# trompeter (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover trompeter. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 218: How can you update a brand across a federated network?](https://bigduck.fireside.fm/218) _2026-08-19 · hello@bigducknyc.com (Big Duck) · The Smart Communications Podcast_ Updating a brand across connected, yet independent organizations is no small feat. Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Omoiye Kinney, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for United Way Worldwide, about managing a global brand refresh across 1,000 local United Ways in 30+ countries. They explore how United Way conducted an 18-month data-driven process that centered trust and… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2fe01c10-b768-4ba0-8421-46957b34729e/56fcec31-1b7d-40d7-a7fb-de77b485c207.mp3) ## [Episode 217: What do leaders need to make difficult decisions?](https://bigduck.fireside.fm/217) _2026-08-05 · hello@bigducknyc.com (Big Duck) · The Smart Communications Podcast_ When tasked with charting a course forward, Dr. Traci Lester, the final president of The Opportunity Agenda (TOA), chose to lead the organization through a deliberate dissolution rather than let it persist in a weakened state. Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Dr. Lester about what leaders need to make difficult decisions, from embracing ambiguity to building collaborative decision-making… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2fe01c10-b768-4ba0-8421-46957b34729e/6aff10b6-962c-459f-b6b4-2f38b2cbdeb2.mp3) ## [Episode 216: How can you get staff to feel seen in your communications?](https://bigduck.fireside.fm/216) _2026-07-22 · hello@bigducknyc.com (Big Duck) · The Smart Communications Podcast_ Staff engagement starts with a simple principle: in order for staff to feel seen, they have to see you. Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Raine Martin, chief advancement officer at Brooklyn Community Services, about building internal communications that work. They explore practical tools to boost staff morale and recruitment and strengthen external messaging. Get actionable steps to make… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2fe01c10-b768-4ba0-8421-46957b34729e/c9ac3ccc-5adb-46ee-b4f8-57fdb154e0d6.mp3) ## [Episode 215: Does your nonprofit really need a new name?](https://bigduck.fireside.fm/215) _2026-07-08 · hello@bigducknyc.com (Big Duck) · The Smart Communications Podcast_ Farra Trompeter, co-director, and Ryan Gerhardt, copy director at Big Duck, discuss when a name change makes sense and when the real problem is something else. They cover how to conduct a brand audit, the power of consistency, where taglines fit in, and the hidden financial costs of solving the wrong problem. Get practical tools to assess your brand before making an expensive decision. [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2fe01c10-b768-4ba0-8421-46957b34729e/fd598ef7-291a-4faf-9e22-823555946109.mp3) ## [Episode 214: Why can’t more fundraising fix your fundraising?](https://bigduck.fireside.fm/214) _2026-06-24 · hello@bigducknyc.com (Big Duck) · The Smart Communications Podcast_ Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Kevin L. Brown, CEO of Mighty Ally and author of Fundable & Findable, about why so many nonprofits get stuck in the starvation cycle and how brand strategy offers a way out. They explore the power of vision, the importance of clarity and brand personality, and the action steps nonprofits can take to become both fundable and findable. Get practical tools to… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2fe01c10-b768-4ba0-8421-46957b34729e/36700b3b-8e72-4bb8-87de-4f0617f5cce5.mp3) ## [Episode 213: How can you get your board to fundraise?](https://bigduck.fireside.fm/213) _2026-06-10 · hello@bigducknyc.com (Big Duck) · The Smart Communications Podcast_ How can nonprofits get their board to fundraise without relying on rigid or stressful demands? In this episode, Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Amber Hamilton, founder of Fig Leaf Development, to unpack practical strategies for turning anxious or novice board members into confident fundraisers. They explore how to shift from transactional requests to strengths-based engagement and five… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2fe01c10-b768-4ba0-8421-46957b34729e/160e5722-4f11-4701-a320-fb577998ffa1.mp3) ## [Episode 212: How can we be brave and embrace conflict?](https://bigduck.fireside.fm/212) _2026-05-27 · hello@bigducknyc.com (Big Duck) · The Smart Communications Podcast_ What if conflict could strengthen your relationships and drive meaningful change? Farra Trompeter, co-director, interviews Altagracia Montilla, founder of A.M. Consulting and creator of the Conflict BraveryTM masterclass. They discuss why avoiding conflict often holds us back. Altagracia shares how healing our relationship to conflict can build stronger teams and save us time. Get practical tips… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2fe01c10-b768-4ba0-8421-46957b34729e/6700c3f7-92b6-4922-b91e-fa5c12f3ee4b.mp3) ## [Episode 211: Why do communicators need a seat at the table?](https://bigduck.fireside.fm/211) _2026-05-13 · hello@bigducknyc.com (Big Duck) · The Smart Communications Podcast_ Why are nonprofit communicators so often brought in at the end of a project and treated more like an order-taker than a strategic partner? Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Ally Dommu, director of service development, about why communications staff deserve a seat at the table and what changes when they get it. They explore the organizational habits and assumptions that keep communications… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2fe01c10-b768-4ba0-8421-46957b34729e/febe793c-41a8-447e-89a5-0baaf707447f.mp3) ## [Episode 210: What is the connection between your brand and hiring?](https://bigduck.fireside.fm/210) _2026-04-29 · hello@bigducknyc.com (Big Duck) · The Smart Communications Podcast_ What does your brand have to do with hiring? More than you think. Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Olivia Freire, director of operations, to explore how a clear, authentic brand helps nonprofits attract the right candidates, set expectations, and build stronger teams. Together, they share practical ways to align what you post in job ads with what it’s actually like to work at your… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2fe01c10-b768-4ba0-8421-46957b34729e/0069569b-3a3f-4c0a-a489-94f2aa57b056.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WjiNOwoZcFBs) _2026-04-29 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [Episode 209: How can we build trust, bridge divides, and engage communities?](https://bigduck.fireside.fm/209) _2026-04-15 · hello@bigducknyc.com (Big Duck) · The Smart Communications Podcast_ How can nonprofits connect more meaningfully with the people they serve during times of deep division and declining trust? Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Doug Hattaway, president of Hattaway Communications, and Erica Pelletreau, founder and CEO of The Pelletreau Group, about the science and strategy behind building trust, bridging divides, and fostering real community engagement. Drawing… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2fe01c10-b768-4ba0-8421-46957b34729e/cd4827f9-1493-43ab-9b90-18c3d6ac2542.mp3)