Communications — Updates — Denny Civic Solutions

The Importance of Integrated Communications: Everything is Connected at the Hip

Our Director of Research & Integrated Communications, Darya Kharabi, explains what’s so critical about the second part of their title!

The Best Holiday Gift of All? Client Wins in 2023

Good golly, there was a whole lot of “jolly” to go around for our clients in 2023!

DCS TeamDecember 19, 2023Pittsburgh, Nonprofit, Advocacy, Communications, holidy gift giving

Who Did We Forget? In Tough Moments, Mapping Out Your Audience Matters

When it comes to communications and public affairs, knowing your audience matters. That’s doubly important when navigating a difficult moment in your organization’s history. And it’s triply important when your organization serves older adults.

DCS TeamApril 11, 2023Communications, Marketing, PR, Public Relations, Seniors, Senior Care, Long Term Care, Older Adults, Communications Plans, Crisis Communications

Our Year In Review

As we look back on the past year, the yardstick we use to gauge our success is our clients’ success. And we helped our clients have one heck of a successful year

DCS TeamDecember 12, 2022Pennsylvania, Advocacy, Communications, Messaging, PR, Public Relations, Pittsburgh, Ballot PA, Black Women's Policy Center, Chuck Noll Foundation, Draw the Lines PA, Family Care Act, Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank, PCNP, PA Needs Teachers

5 Top Tips for Building Your Message Grid

Time and again, the Message Grid has helped us and our clients define the overall narrative of an initiative, by defining ourselves and our opponents first.

DCS TeamAugust 15, 2022Message Grid, Messaging, Communications, Advocacy, Public Policy, Nonprofit

This is When Pittsburgh Philanthropy Is at its Best

At times of crisis like the one we are now in, the Pittsburgh philanthropic community is at its very best. Why? Because during an emergency, foundations make a critical (and fundamental) adjustment: they place charity above strategic philanthropy.

Food for ThoughtJohn DennyApril 6, 2020Pennsylvania, Public Policy, Advocacy, Government Relations, Lobbyist, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Pittsburgh, Coalitions, Legislation Drafting, Communications, Consultants, Pittsburgh community, philanthropy, John Denny

Digital Advocacy is the "New Normal"

Across the country, we’re experiencing drastic changes in our everyday lives. With offices and businesses moving their operations online almost overnight, digital advocacy has never been more important.

Food for ThoughtCassie RusnakApril 1, 2020Pennsylvania, Public Policy, Advocacy, Government Relations, Lobbyist, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Pittsburgh, Coalitions, Legislation Drafting, Communications, Consultants, digital advocacy

The Biggest Challenge for a New Foundation? Measuring Impact.

Getting a foundation off the ground is never an easy task. But measuring the impact of a fledgling organization is often the hardest task of all.

Tricks and Treats for your Fall Social Media Strategy

Digital and social media trends are changing constantly, and it can feel overwhelming keeping up with all the latest and greatest tools each year. Here are some simple tricks that are worth learning!