Teak Talk

Teak Talk is Our Company Blog Written by Members of the Team

We created this blog in an effort to share a personal, inside look at what it means to work closely with organizations that serve the otherwise underserved, improve our environment, give voice to children, heal the sick, and inspire humanity to be bigger, brighter and bolder. Our work doesn’t leave us when we shut down our computers for the night. The lessons we learn, the stories we discover, and the people we meet stay with us for a lifetime. Our clients have changed us for the better, and for that, we are forever grateful.

Personalization Matters: Why Nonprofits Need Tailored Messaging for Success

Personalization Matters: Why Nonprofits Need Tailored Messaging for Success

For Mental Health Awareness Month, Kimberly shared a message on Instagram that resonates deeply with many: the advice she wishes she could give her younger ... Read More
Warren Buffett’s Legacy of Leadership: Lessons for Mission-Driven Communicators

Warren Buffett’s Legacy of Leadership: Lessons for Mission-Driven Communicators

Warren Buffett’s recent decision to step down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway marks the end of an era. At 93, the “Oracle of Omaha” leaves ... Read More
Creating for a Cause: Advocacy Creators Descend on D.C.

Creating for a Cause: Advocacy Creators Descend on D.C.

Creators are no longer just here to entertain or promote products. They’re showing up in the White House briefing room, at the ballot box, and ... Read More
Collective Action in Challenging Times

Collective Action in Challenging Times

Finding communities that align with our values not only brings a sense of belonging, but it also inspires movement toward a common cause. It promotes ... Read More
Tips for Nonprofits for Speaking Up and Speaking Out in Turbulent Times

Tips for Nonprofits for Speaking Up and Speaking Out in Turbulent Times

Near daily verbal assaults and threats of Executive Orders from the White House make it a precarious time to run a nonprofit. Recent Administration attacks ... Read More
Defending History: Museum funding cuts are having an impact

Defending History: Museum funding cuts are having an impact

Last week, the Trump Administration revoked a three-year $500,000 grant previously designated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to the Museum of ... Read More
Giving Power to the People How Nonprofits Can Elevate the Voices of Those They Serve

Giving Power to the People How Nonprofits Can Elevate the Voices of Those They Serve

In recent weeks, concerns have been mounting over the Trump administration's apparent efforts to silence American voices, particularly when it comes to policies and programs ... Read More
Planning Purposeful Nonprofit Events: Q&A with Myriam Michel

Planning Purposeful Nonprofit Events: Q&A with Myriam Michel

We know that storytelling and strategy are the backbone of powerful nonprofit events. We sat down with Myriam Michel, founder of M&M Elite Events, to ... Read More
Managing News Consumption Without Burnout in a 24/7 News Cycle

Managing News Consumption Without Burnout in a 24/7 News Cycle

I don’t know about you, but I sometimes feel that instead of consuming news, the news is consuming me. Between global conflict, elections across the ... Read More

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