This channel is for nonprofit communications and marketing leaders who feel buried in noise and pressure—and want to lead with clarity instead.
I share perspective on storytelling, leadership, and communication, drawn from real-world work and daily reflection. Not tactics for tactics’ sake. Thinking that helps you get clear on what actually matters.
My background spans nonprofit communications, strategy, creative direction, and production. I help teams fix broken communication systems—clarifying the message, aligning priorities, and building structures that make the work lighter and more effective.
Sometimes that work looks like coaching or strategy.
Sometimes it looks like video or media production.
Most often, it’s both—done intentionally, in service of the mission.
If you’re here to re-center on purpose instead of pressure, you’re in the right place.
Strategy, coaching, and production inquiries below.
Dan Portnoy
This looks so good. Whats your favorite LAIKA movie. Mine is Para-Norman
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Check out @MylesMatsuno latest. One year later
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Dan Portnoy
Just launched the #GivingTuesday Class as a course
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Dan Portnoy
The Mane – New Episode
This week’s episode marks a big moment. These students started last October with zero production experience—most had never even opened editing software. Now? They’re running segments, editing dialogue, designing graphics, and owning the process.
We’ve got a countdown to summer, a look at the most expensive LEGO set ever made, poster design shoutouts from 6th–8th grade, and a great round of “What’s your favorite color (and why)?”
Getting to work alongside them and watch their confidence grow has been one of the best parts of my year. Proud doesn’t begin to cover it.
Created by Lone Hill Digimedia
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Dan Portnoy
I worked with the Digimedia team at Lone Hill Middle to make this parody video. Great Job everyone!
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Dan Portnoy
Giving Tuesday is almost here - If you need help. Watch these videos!
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