His point in Inventing a tribe is — individuals with the attitude, the need were there before we (the marketer) were. In a recent post, Seth Godin argues: “I can’t think of a single time that an individual or an organization has created a brand-new worldview, spread it and then led that tribe.” ” He notes that there were social rebels before there were Harley Davidson motorcycles, and Rastafarians before Bob Marley. MORE
” Much is written about donor-centric fundraising (the only kind that works) as a philosophy and attitude, and also regarding the nitty gritty of how to communicate properly with donors. MORE
Make It Work — focused on changing attitudes and policy so families can live in economic security while participating fully in family and work—made good on its promise big-time. Wake up, girls and boys! It’s time to change our ways. Here’s the thing: I’m a rule follower, and I bet you are too. MORE
A surprising number of fundraisers fail to understand a basic axiom of a successful organization/donor relationship: It is the actions an organization takes toward its donors (the so-called ‘donor experience’) that determines the attitude — positive or negative — of the donor. In turn, it is the donor’s attitude that determines the donor’s behavior toward the organization — e.g., giving volunteering, staying or leaving. MORE
Gratitude is the best attitude! You should know that lots of people try to tell me how to market MarketSmart. They tell me I need to drive tons of traffic to my website. They call me up and tell me I should speak at or sponsor this or that event. They recommend I buy a booth at an expo so I can jump out at people as they walk by. They try to sell me spam lists (also known as email lists). They tell me I need more Twitter followers. And the list goes on. Guess what? MORE
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that mindset and attitude are everything, especially in fundraising. Change your attitude. If you’re a card-carrying member of the “Ain’t It Awful” club, it’s time to drop your membership. Especially if you want to raise money. Membership in the club is given to people who. complain about how hard fundraising is. whine about how bad the economy is. MORE
As a new employee you want to find your way in the organization= you don’t know the existing attitudes (positive or negative), and have little ingrained thinking about the organization. I find the first few months are so important at a new job. I recently read the book The First 90 Days. One of the key items that the book talks about is building allies. This is so important for us in fundraising as we often end up touching the entire organization. MORE
attitude fundraising courage pep talk I was talking to a friend last week about her fundraising efforts. She was having second thoughts about a mailing that was going to business leaders she knew and respected. I’d rarely heard her confidence this shaken. As we started discussing the letter, I asked her if the letter needed re-writing. Maybe her hesitation was an indication that this wasn’t the right letter to be sending. MORE
Here’s what the survey of 775 nonprofits revealed about the attitudes and action toward donor retention. At last! I’m pleased to report that there seems to be some evidence that more and more fundraisers are paying attention to the issue of donor retention. MORE
Don’t know how I missed this, but back in November Harris Interactive released this very interesting survey on the charitable giving habits and plans of Americans. Their report includes some interesting trend data comparing 2007 and 2010 responses. Most respondents (48%) categorize themselves as follows: “I make some kind of small contribution of time and/or money to organizations and causes I believe in, to show my support.&# MORE
I believe that our attitudes about our work have a direct impact on the bottom line of our fundraising. Your positive attitude can help you see things in new and different ways. And that willingness stems from a positive attitude about your work. . MORE
Blackbaud just released a must-read report—findings from its Next Generation of American Giving study on charitable giving trends and engagement behaviors and attitudes across Matures (68+), Boomers (49-67), Gen X (33-48) and Gen Y (18-32). MORE
According to a new report by the nonpartisan research organization Public Agenda, "typical giving tends to be based on personal experience and emotional connections." Hopefully most of us knew that already, but it's good to be reminded of it occasionally anyway. The report, The Charitable Impulse , finds that "American donors are passionate and positive about the charities and nonprofits they support. But at the same time. MORE
But then Wikipedia continues by saying, “David Dunlop, the Cornell University senior development officer who developed the concept of moves management, described the idea as “changing people’s attitudes so they want to give.”. Now before you start typing an angry response to this post telling me you are insulted because you are not a manipulative louse, remember, Wikipedia said David Dunlop described the idea as “changing people’s attitudes.” MORE
Have the right attitude. Now that you have a better idea of how to tout your for-profit accomplishments, here are some interview attitude tips to help you shake off the nerves and put your best self forward. This guest post originally appeared on Idealist Careers blog. MORE
In some cases to even know what to measure, let alone understand how to respond in terms of organization-wide attitude and communication tactics. Most of the discussion that occurs around the sorry state of donor retention deals with failure on the part of nonprofits to even take notice of their situation. The underlying assumption is that just by ‘getting it right’ in terms of focus and mechanics a large proportion of haemorrhaging donors can be, well, salvaged. MORE
Ready or not, it's #GivingTuesday! The single busiest giving day of the year is here, and with it comes one of our favorite social media campaigns, the #UNselfie. social media #givingtuesday MORE
Communications Associate, Religion and Global Attitudes Pew Research Center (Washington, DC). Please post YOUR nonprofit marketing job here: Featuring jobs with nonprofit organizations, grantmakers, B Corps, and agencies and other vendors serving nonprofits. MORE
I recently came across another quote that embodies this belief from one of the TurningPoint Collaborative’s PDFs, The Basics of Social Marketing : The process of heightening awareness, shifting attitudes, and strengthening knowledge is valuable if, and only if, it leads to action. MORE
Their Hispanic Trends Project has now launched an e-newsletter with bi-weekly updates on trends in this key demographic segment — basic demographics, media usage, political orientation, cultural and religious attitudes … you name it. MORE
Few details are as important in affecting donor attitude, donor behavior and donor retention than the usability of your online donation forms and payment systems. MORE
His landmark studies ( “Decoding of Inconsistent Communications” and “Inference of Attitudes from Nonverbal Communication in Two Channels”) uncovered w hat elements you should focus on most for effective communications as follows: Body language = 55%. MORE
And I wonder what attitude you are bringing to your fundraising work in the new year. As Seth Godin noted in a recent post , “Attitude is the most important choice any of us will make.” Of course Roger and I wish you all the best for 2017. Have a great year! But the festivities are over (unless you live in New Zealand, where we tend to chill out for the entire month of January). Time to get down to business. MORE
The article elaborated by pointing to research that knowledge and how we feel about something (attitude) do not always line up with action. MORE
There’s very much the attitude of “here you go little woman, you’re doing this for the mission, this is all you get.” I have talked with so many people about fundraising. Founders. Executive Directors. Board members. and of course, fundraising staff. MORE
The best way to combat these attitudes and push for the greater good is to find areas of common ground. It’s Kivi here. MORE
Hire for attitude. But they all agree on one core “people” proposition: They hire for attitude and train for skill. Do this by defining the personality traits and attitude necessary for new team members to succeed and find a way to rigorously assess and hire for that. MORE
Even though schooldays ended eons ago for most of us, our focus, attitudes, and readiness to act change as the weather warms. You know it, and I know it. Shaping content that matters to your readers is everything. MORE
In case you aren’t a researcher, quantitative research basically counts things while qualitative research looks at people’s attitudes, feelings, or emotions. MORE
Adopt these three attitudes and watch things start to change. . . . . Many people are being wildly successful in fundraising these days. After working with several, I’ve noticed that share a few things in common. The are passionate about their cause. They believe deeply in the work their nonprofit does and they love seeing loves changed. They are willing to do whatever it takes to see their nonprofit organization succeed. If that means working long hours, they’ll do it. MORE
Ask attitudeFundraising is hard. You’re asking people to do something they probably haven’t considered doing yet. So they need to be helped through the process. After all, they’ve given it far less thought than you have!). And then there’s the news. MORE
Colin is properly balanced in his analysis, covering the growing hurdles that telefundraising faces — chiefly, cellphones, compliance issues, and changing consumer attitudes associated with intrusive communications — but noting the opportunities that still exist. I can’t even remember the last time I read a decent article on telefundraising. Can you? If so, please pass along the link! MORE
Adopt these three attitudes and watch things start to change. . . . . Many people are being wildly successful in fundraising these days. After working with several, I’ve noticed that share a few things in common. The are passionate about their cause. They believe deeply in the work their nonprofit does and they love seeing loves changed. They are willing to do whatever it takes to see their nonprofit organization succeed. If that means working long hours, they’ll do it. MORE
We see it every day, reflected in the actions and attitudes of nonprofit boards, CEOs and fundraisers. We don’t pay nearly enough attention to the issue of disrespect and the horrible price our sector pays for ignoring it or shrugging it off with a “well, that’s the way it is.” MORE
Your personal attitude toward money and giving can impact your ask and how you relate to donors. In The Generosity Network , authors Jennifer McCrea and Jeffrey C. Walker stress that “[t]rue generosity is rooted in relatedness”. MORE
Re-set your attitude so you see their complaints as opportunities— not only to make things right but also to expand the relationship further. No one likes to hear complaints. . But when you work for a nonprofit or a private sector business, you need to welcome complaints. MORE
Download the presentation handout below 'Related Documents'! Learn how to engage board members/stakeholders, simplify your message and jumpstart funding by understanding the lexicon of change and--more importantly--the thinking behind it. This is the difference between charity and philanthropy, sustainable funding and transformation, a mission statement and a message. MORE
All About Attitude. Kotler’s interview also reminds us the badge true social marketers wear, and it’s stitched with attitude. ” As I also teach my students, he shares that the difference lies in the attitude and mindset we wear as we approach our work. MORE
There is an insidious attitude that has infected many nonprofits, large and small, old and new. This past year was certainly an explosive one for digital marketing and online fundraising. Many nonprofits upped their efforts on digital channels , and reaped the benefits. MORE
Flickr: OpenUniversity. How often have you banged your head against the wall because you just can’t squeeze any more from your existing team and budget? MORE
Conflict Finding a job Keeping a job Leadership Sector-Switching american career attitudes boomer career boomer transitions can't afford to retire canadian career challenge factory executive search company for nonprofits fired? Lisa Taylor, Founder, Challenge Factory. MORE
Roger and I are big believers in building donor relationships, based upon positive donor attitudes and experiences, in order to maximize donor lifetime value. However, reading this rundown on successful direct mail tactics employed by candidates in 2012 left me wondering … would I want a ‘donor relationship’ with any of these folks? That led me in turn to: Does any giver really want a ‘donor relationship’ with a charity or nonprofit? MORE
Old-fashioned, traditional organizations measure the efficiency of the organization’s own internal actions rather than the effectiveness of how the organization’s actions directed toward the donor actually affect donors’ attitudes. A surprising number of fundraisers fail to understand a basic axiom of the organization-donor relationship: It is the actions an organization takes toward its donors (donor experience) that determines the attitude positively or negatively of the donor. MORE
Attitudes Related Topics EveryAction
DECEMBER 1, 2015
Ready or not, it's #GivingTuesday! The single busiest giving day of the year is here, and with it comes one of our favorite social media campaigns, the #UNselfie. social media #givingtuesday
Get Fully Funded
OCTOBER 29, 2011
Adopt these three attitudes and watch things start to change. . . . . Many people are being wildly successful in fundraising these days. After working with several, I’ve noticed that share a few things in common. The are passionate about their cause. They believe deeply in the work their nonprofit does and they love seeing loves changed. They are willing to do whatever it takes to see their nonprofit organization succeed. If that means working long hours, they’ll do it.
Get Fully Funded
OCTOBER 29, 2011
Adopt these three attitudes and watch things start to change. . . . . Many people are being wildly successful in fundraising these days. After working with several, I’ve noticed that share a few things in common. The are passionate about their cause. They believe deeply in the work their nonprofit does and they love seeing loves changed. They are willing to do whatever it takes to see their nonprofit organization succeed. If that means working long hours, they’ll do it.
EveryAction
MAY 23, 2016
Have the right attitude. Now that you have a better idea of how to tout your for-profit accomplishments, here are some interview attitude tips to help you shake off the nerves and put your best self forward. This guest post originally appeared on Idealist Careers blog.
Marketing for Nonprofits
NOVEMBER 30, 2013
Hire for attitude. But they all agree on one core “people” proposition: They hire for attitude and train for skill. Do this by defining the personality traits and attitude necessary for new team members to succeed and find a way to rigorously assess and hire for that.
Wild Woman Fundraising
APRIL 24, 2012
Conflict Finding a job Keeping a job Leadership Sector-Switching american career attitudes boomer career boomer transitions can't afford to retire canadian career challenge factory executive search company for nonprofits fired? Lisa Taylor, Founder, Challenge Factory.
Get Fully Funded
AUGUST 2, 2009
I believe that our attitudes about our work have a direct impact on the bottom line of our fundraising. Your positive attitude can help you see things in new and different ways. And that willingness stems from a positive attitude about your work. .
Fundraising Coach
OCTOBER 25, 2011
Ask attitudeFundraising is hard. You’re asking people to do something they probably haven’t considered doing yet. So they need to be helped through the process. After all, they’ve given it far less thought than you have!). And then there’s the news.
The Agitator
JULY 13, 2016
A surprising number of fundraisers fail to understand a basic axiom of a successful organization/donor relationship: It is the actions an organization takes toward its donors (the so-called ‘donor experience’) that determines the attitude — positive or negative — of the donor. In turn, it is the donor’s attitude that determines the donor’s behavior toward the organization — e.g., giving volunteering, staying or leaving.
The Agitator
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Old-fashioned, traditional organizations measure the efficiency of the organization’s own internal actions rather than the effectiveness of how the organization’s actions directed toward the donor actually affect donors’ attitudes. A surprising number of fundraisers fail to understand a basic axiom of the organization-donor relationship: It is the actions an organization takes toward its donors (donor experience) that determines the attitude positively or negatively of the donor.
Fundraising 123
JUNE 22, 2009
Download the presentation handout below 'Related Documents'! Learn how to engage board members/stakeholders, simplify your message and jumpstart funding by understanding the lexicon of change and--more importantly--the thinking behind it. This is the difference between charity and philanthropy, sustainable funding and transformation, a mission statement and a message.
Nonprofit Consultant Blog
APRIL 14, 2006
According to a new report by the nonpartisan research organization Public Agenda, "typical giving tends to be based on personal experience and emotional connections." Hopefully most of us knew that already, but it's good to be reminded of it occasionally anyway. The report, The Charitable Impulse , finds that "American donors are passionate and positive about the charities and nonprofits they support. But at the same time.
The Agitator
OCTOBER 5, 2017
We see it every day, reflected in the actions and attitudes of nonprofit boards, CEOs and fundraisers. We don’t pay nearly enough attention to the issue of disrespect and the horrible price our sector pays for ignoring it or shrugging it off with a “well, that’s the way it is.”
The Agitator
MARCH 27, 2017
Here’s what the survey of 775 nonprofits revealed about the attitudes and action toward donor retention. At last! I’m pleased to report that there seems to be some evidence that more and more fundraisers are paying attention to the issue of donor retention.
The Agitator
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
In some cases to even know what to measure, let alone understand how to respond in terms of organization-wide attitude and communication tactics. Most of the discussion that occurs around the sorry state of donor retention deals with failure on the part of nonprofits to even take notice of their situation. The underlying assumption is that just by ‘getting it right’ in terms of focus and mechanics a large proportion of haemorrhaging donors can be, well, salvaged.
iMarketSmart
OCTOBER 9, 2017
But then Wikipedia continues by saying, “David Dunlop, the Cornell University senior development officer who developed the concept of moves management, described the idea as “changing people’s attitudes so they want to give.”. Now before you start typing an angry response to this post telling me you are insulted because you are not a manipulative louse, remember, Wikipedia said David Dunlop described the idea as “changing people’s attitudes.”
The Agitator
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
” Much is written about donor-centric fundraising (the only kind that works) as a philosophy and attitude, and also regarding the nitty gritty of how to communicate properly with donors.
iMarketSmart
AUGUST 22, 2016
Gratitude is the best attitude! You should know that lots of people try to tell me how to market MarketSmart. They tell me I need to drive tons of traffic to my website. They call me up and tell me I should speak at or sponsor this or that event. They recommend I buy a booth at an expo so I can jump out at people as they walk by. They try to sell me spam lists (also known as email lists). They tell me I need more Twitter followers. And the list goes on. Guess what?
SocialButterfly
JUNE 19, 2010
I recently came across another quote that embodies this belief from one of the TurningPoint Collaborative’s PDFs, The Basics of Social Marketing : The process of heightening awareness, shifting attitudes, and strengthening knowledge is valuable if, and only if, it leads to action.
The Agitator
JUNE 5, 2014
Their Hispanic Trends Project has now launched an e-newsletter with bi-weekly updates on trends in this key demographic segment — basic demographics, media usage, political orientation, cultural and religious attitudes … you name it.
Getting Attention
AUGUST 15, 2013
Blackbaud just released a must-read report—findings from its Next Generation of American Giving study on charitable giving trends and engagement behaviors and attitudes across Matures (68+), Boomers (49-67), Gen X (33-48) and Gen Y (18-32).
The Agitator
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Colin is properly balanced in his analysis, covering the growing hurdles that telefundraising faces — chiefly, cellphones, compliance issues, and changing consumer attitudes associated with intrusive communications — but noting the opportunities that still exist. I can’t even remember the last time I read a decent article on telefundraising. Can you? If so, please pass along the link!
Getting Attention
APRIL 8, 2015
Make It Work — focused on changing attitudes and policy so families can live in economic security while participating fully in family and work—made good on its promise big-time. Wake up, girls and boys! It’s time to change our ways. Here’s the thing: I’m a rule follower, and I bet you are too.
The Agitator
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
His point in Inventing a tribe is — individuals with the attitude, the need were there before we (the marketer) were. In a recent post, Seth Godin argues: “I can’t think of a single time that an individual or an organization has created a brand-new worldview, spread it and then led that tribe.” ” He notes that there were social rebels before there were Harley Davidson motorcycles, and Rastafarians before Bob Marley.
iMarketSmart
OCTOBER 5, 2015
In case you aren’t a researcher, quantitative research basically counts things while qualitative research looks at people’s attitudes, feelings, or emotions.
iMarketSmart
MAY 5, 2014
His landmark studies ( “Decoding of Inconsistent Communications” and “Inference of Attitudes from Nonverbal Communication in Two Channels”) uncovered w hat elements you should focus on most for effective communications as follows: Body language = 55%.
Getting Attention
AUGUST 18, 2015
Even though schooldays ended eons ago for most of us, our focus, attitudes, and readiness to act change as the weather warms. You know it, and I know it. Shaping content that matters to your readers is everything.
Getting Attention
MARCH 9, 2015
Communications Associate, Religion and Global Attitudes Pew Research Center (Washington, DC). Please post YOUR nonprofit marketing job here: Featuring jobs with nonprofit organizations, grantmakers, B Corps, and agencies and other vendors serving nonprofits.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
Your personal attitude toward money and giving can impact your ask and how you relate to donors. In The Generosity Network , authors Jennifer McCrea and Jeffrey C. Walker stress that “[t]rue generosity is rooted in relatedness”.
A Small Change
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
As a new employee you want to find your way in the organization= you don’t know the existing attitudes (positive or negative), and have little ingrained thinking about the organization. I find the first few months are so important at a new job. I recently read the book The First 90 Days. One of the key items that the book talks about is building allies. This is so important for us in fundraising as we often end up touching the entire organization.
Wild Woman Fundraising
JUNE 19, 2016
There’s very much the attitude of “here you go little woman, you’re doing this for the mission, this is all you get.” I have talked with so many people about fundraising. Founders. Executive Directors. Board members. and of course, fundraising staff.
Get Fully Funded
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that mindset and attitude are everything, especially in fundraising. Change your attitude. If you’re a card-carrying member of the “Ain’t It Awful” club, it’s time to drop your membership. Especially if you want to raise money. Membership in the club is given to people who. complain about how hard fundraising is. whine about how bad the economy is.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 27, 2016
Flickr: OpenUniversity. How often have you banged your head against the wall because you just can’t squeeze any more from your existing team and budget?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The best way to combat these attitudes and push for the greater good is to find areas of common ground. It’s Kivi here.
SocialButterfly
JANUARY 21, 2013
All About Attitude. Kotler’s interview also reminds us the badge true social marketers wear, and it’s stitched with attitude. ” As I also teach my students, he shares that the difference lies in the attitude and mindset we wear as we approach our work.
iMarketSmart
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Re-set your attitude so you see their complaints as opportunities— not only to make things right but also to expand the relationship further. No one likes to hear complaints. . But when you work for a nonprofit or a private sector business, you need to welcome complaints.
The Agitator
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
Roger and I are big believers in building donor relationships, based upon positive donor attitudes and experiences, in order to maximize donor lifetime value. However, reading this rundown on successful direct mail tactics employed by candidates in 2012 left me wondering … would I want a ‘donor relationship’ with any of these folks? That led me in turn to: Does any giver really want a ‘donor relationship’ with a charity or nonprofit?
J Campbell Social Marketing
DECEMBER 21, 2016
There is an insidious attitude that has infected many nonprofits, large and small, old and new. This past year was certainly an explosive one for digital marketing and online fundraising. Many nonprofits upped their efforts on digital channels , and reaped the benefits.
The Agitator
APRIL 8, 2015
Few details are as important in affecting donor attitude, donor behavior and donor retention than the usability of your online donation forms and payment systems.
Fundraising Coach
DECEMBER 8, 2009
attitude fundraising courage pep talk I was talking to a friend last week about her fundraising efforts. She was having second thoughts about a mailing that was going to business leaders she knew and respected. I’d rarely heard her confidence this shaken. As we started discussing the letter, I asked her if the letter needed re-writing. Maybe her hesitation was an indication that this wasn’t the right letter to be sending.
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