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Coffee Talk: Effective Internal Communication

Join us for a conversation about internal communication practices. With every struggle comes a new trick or process. Learn from your peers how they have created communication practices across departments and job types at their organizations. Be ready to share your own struggles and tips. This unique Coffee Talk is for funders across all roles (finance, grants, scholarships, development, etc.).Let's show up ready to listen to each other and learn how we can adjust to be as efficient as possible. When have you had a miscommunication? What steps have you taken to resolve a miscommunication? Was there a long-term change?

About the Author

Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, Alyse has deep roots and strong connections to the nonprofit sector. Having worked in the field of college access and scholarships for over 10 years, with a focus on students residing in California’s Central Valley, she believes in the power of scholarships to uplift students, families, and communities. Before joining Foundant, Alyse spent three years with the Kern Community Foundation managing their grant and scholarship giving, as well as nonprofit relationships. Alyse joined the Foundant team in 2017 as a Client Success Manager (trainer, consultant, and emergency support provider) for Grants and Scholarships. After training and advising hundreds of clients, she led the Community Foundation Grant/Scholarship Client Services Team. Her passion for community building, professional development, and real-world impact has helped form the service philosophy for Foundant’s Client Success team. Areas of expertise: scholarship and grant process best practices, team building, remote work, and demystifying complex systems to foster accessibility.

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