Turn Two Communications

06/19/2026

As we honor Juneteenth, we reflect on freedom, resilience, and the continued work of building communities where Black history, leadership, and possibility are recognized, and celebrated.

This year, we’re especially inspired by the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s historic Jackson Park — a new civic and cultural space rooted in storytelling, public service, and community connection.

While tickets for this weekend’s grand opening celebration are sold out, there are still ways to take part, including joining a scheduled watch party or visiting Jackson Park, where the Center will welcome visitors for generations to come.

The Turn Two Communications team will be in Chicago next week for our annual retreat, and we look forward to learning and reflecting on the Center’s role in honoring history while inspiring future leadership.

Learn more:
https://www.obama.org/visit/grand-opening/

Hope has a home, and it’s time to open the doors.

06/16/2026

Join us tomorrow for our latest webinar:

Mapping your audience ecosystem
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2 p.m. ET
Sign up: https://bit.ly/4eMqilO

Our speakers Elyse Hammett, APR, Fellow PRSA (Senior Brand Advisor, Turn Two Communications) and Scott Westcott (Co-founder and Managing Partner, Turn Two Communications) will discuss practical examples of how communications can evolve across platforms to strengthen engagement and organizational relevance.

You will learn how foundations can better align storytelling, channels and strategy to meet audiences where they are; how generational shifts are changing communications expectations; and emerging insights gathered directly from you and your fellow community foundation communicators through a survey focused on audience engagement, communications challenges, storytelling and strategic priorities.

Mapping your audience ecosystem Webinar: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2 p.m. ET “Know your audience.” It’s a mantra every communicator knows — and one that’s never been harder to live by.Today’s audiences are splintered across platforms, shaped by generational divides, and harder than ever...

06/15/2026

Hurricane season is here. Your organization might have a physical disaster plan, but is your communications plan ready?

Don’t wait for a crisis to create that disaster relief landing page and identify a spokesperson.

Get ahead of the storm with our latest guide: https://www.turn-two.co/blog/hurricane-season-is-here-is-your-communications-plan-ready

06/08/2026

Join us for:
Mapping your audience ecosystem (webinar)
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2 p.m. ET

We'll discuss practical examples of how communications can evolve across platforms to strengthen engagement and organizational relevance, as well as substantive steps designed to help community foundation communicators better understand the changing landscape they are leading through every day.

Mapping your audience ecosystem Webinar: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2 p.m. ET “Know your audience.” It’s a mantra every communicator knows — and one that’s never been harder to live by.Today’s audiences are splintered across platforms, shaped by generational divides, and harder than ever...

06/08/2026

Ever wonder why some experts land the perfect media placement while others get left out of the story?

It rarely happens by accident. Journalists are moving faster than ever, and if you want them to use your commentary, you have to make it easy for them.

Our latest blog post breaks down the 3 keys to getting quoted in the media.

https://www.turn-two.co/blog/3-keys-to-getting-quoted

05/08/2026

Many nonprofits and foundations treat milestones as a one-day celebration, but we see them as a prime opportunity to re-engage your audience, showcase your impact, and spark new momentum.

https://www.turn-two.co/blog/energize-your-anniversary

05/01/2026

Our May communications guide is live, featuring a curated list of key dates and fresh ideas to help you cut through the noise.

https://www.turn-two.co/blog/may-blog

04/27/2026

We audited 190 community foundations to see how ChatGPT, Gemini (Google), and Claude (Anthropic) describe them. The results? A failing grade. The average score was just 6.2/10, with many platforms serving up outdated or incomplete info.

As more donors and partners use AI as their primary research tool, foundations are missing critical opportunities to tell their stories.

The good news? There are 5 concrete steps you can take right now to improve your AI presence—starting with Wikipedia.

Read the full findings and see the roadmap for taking ownership of your AI search results: https://www.turn-two.co/blog/we-audited-how-ai-describes-190-community-foundations-heres-what-we-found

We Audited How AI Describes 190 Community Foundations. Here's What We Found. Apr 23 Written By Peter Panepento Peter Panepento

04/21/2026

The rise of AI presents both a challenge and an opportunity for community foundations. How do we embrace these tools while maintaining our principles?

Join Peter Panepento (Turn Two) and Brett Horvath (empire) as they host a deep dive into the practical side of AI.

Wednesday, April 22, 2:00 p.m. EDT

Register now: https://www.turn-two.co/ai-for-community-foundations-practical-tools-and-a-new-path-forward-webinar

04/20/2026

Today we honor the volunteers who keep communities fed, clothed, housed and supported.

Whether you volunteer through a nonprofit, community foundation, community or social group — thank you for everything you do!