100 Knowledge + Attitude = Action?
SocialButterfly
NOVEMBER 19, 2009
The article elaborated by pointing to research that knowledge and how we feel about something (attitude) do not always line up with action.
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Attitude of Gratitude: our Favorite #UNselfies from #GivingTuesday 2015
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
What will your attitude help you see?
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. .
The top 3 attitudes of wildly successful Fundraisers
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.
How to Approach a Nonprofit Job Interview with a For-Profit Attitude (and Résumé)
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.
What’s Your Attitude For 2017?
The Agitator
JANUARY 2, 2017
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.
The top 3 attitudes of wildly successful Fundraisers
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.
"I Y'am What I Y'am": Why You Should Always Hire for Attitude
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.
The Language of Change: 20 Words and Phrases that Impact Attitudes, Actions and Funding
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.
New Report on Donor Attitudes
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.
Quote of the Week: Why the Web Was Won
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.
INTERVIEW: Lisa Taylor of Challenge Factory Talks Your Career Transition
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.
3 Ways + 1 to Get Your Head Back in the Game
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.
Fundraising Secret #43: Fundraising takes guts
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.
Shades of Social Marketing
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.
The Road to Nonprofit Hell is Paved with Vague Intent
Social Media Bird Brain
MAY 20, 2010
One of those words is "intent," although warriors like Musashi or Sun Tzu probably meant it more like attitude or spirit than a dictionary definition such as purpose. A combination might work best, as in intent: an attitude that. Image by blackheartking.com (xtyler) via Flickr When you've watched as much Japanese anime as I have, you notice some words seem to keep popping up.
CONTROL YOURSELF: a tough lesson for nonprofit managers to learn.
NonProfit Branding
APRIL 26, 2011
Your personal attitude is almost immaterial. It may be a sign of character to select a branding product you despise. The important consideration is whether the intended owner will like it…and value it…and use it. AND whether that user will make a … Continue reading → Imprinted Branding Products Marketing Non Profit Working with Vendors
Measuring Donor Experiences- Part 1
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.
Shades of Social Marketing
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.
Objectives for Your Nonprofit Communications Plan
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2018
75% of beginners move to the intermediate level in 6 months) Change in tone, sentiment, attitude or preferences (e.g., In previous posts, I’ve shared with you the twelve most common nonprofit marketing and communications goals and the twelve most common nonprofit marketing and communications strategies. Today let’s talk about the types of objectives you should have in your communications plan.
Starting Over #6: Measuring Donor Experiences
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.
Five Features Every Nonprofit Annual Report Should Include
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 16, 2019
This attitude of gratitude should permeate the entire report. We really push for you to create a shorter, more visual nonprofit annual report here as opposed to long print reports. Shorter annual reports don’t take as many resources, can be shared more easily, and will be read more often. But whether you have an infographic, a video, a 4-page, or a 40-page annual report, there are five elements essential to a successful nonprofit annual report.
Donor Retention: Good News And Poor Excuses
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.
My favorite nonprofit planning quotes
Get Fully Funded
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. Here are some of my favorite quotes about planning. The significance of a man is not in what he attains but in what he longs to attain. Kahlil Gibran. If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else. Yogi Berra. Don’t bunt. Aim out of the ballpark. David Ogilvy.
Hispanic Trends
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.
Are Your Donors Losing Interest?
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.
Still time: Summer-ize Your Marketing
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.
How to Create Social Media Video on a Shoestring Budget – Tips & Tools
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
On Wednesday April 11th, the world celebrated World Parkinson’s Day to raise awareness of the condition and change attitudes. Welcome to the first episode of Nonprofit Social Media Nerds , where we discuss and demo social media tools, tech, tips, and tricks.
How to Watch for Trends in Your Online Analytics
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 30, 2018
The attitude expressed by people who are interacting with your content. What are your website analytics, like Google Analytics, telling you? What’s happening with your email? All of the online communications tools have built in metrics. They give you more data than you need, and often don’t give you the information you really want without requiring a lot of data crunching on your part.
Make #GivingTuesday More Than Just a Giving Day
Ann Green
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Attitude of Gratitude: A Different Kind of Giving Tuesday. I’m sure you’ve all heard of #GivingTuesday, the annual giving day that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year it will be on November 27.
Communicate In The Purple Zone
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.
Are You an ATM or a Fundraiser?
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 4Ps of Demarketing Tobacco Use
Social Marketing and Social Change
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
The authors used structural equation modeling to test the hypothesized relationships among policy initiatives aimed at each of the 4Ps, attitudes towards smoking, attitudes towards the tobacco industry, and intentions to quit smoking at two points in time.
Fixing Hidden Leaks #2 — Donation Pages And Payment Systems
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.
Drop your membership in the “Ain’t It Awful” club
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.
If you are sick of hearing about retention, Roger Craver thinks you’re about to be fired
Sea Change Strategies
JULY 22, 2013
Change your attitude. Only the donor’s attitude will influence his or her behavior (e.g. Organizations can influence donor attitudes by giving them stellar customer service, report backs on their impact, and providing them with authentic gratitude. I never pass up an opportunity to hear Roger Craver breaking down the fundamentals of fundraising with wit, p**s and vinegar.
People First—4 Steps To Your All-Org Marketing Team
Getting Attention
MARCH 22, 2013
Your CEO is “marketing” to the person staffing the info line and the customer service team (the importance of that welcoming attitude) as well as to her board members…and these examples are just the beginning.
Telefundraising Reveals The Pulse
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!
Break the Rules! You’ll never look back
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.
Yes to Multichannel BUT Mix Depends on Audience
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).
Your Questions about Building a Culture That Supports Communications?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 20, 2018
I’m using a basic definition of culture: The shared assumptions, values, beliefs, attitudes, and standards that govern how people behave. I’m working on a new two-part webinar series for late April on building an organizational culture that supports your communications work. .
Show Some Gratitude to Your Donors
Ann Green
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Making all your communications donor-centered will help convey an attitude of gratitude. Thanksgiving will be here soon and it’s a time of the year in the U.S. when we show gratitude to the special people in our lives. Do you extend this same gratitude to your donors?
#FUNDRAISING: Paul Jolly Inspires The Big Ask To Raise Big Money
Non Profit Marketing 360
AUGUST 21, 2012
Many good therapists will tell you your achievements are limited only by your attitude. Is your institutional attitude holding you back? If you ask for less, you'll get less (and work harder on fundraising than on your projects).
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