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Have you ever written a fundraising letter? A fundraising letter you felt really proud about? One that presented your nonprofit in an amazing light. That showed how good you were working in your cause. One that was sure to convince donors to give to you? I have too. MORE
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. MORE
Tricia Maddrey Baker. Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator. Tricia Maddrey Baker is still working at home. Let’s see how she is adapting. MORE
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. MORE
You’ve probably heard about Google Ad Grants and how they can help nonprofits reach more people and get more visibility. In today’s special live session, join me and Chris Barlow of Beeline Marketing for a breakdown. We will answer these burning questions: What are Google Ad Grants? How can I apply? How do nonprofits use them? What are some of the pros and cons? Take the free quiz to determine if Google Ad Grants are right for your organization: [link]. MORE
What? I felt like I had to include an actual recipe with that title. Here’s what’s happening this month at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: October 6: The Seven Styles of Nonprofit Writing MASTER CLASS with Kivi Leroux Miller. MORE
During the last live session of Social Media for Social Good Academy, there was a lot of discussion around work study students and social media interns. . What kinds of projects should they work on? How to make the work meaningful? MORE
A few weeks ago I mentioned one of the themes for your fundraising and communications this year should be this is more important than ever. I don’t need to remind you we’re not living in normal times. MORE
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? MORE
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to strategic planning. To inspire your community to action, you need an inspired strategic plan! The post 3 Ways Your Next School Strategic Plan Can Break the Mold appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools Strategic Planning MORE
Bow and Arrow. Auburn, AL. Capping off my birthday week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. MORE
The most effective and efficient nonprofit social media managers know that hand-crafting every piece of social media content from scratch is not practical, nor is it realistic. MORE
We had so much fun at the Learning Club last week! We talked about personal branding and social impact career growth. 40+ people joined us. I especially want to thank our special guest, Lisa Anastasi from the USO. MORE
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.) MORE
“Did you get the [information, brochure, or letter] I sent?” ” Has anyone really had great success starting an outreach call with this question? MORE
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*. MORE
Through the Nonprofit Communications Director Mentoring Program , I talk to a lot of communications directors who feel overwhelmed. I thought it might be helpful to you for me to share some of the questions I ask when I am coaching them. MORE
Rebecca Barrack. Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series. This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. Rebecca Barrack works mostly at home with some time in the office. Let’s see how she does it. MORE
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. MORE
When it comes the success of a nonprofit merger, the importance of establishing a strong brand for the new entity cannot be understated. The post Secrets to a Successful Nonprofit Merger: 3 Reasons Brand is Essential appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Communications MORE
Tony Martignetti. Today Tony Martignetti joins us to talk about marketing your bequests program. Kristina. Guest Post by Tony Martignetti. Many nonprofit communicators shy away from spending much time marketing Planned Giving at their organizations. MORE
Are you on a Zoom call? Answering emails? Crossing another task off your to-do list? Eating lunch at your desk? MORE
A lot of the conversations I am having with nonprofit communications directors can be lumped under the category of “managing expectations.” ” That includes expectations from your boss and coworkers about what you do — or could do — as the communications lead. MORE
We know there are A LOT of webinars being offered right now including ours. Even before COVID happened we already knew how busy you were so we have always had training available 24/7. MORE
CALM not BUSY is the framework we created to help you understand how to manage your nonprofit’s communications work for maximum effectiveness. You should work on being more Collaborative, Agile, Logical, and Methodical (CALM) and less Bogus, Unrealistic, Sidestepping, and Yoked (BUSY). MORE
As Kristina and I were planning out our fall training schedule and editorial calendar, we moved everything important off of the week of November 2 – 6, 2020. MORE
User experience is one of the core components of a long-lasting and valuable nonprofit website. Learn more about its importance to help your organization. By Anne Stefanyk. Life is naturally full of both good and bad experiences. MORE
I have a simple request this week. Hop over to your inbox and look at the salutation at the top of the email newsletter I send you ever week. Does it include your first name? Am I spelling your name correctly? Do you prefer I call you by something else? MORE
Three things this week. What's in a name? A big thank you ??to to everyone who's written back over the past week to share how they want to be addressed in the salutation of this newsletter. It's nice to be on a first name basis with more of you! Access to paywalled articles. MORE
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. MORE
At Nonprofit Marketing Guide, we’ve been exploring new ways to provide training and coaching, in addition to our training webinars and Communications Director Mentoring Program. MORE
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. MORE
This week, I was honored to be the guest on Eliz Greene and Thom Singer's show, The Webinar Talk Show. We talked about leadership, fundraising, events, and sales in a pandemic. I loved Eliz's story about a fundraising appeal that wowed her. MORE
Strategic planning is the process—and result—of focusing the intelligence of your staff and leadership on making your organization’s optimal future a reality. The post The Why and How of Your Next Strategic Plan appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Communications Strategic Planning MORE
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! MORE
A detailed digital brand launch plan will help you communicate more effectively with your current supporters and reach new audiences sooner. The post Launching Your Brand Digitally: 5 Tips for Success appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Digital Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Web MORE
I worked out this morning, had a call, answered some emails, sent an email, stopped for lunch, took my dog for a walk, aaaand now I am crashing and don’t feel like doing the many other things on my to-do list for today. MORE
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 19, 2020
I worked out this morning, had a call, answered some emails, sent an email, stopped for lunch, took my dog for a walk, aaaand now I am crashing and don’t feel like doing the many other things on my to-do list for today.
J Campbell Social Marketing
OCTOBER 20, 2020
During the last live session of Social Media for Social Good Academy, there was a lot of discussion around work study students and social media interns. . What kinds of projects should they work on? How to make the work meaningful?
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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.
iMarketSmart
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
“Did you get the [information, brochure, or letter] I sent?” ” Has anyone really had great success starting an outreach call with this question?
Ann Green
OCTOBER 7, 2020
User experience is one of the core components of a long-lasting and valuable nonprofit website. Learn more about its importance to help your organization. By Anne Stefanyk. Life is naturally full of both good and bad experiences.
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.
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Mission Minded
OCTOBER 7, 2020
When it comes the success of a nonprofit merger, the importance of establishing a strong brand for the new entity cannot be understated. The post Secrets to a Successful Nonprofit Merger: 3 Reasons Brand is Essential appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Communications
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.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Tony Martignetti. Today Tony Martignetti joins us to talk about marketing your bequests program. Kristina. Guest Post by Tony Martignetti. Many nonprofit communicators shy away from spending much time marketing Planned Giving at their organizations.
Fundraising Coach
OCTOBER 21, 2020
This week, I was honored to be the guest on Eliz Greene and Thom Singer's show, The Webinar Talk Show. We talked about leadership, fundraising, events, and sales in a pandemic. I loved Eliz's story about a fundraising appeal that wowed her.
Selfish Giving
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Three things this week. What's in a name? A big thank you ??to to everyone who's written back over the past week to share how they want to be addressed in the salutation of this newsletter. It's nice to be on a first name basis with more of you! Access to paywalled articles.
Mission Minded
OCTOBER 13, 2020
A detailed digital brand launch plan will help you communicate more effectively with your current supporters and reach new audiences sooner. The post Launching Your Brand Digitally: 5 Tips for Success appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Digital Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Web
Ann Green
OCTOBER 14, 2020
A few weeks ago I mentioned one of the themes for your fundraising and communications this year should be this is more important than ever. I don’t need to remind you we’re not living in normal times.
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?
Fundraising Coach
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Have you ever written a fundraising letter? A fundraising letter you felt really proud about? One that presented your nonprofit in an amazing light. That showed how good you were working in your cause. One that was sure to convince donors to give to you? I have too.
Selfish Giving
OCTOBER 14, 2020
I have a simple request this week. Hop over to your inbox and look at the salutation at the top of the email newsletter I send you ever week. Does it include your first name? Am I spelling your name correctly? Do you prefer I call you by something else?
Mission Minded
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Strategic planning is the process—and result—of focusing the intelligence of your staff and leadership on making your organization’s optimal future a reality. The post The Why and How of Your Next Strategic Plan appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Communications Strategic Planning
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.
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?
J Campbell Social Marketing
OCTOBER 15, 2020
The most effective and efficient nonprofit social media managers know that hand-crafting every piece of social media content from scratch is not practical, nor is it realistic.
Selfish Giving
OCTOBER 7, 2020
We had so much fun at the Learning Club last week! We talked about personal branding and social impact career growth. 40+ people joined us. I especially want to thank our special guest, Lisa Anastasi from the USO.
Mission Minded
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to strategic planning. To inspire your community to action, you need an inspired strategic plan! The post 3 Ways Your Next School Strategic Plan Can Break the Mold appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools Strategic Planning
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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.
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.)
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Tricia Maddrey Baker. Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator. Tricia Maddrey Baker is still working at home. Let’s see how she is adapting.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Bow and Arrow. Auburn, AL. Capping off my birthday week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2020
At Nonprofit Marketing Guide, we’ve been exploring new ways to provide training and coaching, in addition to our training webinars and Communications Director Mentoring Program.
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*.
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!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Rebecca Barrack. Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series. This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. Rebecca Barrack works mostly at home with some time in the office. Let’s see how she does it.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Through the Nonprofit Communications Director Mentoring Program , I talk to a lot of communications directors who feel overwhelmed. I thought it might be helpful to you for me to share some of the questions I ask when I am coaching them.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2020
CALM not BUSY is the framework we created to help you understand how to manage your nonprofit’s communications work for maximum effectiveness. You should work on being more Collaborative, Agile, Logical, and Methodical (CALM) and less Bogus, Unrealistic, Sidestepping, and Yoked (BUSY).
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
A lot of the conversations I am having with nonprofit communications directors can be lumped under the category of “managing expectations.” ” That includes expectations from your boss and coworkers about what you do — or could do — as the communications lead.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2020
As Kristina and I were planning out our fall training schedule and editorial calendar, we moved everything important off of the week of November 2 – 6, 2020.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2020
We know there are A LOT of webinars being offered right now including ours. Even before COVID happened we already knew how busy you were so we have always had training available 24/7.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2020
What? I felt like I had to include an actual recipe with that title. Here’s what’s happening this month at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: October 6: The Seven Styles of Nonprofit Writing MASTER CLASS with Kivi Leroux Miller.
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