Forthright Advising

If you’re here for kids & families, we’re here for you. Progressive nonprofit comms, advocacy & school district marketing… all backed by data. 👶🏻 👧🏽🧑🏿‍🎓

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

We are stepping away from Twitter because we feel it is not aligned to our values right now, but we are keeping our handle.

In the meantime, stay in touch (and continue to get free resources from us!): https://t.co/CIq0pTULLD

[Annie E. Casey Foundation @AECFNews]

“With fewer literacy programs, summer learning options [and] libraries… rural students didn’t have the additional support that urban students had, leading to a larger decline in reading proficiency scores.” https://t.co/31XgtFRZvT

[Grace Panetta @grace_panetta]

NEW: Results are still coming in, but one thing is clear: Democrats went all-in on abortion. And for many, it worked.
Last night's results are shaping up to be the best-case scenario possible for abortion rights advocates. @shefalil and I break it down: https://t.co/LBTqoQw4VT

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

A worthwhile 🧵 read for our early childhood partners:

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

On Tuesday New Mexico voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment creating dedicated funding for early childhood education. Here’s why it matters, regardless of where you live. 🧵

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

Thinking about releasing a #midterms statement? We've got you:

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

Thinking about preparing your post-election messaging? 🗳️

No matter what the midterm results are, many of us will be making the tough decision of whether to issue statements or responses🇺🇸

We have a tool to help you decide: https://t.co/w6Yr0raHPb

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

A must read #ElectionDay resource 🔻🔻🔻

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

"That was 1 of the most joyful moments I think I’ve had in my career — to see a first-grader light up bc she knows ... adults in this building have been waiting for her & you know that’s going to carry through” - Eugenia Floyd, '21 NC Teacher of the Year

https://t.co/Uzw116B6OU

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

Thinking about preparing your post-election messaging? 🗳️

No matter what the midterm results are, many of us will be making the tough decision of whether to issue statements or responses🇺🇸

We have a tool to help you decide: https://t.co/w6Yr0raHPb

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

Knowing more about framing can help you drive real change that people can see & feel.

It's the 🔑 to powerful messaging that helps you win campaigns & change 💕 & minds.

Today, @isitdinneryet spills her tips: https://t.co/fG4A4b9J2L

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

Knowing more about framing can help you drive real change that people can see & feel.

It's the 🔑 to powerful messaging that helps you win campaigns & change 💕 & minds.

Today, @isitdinneryet spills her tips: https://t.co/fG4A4b9J2L

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

"That was 1 of the most joyful moments I think I’ve had in my career — to see a first-grader light up bc she knows ... adults in this building have been waiting for her & you know that’s going to carry through” - Eugenia Floyd, '21 NC Teacher of the Year

https://t.co/Uzw116B6OU

[FrameWorks Institute @FrameWorksInst]

It's #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth and our partners and friends @CaringAcrossGen have put together an amazing thread detailing all the reasons why #CareCantWait

Check it out, learn more and TAKE ACTION!!

[Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation @NoyesFoundation]

"Community organizers are...the listeners in community who are willing to engage issues that matter to build bold solutions. The bridges they build take us to a better shore. Philanthropy, let’s go there together." @thelibrafound https://t.co/YB9R3rPrUv

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

"Stress or exposure to adverse childhood experiences like food & housing insecurity can lead to trauma & even cause changes to young children’s brains... But that harm can be mitigated if children’s basic needs are met & their parents have financial security."

A worthy read ⬇️

[Jackie Mader @jackiemader]

My latest: A growing body of research shows guaranteed income and cash transfer programs can have a particularly big impact on young kids by providing family stability during children’s first few, formative years. https://t.co/hBhJWlFa6D
published with @guardian

[Child Trends @ChildTrends]

"Above all, we need programs that are designed with child wellbeing in mind and are accessible to the children who need them." @DanaLThomson in the @povertynews webinar

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

📢 Job opp ⬇️

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

Your board can help your nonprofit build your brand and win campaigns – but only if you help them help you! We have 4 easy tips for how to build strong relationships with board members. #comms4good #nonprofitcomms https://t.co/za2uSQObFo

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

New gender equity data on the new reality of families, working moms & the need for care: "At least 1 group of people who left the workforce during the coronavirus pandemic, & the resulting “great resignation,” may not have had much of a choice: mothers."

https://t.co/XUj6ewXaO7

[Natalia Emanuel @NataliaHEmanuel]

Crucial paper: Additional money in the first year of a baby’s life reduces their likelihood of being involved with the child welfare system.

$1,000 to low-income families decreases days spent in foster care by 8%!!
https://t.co/r8txGbnOcF

[Forthright Advising @Comms4Kids]

New data shows that >80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. How can we fix this? @19thnews

A nurse practitioner says it's about focusing on targeted interventions & community-based care: https://t.co/BN2AucvwDh