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A bit of good news from the fundraising world – monthly giving is on the rise! If your organization doesn’t have a monthly/recurring giving program or it’s fairly small, now is a great time to start or grow your monthly giving. MORE
Fundraising isn't just about raising money one time. If it were, we could sell t-shirts. Fundraising is about connecting values - the values of donors with the values of your cause. Sure, there are times when we just need the transactional. We need to pay the bills. MORE
Do we sound like a broken record yakking on and on about email marketing? Do we care? We are fired up right now about making sure nonprofits are following email marketing best practices. We’ve pretty much dedicated the entire month of February to email marketing training. MORE
It’s so exciting. you get others in your organization to finally focus on communications and you create a marketing strategy. Or maybe you set aside the time to finally create your editorial calendar. You are fired up! And then. it just sits there, never to be looked at again. MORE
No idea what you will talk about on social media next month? Unsure what to include in your newsletter? This post is for you! These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*. MORE
The nonprofit annual report is a mixed bag. Organizations do need to share accomplishments and show gratitude to their donors, but many annual reports are done poorly. They’re often too long, boring, and basically a demonstration of the organization patting itself on the back. MORE
Lindsey Williams. 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. MORE
It’s here! Today we are excited to release the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report! MORE
Anna Mullen and her colleagues at the National Farm to School Network have always worked remotely. She shared some great advice on doing so successfully with others in her cohort of the Communications Director Mentoring Program last year. MORE
Last week, we shared that we found in the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report that a majority of nonprofits said they did more communications planning (63%) and that the level of internal collaboration on the communications workload went up (57%) as a result of the pandemic. 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
Effective brand storytelling doesn’t just stem from the accidental use of visually-appealing elements. The post Visual Identity: It’s How You Look appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Design MORE
I received this wonderful email from Steven Screen this week, and he generously agreed to let me publish it here. If there’s one thing I know right now, it’s that Fundraisers are tired. Most of us aren’t “about to quit” tired. MORE
guest blog by Tim Sarrantonio , Neon One. Tim Sarrantonio is a team member at Neon One and has more than 10 years of experience working for and volunteering with nonprofits. MORE
The Collins Quarter. Savannah, GA. Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week. We’re finishing it off strong with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. MORE
Many donors have gone above and beyond to help nonprofit organizations this past year, despite everything that’s been going on. Often in times of crisis, people find ways to help. This means you need to go above and beyond when you thank them. Are you doing that? Most likely, you’re not. MORE
Social Media for Social Good Academy is OPEN for enrollment – for a very limited time! Sign up now through February 1, 2021. Click here for all the details ! Why You Need To Get Your Board to Embrace Digital Fundraising. MORE
Three things this week. Dan Cohen of Cause Partners did a wicked awesome job last week laying down the knowledge on selling corporate partnerships. This is a Cause Docs clinic you either don't want to miss or should listen to again! You can watch the replay here. It's well worth your time. MORE
If you need ideas for your newsletter articles or social media posts next month, then this post is for you! These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*. MORE
Two things this week. Join us TODAY at 2pm EST , for a Cause Docs Zoom clinic with Brittany Hill , Founder of Accelerist. Brittany will be answering ALL your questions on HOW TO PROSPECT for corporate partnerships. MORE
Happy Almost Valentine’s Day! If one of your love languages is “acts of service” I am here for you with my curated list of the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. MORE
No one likes getting cold calls and you probably don’t like making them. MORE
Mission Minded's remote work culture tips gained from working remotely since our founding in 2002. The post What Will Your Team Gain From Working at Home? appeared first on Mission Minded. MORE
Is your nonprofit willing to accept donations no matter where they come from? What are the tradeoffs? The post How to Screen Funding Partnerships for Brand Risk appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding MORE
How to start building a thriving social media community for your nonprofit right now – WITHOUT a big team, lots of tech overwhelm, or getting stuck on the question “What do I do next?”. MORE
How important is online community-building for your nonprofit members? Read our guide to learn how online engagements can strengthen your membership base. By Jake Fabbri. Creating a membership program for your nonprofit is a smart way to increase fundraising and donor stewardship. MORE
If you’re a nonprofit professional, President Biden just provided a master class in how to successfully launch a brand. The post Brand Was at the Center of the Presidential Inaugural appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding Storytelling 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
Social Media for Social Good Academy is OPEN for enrollment – for a very limited time! Sign up now through February 1, 2021. Click here for all the details ! How to convert social media fans and followers into donors and long-term supporters? That’s the big question, isn’t it? MORE
Last week we mentioned we would be switching gears from our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series to a new mini-series: Hobbies of Nonprofit Communicators. We’ll be looking at some of the new hobbies or adventures your fellow nonprofit communicators started during the pandemic! MORE
The amount of email sent each year is in the billions and is only going up. See this projection : Source: [link]. So how will you make your way through the clutter in everyone’s inbox and stand out? By answering the question: So What? MORE
M + R has released a new guide called Direct Response Creative for Nonprofits: Theory and Practice. That rather dry name belies the very interesting content inside. It’s really all about creating communications that are effective AND consistent with your values and ethics. MORE
In doing research for next week’s webinar Email Marketing Trends for Nonprofits webinar series, I came across the 2020 Email Deliverability Benchmark Study done by Validity. MORE
There are a number of misconceptions about what being a successful nonprofit leader and fundraiser looks like. One of the most common is that the leader needs to be 100% confident. Completely sure about themselves at all times. If they aren't sure, how can they ask donors to give? MORE
In the survey for the upcoming 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, we asked whether nonprofit communicators agreed or disagreed with this statement: I regularly take all of the paid time off that I am entitled to each year. MORE
The docs are back! No, we can't heal the broken hearts ??of of Kansas City Chiefs fans (or Patriots fans for that matter) ?????- but we can address your partnership woes! Remember, we're not real doctors, we're cause doctors (or Cause Docs !)??????? MORE
With all that’s gone on this year, if you’re still sending generic, organization-centered communication, you’re doing a huge disservice. I know there has been some conflict about donor-centered vs community-centered, and I think we can have both. What you don’t want is to be organization-centered. MORE
Two announcements this week. Two great upcoming events. I'm looking forward to seeing you at one or both of these events! Engage for Good's Winning with Corporate Partners in 2021 begins TODAY and continues through Friday. This is going to be a great event! Check it out and signup here! MORE
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
If you need ideas for your newsletter articles or social media posts next month, then this post is for you! These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*.
iMarketSmart
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
No one likes getting cold calls and you probably don’t like making them.
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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
In doing research for next week’s webinar Email Marketing Trends for Nonprofits webinar series, I came across the 2020 Email Deliverability Benchmark Study done by Validity.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
guest blog by Tim Sarrantonio , Neon One. Tim Sarrantonio is a team member at Neon One and has more than 10 years of experience working for and volunteering with nonprofits.
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Many donors have gone above and beyond to help nonprofit organizations this past year, despite everything that’s been going on. Often in times of crisis, people find ways to help. This means you need to go above and beyond when you thank them. Are you doing that? Most likely, you’re not.
Fundraising Coach
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Fundraising isn't just about raising money one time. If it were, we could sell t-shirts. Fundraising is about connecting values - the values of donors with the values of your cause. Sure, there are times when we just need the transactional. We need to pay the bills.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Lindsey Williams. 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.
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J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 25, 2021
Social Media for Social Good Academy is OPEN for enrollment – for a very limited time! Sign up now through February 1, 2021. Click here for all the details ! How to convert social media fans and followers into donors and long-term supporters? That’s the big question, isn’t it?
Ann Green
JANUARY 27, 2021
A bit of good news from the fundraising world – monthly giving is on the rise! If your organization doesn’t have a monthly/recurring giving program or it’s fairly small, now is a great time to start or grow your monthly giving.
Fundraising Coach
JANUARY 26, 2021
There are a number of misconceptions about what being a successful nonprofit leader and fundraiser looks like. One of the most common is that the leader needs to be 100% confident. Completely sure about themselves at all times. If they aren't sure, how can they ask donors to give?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Do we sound like a broken record yakking on and on about email marketing? Do we care? We are fired up right now about making sure nonprofits are following email marketing best practices. We’ve pretty much dedicated the entire month of February to email marketing training.
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.
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.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Two things this week. Join us TODAY at 2pm EST , for a Cause Docs Zoom clinic with Brittany Hill , Founder of Accelerist. Brittany will be answering ALL your questions on HOW TO PROSPECT for corporate partnerships.
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
With all that’s gone on this year, if you’re still sending generic, organization-centered communication, you’re doing a huge disservice. I know there has been some conflict about donor-centered vs community-centered, and I think we can have both. What you don’t want is to be organization-centered.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 26, 2021
No idea what you will talk about on social media next month? Unsure what to include in your newsletter? This post is for you! These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*.
Mission Minded
JANUARY 21, 2021
Effective brand storytelling doesn’t just stem from the accidental use of visually-appealing elements. The post Visual Identity: It’s How You Look appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Design
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
I received this wonderful email from Steven Screen this week, and he generously agreed to let me publish it here. If there’s one thing I know right now, it’s that Fundraisers are tired. Most of us aren’t “about to quit” tired.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
The docs are back! No, we can't heal the broken hearts ??of of Kansas City Chiefs fans (or Patriots fans for that matter) ?????- but we can address your partnership woes! Remember, we're not real doctors, we're cause doctors (or Cause Docs !)???????
Ann Green
JANUARY 20, 2021
How important is online community-building for your nonprofit members? Read our guide to learn how online engagements can strengthen your membership base. By Jake Fabbri. Creating a membership program for your nonprofit is a smart way to increase fundraising and donor stewardship.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Anna Mullen and her colleagues at the National Farm to School Network have always worked remotely. She shared some great advice on doing so successfully with others in her cohort of the Communications Director Mentoring Program last year.
Mission Minded
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Mission Minded's remote work culture tips gained from working remotely since our founding in 2002. The post What Will Your Team Gain From Working at Home? appeared first on Mission Minded.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 28, 2021
Social Media for Social Good Academy is OPEN for enrollment – for a very limited time! Sign up now through February 1, 2021. Click here for all the details ! Why You Need To Get Your Board to Embrace Digital Fundraising.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Two announcements this week. Two great upcoming events. I'm looking forward to seeing you at one or both of these events! Engage for Good's Winning with Corporate Partners in 2021 begins TODAY and continues through Friday. This is going to be a great event! Check it out and signup here!
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The nonprofit annual report is a mixed bag. Organizations do need to share accomplishments and show gratitude to their donors, but many annual reports are done poorly. They’re often too long, boring, and basically a demonstration of the organization patting itself on the back.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
The amount of email sent each year is in the billions and is only going up. See this projection : Source: [link]. So how will you make your way through the clutter in everyone’s inbox and stand out? By answering the question: So What?
Mission Minded
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Is your nonprofit willing to accept donations no matter where they come from? What are the tradeoffs? The post How to Screen Funding Partnerships for Brand Risk appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 25, 2021
How to start building a thriving social media community for your nonprofit right now – WITHOUT a big team, lots of tech overwhelm, or getting stuck on the question “What do I do next?”.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Three things this week. Dan Cohen of Cause Partners did a wicked awesome job last week laying down the knowledge on selling corporate partnerships. This is a Cause Docs clinic you either don't want to miss or should listen to again! You can watch the replay here. It's well worth your time.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 27, 2021
Last week, we shared that we found in the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report that a majority of nonprofits said they did more communications planning (63%) and that the level of internal collaboration on the communications workload went up (57%) as a result of the pandemic.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 28, 2021
It’s here! Today we are excited to release the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 21, 2021
In the survey for the upcoming 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, we asked whether nonprofit communicators agreed or disagreed with this statement: I regularly take all of the paid time off that I am entitled to each year.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Happy Almost Valentine’s Day! If one of your love languages is “acts of service” I am here for you with my curated list of the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Last week we mentioned we would be switching gears from our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series to a new mini-series: Hobbies of Nonprofit Communicators. We’ll be looking at some of the new hobbies or adventures your fellow nonprofit communicators started during the pandemic!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
M + R has released a new guide called Direct Response Creative for Nonprofits: Theory and Practice. That rather dry name belies the very interesting content inside. It’s really all about creating communications that are effective AND consistent with your values and ethics.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 29, 2021
The Collins Quarter. Savannah, GA. Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week. We’re finishing it off strong with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
It’s so exciting. you get others in your organization to finally focus on communications and you create a marketing strategy. Or maybe you set aside the time to finally create your editorial calendar. You are fired up! And then. it just sits there, never to be looked at again.
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