Ep9 Illuminate Philanthropy — An interview with Seth Klukoff, Principal of Eoan Strategies, a new consultancy that focuses on thought leadership strategy and communications capacity building
December 23, 2024 — Welcome to Season 2 of the Illuminate Philanthropy show powered by Daylight.
“Season 1 focused on our 8 Trends, and in Season 2, we focus on sharing insights from leaders in the philanthropy community,” explains Daylight’s founder, Dien Yuen. “These interviews support the three areas of work we provide to help advisors develop their craft, careers, and field — Research, Learning, and Practice.”
Our host: Megan Bell, Daylight’s Director of Engagement
Our host: Megan Bell, Daylight’s Director of Engagement
In this episode: You’ll have the opportunity to hear strategic insights from Seth Klukoff, Principal of Eoan Strategies. His consulting firm focuses on thought leadership strategy and communications capacity building. He has a 30-year background in thought leadership, strategic communications and public affairs, policy advocacy, social marketing, and writing. He has worked extensively with organizations in the nonprofit arena—from foundations and think tanks to advocacy groups and large research organizations—as well as in the for-profit sector. Seth is also a faculty member for and participant in Daylight’s inaugural Impact Philanthropy Advisor certificate program.
Seth most recently served as Vice President of Thought Leadership at Equal Measure, where he led thought leadership and communications campaigns for foundation, nonprofit, and government clients such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Science Foundation, Lumina Foundation, StriveTogether, and Citi Foundation; facilitated communications capacity building workshops for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the NSF INCLUDES program, the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, and JEVS Human Services, among other organizations; and led ideation and content development for national and regional thought leadership convenings. He also led Equal Measure’s business development strategy.
Seth has also served as an advisor at Mike Worldwide’s Public Affairs and Corporate Communications. He was a senior consultant with Worldways Social Marketing. In that role, Seth led communications and policy advocacy campaigns for public health organizations and foundations, such as the Nemours Foundation and Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County. Seth also served in communications roles with the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Center for Health Care Strategies. He has also led communications campaigns with two national public relations firms.
Seth has a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a B.A. in political science from the University of Michigan. He serves on the National Steering Committee for the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers and most recently led NNCG’s Communications and Fundraising Task Force. Seth resides in Cherry Hill, NJ, and loves walking, 3,000-piece jigsaw puzzles, reading about history, Abbott Elementary, and all things Philadelphia and University of Michigan sports.
In our Q&A with Seth, you’ll learn his perspectives on:
- The distinction between topics such as thought leadership, strategic communications, storytelling, and narrative change—with an emphasis on voice and authenticity.
- The relationship between a personal brand story and storytelling and using “moments” as inflection points for stories.
- The importance of storytelling as a means to convey the humanity and impact of philanthropy.
- How storytelling and communications can enhance the practice of wealth managers, financial planners, estate planners, and other philanthropy advisors.
- How can a thought leadership strategy amplify an organization’s mission and point of view and inspire its audiences to act while also boosting the visibility of its team in ways that can bring learning, talent, and business into the organization?
Don’t miss this episode!
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For more: Click here to read our Q&A with Seth in BeInkandescent magazine.
