Jen Talansky

Vice President, Marketing & Communications @Nonprofit Finance Fund

New York, NY, US

Drive innovative, mission-enhancing initiatives for a national nonprofit CommunityDevelopment Financial Institution (CDFI). Responsible for strategy and oversight of NFF\'s brand, marketing, and communications efforts-Oversee communications team, driving national campaigns, brand strategy, and equity-centered storytelling that increase NFF\'s engagement with all of our audiences-Advise NFF\'s Executive Team on strategic communications, grounded in continuous analysis of the external landscape and aligned with mission-driven goals-Originated and led NFF\'s flagship Nonprofit State of the Sector Survey for 14 years, anationally cited barometer of nonprofit health. Oversaw survey design, analysis, nationalpromotion, and partner relationship management. Survey elevated brand visibility, expanded media and funder engagement, and established a new revenue stream in research, while influencing funder priorities and providing a mission-critical service to the field-Developed editorial strategy for accessible, asset-framed storytelling and equity-centeredthought leadership-Co-lead NFF\'s emerging advocacy pillar, including research-driven policy positioning, coalition participation, and strategic alignment with sector-wide initiatives-Working collaboratively with all NFF business units, develop and promote thought leadershipthat amplifies NFF\'s lending and consulting services, resulting in increased clientengagement and sector visibility.

Duke University

Bachelor of Arts - BA

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

MSc