Resilient Communications: Cutting Through the Noise During Changing Times

Feb 11, 2026 11:30 AM

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Nonprofit organizations that consistently prioritize effective messaging and emotional storytelling are more likely to deliver on their missions and connect with donors and supporters. They also give people much needed hope. This virtual session will show you how your nonprofit’s communications can position your organization to weather today’s storms — and build the muscle to conquer future challenges.

From shifting donor expectations to evolving social conversations, we’ll discuss practical approaches to ensure your messaging remains authentic, timely, and impactful — and offer actionable tips on how to prepare for the twists and turns that lie ahead.

What Nonprofits Will Gain:

Practical Frameworks for Agility: Learn how to respond quickly and confidently with messages that meet the moment.
Audience-Centered Strategies:Discover ways to align communication with evolving donor and community expectations to build trust and engagement.
Tools for Timely Storytelling:Gain actionable tips for crafting authentic, impactful messages that resonate in today’s fast-moving environment.

Led by Peter Panepento, Turn Two Communications. Offered by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia as part of the Beyond the Grant Series.

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)

About the Presenter

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Peter Panepento, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Turn Two Communications

Peter is the co-founder and managing partner at Turn Two Communications — a full-service branding and communications agency that specializes in supporting the work of foundations and nonprofits.

He believes in the power of strategic communications to create change — a belief that has guided Turn Two since its founding and that shines through in their work supporting social good organizations.

With more than two decades of experience as a journalist and more than 10 years as a consultant serving dozens of foundations and nonprofits, Peter has developed a reputation as a skilled strategist, a thoughtful listener, and a sharp writer and communicator.

Prior to starting Turn Two, he spent more than a decade covering the nonprofit and foundation world at The Chronicle of Philanthropy. There, he managed its online and social-media presence, developed cutting-edge research and data projects, and launched its webinar series.

He is co-author of Modern Media Relations for Nonprofits: Creating an Effective PR Strategy for Today’s World and is the former board chair of the Community Foundation of Howard County in Columbia, MD.

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