Communications during Uncertain Times: A Practical Guide for Nonprofits

Communications during Uncertain Times: A Practical Guide for Nonprofits
Wednesday, August 20 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Online Workshop

Presented by: Anat Gerstein, Founder & President, anat.

Budget cuts. Shifting priorities. Public pressure.

In times of uncertainty, clear and confident communication is more important than ever. Whether you're responding to funding losses, policy changes, or heightened scrutiny, what you say—and how you say it—can build trust or deepen confusion.

Join anat., a leading communications firm serving nonprofits, for a practical training designed for nonprofit executives and communications staff. This session will provide tools to help you speak transparently, manage stakeholder expectations, and lead through change.

You’ll learn:

• How to talk about budget cuts without losing donor confidence
• Messaging strategies for policy and funding shifts
• What to say to staff, board members, and community partners—and when
• How to communicate under pressure with media, elected officials, and skeptics
• Why transparency strengthens long-term credibility
   

Single Login Cost:
$45 per person for PANO Members | $100 per person for Not-Yet Members

Terms of Participation
Your purchase entitles you to a single login. Please do not share the login information with others, as it may interfere with your ability to join. If multiple individuals from your organization would like to attend, please purchase separate tickets for each person or consider a group ticket (below).

Group Ticket Cost (4-10 individuals):
$150 per group for PANO Members | $333 per group for Not-Yet Members

Terms of Participation
If you have 4-10 individuals interested in attending the webinar, please have one person register selecting one group ticket. You can then enter the names and email addresses of up to 9 other individuals to add to your group ticket. Each person registered will receive their own unique login instructions and may join from wherever is most convenient for them.

This option makes the most sense when you have 4-10 individuals interested in attending the webinar. For fewer than 4 attendees, a single login ticket for each person is the most cost-effective option. For more than 10 attendees, please email Christina at christina@pano.org to discuss options.

Materials & Login Instructions:

Materials (PowerPoint and other handouts), along with login instructions, will be emailed to attendees within 24 hours of the date of the webinar. PANO uses Zoom as our webinar platform; you can familiarize yourself with Zoom and/or join a test meeting prior to these sessions.

Can’t attend? All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar following the live session!

About the Facilitator:

Anat Gerstein, Founder & President, anat.

Anat Gerstein is the founder and president of anat., a full-service communications firm that works exclusively with nonprofits. With more than 15 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations gain visibility and influence, Anat is known for her direct, honest, and results-oriented approach to communications. Her firm has led strategic messaging, crisis response, and media campaigns for hundreds of nonprofits across sectors—from education and housing to health care and the arts. Anat previously served as a City Hall press secretary and a nonprofit executive, giving her a deep understanding of how to navigate complex challenges in the public and nonprofit sectors.

Learn more at anatgerstein.com