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Addressing negative online comments about your nonprofit – something that every single nonprofit social media manager has had to deal with at one point or another. . MORE
There’s no denying that year-end giving is a powerful force. After all, some reports suggest as much as one-third of all annual giving occurs in December alone! However, once the final numbers are calculated and the year-end campaigns end, what happens then? MORE
Flickr Creative Commons photo by fotologic. Sometimes, bad things happen to good organizations. Because of this, even the best-run nonprofits need to have a crisis communications plan. MORE
I was recently contacted by Julianne Buck, executive director of the Community Foundation of Grundy County about the Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts I send. MORE
One of the joys of being a speaker and executive coach is that people send me their books. I have such a long reading list, that I usually take a l-o-n-g time reading the ones that are sent to me. I'm glad I didn't wait to read Jim Eskin's. (It It definitely helped that he sent me the physical book. MORE
I LOVE goal-setting – and then making an action plan to CRUSH my goals – and the New Year is one of the best times to do it! Getting out brightly colored markers and a new calendar makes me happy, just as when I got my back-to-school supplies as a child! Post-its etc. . MORE
by Steven Shattuck. Donor relationship development is vital for your nonprofit’s retention rate and revenue consistency. Overcome the challenges of relationship building. MORE
One day last month, I may or may not have been avoiding work and was down one of those Wikipedia rabbit holes I so often find myself. MORE
Nonprofit email marketing continues to be a driving force of donations, advocacy, and participation actions for many nonprofits small and large. . This is despite the fact that most of us dread opening our inboxes in the morning and feel like we are drowning in email ! . MORE
If your organization is considering undertaking both strategic planning and branding work, you might consider tackling both simultaneously. Doing this. The post Simultaneous Strategic Planning and Branding with Sterne School appeared first on Mission Minded. MORE
Permission-Based Marketing and Content Marketing are the two most popular marketing strategies in the nonprofit sector, according to our Nonprofit Communications Trends Report research. MORE
It’s the last day of our Week of Freebies! Let’s look forward to next year with: The 2020 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. MORE
Last week, we revealed our Top Ten Blog Posts of 2019. Annual reports, social media, and email did well as usual. Now, we want to know what we should focus on in 2020? MORE
In the world of nonprofit social media, the landscape is changing so rapidly, and it’s becoming harder and harder to build community in our hyper-connected world. . MORE
I am deep into the data analysis for the 2020 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , which we’ll release next week. For the first time ever, we surveyed nonprofit communications staff on objectives for their work. We asked them to pick their top 3 of 12 choices. MORE
It’s here ! The 2020 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report has both good news and bad news to share, compiled from the answers of 625 nonprofit communications professionals who took our annual survey in November 2019. It’s free to download. MORE
The Little Duck Diner. Savannah, GA. We made it through the first full week of 2020! How’s everyone doing so far? Let’s wind it down with the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links…. MORE
Changing the way you think about money is a vital key to becoming successful at fundraising. In this guest post, Andrea Waltz points out an important area for us to address. Andrea is the author of "Go for No! MORE
When we were helping Jen Newmeyer brainstorm the title for her new book, as soon as one of us said, “ The Insider’s Guide to Online Fundraising: Finding Success When Surrounded by Skeptics, ” we knew we had it. MORE
This is a guest post from our friends OneCause. Running a charity auction involves tracking many moving parts. But, one of the most important elements of your event is the items you procure. Without a solid list of auction items, you’ll have a harder time hitting your fundraising goals. MORE
Nonprofits raised nearly $2 billion on GivingTuesday in 2019. And yet, we hear a lot of complaints every year about how it doesn’t work. If you aren’t getting the return you want, Julia Campbell joins us today to encourage you to assess your approach to Giving Tuesday. MORE
Happy New Year, everyone! Wow, it’s 2020, and I couldn’t resist the 20/20 pun. Not only are we entering a new year, we’re also entering a new decade. Many people use the New Year to make changes and improvements in their lives. You can do the same for your nonprofit organization. . MORE
Today and tomorrow, we welcome guest blogger Sean Kosofsky to explain an important marketing concept for all nonprofits to understand: Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP). What is it and how do you get one? Read on! Guest Post by Sean Kosofsky. Sean Kosofsky. MORE
The 2020 Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey is officially closed. Getting lost in the data crosstabs will begin soon! MORE
In my last few posts, I’ve emphasized the importance of keeping in touch with your donors throughout the year. Some nonprofit organizations are good at communicating with their donors, but many are not. Often the only times you hear from these organizations is when they’re asking for donations. MORE
Nonprofits use social media platforms every single day to connect with constituents , raise awareness for causes, and collect donations. MORE
Leadership is NOT about ‘managing’ people, bossing them around, or being a tyrant and it ISN’T about showing people how great YOU are either. Instead, it’s about helping coachable people that have passion and character become great. MORE
I'm super excited to be joining the Southeast Produce Council and its 2,500 members at Southern Exposure , their annual conference next month in Tampa, Florida. What a great time to escape the cold of Boston's winter! ?????? MORE
When Cathy White shared with our Mentoring Program participants the collaborative process she went through to create her communications strategy, I knew other communications directors would be interested in hearing about it too. Cathy White. Guest Post by Cathy White. MORE
“Have you read this one?”. “Zach, hold on I didn’t even finish the other articles you sent me yet.” ” I guess I was being a bit overwhelming. Okay, yeah, I’m sorry. It’s just there is SO much out there on DAFs right now. It’s hard to keep up.”. MORE
A new year can hold so many new possibilities! Yes, it’s just another day on your calendar really, but January 1st can be a symbolic reset button that allows us to be so much better in the upcoming year. Or maybe you crushed 2019 and just want to maintain your awesomeness. MORE
Yesterday and today, we welcome guest blogger Sean Kosofsky to explain an important marketing concept for all nonprofits to understand: Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP). What is it and how do you get one? Read on! Guest Post by Sean Kosofsky. MORE
Happy Holidays to our awesome readers! Let’s kick off this week of free stuff with: Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts. Let’s take some of the grief out of nonprofit writing and smash through your writer’s block! MORE
Social and digital media have become vital components of most modern marketing strategies. They are cost-effective, easy to manage, and. The post The Ever-Changing Digital World: How to Feel Less “Arghh” and More “Ahh” appeared first on Mission Minded. MORE
Contrary to common misconception, your logo is not your brand. It’s a powerful symbol for your brand. Think of your. The post Does Your Logo and Visual Identity Send the Right Signals? appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Design MORE
Here’s what’s happening this month at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: Annual All-Access Pass Sale Ends Monday. Our BIG sale on the All-Access Pass winds down in just a few days. Save $200 on the best way to attend all of our training webinars. MORE
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 23, 2020
Flickr Creative Commons photo by fotologic. Sometimes, bad things happen to good organizations. Because of this, even the best-run nonprofits need to have a crisis communications plan.
Mission Minded
JANUARY 24, 2020
If your organization is considering undertaking both strategic planning and branding work, you might consider tackling both simultaneously. Doing this. The post Simultaneous Strategic Planning and Branding with Sterne School appeared first on Mission Minded.
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iMarketSmart
JANUARY 2, 2020
Leadership is NOT about ‘managing’ people, bossing them around, or being a tyrant and it ISN’T about showing people how great YOU are either. Instead, it’s about helping coachable people that have passion and character become great.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 22, 2020
Nonprofits use social media platforms every single day to connect with constituents , raise awareness for causes, and collect donations.
Ann Green
JANUARY 16, 2020
by Steven Shattuck. Donor relationship development is vital for your nonprofit’s retention rate and revenue consistency. Overcome the challenges of relationship building.
Fundraising Coach
DECEMBER 13, 2019
One of the joys of being a speaker and executive coach is that people send me their books. I have such a long reading list, that I usually take a l-o-n-g time reading the ones that are sent to me. I'm glad I didn't wait to read Jim Eskin's. (It It definitely helped that he sent me the physical book.
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iMarketSmart
JANUARY 20, 2020
“Have you read this one?”. “Zach, hold on I didn’t even finish the other articles you sent me yet.” ” I guess I was being a bit overwhelming. Okay, yeah, I’m sorry. It’s just there is SO much out there on DAFs right now. It’s hard to keep up.”.
J Campbell Social Marketing
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Nonprofit email marketing continues to be a driving force of donations, advocacy, and participation actions for many nonprofits small and large. . This is despite the fact that most of us dread opening our inboxes in the morning and feel like we are drowning in email ! .
Ann Green
DECEMBER 10, 2019
In my last few posts, I’ve emphasized the importance of keeping in touch with your donors throughout the year. Some nonprofit organizations are good at communicating with their donors, but many are not. Often the only times you hear from these organizations is when they’re asking for donations.
Fundraising Coach
JANUARY 3, 2020
Changing the way you think about money is a vital key to becoming successful at fundraising. In this guest post, Andrea Waltz points out an important area for us to address. Andrea is the author of "Go for No!
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 13, 2020
Addressing negative online comments about your nonprofit – something that every single nonprofit social media manager has had to deal with at one point or another. .
Ann Green
JANUARY 7, 2020
Happy New Year, everyone! Wow, it’s 2020, and I couldn’t resist the 20/20 pun. Not only are we entering a new year, we’re also entering a new decade. Many people use the New Year to make changes and improvements in their lives. You can do the same for your nonprofit organization. .
Mission Minded
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Social and digital media have become vital components of most modern marketing strategies. They are cost-effective, easy to manage, and. The post The Ever-Changing Digital World: How to Feel Less “Arghh” and More “Ahh” appeared first on Mission Minded.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 16, 2020
When we were helping Jen Newmeyer brainstorm the title for her new book, as soon as one of us said, “ The Insider’s Guide to Online Fundraising: Finding Success When Surrounded by Skeptics, ” we knew we had it.
Fundraising Coach
JANUARY 14, 2020
There’s no denying that year-end giving is a powerful force. After all, some reports suggest as much as one-third of all annual giving occurs in December alone! However, once the final numbers are calculated and the year-end campaigns end, what happens then?
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 6, 2020
In the world of nonprofit social media, the landscape is changing so rapidly, and it’s becoming harder and harder to build community in our hyper-connected world. .
Fundraising Report Card
DECEMBER 18, 2019
This is a guest post from our friends OneCause. Running a charity auction involves tracking many moving parts. But, one of the most important elements of your event is the items you procure. Without a solid list of auction items, you’ll have a harder time hitting your fundraising goals.
Mission Minded
JANUARY 22, 2020
Contrary to common misconception, your logo is not your brand. It’s a powerful symbol for your brand. Think of your. The post Does Your Logo and Visual Identity Send the Right Signals? appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Design
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 7, 2020
I am deep into the data analysis for the 2020 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , which we’ll release next week. For the first time ever, we surveyed nonprofit communications staff on objectives for their work. We asked them to pick their top 3 of 12 choices.
Selfish Giving
JANUARY 22, 2020
I'm super excited to be joining the Southeast Produce Council and its 2,500 members at Southern Exposure , their annual conference next month in Tampa, Florida. What a great time to escape the cold of Boston's winter! ??????
J Campbell Social Marketing
DECEMBER 16, 2019
I LOVE goal-setting – and then making an action plan to CRUSH my goals – and the New Year is one of the best times to do it! Getting out brightly colored markers and a new calendar makes me happy, just as when I got my back-to-school supplies as a child! Post-its etc. .
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Yesterday and today, we welcome guest blogger Sean Kosofsky to explain an important marketing concept for all nonprofits to understand: Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP). What is it and how do you get one? Read on! Guest Post by Sean Kosofsky.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 8, 2020
One day last month, I may or may not have been avoiding work and was down one of those Wikipedia rabbit holes I so often find myself.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2019
A new year can hold so many new possibilities! Yes, it’s just another day on your calendar really, but January 1st can be a symbolic reset button that allows us to be so much better in the upcoming year. Or maybe you crushed 2019 and just want to maintain your awesomeness.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 10, 2020
The Little Duck Diner. Savannah, GA. We made it through the first full week of 2020! How’s everyone doing so far? Let’s wind it down with the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links….
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Today and tomorrow, we welcome guest blogger Sean Kosofsky to explain an important marketing concept for all nonprofits to understand: Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP). What is it and how do you get one? Read on! Guest Post by Sean Kosofsky. Sean Kosofsky.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 22, 2020
Permission-Based Marketing and Content Marketing are the two most popular marketing strategies in the nonprofit sector, according to our Nonprofit Communications Trends Report research.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 21, 2020
I was recently contacted by Julianne Buck, executive director of the Community Foundation of Grundy County about the Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts I send.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 14, 2020
It’s here ! The 2020 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report has both good news and bad news to share, compiled from the answers of 625 nonprofit communications professionals who took our annual survey in November 2019. It’s free to download.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2019
The 2020 Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey is officially closed. Getting lost in the data crosstabs will begin soon!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Nonprofits raised nearly $2 billion on GivingTuesday in 2019. And yet, we hear a lot of complaints every year about how it doesn’t work. If you aren’t getting the return you want, Julia Campbell joins us today to encourage you to assess your approach to Giving Tuesday.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2019
It’s the last day of our Week of Freebies! Let’s look forward to next year with: The 2020 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Happy Holidays to our awesome readers! Let’s kick off this week of free stuff with: Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts. Let’s take some of the grief out of nonprofit writing and smash through your writer’s block!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 6, 2020
Last week, we revealed our Top Ten Blog Posts of 2019. Annual reports, social media, and email did well as usual. Now, we want to know what we should focus on in 2020?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 2, 2020
Here’s what’s happening this month at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: Annual All-Access Pass Sale Ends Monday. Our BIG sale on the All-Access Pass winds down in just a few days. Save $200 on the best way to attend all of our training webinars.
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