Why not rebrand Valentine's Day as Generosity Day - today?! Check out the video below and sign the pledge. I wish you a wonderful day full of compassion toward yourself and others. Cheers! Jocelyn. Valentine's Day Generosity Day MORE
Tags: Galactic Pizza Endangered Species Chocolate MORE
Instead, Anthon Berg the European chocolatier which operated The Generous Store, asked you to pledge to perform some specific good deed for a friend or loved one in return for which you got some of Berg’s chocolates. MORE
We see two hands prepare a cup of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie to house the Greyston Factory, along other Yonkers landmarks, before the hand rings the factory’s bell. MORE
Time with friends and family, way too much hot chocolate, comfy sweaters, relaxing on the couch, relaxing on the couch IN comfy sweaters…you get my point. ?. 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
It's no coincendence that the sale of chocolate goes up during an economic downturn. "All But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." - Charles M. Don't let your members forget about your cause, get them excited with a Chocolate themed event. Ask local bakers & culinary experts to participate in a friendly competition for your charity such as most unique chocolate dish. Making chocolate treats is not as difficult as it seems! MORE
Ben Casselman's "Why 'Social Enterprises' Rarely Works" (June 1, 2007; The Wall Street Journal Online, [link] ) summarizes what many of us non profit professionals whispered among ourselves, after our attempts; it is tough to operate a for profit business, when one is also running a non profit organization, too. His piece is located at: [link] The social enterprise paradigm is a newer concept in American non profit fundraising. MORE
Good words remind me of dark chocolate or lavender or cinnamon - worth savoring. Dark chocolate. This idea and these examples (with the exception of dark chocolate, my own) are from Annie Murphy Paul, who wrote in the Sunday New York Times about “Your Brain on Fiction.” If you love fiction as I do, you know that at its finest, it has a delicious quality. Lavender. Cinnamon. How did you react to those words? I bet they set off your olfactory cortex. MORE
Tags: Stamp Out Hunger Word of Mouth Marketing Andy Sernovitz The Chocolate Problem Campbell's US Post Office MORE
Case in point is this wrapper at the left for a chocolate bar from the Big Island in Hawaii. The chocolate bar itself was a little thicker at one end than the other. I saw a job description the other day for one of the chief marketers at Macy’s, the giant retailer. MORE
Roger lost it (possibly hyper from too many chocolate eggs). “My Roger and I spent the Easter weekend in deep contemplation, reflecting over the state of humanity, the important things in life, and The Agitator too. And we had an epiphany. MORE
Coffee and chocolate tastings. You can take your cue from the continued popularity of wine and cheese tasting events by holding a coffee and chocolate tasting at a local mall or shopping area. For a small donation, you can provide a cup of coffee and a selection of small chocolates to please even the pickiest palate. One of the most effective ways to raise money for your cause or group is by organizing and hosting fundraising events that are designed to attract a crowd. MORE
What if every time you bought a chocolate chip cookie, the baker gave you two cookies for the price of one? Matching gifts are almost exactly like those chocolate chip cookies. New to matching gifts or interested in understanding the basics a bit more? MORE
Cause marketing is like one of those 7-layer chocolate cakes. But even though it is made with wholesome ingredients like eggs, milk, flour and maybe dark chocolate, and even though you could certainly eat a slice of it as a meal, it’s not really a meal replacement for very many charities. If your company is an active corporate cause marketer, should it also be an active corporate donor? The short answer is yes. MORE
Pancake Puppies, which usually sell for $2, almost cry out for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate to accompany them, so Denny’s is betting that when I redeem the coupon that I’ll buy at least that and, more likely, think of the Pancake Puppies as a kind of appetizer for a larger meal. MORE
And that’s when we start to look for ‘stand-ins’ His point is illustrated by this passage: “Roses, chocolates and greeting cards are a stand-in for actual human emotions, a stand-in for caring and respect and love. To my tastes, Seth Godin is at his best when he’s at his briefest. Here’s a post of his from the weekend that says something hugely important in a few lines. [I I could learn from that!] The post is titled: Measure what you care about. MORE
Instead of forging V-Day connections with one person via chocolate, candlelight and a card, let’s forge G-Day connections with as many people as possible – including complete strangers – by saying YES on February 14th to every opportunity to be nice, help out, or delight with generosity. MORE
P.S. You may have heard some people knocking the flowers and chocolates when promoting G-Day, but that’s not me. Today is Valentine’s Day, but it’s also Generosity Day. MORE
I do a lot of baking with my kids this time of year, and last week I noticed that while we had made dozens and dozens of cookies, there wasn’t one that I personally LOVED. So I decided to make up a new recipe with some of my favorite ingredients. MORE
Tags: Simon Cowell Mark Simmons American Idol Adam Bahner Seth Godin Chocolate Rain Punk Marketing Tay Zonday Richard Laermer MORE
Here’s how: Step 1: Go get some real food like cookies or chocolate. Does it feel like the whole world is out of the office this week? And yet there you are – sitting at your desk, picking over the remnants of the holiday goodies that one volunteer brought in. MORE
Candy Fundraising Charity Fundraising Chocolate Fundraising Free Fundraising Ideas Fundraising Ideas for Kids High School Fundraising Ideas Non Profit Fundraising School Fundraising Sports FundraisingCookie dough fundraising has become increasingly popular over the years. People love cookies, making it an easy sell, and organizations can earn up to 80 percent profit on their sales. MORE
Hey Everyone:I've become aware of a reporter that's looking for a sources on Valentine's Day chocolate gifts that engage in cause-related marketing practices. MORE
However, while we were eating our chocolates, Cupid delivered a thought-provoking message to our inbox in the form of an opinion piece from Jennifer and Peter Buffett, co-presidents of the NoVo Foundation, appearing in last week’s Chronicle of Philanthropy. MORE
The book tackles his five Ts of word of mouth marketing and the challenge of The Chocolate Problem. Finally, word of mouth marketing faces what Sernovitz calls “The Chocolate Problem.” By which he means, no one ever called a friend and said, “Have you tried this thing called chocolate? How do you combat The Chocolate Problem? To fight The Chocolate Problem, you must keep coming up with new remarkable things. re•mark•a•ble adj 1. MORE
Once a week, usually on a Wednesday (my busiest day), I hit up the local coffeeshop—Standing Stone Coffee Company—for my weekly indulgence: a small mocha latte with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. Genna Kasun. MORE
It’s no accident that waiters bring you fortune cookies, mints, or chocolates when they deliver the check to your table. The theory of reciprocity is powerful. And nowhere is it displayed more dramatically than in restaurants every day. Think about it. MORE
You already did whatever you’re doing in terms of hearts, chocolates and morning kisses. I heard about this fantastic opportunity first thing this morning and wanted to get it out to you asap. It’s an incredibly refreshing take on a stale “holiday.&#. Here’s what matters more-generosity, and changing our mindset on what that is, and simply practicing it. MORE
Also, I will inevitably seek out chocolate around 3pm. Michelle Scharlock. Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. We want to hear from you too! MORE
to 10:00 a.m – After saying hi/bye to my husband who’s just getting home from work and patting my Chocolate Lab Mack on the head I’m out the door at about 8:30 a.m. Justyna Krygowska. MORE
That’s what I wondered when I saw this chocolate bar at Whole Foods. In an aisle of chocolate bars that were $6, $7, $8 and even $9, I bought the Whole Foods candy bar based mostly on price; it was less than $3. It was organic, dark chocolate and had almonds, three hot buttons for me. MORE
As I stood in line waiting to order my hot chocolate, I was, as most people anywhere near my age do, checking my Facebook account from my phone. My doing something so mundane--buying a hot chocolate--something I was planning on doing ANYWAY, was also resulting in something good! The moral of the story: prior to the historic hot chocolate day, I had reservations about using geolocation services that are increasingly ubiquitous on social platforms. MORE
But I'm very brand conscious when it comes to chocolate. The graphic at left is a Venn diagram that describes cause marketing relationships between the usual three stakeholders; cause, company/brand and the consumer. Keep in mind that most cause marketing faces the consumer. MORE
I don’t mean craving food, though you may want a box of chocolates now that I raised the topic. Are you hungry? What I mean is, do you approach your work in a mode of devouring or consuming? Are you in the business of taking? MORE
The not-so-significant other received a digital certificate with the roach’s name (with an option to add chocolates or a roach plush). Fundraising isn’t all lofty and inspiring. Lately, a lot of it is quite angry. And quite successful. via GIPHY. MORE
It’s a great benefit to Africa’s small farmers to buy their chocolate and tea and coffee beans. Versatile action star and Broadway song-and-dance man Hugh Jackman has started a new ‘all-benefits company’ that he explicitly says was inspired by Newman’s Own. MORE
But rather than chocolates, this year I thought we’d give whoopie pies.&#. I agree with whoopie pie purists who argue that the only true whoopie pie is one with chocolate outsides and a decadently sweet white inside. April is “volunteer appreciation&# month. MORE
Sales Manager, Tony's Chocolonely , about their efforts to fight child slavery in the chocolate industry in West Africa. The founders had no experience making chocolate or working in West Africa. The importance of leading with great tasting chocolate and then the social impact. MORE
He should have started with his chair and let the strategic engagement goodness flow down from that leadership partnership, and then circulate down and back up through the board like a gooey chocolate fountain. He doesn''t even like chocolate. I like John Fulwider. MORE
They took something so super-strongly ingrained in most of us, and connected it to the purchase of cards, flowers and chocolates in a heart-shaped box. Not with flowers, cards or chocolates, or even breakfast in bed. My mom. Your mom. All of our moms. MORE
MIF is the giving arm of Mondelez International , a world leader in biscuits, chocolate, gum, candy and powdered beverages, featuring global Power Brands such as Oreo and Trident gum. MORE
To Joe's delight, Kevin and Mark describes the Triple Chocolate Hill , a double fudge brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, peanut butter-caramel sauce, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. MORE
Tags: Word of Mouth Marketing Andy Sernovitz The Chocolate Problem Ritz Carlton MORE
Chocolate Related Topics Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2014
I do a lot of baking with my kids this time of year, and last week I noticed that while we had made dozens and dozens of cookies, there wasn’t one that I personally LOVED. So I decided to make up a new recipe with some of my favorite ingredients.
Fundraiser Ideas
AUGUST 15, 2011
Coffee and chocolate tastings. You can take your cue from the continued popularity of wine and cheese tasting events by holding a coffee and chocolate tasting at a local mall or shopping area. For a small donation, you can provide a cup of coffee and a selection of small chocolates to please even the pickiest palate. One of the most effective ways to raise money for your cause or group is by organizing and hosting fundraising events that are designed to attract a crowd.
Cause Related Marketing
MARCH 9, 2012
That’s what I wondered when I saw this chocolate bar at Whole Foods. In an aisle of chocolate bars that were $6, $7, $8 and even $9, I bought the Whole Foods candy bar based mostly on price; it was less than $3. It was organic, dark chocolate and had almonds, three hot buttons for me.
Cause Related Marketing
MAY 15, 2007
Tags: Galactic Pizza Endangered Species Chocolate
The Biddery Blog
AUGUST 5, 2009
It's no coincendence that the sale of chocolate goes up during an economic downturn. "All But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." - Charles M. Don't let your members forget about your cause, get them excited with a Chocolate themed event. Ask local bakers & culinary experts to participate in a friendly competition for your charity such as most unique chocolate dish. Making chocolate treats is not as difficult as it seems!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 27, 2015
They took something so super-strongly ingrained in most of us, and connected it to the purchase of cards, flowers and chocolates in a heart-shaped box. Not with flowers, cards or chocolates, or even breakfast in bed. My mom. Your mom. All of our moms.
The Agitator
FEBRUARY 15, 2015
However, while we were eating our chocolates, Cupid delivered a thought-provoking message to our inbox in the form of an opinion piece from Jennifer and Peter Buffett, co-presidents of the NoVo Foundation, appearing in last week’s Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
To Joe's delight, Kevin and Mark describes the Triple Chocolate Hill , a double fudge brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, peanut butter-caramel sauce, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Selfish Giving
JUNE 6, 2017
MIF is the giving arm of Mondelez International , a world leader in biscuits, chocolate, gum, candy and powdered beverages, featuring global Power Brands such as Oreo and Trident gum.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 23, 2017
to 10:00 a.m – After saying hi/bye to my husband who’s just getting home from work and patting my Chocolate Lab Mack on the head I’m out the door at about 8:30 a.m. Justyna Krygowska.
Getting Attention
APRIL 8, 2015
Time with friends and family, way too much hot chocolate, comfy sweaters, relaxing on the couch, relaxing on the couch IN comfy sweaters…you get my point. ?. 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.
Cause Related Marketing
MAY 8, 2009
Tags: Stamp Out Hunger Word of Mouth Marketing Andy Sernovitz The Chocolate Problem Campbell's US Post Office
EveryAction
APRIL 25, 2016
What if every time you bought a chocolate chip cookie, the baker gave you two cookies for the price of one? Matching gifts are almost exactly like those chocolate chip cookies. New to matching gifts or interested in understanding the basics a bit more?
Cause Related Marketing
APRIL 12, 2012
Instead, Anthon Berg the European chocolatier which operated The Generous Store, asked you to pledge to perform some specific good deed for a friend or loved one in return for which you got some of Berg’s chocolates.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
The not-so-significant other received a digital certificate with the roach’s name (with an option to add chocolates or a roach plush). Fundraising isn’t all lofty and inspiring. Lately, a lot of it is quite angry. And quite successful. via GIPHY.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Instead of forging V-Day connections with one person via chocolate, candlelight and a card, let’s forge G-Day connections with as many people as possible – including complete strangers – by saying YES on February 14th to every opportunity to be nice, help out, or delight with generosity.
Seeking Grant Money Today
JUNE 4, 2007
Ben Casselman's "Why 'Social Enterprises' Rarely Works" (June 1, 2007; The Wall Street Journal Online, [link] ) summarizes what many of us non profit professionals whispered among ourselves, after our attempts; it is tough to operate a for profit business, when one is also running a non profit organization, too. His piece is located at: [link] The social enterprise paradigm is a newer concept in American non profit fundraising.
Cause Related Marketing
DECEMBER 20, 2007
Tags: Word of Mouth Marketing Andy Sernovitz The Chocolate Problem Ritz Carlton
Fundraising Coach
MARCH 16, 2015
He should have started with his chair and let the strategic engagement goodness flow down from that leadership partnership, and then circulate down and back up through the board like a gooey chocolate fountain. He doesn''t even like chocolate. I like John Fulwider.
Cause Related Marketing
AUGUST 16, 2007
Tags: Simon Cowell Mark Simmons American Idol Adam Bahner Seth Godin Chocolate Rain Punk Marketing Tay Zonday Richard Laermer
Cause Related Marketing
JUNE 29, 2011
We see two hands prepare a cup of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie to house the Greyston Factory, along other Yonkers landmarks, before the hand rings the factory’s bell.
Getting Attention
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
You already did whatever you’re doing in terms of hearts, chocolates and morning kisses. I heard about this fantastic opportunity first thing this morning and wanted to get it out to you asap. It’s an incredibly refreshing take on a stale “holiday.&#. Here’s what matters more-generosity, and changing our mindset on what that is, and simply practicing it.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 27, 2016
Also, I will inevitably seek out chocolate around 3pm. Michelle Scharlock. Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. We want to hear from you too!
Fundraiser Ideas
DECEMBER 2, 2011
Candy Fundraising Charity Fundraising Chocolate Fundraising Free Fundraising Ideas Fundraising Ideas for Kids High School Fundraising Ideas Non Profit Fundraising School Fundraising Sports FundraisingCookie dough fundraising has become increasingly popular over the years. People love cookies, making it an easy sell, and organizations can earn up to 80 percent profit on their sales.
Cause Related Marketing
DECEMBER 13, 2011
Pancake Puppies, which usually sell for $2, almost cry out for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate to accompany them, so Denny’s is betting that when I redeem the coupon that I’ll buy at least that and, more likely, think of the Pancake Puppies as a kind of appetizer for a larger meal.
Cause Related Marketing
APRIL 29, 2012
Cause marketing is like one of those 7-layer chocolate cakes. But even though it is made with wholesome ingredients like eggs, milk, flour and maybe dark chocolate, and even though you could certainly eat a slice of it as a meal, it’s not really a meal replacement for very many charities. If your company is an active corporate cause marketer, should it also be an active corporate donor? The short answer is yes.
Cause Related Marketing
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
It’s a great benefit to Africa’s small farmers to buy their chocolate and tea and coffee beans. Versatile action star and Broadway song-and-dance man Hugh Jackman has started a new ‘all-benefits company’ that he explicitly says was inspired by Newman’s Own.
Cause Related Marketing
JUNE 24, 2011
The book tackles his five Ts of word of mouth marketing and the challenge of The Chocolate Problem. Finally, word of mouth marketing faces what Sernovitz calls “The Chocolate Problem.” By which he means, no one ever called a friend and said, “Have you tried this thing called chocolate? How do you combat The Chocolate Problem? To fight The Chocolate Problem, you must keep coming up with new remarkable things. re•mark•a•ble adj 1.
Cause Related Marketing
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Case in point is this wrapper at the left for a chocolate bar from the Big Island in Hawaii. The chocolate bar itself was a little thicker at one end than the other. I saw a job description the other day for one of the chief marketers at Macy’s, the giant retailer.
Fundraising Coach
APRIL 26, 2011
But rather than chocolates, this year I thought we’d give whoopie pies.&#. I agree with whoopie pie purists who argue that the only true whoopie pie is one with chocolate outsides and a decadently sweet white inside. April is “volunteer appreciation&# month.
The Agitator
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
And that’s when we start to look for ‘stand-ins’ His point is illustrated by this passage: “Roses, chocolates and greeting cards are a stand-in for actual human emotions, a stand-in for caring and respect and love. To my tastes, Seth Godin is at his best when he’s at his briefest. Here’s a post of his from the weekend that says something hugely important in a few lines. [I I could learn from that!] The post is titled: Measure what you care about.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Once a week, usually on a Wednesday (my busiest day), I hit up the local coffeeshop—Standing Stone Coffee Company—for my weekly indulgence: a small mocha latte with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. Genna Kasun.
Cause Related Marketing
AUGUST 7, 2008
Hey Everyone:I've become aware of a reporter that's looking for a sources on Valentine's Day chocolate gifts that engage in cause-related marketing practices.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
I don’t mean craving food, though you may want a box of chocolates now that I raised the topic. Are you hungry? What I mean is, do you approach your work in a mode of devouring or consuming? Are you in the business of taking?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
P.S. You may have heard some people knocking the flowers and chocolates when promoting G-Day, but that’s not me. Today is Valentine’s Day, but it’s also Generosity Day.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
MARCH 20, 2012
Good words remind me of dark chocolate or lavender or cinnamon - worth savoring. Dark chocolate. This idea and these examples (with the exception of dark chocolate, my own) are from Annie Murphy Paul, who wrote in the Sunday New York Times about “Your Brain on Fiction.” If you love fiction as I do, you know that at its finest, it has a delicious quality. Lavender. Cinnamon. How did you react to those words? I bet they set off your olfactory cortex.
iMarketSmart
JANUARY 28, 2014
It’s no accident that waiters bring you fortune cookies, mints, or chocolates when they deliver the check to your table. The theory of reciprocity is powerful. And nowhere is it displayed more dramatically than in restaurants every day. Think about it.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Here’s how: Step 1: Go get some real food like cookies or chocolate. Does it feel like the whole world is out of the office this week? And yet there you are – sitting at your desk, picking over the remnants of the holiday goodies that one volunteer brought in.
The Agitator
MARCH 31, 2013
Roger lost it (possibly hyper from too many chocolate eggs). “My Roger and I spent the Easter weekend in deep contemplation, reflecting over the state of humanity, the important things in life, and The Agitator too. And we had an epiphany.
Cause Related Marketing
APRIL 4, 2011
But I'm very brand conscious when it comes to chocolate. The graphic at left is a Venn diagram that describes cause marketing relationships between the usual three stakeholders; cause, company/brand and the consumer. Keep in mind that most cause marketing faces the consumer.
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