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How to Communicate a Nonprofit Closure with Care
At Lilypad, we believe great storytelling isn’t just for launches and milestones — it carries through every part of a mission’s journey, including its end.
We sat down with Camille E. Acey, founder of The Wind Down, to talk about why closure communications matter, how organizations can honor their impact even as they close, and how a thoughtful ending can leave a lasting legacy.

Erin Schmidt
3 min read


Can 501(c)(3) Nonprofits Advocate? Yes — Here’s How
Learn what advocacy looks like for 501(c)(3)s, what’s allowed, what’s not, and how to speak up strategically — without risking your status or your mission.

Erin Schmidt
3 min read


Maximize Your Media Wins: How to Repurpose Press Coverage for Lasting Impact
Got a media hit? Make it work harder for you by repurposing it across owned, social, and stakeholder communications.

Erin Schmidt
3 min read


Understanding Proxy Metrics for Social Impact
Proxy metrics can help social impact communicators measure complex outcomes.

Erin Schmidt
2 min read


Tick, Tock: How Social Impact Organizations Can Prepare for a Potential TikTok Ban
What does a potential TikTok ban mean for social impact communicators? Here's what to know, and how to prepare.

Erin Schmidt
2 min read


Crisis Communications: 5 Steps to Preparedness and Resilience
When things don't go as planned, a solid crisis strategy will ensure your organization is prepared.

Erin Schmidt
2 min read
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