Each philanthropy-serving organization (PSO), depending on its size, scope of its membership, and needs of its constituents, has something unique to offer to the field of philanthropy. The ability to share this information and these experiences with colleagues is one of the Forum's top priorities. Resources for PSOs in this area are easily accessible on this page including resources around social media, working with the media, and marketing and branding. If you have resources to share, please share them online or by emailing Brandon Iracks-Edelin.
Communications Peer Community
The Communications Peer Community is for those with a communications role at a PSO. Topics for discussion may include newsletter, social media strategy, website and other content curation, writing op-eds, etc.
- Communications Listserv (communicationsstaff@lists.unitedphilforum.org)- You must be a member of the Forum & this Peer Community to post to this list.
- Three round-robin calls per year
- Forum’s Annual Conference virtual session
Interested in joining this Peer Community? Submit your email address on the form at the bottom of the Our Networks page.
Forum Staff Lead: Tirrea Billings, (202) 243-7021
Co-Chairs
GlenAndrea Brown, Health & Environmental Funders Network
GlenAndrea Brown recently joined the HEFN team in November 2022 as the Member Engagement and Communications Manager. In this role she will be responsible for implementing a ladder of engagement strategies, relationship building, communications and storytelling, membership development. GlenAndrea has extensive experience in creating recruitment and tracking strategies for membership associations in the professional sector. In her last position she served as the Membership Coordinator for the Florida Podiatric Medical Association. GlenAndrea is a proud Alumni of the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University where she received her B.S. in Public Relations
Jill Chi, Minnesota Council on Foundations
Jill has an affinity for data and stories it can tell. She has over eight years of experience working with databases and communication platforms with various government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. She is honored to use this experience to support Minnesota’s philanthropic community in collaboration with the rest of the MCF team. She received a B.A. in Media Studies from Montana State University and went through a specialized graduate studies program through the University of Oregon with a focus on Communications and Agriculture.