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The deadly mass shootings in Atlanta earlier this week killed eight people – six of them Asian women. Violence against the AAPI (Asians, Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders) community is escalating. So what can we, as nonprofits, do to help? MORE
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about the good things you can do to improve your marketing and communications for your nonprofit. But sometimes, it’s also good to frame the conversation around mistakes to avoid. Here are five that quickly come to mind. Not choosing and prioritizing. MORE
The Cause Docs are back tomorrow, Thursday, March 18th at 2pm EDT with Russ Holmes , Founder of Sprouts Solutions. Russ will be answering your questions on how you can identify, cultivate and partner with global companies. MORE
Most nonprofits have very narcissistic websites that promote how great they are and how well suited they are to accomplish their mission. Sure, it’s true that donors need to have belief and confidence in your organization to help them achieve their philanthropic outcomes. MORE
Learn three ways to create experiences that will deeply connect your stakeholders to your organization and strengthen your brand. The post Help Your Stakeholders Feel Something appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding MORE
Chris Barlow is the Director of Beeline, has been in marketing and sales for 14 years, and masterfully puts his two youngest down for a nap every day. He expected to work in a cause-focused career when he grew up, but was surprised to discover his passion for business. MORE
We’re wrapping up our look into the new adventures you got into during the past year with a few of you taking on the challenge of continuing your education. Other pandemic hobbies we’ve looked at: Pets. Music. Arts and Crafts. Exercise. Gardening. Podcasts. MORE
This post is a guest blog by Ryan Ozimek of PICnet. Have you signed up for my new online master class for nonprofits? Sign up here: How to Stand Out In the Inbox – Nonprofit Email Strategies That Actually Work! MORE
Much of the success in communications and marketing work is creating smooth workflows and eliminating bottlenecks in those flows. Marketing and communications bottlenecks can look like. People missing deadlines or otherwise not doing what they said they would do. MORE
We are continuing our look into how to apply the 6 Rs of Relevant Messaging today with a focus on being realistic. Let’s review: Rewarding. The benefits of following through on the call to action in the message are clear. Realistic. MORE
In 2000, Gregg Bossen launched QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits to teach nonprofit organizations how to best use QuickBooks for their specific needs. MORE
TL;DR: Getting called in and called out comes with the territory of being a thought leader. You need to learn to manage that, regardless of how uncomfortable it is, or find another line of work. . MORE
We’ve just gone through a tough year. It’s around the one year anniversary of when everything started shutting down in the United States. I know it was earlier in other parts of the world. MORE
I am back with another peek into the new activities nonprofit communicators have picked up during the pandemic. Last week we saw some new pets , and this week we look at a few people who took up a new musical instrument. From Sally Hartman: My new pandemic hobby is playing the piano. MORE
Looking to fill your editorial calendar next month? We have ideas for newsletter articles, blog posts, social media updates, and more. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*. MORE
Leaning on your brand will not only help you identify what to communicate, but how to communicate about it in a way that is authentic to you. The post Celebrate Black History Month Using Brand Values appeared first on Mission Minded. MORE
I just finished tallying our 2020 donations for our taxes. Always a fun task. Going through all the donation letters and emails triggered a few insights I’d like to share. Sending a yearly donation summary is very helpful. MORE
Brand new live training: How to Stand Out In the Inbox – Email Marketing Mastery for Nonprofits. How to get your emails delivered, opened, and read -and how to build a community anxious to hear from you! Enroll in Course for $47. MORE
By Anne Stefanyk. Your nonprofit website is a valuable tool for modern fundraising. Not only is it the first place prospects look to learn more about your organization, it’s also where current supporters go for updates on your mission and to explore upcoming opportunities. MORE
Learn three actions your school can take be more inclusive when it comes to incorporating gender into your brand and messages. The post How to Get Gender Right in Your School’s Brand and Messages appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools MORE
If you’re considering a video for your fundraising campaign, avoid these 10 mistakes to ensure your video leads to fundraising success. The post 10 Mistakes to Avoid with Your Next Fundraising Video appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Digital Nonprofit Communications Nonprofit Fundraising Videos MORE
No one likes getting cold calls and you probably don’t like making them. MORE
Your organization has just made a compelling fundraising ask to your potential donors. Now that one of the hardest parts is over, what are the next steps you should take? MORE
??Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 8th at 1pm EDT , TikTok Best Practices for Nonprofits with Partnership Programs. REGISTER. ????Last Last month, Brittany Hill from Accelerist delivered an outstanding Cause Docs "clinic" on how to prospect for corporate partnerships. MORE
Most fundraising professionals know that having good information is the secret to increased revenue, stronger relationships, and more successful appeals. MORE
Some nonprofit mergers have thrived and others have dissolved. Learn about the key indicator of whether your merger will succeed or fail. The post Will Your Merger Succeed? Consider This Factor appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding Strategic Planning MORE
The average attention span for humans is a mere eight seconds. Goldfish have longer attention spans, but they lead much simpler lives and aren’t inundated with information the way we are. Goldfish pay more attention than humans (but goldfish can’t make gifts). MORE
When it comes down to it, successful fundraising is about successfully executing the basics. When you want to raise money for something, be sure to do these fundraising basics : Research. Remember, run your dollar goal through a gift range calculator. MORE
Sign up for the free Nonprofit Marketing Summit to see this session live! The COVID-19 pandemic, the election, and racial justice protests of 2020 have upended the entire nonprofit landscape. It is no longer business as usual for nonprofit fundraisers. MORE
Two things this week. First, the Cause Docs will be back TOMORROW at 2pm EDT. The doc joining us will be Mike Hollywood ?? Vice President of Digital at Rocket Social Impact. MORE
I don’t know if you feel it or not, but I certainly do: There’s a shift happening right now in the role of communications and marketing at nonprofits. MORE
We had a great Cause Docs clinic last week with Russ Holmes of Sprouts Solutions on building global partnerships. Check out the replay here. Believe it or not, the Cause Docs will be back AGAIN on Thursday, April 1st at 2pm EDT. The doc joining us next week will be Mike Hollywood ?? MORE
Nic Miller is the Director of Marketing at Fundraise Up , an online fundraising platform with the goal of Fundraise Up uses machine learning, human-centered design—and magic to double your revenue. MORE
We’re halfway through our look into the 6 Rs of Relevant Messaging. Today, we look at how to be responsive. But first, a quick review in case you need to catch up: Rewarding. The benefits of following through on the call to action in the message are clear. Realistic. MORE
Nonprofit email marketing continues to be a driving force of donations, advocacy, and participation actions for many nonprofits small and large. . With 91% of all US consumers checking email daily, email marketing should be a key element of your nonprofit’s marketing efforts. MORE
In theory, a newsletter can be a great way to engage with your donors. In reality, that often doesn’t happen because most donor newsletters can be used as a cure for insomnia. They’re too long and filled with boring articles that brag about how wonderful the organization is. MORE
Spring is officially here and depending on where you live, it may or may not feel like it. Here in Boston, we’re starting to see the beginning of warmer weather. I’ve been hearing a lot about spring cleaning lately. I know, groan. MORE
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 12, 2021
We’re wrapping up our look into the new adventures you got into during the past year with a few of you taking on the challenge of continuing your education. Other pandemic hobbies we’ve looked at: Pets. Music. Arts and Crafts. Exercise. Gardening. Podcasts.
Ann Green
APRIL 8, 2021
The average attention span for humans is a mere eight seconds. Goldfish have longer attention spans, but they lead much simpler lives and aren’t inundated with information the way we are. Goldfish pay more attention than humans (but goldfish can’t make gifts).
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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 22, 2021
TL;DR: Getting called in and called out comes with the territory of being a thought leader. You need to learn to manage that, regardless of how uncomfortable it is, or find another line of work. .
J Campbell Social Marketing
MARCH 25, 2021
Nonprofit email marketing continues to be a driving force of donations, advocacy, and participation actions for many nonprofits small and large. . With 91% of all US consumers checking email daily, email marketing should be a key element of your nonprofit’s marketing efforts.
iMarketSmart
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Most nonprofits have very narcissistic websites that promote how great they are and how well suited they are to accomplish their mission. Sure, it’s true that donors need to have belief and confidence in your organization to help them achieve their philanthropic outcomes.
Fundraising Coach
MARCH 15, 2021
When it comes down to it, successful fundraising is about successfully executing the basics. When you want to raise money for something, be sure to do these fundraising basics : Research. Remember, run your dollar goal through a gift range calculator.
Ann Green
MARCH 11, 2021
By Anne Stefanyk. Your nonprofit website is a valuable tool for modern fundraising. Not only is it the first place prospects look to learn more about your organization, it’s also where current supporters go for updates on your mission and to explore upcoming opportunities.
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J Campbell Social Marketing
MARCH 19, 2021
The deadly mass shootings in Atlanta earlier this week killed eight people – six of them Asian women. Violence against the AAPI (Asians, Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders) community is escalating. So what can we, as nonprofits, do to help?
iMarketSmart
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
No one likes getting cold calls and you probably don’t like making them.
Mission Minded
APRIL 7, 2021
If you’re considering a video for your fundraising campaign, avoid these 10 mistakes to ensure your video leads to fundraising success. The post 10 Mistakes to Avoid with Your Next Fundraising Video appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Digital Nonprofit Communications Nonprofit Fundraising Videos
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
By Korrin Bishop. As you know, it takes staff time, resources, and diligence to attract new donors to your nonprofit.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 25, 2021
Looking to fill your editorial calendar next month? We have ideas for newsletter articles, blog posts, social media updates, and more. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*.
J Campbell Social Marketing
MARCH 15, 2021
In 2000, Gregg Bossen launched QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits to teach nonprofit organizations how to best use QuickBooks for their specific needs.
Selfish Giving
APRIL 7, 2021
??Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, April 8th at 1pm EDT , TikTok Best Practices for Nonprofits with Partnership Programs. REGISTER. ????Last Last month, Brittany Hill from Accelerist delivered an outstanding Cause Docs "clinic" on how to prospect for corporate partnerships.
Mission Minded
MARCH 16, 2021
Learn three ways to create experiences that will deeply connect your stakeholders to your organization and strengthen your brand. The post Help Your Stakeholders Feel Something appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding
Ann Green
MARCH 4, 2021
I just finished tallying our 2020 donations for our taxes. Always a fun task. Going through all the donation letters and emails triggered a few insights I’d like to share. Sending a yearly donation summary is very helpful.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about the good things you can do to improve your marketing and communications for your nonprofit. But sometimes, it’s also good to frame the conversation around mistakes to avoid. Here are five that quickly come to mind. Not choosing and prioritizing.
J Campbell Social Marketing
MARCH 28, 2021
Nic Miller is the Director of Marketing at Fundraise Up , an online fundraising platform with the goal of Fundraise Up uses machine learning, human-centered design—and magic to double your revenue.
Fundraising Coach
MARCH 2, 2021
Your organization has just made a compelling fundraising ask to your potential donors. Now that one of the hardest parts is over, what are the next steps you should take?
Mission Minded
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Leaning on your brand will not only help you identify what to communicate, but how to communicate about it in a way that is authentic to you. The post Celebrate Black History Month Using Brand Values appeared first on Mission Minded.
Ann Green
MARCH 18, 2021
We’ve just gone through a tough year. It’s around the one year anniversary of when everything started shutting down in the United States. I know it was earlier in other parts of the world.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 1, 2021
I am back with another peek into the new activities nonprofit communicators have picked up during the pandemic. Last week we saw some new pets , and this week we look at a few people who took up a new musical instrument. From Sally Hartman: My new pandemic hobby is playing the piano.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Sign up for the free Nonprofit Marketing Summit to see this session live! The COVID-19 pandemic, the election, and racial justice protests of 2020 have upended the entire nonprofit landscape. It is no longer business as usual for nonprofit fundraisers.
Fundraising Coach
MARCH 15, 2021
Most fundraising professionals know that having good information is the secret to increased revenue, stronger relationships, and more successful appeals.
Selfish Giving
MARCH 31, 2021
Two things this week. First, the Cause Docs will be back TOMORROW at 2pm EDT. The doc joining us will be Mike Hollywood ?? Vice President of Digital at Rocket Social Impact.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 11, 2021
I don’t know if you feel it or not, but I certainly do: There’s a shift happening right now in the role of communications and marketing at nonprofits.
J Campbell Social Marketing
MARCH 8, 2021
Chris Barlow is the Director of Beeline, has been in marketing and sales for 14 years, and masterfully puts his two youngest down for a nap every day. He expected to work in a cause-focused career when he grew up, but was surprised to discover his passion for business.
Mission Minded
MARCH 30, 2021
Some nonprofit mergers have thrived and others have dissolved. Learn about the key indicator of whether your merger will succeed or fail. The post Will Your Merger Succeed? Consider This Factor appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding Strategic Planning
Selfish Giving
MARCH 24, 2021
We had a great Cause Docs clinic last week with Russ Holmes of Sprouts Solutions on building global partnerships. Check out the replay here. Believe it or not, the Cause Docs will be back AGAIN on Thursday, April 1st at 2pm EDT. The doc joining us next week will be Mike Hollywood ??
Ann Green
MARCH 25, 2021
Spring is officially here and depending on where you live, it may or may not feel like it. Here in Boston, we’re starting to see the beginning of warmer weather. I’ve been hearing a lot about spring cleaning lately. I know, groan.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 24, 2021
We’re halfway through our look into the 6 Rs of Relevant Messaging. Today, we look at how to be responsive. But first, a quick review in case you need to catch up: Rewarding. The benefits of following through on the call to action in the message are clear. Realistic.
J Campbell Social Marketing
MARCH 30, 2021
This post is a guest blog by Ryan Ozimek of PICnet. Have you signed up for my new online master class for nonprofits? Sign up here: How to Stand Out In the Inbox – Nonprofit Email Strategies That Actually Work!
Mission Minded
MARCH 23, 2021
Learn three actions your school can take be more inclusive when it comes to incorporating gender into your brand and messages. The post How to Get Gender Right in Your School’s Brand and Messages appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools
Selfish Giving
MARCH 17, 2021
The Cause Docs are back tomorrow, Thursday, March 18th at 2pm EDT with Russ Holmes , Founder of Sprouts Solutions. Russ will be answering your questions on how you can identify, cultivate and partner with global companies.
Ann Green
APRIL 1, 2021
In theory, a newsletter can be a great way to engage with your donors. In reality, that often doesn’t happen because most donor newsletters can be used as a cure for insomnia. They’re too long and filled with boring articles that brag about how wonderful the organization is.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 18, 2021
Much of the success in communications and marketing work is creating smooth workflows and eliminating bottlenecks in those flows. Marketing and communications bottlenecks can look like. People missing deadlines or otherwise not doing what they said they would do.
J Campbell Social Marketing
APRIL 6, 2021
Brand new live training: How to Stand Out In the Inbox – Email Marketing Mastery for Nonprofits. How to get your emails delivered, opened, and read -and how to build a community anxious to hear from you! Enroll in Course for $47.
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