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What’s Going on at Your Desk Right Now?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Are you on a Zoom call? Answering emails? Crossing another task off your to-do list? Eating lunch at your desk?
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How to Give Your Donors a More Personal Online Thank You Experience
Ann Green
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Many people donate online now. There’s a good reason for this. It’s usually fast and easy, or at least it should be. You may be opting for an online only year-end campaign this fall, although I do recommend mailing an appeal letter if you can.
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Do Your Nonprofit’s PR Efforts Include Diverse Audiences?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Flickr Creative Commons photo. When I advise nonprofits on how to build effective media relations strategies on a modest budget, I preach the importance of being focused.
Donor Acquisition: 5 Effective Strategies for Social Media
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Social Media for Social Good Academy 2.0 is opening soon! Don’t miss out or lose your spot – get on the Early Interest List by clicking here. Guest post by Abby Jarvis, Communications Coordinator for Qgiv.
[Guest Posts] 10 Tips for Creating a Highly Effective Planned Giving Appeal
Fundraising Coach
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Today's guest post is from planned giving expert Tony Martignetti. Tony is the host of Nonprofit Radio and the creator of the Planned Giving Accelerator. Both as staff and as a consultant, he's helped nonprofits raise over $100 million. You can follow him on Twitter @TonyMartignetti.
Handling Anxiety When You Are Busy #NPCOMMLIFE
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Show of hands – Who is busy? I obviously can’t see you, but I bet you at least mentally raised your hand, didn’t you? Of course you are busy. We all are even if we haven’t left our house in a week.
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How to Create a Workable Social Media Plan for Your Nonprofit (That Won’t Make You Lose Your Mind)
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Social Media for Social Good Academy is OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! Learn more here. We can all agree that social media is a necessary and required cornerstone of a modern nonprofit marketing strategy. .
A Quick Guide to Google My Business for Startups and SMEs
Twenti
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
A Quick Guide to Google My Business for Startups and SMEs. by Angharad Miller. Are you an SME or start-up business looking to find out more about Google My Business? You’re in the right place. Google My Business: A Great Opportunity for Your Small Business or Startup.
Personalization in Marketing: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Success
Ann Green
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Personalization in your nonprofit’s marketing strategies is an important way to build relationships with your supporters to support long-term fundraising goals. By Gerard Tonti. Personalized marketing is key for nonprofit success, especially when it comes to donor communications.
Is Email More Inspiring Than Social Media?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
According to the newly released 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , it is! This surprised me as our Nonprofit Communications Trends Surveys usually has nonprofit communicators ranking social media as more important than email. Maybe it’s time for that mindset to switch?
8 Questions to Ask Before You Change Your Name
Mission Minded
AUGUST 26, 2020
Even outgrown, awkward, or imperfect names tend to hold enough accumulated value to outweigh the benefits of switching to a new one. The post 8 Questions to Ask Before You Change Your Name appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Copywriting
How to Convince Your Boss to Invest in Social Media Storytelling
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
I get it! You may have to convince your boss or your Board to shell out the money for Social Media for Social Good Academy. And that is no easy feat. How do they know that it will get the results promised? . Let me tell you a story.
Newsletter: Creative Examples of Benefits for Virtual Sponsors ; OkCupid Wants You to be a VILF in November ; 5 Ways to Market Your Nonprofit in Age of Resistance ?
Selfish Giving
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Three things to share with you today. First, join Doctors Waters and Giagrando (the Cause Docs !) for a FREE clinic that will address all your complaints, issues and problems around corporate partnerships. It's all happening tomorrow, September 24, at 2pm EDT.
Do the Best that You Can
Ann Green
AUGUST 25, 2020
Times are tough now and there’s so much uncertainty. Everyone is feeling it. I’m sure your nonprofit organization has been dealing with many challenges over the last several months. Even though it’s hard, you need to keep going.
Your Boarding School’s Value Proposition Just Got Richer. Here’s How to Seize the Day
Mission Minded
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Boarding schools are in a unique position to offer 2021 solutions to 2020 problems and your school’s brand strategy should reflect that loud and clear. The post Your Boarding School’s Value Proposition Just Got Richer. Here’s How to Seize the Day appeared first on Mission Minded.
How to Effectively Tailor-Make Social Media Content for Different Platforms (with cheat sheet)
J Campbell Social Marketing
AUGUST 31, 2020
Social Media for Social Good Academy 2.0 is opening soon! Don’t miss out or lose your spot – get on the Early Interest List by clicking here. Do you ever feel like you are grasping at straws when it comes to creating content for all of your social media platforms? .
7 Reasons Why SMEs Say They Don’t Need a Good Website – and 7 Reasons Why They’re Wrong
Twenti
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
7 Reasons Why SMEs Say They Don’t Need a Good Website – and 7 Reasons Why They’re Wrong. by Zoe Allen. When 90% of UK adults are online, having a website that doesn’t work for you is a huge mistake. 90% of UK adults are online – so why wouldn’t you be?
Get Ready to Pour on the Gratitude
Ann Green
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
You may have started working on your year-end appeal. Just as important, if not more important, is planning how you’ll thank your donors. . Some of the themes of 2020 should be – this is more important than ever and planning ahead. Many organizations leave thanking their donors as a last-minute to-do item and it shows. You can’t do that this year, as well as in future years. You may have a harder time getting donations right now.
Nonprofit Brand and Style Guide [Video Tour]
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
A nonprofit brand and style guide is right up there with an editorial calendar as a top tool for nonprofit communications pros. Here are some of the core elements you might include in yours: Brand Guidelines (colors, fonts, logo use, etc.)
3 Commitments Newly Appointed School Heads Should Make in Their First Year
Mission Minded
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
This school year will be like none your school—or any school—has ever experienced, which is why the importance of designing an intentional entry process and committing to a comprehensive listening tour is paramount.
3 Essential “Do This, Not That” Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits at Year-End (And Beyond)
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Join me for a brand spanking new free online training designed for busy nonprofits! Four chances to take it live – click here and save your spot.
5 Reasons You Should Use Social Media to Grow Your Small Business
Twenti
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
5 Reasons You Should Use Social Media to Grow Your Small Business. by Zoe Allen. Social media can be one of the easiest ways to access new customers and grow your revenue – is your brand behind the times? Build your following, grow your revenue.
How to Create a Fundraising Appeal that’s Relevant in the Current Climate
Ann Green
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
September is here. It’s my favorite month and the more moderate temperatures and lower humidity are a nice respite from all the uncertainty going on in the world. Fall is the busiest time of the year for nonprofit organizations, especially if you’re doing a year-end appeal.
The Words I Removed from My Book
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
I just completed revising “The Nonprofit Marketing Guide” and the new edition will be out in Spring 2021. I made several updates to word choices and language — the book is 10 years old and our language has certainly evolved!
Web Accessibility Through the Lens of Your Brand
Mission Minded
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Why web accessibility and ADA compliance matter, and how you can view them through the lens of your brand. The post Web Accessibility Through the Lens of Your Brand appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Digital Nonprofit Web
Newsletter: Join the Cause Docs for a FREE Partnership Clinic ; Salvation Army Launches Kettle Fundraiser Two Months Early; Patagonia Takes a Stand with 'Vote the A**holes Out’
Selfish Giving
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
The doctors is in!! I know what you're thinking, "Joe, you may know cause marketing, but there's no way I'm letting you treat my ailments." On your physical ailments, we are in complete agreement: I can't help you. But I can treat your complaints, issues and problems with corporate partnerships.
Social Media Marketing: What, when and where should I post?
Twenti
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Social Media Marketing: What, when and where should I post? by Angharad Miller. Social media has changed the way businesses market forever, but it can be harder than it looks. We cover everything from post frequency to timing to content so that you know exactly where to start.
Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for September 2020
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 25, 2020
If you are looking to fill in your editorial calendar for September with social media updates, blog posts, newsletter articles, or more , w e have you covered. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*.
Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – September 4, 2020
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Zambra. Asheville, NC. Happy Friday, everyone! Let’s wind down this week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have tips for running ads, board members to avoid, fun Zoom backgrounds and more.
Let’s Get You Out of That Rut You’re Stuck In #NPCOMMLIFE
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
While 2020 has thrown something different at us every month, that doesn’t mean we haven’t gotten into some routines that might not be the best for us. With so much going on, it is hard to focus on everything that needs to get done at work.
Your Top Questions for Other Comms Directors?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
I’m starting to think about questions for the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report Survey, which we typically open in early November. This has been such a strange and different year. I’m wondering how much we should switch up our questions and how much we should leave as is.
Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for October 2020
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Need some ideas for social media updates, blog posts, newsletter articles, or other content for October? Today’s post will help. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*.
Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – August 28, 2020
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 28, 2020
How is everyone doing out there? Ready for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? Of course you are! This week we have social media audit templates, guides to both advocacy and Instagram, successful staycations and more!
Level Up Your Permission-Based Marketing and List Building
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 26, 2020
No matter where you are in the process of creating more effective communications and marketing for your nonprofit, you can always do more. But that means it is very easy to get overwhelmed! Here’s how we suggest you level up your permission-based marketing, list building, and segmentation.
A Day in the Life of a Quarantined Nonprofit Communicator – Sofia Dupi
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 31, 2020
From Sofia: I’m a visual person–recent cards, postcards and of course books, adorn my work-from-home space. I keep a picture of my grandmother there too, as a reminder that what we love is more than worth fighting for.
Base Your Supporter Journeys in Reality
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
As I revise my first book, The Nonprofit Marketing Guide , I am updating the chapters with newer approaches that weren’t commonplace 10 years ago when I originally wrote it. For example, in the chapter about defining your target communities, I spent a lot of time on personas.
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