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You may have seen the latest batch of announcements from Apple about the privacy changes they are making to their software, including this one: In the Mail app, Mail Privacy Protection stops senders from using invisible pixels to collect information about the user. MORE
Someone recently told me that while they appreciate all the diverse professional development topics that we and others offer on nonprofit communications and marketing, the fact that there is so much of it and so many things to learn also contributes to her sense of imposter syndrome. I get it! MORE
Last week I shared An Exercise to Reduce Burnout (and More): Start a List of Every Single Thing You Do at Work. The goal of that exercise was to see ALL of your tasks in one place so you could prevent burnout, manage expectations, combat imposter syndrome, and realize your worth. MORE
Crisis communications is not just about being prepared for a rogue board member or sketchy financials. The pandemic, social unrest, and increasing displays of hate have thrust nonprofits into the position of needing to revamp their communications plans and messaging on a dime. MORE
What are all of the things that nonprofit communications teams need to think about and potentially act on to be successful? Of course, it’s a really, really long list of potential items. MORE
The Depot. Auburn, AL. It’s Friday which means it’s time for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have TikTok tips, how to transition to in-person events, Facebook video ad ideas, and more. MORE
We talk a lot about burnout in this NPCOMMLIFE blog series because, unfortunately, it just seems to be a part of being a nonprofit communicator. MORE
I am a big fan of reality cooking show Top Chef and this past season was turning out to be one of its best. Challenges consisted of a wider range of cuisines. The cast was diverse and they all seemed to genuinely like each other and eager to help. MORE
So I was really annoyed with the yard guy. He was not cutting the grass near my hostas, so they were getting really weedy. Then the next week, he clearly tried to cut the grass, but shredded a bunch of hostas with the weed whacker in the process. Again, I was NOT happy. I love my garden. MORE
“But is this really my responsibility?” ” That’s the response I sometimes get when I’m encouraging a nonprofit communications director to step up and start an often-hard conversation within their organizations. Of course, it’s usually not their job, technically. MORE
We had over 200 people register for last week’s free webinar on how to raise awareness. But if you weren’t one of those 200 people and you struggle with what it means to raise awareness, we still have you covered! MORE
We get questions like this a lot. How often should we send out __ ? fill in the blank with emails, tweets, press releases, etc.). What’s a normal amount of content for my team to be asked to create? How much should I put in my editorial calendar ? Of course, the answer is “ It depends.” MORE
Welcome to our weekly round-up of the the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have advice for getting Gen X donors, equitable fundraising, the state of video marketing and more. MORE
We in the nonprofit comms and fundraising world talk a lot about storytelling and how to write or tell a good story about a person or situation. 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
Here’s what’s happening this month at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: SAVE $200! The Annual All-Access Training Pass. MORE
Every now and then, a fundraising consultant will write a post essentially saying that all nonprofit communications and marketing should be driven by fundraising goals and staff, with a few limited exceptions, like media relations and general branding. 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
No, this isn’t another request for submissions to our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator blog series (but you are welcome to submit yours as part of this exercise ). MORE
I really enjoyed our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator blog series and while it was a popular series we ran out of submissions from readers like you. How about we get it going again? What You Need to Do. It’s super easy! MORE
Our All-Access Pass is the best value for busy nonprofit communicators who want to learn their jobs, love their work, and lead their teams. Attend ALL of our webinars and workshops (+ much more) for 365 days for only $599. SALE ENDS TONIGHT! MORE
At Nonprofit Marketing Guide, we’ve been training, coaching, and researching nonprofit communications directors and teams for more than 15 years. MORE
In the second edition of The Nonprofit Marketing Guide , I wrote. MORE
I use this quote from Thomas L. Friedman in my training all the time: “In the world of ideas, to name something is to own it. If you can name an issue, you can own the issue.” MORE
When you talk about creating a “communications plan” or a “marketing plan,” you are actually talking about creating one of five different documents that have different purposes. Marketing Strategy. Quick and Dirty Marketing Plan. Big Picture Communications Timeline. MORE
Tara Collins. Today’s post comes from long-time friend of Nonprofit Marketing Guide, Tara Collins. I love her plea for patience and grace as we begin meeting up again in person. MORE
The Corner Grille. Atlanta, GA. Happy Friday! Ready for the the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? This week we have all kinds of social media news and tips, cybersecurity insights, what to do if you get laid off, and more. MORE
The following ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Sign up now to get prompts emailed to you in advance monthly. As usual, please double-check events to see if they are still happening. On the Calendar. 8/01: Friendship Day. MORE
I just saw on Facebook that Nonprofit AF’s Vu Le is taking some time off to recharge and thinks you should too. Kivi is on vacation this week. MORE
Emily Wills. 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
A lot of you operate on smaller staffs during the summer, so if you need a spark of inspiration for next month’s editorial calendar, these writing prompts can help. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. MORE
Raising awareness and thought leadership are two of twelve nonprofit marketing goals in our Nonprofit Communications Strategic Planning Card Deck (Amazon). MORE
Don’t rack your brain trying to think of clever ideas for your social media updates, blog posts, or newsletter articles. These writing prompts can crush that writer’s block! These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*. MORE
Last week I accidentally published Mixed Links with a 2022 date and just now I typed 2020 for the date. Needless to say, TGIF! Let’s finish up the week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. MORE
One of the last conversations the most recent cohort of the Communications Director Mentoring Program had was around how you prepare for an extended leave (or exit) when you are a nonprofit communications director. MORE
We’ve been able to re-start our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator blog series with three new submissions from readers like you! Nicole Gustafson. Veronica Brown. Emily Wills. But it’s your turn now! What goes on in a typical day in your life as a nonprofit communicator? MORE
Time and time again we have implored you keep a clean, healthy email list. It’s essential to having a successful email marketing program. That means not sending emails to people who no longer engage with your content. MORE
I recently worked with Nonprofit Ready to create their new Marketing Essentials Certificate. MORE
I’ve been in a lot of conversations lately where I’m encouraging nonprofit comms staff to create levels or tiers that represent a certain level of comms staff effort and/or a certain volume of communications activity, such as numbers of emails or social media posts. MORE
If you have been with us for a while, you know we just finished a HUGE website redesign. (If If you are new here, then “Hello!”). ”). We spent a good chunk of 2020 and into this year researching design trends, best practices, and the latest website bells and whistles. MORE
The Hound. Auburn, AL. While I think a lot of us could use an actual mixed drink at this point, it’s a little early here in the States so let’s settle for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. MORE
In the survey for the upcoming 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, we asked three questions about the impact of the pandemic on your communications work. MORE
Hopefully you are scheduling some vacation time which means you may need some quick ideas to fill your editorial schedule while your gone. Don’t worry! We have exactly what you’re looking for with these writing prompts. MORE
Your nonprofit acknowledges that you can’t do it all as a comms team of one. But they don’t want to hire staff right now, and would rather contract out the work. So what should you outsource? Here are the five places I would consider first. Media Relations / PR. MORE
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 29, 2021
Your nonprofit acknowledges that you can’t do it all as a comms team of one. But they don’t want to hire staff right now, and would rather contract out the work. So what should you outsource? Here are the five places I would consider first. Media Relations / PR.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 26, 2021
Last week I shared An Exercise to Reduce Burnout (and More): Start a List of Every Single Thing You Do at Work. The goal of that exercise was to see ALL of your tasks in one place so you could prevent burnout, manage expectations, combat imposter syndrome, and realize your worth.
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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 27, 2021
I am a big fan of reality cooking show Top Chef and this past season was turning out to be one of its best. Challenges consisted of a wider range of cuisines. The cast was diverse and they all seemed to genuinely like each other and eager to help.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 20, 2021
What are all of the things that nonprofit communications teams need to think about and potentially act on to be successful? Of course, it’s a really, really long list of potential items.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 30, 2021
The Hound. Auburn, AL. While I think a lot of us could use an actual mixed drink at this point, it’s a little early here in the States so let’s settle for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 13, 2021
Someone recently told me that while they appreciate all the diverse professional development topics that we and others offer on nonprofit communications and marketing, the fact that there is so much of it and so many things to learn also contributes to her sense of imposter syndrome. I get it!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 21, 2021
Crisis communications is not just about being prepared for a rogue board member or sketchy financials. The pandemic, social unrest, and increasing displays of hate have thrust nonprofits into the position of needing to revamp their communications plans and messaging on a dime.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 30, 2021
A lot of you operate on smaller staffs during the summer, so if you need a spark of inspiration for next month’s editorial calendar, these writing prompts can help. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 16, 2021
The Corner Grille. Atlanta, GA. Happy Friday! Ready for the the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? This week we have all kinds of social media news and tips, cybersecurity insights, what to do if you get laid off, and more.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 29, 2021
Raising awareness and thought leadership are two of twelve nonprofit marketing goals in our Nonprofit Communications Strategic Planning Card Deck (Amazon).
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 28, 2021
The following ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Sign up now to get prompts emailed to you in advance monthly. As usual, please double-check events to see if they are still happening. On the Calendar. 8/01: Friendship Day.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 28, 2021
I just saw on Facebook that Nonprofit AF’s Vu Le is taking some time off to recharge and thinks you should too. Kivi is on vacation this week.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 12, 2021
We’ve been able to re-start our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator blog series with three new submissions from readers like you! Nicole Gustafson. Veronica Brown. Emily Wills. But it’s your turn now! What goes on in a typical day in your life as a nonprofit communicator?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 9, 2021
The Depot. Auburn, AL. It’s Friday which means it’s time for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have TikTok tips, how to transition to in-person events, Facebook video ad ideas, and more.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 19, 2021
No, this isn’t another request for submissions to our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator blog series (but you are welcome to submit yours as part of this exercise ).
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 24, 2021
“But is this really my responsibility?” ” That’s the response I sometimes get when I’m encouraging a nonprofit communications director to step up and start an often-hard conversation within their organizations. Of course, it’s usually not their job, technically.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 9, 2021
Last week I accidentally published Mixed Links with a 2022 date and just now I typed 2020 for the date. Needless to say, TGIF! Let’s finish up the week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 14, 2021
At Nonprofit Marketing Guide, we’ve been training, coaching, and researching nonprofit communications directors and teams for more than 15 years.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 17, 2021
Time and time again we have implored you keep a clean, healthy email list. It’s essential to having a successful email marketing program. That means not sending emails to people who no longer engage with your content.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 1, 2021
Here’s what’s happening this month at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: SAVE $200! The Annual All-Access Training Pass.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 7, 2021
Our All-Access Pass is the best value for busy nonprofit communicators who want to learn their jobs, love their work, and lead their teams. Attend ALL of our webinars and workshops (+ much more) for 365 days for only $599. SALE ENDS TONIGHT!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 10, 2021
You may have seen the latest batch of announcements from Apple about the privacy changes they are making to their software, including this one: In the Mail app, Mail Privacy Protection stops senders from using invisible pixels to collect information about the user.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 6, 2021
Emily Wills. 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.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 15, 2021
One of the last conversations the most recent cohort of the Communications Director Mentoring Program had was around how you prepare for an extended leave (or exit) when you are a nonprofit communications director.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 18, 2021
We in the nonprofit comms and fundraising world talk a lot about storytelling and how to write or tell a good story about a person or situation.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 19, 2021
In the survey for the upcoming 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, we asked three questions about the impact of the pandemic on your communications work.
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. .
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 2, 2021
When you talk about creating a “communications plan” or a “marketing plan,” you are actually talking about creating one of five different documents that have different purposes. Marketing Strategy. Quick and Dirty Marketing Plan. Big Picture Communications Timeline.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 23, 2021
We had over 200 people register for last week’s free webinar on how to raise awareness. But if you weren’t one of those 200 people and you struggle with what it means to raise awareness, we still have you covered!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 6, 2021
Every now and then, a fundraising consultant will write a post essentially saying that all nonprofit communications and marketing should be driven by fundraising goals and staff, with a few limited exceptions, like media relations and general branding.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 8, 2021
I’ve been in a lot of conversations lately where I’m encouraging nonprofit comms staff to create levels or tiers that represent a certain level of comms staff effort and/or a certain volume of communications activity, such as numbers of emails or social media posts.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 15, 2021
We get questions like this a lot. How often should we send out __ ? fill in the blank with emails, tweets, press releases, etc.). What’s a normal amount of content for my team to be asked to create? How much should I put in my editorial calendar ? Of course, the answer is “ It depends.”
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 27, 2021
Don’t rack your brain trying to think of clever ideas for your social media updates, blog posts, or newsletter articles. These writing prompts can crush that writer’s block! These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 26, 2021
Hopefully you are scheduling some vacation time which means you may need some quick ideas to fill your editorial schedule while your gone. Don’t worry! We have exactly what you’re looking for with these writing prompts.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 25, 2021
Welcome to our weekly round-up of the the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have advice for getting Gen X donors, equitable fundraising, the state of video marketing and more.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 11, 2021
In the second edition of The Nonprofit Marketing Guide , I wrote.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 24, 2021
I really enjoyed our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator blog series and while it was a popular series we ran out of submissions from readers like you. How about we get it going again? What You Need to Do. It’s super easy!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 15, 2021
I use this quote from Thomas L. Friedman in my training all the time: “In the world of ideas, to name something is to own it. If you can name an issue, you can own the issue.”
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 28, 2021
If you have been with us for a while, you know we just finished a HUGE website redesign. (If If you are new here, then “Hello!”). ”). We spent a good chunk of 2020 and into this year researching design trends, best practices, and the latest website bells and whistles.
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*.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 19, 2021
Tara Collins. Today’s post comes from long-time friend of Nonprofit Marketing Guide, Tara Collins. I love her plea for patience and grace as we begin meeting up again in person.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 8, 2021
So I was really annoyed with the yard guy. He was not cutting the grass near my hostas, so they were getting really weedy. Then the next week, he clearly tried to cut the grass, but shredded a bunch of hostas with the weed whacker in the process. Again, I was NOT happy. I love my garden.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 7, 2021
We talk a lot about burnout in this NPCOMMLIFE blog series because, unfortunately, it just seems to be a part of being a nonprofit communicator.
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