Douglas Spencer, Author at Spencer Brenneman

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Why Messages Fail

One of the main reasons why messages fail is that the writers don’t know what their audiences want to hear. You probably know what you want to say; most organizations…

Douglas SpencerFebruary 5, 2021

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When Should You Take a Stand?

“When should you take a stand?” That’s always been an important question, but in 2021 it has even more urgency and potency. Here are four criteria to help you decide…

Douglas SpencerJanuary 25, 2021

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How we define mission-driven organization

How we define mission-driven organization may be a bit broad, but it’s for three good reasons. Times have changed, as have the challenges we face in our world. Blurring Boundaries…

Douglas SpencerNovember 24, 2020

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Who is on a mission that inspires you?

We’ve been silent here at Spencer Brenneman for a few weeks, but for good reason! We’re making a change, or a pivot as the kids say.

Douglas SpencerNovember 19, 2020

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What Will You Say in 2021?

We’ve been silent here at Spencer Brenneman for a few weeks, but for good reason! We’re making a change, or a pivot as the kids say.

Douglas SpencerNovember 2, 2020

October 2020 Newsletter

Do you sound like everyone else? A problem that plagues most organizations, whether they are for- or not-for-profit, is falling into the trap of sounding like everyone else. This challenge…

Douglas SpencerOctober 9, 2020

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Wants vs. Needs. An important distinction.

The difference between needs and wants is on my mind lately. This week I am running a messaging boot camp for some social enterprise startups competing for the annual $100,000…

Douglas SpencerOctober 5, 2020

September 2020 Newsletter

Welcome to the New Spencer Brenneman! And welcome to Focal Point, Spencer Brenneman's new monthly newsletter. Why the new newsletter? Simple: It matches the new focus of Spencer Brenneman. We…

Douglas SpencerSeptember 21, 2020

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Welcome to the New Spencer Brenneman!

Welcome! For more than five years, Spencer Brenneman has served a variety of clients, from technology and financial services to consulting and not-for-profits. Now, as we wrap up our sixth…

Douglas SpencerSeptember 10, 2020

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Meet Leading Cities

Spencer Brenneman is already working with many mission-driven organizations, including one that champions the innovative work that helps abused children and another that helps...

Douglas SpencerSeptember 9, 2020

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Why Messages Fail

When Should You Take a Stand?

Who is on a mission that inspires you?

What Will You Say in 2021?

Wants vs. Needs. An important distinction.

Welcome to the New Spencer Brenneman!

Meet Leading Cities

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