Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Do I have to do a nonprofit email newsletter? Here’s how to figure out if it’s needed and how to make it worth it. Give Your Newsletter a Reason to Live Are You Pretending that People Really Want Your E-Newsletter? Do I Have to Keep Producing This Crappy Newsletter? Should I send the email newsletter to our whole list? But you also need to stop emailing people who never open your content. A simple, single column is best.

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J Campbell Social Marketing

AUGUST 12, 2019

And how can small nonprofits start their own programs to recruit and mobilize social fundraisers for their cause? Before joining Best Friends, Sue led new digital expansions for The Nature Conservancy in Asia and Latin America. What is social fundraising?

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J Campbell Social Marketing

APRIL 3, 2018

I am on a mission to help nonprofits of all sizes become better communicators. This is the first of a multi-part series designed to show nonprofits the most effective ways to amplify their stories using digital storytelling techniques. . How would I handle it?

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Twenti

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Make sure your website is up to scratch by keeping these six best practices in mind. . If your website is outdated or difficult to use, you’ll lose potential donors and appear unprofessional or unreliable. This can affect your ability to carry out your mission.

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J Campbell Social Marketing

OCTOBER 15, 2013

The topic will be Nonprofit Blogging Best Practices: Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Blog and How to Create a Great One. A high quality blog has been proven to have a direct benefit on marketing and fundraising efforts – so why do so many nonprofits ignore this powerful tool?

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 27, 2018

Over 10 years ago, when I sold direct marketing services and printing to nonprofits in the DC region, I made a huge sign and put it above my cubicle’s desk to ensure that I’d read it each morning. Why the only thing to fear is fear itself. I know, change is hard.

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ImpactMax

JUNE 30, 2009

You might want to take a look at these free, downloadable guides to communications best practices put out by Fenton Communications, a firm that works with nonprofits. For others, go to the Fenton Web site.

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iMarketSmart

AUGUST 4, 2017

Jim Collins, author of the best-selling book Good to Great , has three big recommendations for all organizations: Get the right people on the bus. I think nonprofits tend to fail when it comes to “getting the right people in the right seats.” Attend to needs.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

There’s a ton of information out there about how to ask for a donation. So I thought I’d help with what I believe is the simplest way to prep for your next big ask. Possibly talk to your friends about your answers (the experienced and successful ones).

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iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Of course, time is finite — we all are limited to just 24 hours in a day, but money (funding) is theoretically uncapped, and having more of it generally equates to having a larger impact on the world. Yes, the answer to the “how do we raise more money?”

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 9, 2018

And, in publications, you’ll read articles that no one questions prior to publication. For better or worse, the world today allows anyone to have a voice whether their comments and ideas work or not. Too often they fail to properly vet a speaker.

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Looking at it this way means that everything that happens with the donor is strategically and relationally knitted together to create a major gift pipeline since the end objective is to serve a donor’s passions and interests in a manner that encourages them to give to their potential.”

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

I’ve opened registration for some brand-new webinars in March, with two more still to come. Best Practices in Nonprofit Marketing. Nonprofit Marketing with Next to No Budget. Creating Online Evangelists: How to Excite and Motivate Your Supporters.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 13, 2018

One-to-many marketing/fundraising relationships are the same as personal relationships. They’ll feel that you abused the permission they granted you when they opted in to receive your communications (assuming they opted in at all).

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iMarketSmart

JULY 27, 2016

Here’s one big point from the interview I figured you’d want to read (in case you don’t have time to listen to the whole thing). Getting to know your supporters is a humongous key to success. How many minutes they spend on a certain page.

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 19, 2018

The number of donors giving to charity keeps declining while total charitable dollars keep increasing. But I believe there’s more to it than that. I think your focus needs to NOT ONLY be on donor retention (although that’s not a bad thing to work on). Here’s why: According to Giving USA , the number of donors is decreasing yet more money has been raised than ever. Therefore, trying to retain all of your donors is not necessarily a good plan.

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iMarketSmart

AUGUST 6, 2018

How on earth can a software provider or wealth screener (or, sometimes, even a prospect researcher) assume a ‘target ask amount’ without having had a single conversation with the donor? And besides, wealth screening is rarely accurate since affluent supporters know how to hide their money. Plus, this is not the right stage of the process to make assumptions. In other words, you need to see if they even want to have a relationship with you at all. .

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 10, 2019

You want others to get the word out about you and your cause. You want them to be talking about you. Everyone wants to know how to make that happen. You can follow best practices, but it all starts with the quality of your message. If your message doesn’t resonate with your audience, it doesn’t matter what you’ve done to that point. Has an emotional hook or something that is easy to grab on to.

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iMarketSmart

JULY 13, 2018

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iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 30, 2017

According to LegacyVoice these 5 are the best. Do you agree with their selections and think they are the best ? Related Posts: >>3 easy ways to make a video that will inspire legacy or major gifts. >>Why Why you should add video to your website. Here are 5 videos for promoting legacy giving. I’m not so sure about that. But I do applaud the efforts. What do you think? LIKE THIS BLOG POST? LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS BELOW AND/OR SHARE IT WITH YOUR PEERS!

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iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Or you might enlist the help of a wealth screening or predictive analytics and modeling firm to help you identify the best donors for your portfolio. They might not want to have a personal relationship with you (or any other fundraiser). How to build and refresh your caseload.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 14, 2017

Thanks to scientific research , we now know conclusively that giving to others makes us feel good about ourselves, which in turn, makes us happy. But did we really need science to confirm what so many already knew? Washington said, “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else” and also said, “Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.”. The Dalai Lama said, “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.

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iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 14, 2016

So here are some great ways to end emails you send to donors: 1. First name], this is your chance to make a huge impact on [mission-oriented copy here]. First name], your investment in [mission-oriented copy here] will make a difference in their lives for generations to come.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 6, 2018

I was asked to lead a roundtable discussion at a conference recently. “Look, I curse because I really want people in this sector to wake the f@#& up. There’s too much to be done. It’s time for fundraisers to stop doing it the way it’s always been done.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 4, 2019

I’m excited to share that Clairification Claire (Claire Axelrad) will be hosting a webinar with us on Tuesday, January 8th at 2 PM EST. This is one you won’t want to miss. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to frame the visit. When to talk about money.

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 4, 2019

To cut through the clutter communications must be relevant. When people get interrupted something happens to their ears and eyes. No one likes to be interrupted. Which works better, telling someone how to fish or getting them to try to fish with your help?

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 4, 2016

If you learn how to truly satisfy their needs, you will be tremendously satisfied too. How do you do this? Listen to them. And, respond to them by adding value to their lives. Recommendations. >> 5 Opportunities to Boost Giving, Donor Loyalty, and Job Satisfaction. >> Another highly requested blog post on why people give. The post How to get tremendous satisfaction from satisfaction appeared first on MarketSmart | .

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Recently I saw a question posted on a discussion board that was inspired by a blog (NOT mine) titled: WHY YOU NEED TO HIT YOUR DONOR’S MAILBOX FIRST THING IN 2019. I don’t recommend asking the question: “when to mail?”

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You know that closing major gifts, uncovering hidden legacy gifts, and migrating mid-level donors to become major donors require your attention. So, how can you win? How can you give everyone what they want? Will you take some time to learn more and expand your horizons ?

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Diva Marketing Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2008

So many pieces have to integrate to be successful. The day has finally come to present to your client. At this moment in time How you present is as critical as What you present. This innovative course provides undergraduate (juniors and seniors) with a unique opportunity to actually be a consultant to a non profit "client. This class has been hands down the best experience I've had at Goizueta. Intellectual honesty is always best.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 17, 2019

Leadership should share the burden of blame because fundraisers tend to feel a lot of pressure to do what’s always been done. In many cases they are driven (by leadership) to avoid trying anything new in case it doesn’t work. How ’bout we blame it on your vendors then?

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 17, 2019

Leadership should share the burden of blame because fundraisers tend to feel a lot of pressure to do what’s always been done. In many cases they are driven (by leadership) to avoid trying anything new in case it doesn’t work. How ’bout we blame it on your vendors then?

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iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I bought it a long time ago but somehow failed to read it. To get many more jewels like that straight from the source I recommend you get his book. It’s less than $15 and would make a super holiday present for your best friend, boss or board. A Welcome Discovery!

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 11, 2018

And, here’s what I’ve read about what the scores are supposed to provide: . A ranking of a prospect’s ability and propensity to make annual fund, major and legacy donations. TO TAKE THE SURVEY, JUST GO TO: www.imarketsmart.com/scoringsurvey.

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Here are 8 reasons why you might want to read my new book: Engagement Fundraising. Here are 8 reasons why you might want to read my new book: Engagement Fundraising. To better understand fundraising from the major donor perspective. To be a facilitator, not just a fundraiser.

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

After all, are you trying to raise money or are you looking for another job? If you are aiming to raise money then you need to recognize that, more and more, your donors will check you out online before they accept your telephone call or email outreach.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 5, 2017

It takes longer to do it this way and I don’t think the quality is actually any better. Using nails and such to drive the pieces together, furniture can be made expeditiously and at low cost. That’s how furniture companies get the job done these days.

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iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Podcast how to become a major gifts officer major gift fundraising best practices major gift fundraising plan template major gifts fundraising strategy major gifts officer career path major gifts officer job description major gifts officer jobs what is a major giftOn today’s episode we discuss the 2017 Major Gifts Fundraising Benchmark Study. This study is the first of its kind by focusing on major gifts. You can download the report at [link].

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iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Usually, these complaints come from people who don’t really do much face-to-face fundraising on their own. So, if you’re one of the complainers, ask yourself if you have the right staff or did you hire the first warm body that came through the door and promised to do the job?

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 13, 2018

Each year we round up the most popular blog posts from the prior year to create a book for our readers. I’m excited to share that the 2017 digest is ready to ship and you can get it for FREE by simply going here. How to generate more gifts with fewer resources.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 7, 2019

Here are 3 scientific concepts to help you break through the noise: signaling theory, the mere exposure theory, and the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon. Finally, the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon relates to how, after we first take notice of something, it begins to pop up everywhere.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Major gift fundraising communications (especially legacy gift marketing) tend to focus too much on showing supporters how they can make a major or legacy gift; when they should focus, instead, on creating dialogue to understand why people care and then informing them why they should give.

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Ever wonder if your nonprofit is trying to do too many things and trying to be too many things for too many people? It also became lighter, thinner and more appealing because it was easy to carry. According to Ive at the time, “ We are absolutely consumed by trying to develop a solution that is very simple because as physical beings we understand clarity.”. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully.

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