecting people to your mission through storytelling
• [24:35] The primary emotions that lead people to action
• [27:42] Practical tips for nonprofits to successfully communicate their story and key metrics they can use to track their success online

RESOURCES
Find free resources from Jordana that you can use to connect with your current fans and reach new ones here.
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES
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Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
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