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If you were the CEO of a food company, what would be your top priority for the company?Making Making a profit, you say? Employing people? Providing food to people who want or need it? Supporting your family?Ha, Ha, silly you.In MORE
This week, Fundraising Breakthroughs hosts the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. My proposal to fellow nonprofit organization capacity-building consultants: This week, let’s all recommend that each of our clients appoint one board member to this position, assign a specific staff person to provide (limited but reliable) support. To follow the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants, no matter which blog is hosting, you can subscribe to the Carnival feed. MORE
In the spirit of openness, I have decided to publicly share my open-ended responses to the ongoing Canadian Open Government Consultation , which has been taking place since December 6th, 2011 and is scheduled to end January 16th, 2012. The consultation covers questions on Open Data , Open Information , Open Dialogue and the Open Government Strategy. For more information on this initiative, please consult this news release. MORE
Simone Joyaux is an internationally recognized consultant to the nonprofit sector on fund development, board development, and strategic planning and management. In the late ‘90s I was doing a consulting project in Tucson, Arizona, for a women’s fund. MORE
Gail Perry is a fundraising consultant and trainer and the author of Fired-Up Fundraising: Turn Your Board’s Passion into Action. MKC: Have the top burner issues changed since you started consulting? Blogging has been a great marketing tool for my consulting and my speaking. MORE
I’ve made some changes to our All-Access Pass to Nonprofit Marketing Guide that now make it easier for you to get a quick consultation with me on whatever issues you are struggling with at the moment. Office Hours consultations are an additional $75 per meeting. MORE
Coming up next week on How I Built My Fundraising Consultancy is an interview with Larry Raff, president of Copley Raff, Inc. Fundraising charity blog disney engagement fundraising fundraising consultants how i built my fundraising consultancy Philanthropy podcast MORE
Staff and Consultants Aliza Sherman annual giving beth kanter fundraising Gina Schmeling Happy Healthy Nonprofit JCamp 180 Conference year-end campaignThere’s no better gift than learning from a friend. MORE
If you could tell consultants, freelance writers, graphic designers, and other people your nonprofits hires Just One Thing about working for nonprofit clients, what would it be? Lots of consultants read this blog so you are doing a public service. Hiring Consultants Your Advice MORE
On today’s episode we discuss fundraising consultants and why you as a fundraiser should consider hiring one. Check out the How I Built My Fundraising Consultancy Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Stitcher and other podcast directories. MORE
This situation may call for a social media consultant to help you build your online communities, create great content and manage your time effectively. Despite your best intentions and great ideas, perhaps you do not know how to begin to work with a consultant or what to expect. MORE
Having now sat on both sides of the nonprofit desk—hiring consultants and being hired as a consultant—I’ve learned something about creating productive relationships between nonprofits and freelancers. Look around before you interview consultants for a project. MORE
Amy Eisenstein is a “no nonsense” fundraising consultant for local and national nonprofits. AMY: The big shops invest in training, in all sorts of specialists and consultants, so even though they’re often struggling as well, they have more resources to put into development. MORE
Tiffany Applegate is co-founder of X Factor Consulting , which works to enhance the sustainability of nonprofit organizations. With her marketing degree and MBA, she left the corporate world for the nonprofit sphere, and has been consulting since 2005. MORE
Gail Perry is a fundraising consultant and trainer and the author of Fired-Up Fundraising: Turn Your Board’s Passion into Action. NPM360: Have the top burner issues changed since you started consulting? Blogging has been a great marketing tool for my consulting and my speaking. MORE
Guest bloggers, Julia Reich, a designer and brand strategist at Stone Soup Creative and Marlene Oliveira, a copywriter and communications consultant at moflow and founder of the Nonprofit MarCommunity recap their #15NTC session on nonprofit consulting. Are you already a consultant? MORE
The SRDC Open Data Consultation was an invitation only event, which I had the pleasure of participating in. SRDC Open Data Consultation – May 6th, 2011. Debrief Open Data asthmapolis Canada community accounts consultation eatsure vancouver fitbit Government 2.0 Over the next few blog posts I will debrief a few of the many events I attended this Spring. I have included only key takeaways and interesting insights (ok, well I find them interesting anyway…). MORE
If you work for a nonprofit, what are your best and worst experiences working with consultants and freelancers? If you are a consultant or freelancer, what are your best and worst experiences working with nonprofit clients? Hiring Consultants Nonprofit Communications MORE
Over the next fifteen minutes we’ll discuss proven and documented techniques you can implement to win business, grow your consultancy, and check all of those boxes off our original checklist (while still maintaining your sanity). The post How to Grow Your Nonprofit Consultancy appeared first on Fundraising Report Card. Consultants Corner MORE
In addition to everything we do at Nonprofit Marketing Guide directly for nonprofits, I also have a small side project that helps freelance writers and consultants do a better job serving their own nonprofit clients. MORE
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Kivi Leroux Miller is a successful consultant, trainer and blogger on nonprofit communications. That’s where I have my nonprofit experience as a staff member, and I’ve been on multiple boards of small organizations, volunteered a lot, and consulted with a lot of those small groups. MORE
Then in early 2008, the real rush came in as the field became more legitimate and the term “ social media consultant &# emerged. What are you an expert, guru, consultant in exactly? Tags: Advice Rant consultant expert google insights guru job description personal brand search trends Social Media strategist terms MORE
6) “ You don’t have to work 100+ hours/week to be a great nonprofit leader ,” says Natasha Golinsky, consultant to nonprofit start-ups. MORE
Small nonprofit marketing firm (that’s us!) seeks WordPress expert or small firm for ongoing maintenance of two main (and a few mini-) websites and email client (Emma, for now), and for special development projects. Role is virtual, so you can be anywhere in U.S. MORE
And I want other consultants and freelancers to be able to make it work as a career choice too, because I believe nonprofits are better served by people who are fully dedicated to the sector’s success. Nonprofit Communications Professional Development consulting freelancing MORE
The title of this post is written with tongue in cheek, but it does get to what's often a fine line between consulting and contracting. Even when talking with other nonprofit consultants, we don't always agree on where we should draw the line between performing tasks for our client organizations and empowering them to perform these tasks themselves. facilitation capacity building contracting grant writing Nonprofit strategic planning consulting MORE
Hiring a fundraising consultant, while incredibly important, can be tricky. Understand your organization When it comes to hiring a fundraising consultant, you’ll first need to understand your organization inside and out. Most consultants will have preset packages you can choose from. MORE
An award-winning magazine journalist, he has written case statements for numerous campaigns and is a popular communications trainer and consultant. Tom Ahern is the author of four books on fundraising communications, with a fifth on the way. MORE
Kivi Leroux Miller is a successful consultant, trainer and blogger on nonprofit communications. That’s where I have my nonprofit experience as a staff member, and I’ve been on multiple boards of small organizations, volunteered a lot, and consulted with a lot of those small groups. MORE
Finding a great communications consultant can be a challenge. Here are 7 guidelines for attracting the very best consultant for your next project. Whether you’re concerned about style, timing, or budget, finding your match means making smart decisions before you’re ready to sign the contract. Create Your Dream Team. Make sure you have the […]. Blog Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Communications Nonprofit Training MORE
Many thanks to the Agitator readers who responded to our Punch Bowl Survey, looking at perceptions fundraising consultants and clients have of one another. Here are two examples … From a client: “GOOD consultants (and there are many) keep their ear to the ground and are able to test with multiple clients and then hopefully others (us!) But 53% of clients said they learned something from their consultants ‘once in a blue moon’ or even less! MORE
Freelancers and consultants who specialize in serving nonprofit clients are a small part of our Nonprofit Marketing Guide community, but one that I enjoy working with. If you are a freelancer or consultant serving nonprofits (or want to be), I hope you’ll join us! MORE
Specifically, I’m singling out those fundraising, branding and communications consultants whose misuse of words and aversion to simplicity and clarity only serve to muddy the waters with their confusion. I’m not raising all this to poke fun at the consulting community. MORE
Getting an experienced consultant onboard will increase your chances of success exponentially. The post 4 great reasons to hire a capital campaign consultant appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |. Fundraising Lead Generation strategy capital campaign consultant capital campaign consulting firms capital campaign plan charity blog nonprofit operations advice nonprofit tips reasons to hire a fundraising consultantLarge amounts of money are at stake. MORE
For many nonprofits, finding a consultant or freelancer can be a daunting task. It always helps to know your goals before you start shopping for a consultant or firm. Many consultants can design a scope of work for you that fits your budget. Hiring Consultants Nonprofit PR MORE
Tiffany Applegate is co-founder of X Factor Consulting , which works to enhance the sustainability of nonprofit organizations. With her marketing degree and MBA, she left the corporate world for the nonprofit sphere, and has been consulting since 2005. MORE
Pitman writes the Fundraising Coach blog , in addition to writing books, giving seminars, engaging in social media and consulting with clients. Marc A. MORE
It is my honor, once again, to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Thank you for joining us on this round-up of what's happening on the nonprofit consulting blogs. Tags: Nonprofit blog carnivals strategic planning fundraising carnival of nonprofit consultants consulting For those new to blog carnivals, they are a fun way to focus in on a topic and learn about new blogs. This particular carnival was founded by Kivi Leroux Miller of writing911.com. MORE
Penney announced yesterday a campaign whereby they will ask customers to round-up their change to the nearest dollar and send the money to the retailer’s long-standing efforts on behalf of afterschool programs. The campaign is called ‘ Pennies From Heaven ’ and the goal is to generate 100 million pennies, or $1 million. Pennies is also selling a limited-edition change purse for $9.99 MORE
Sandy Rees writes the “ Get Fully Funded ” blog in addition to consulting and coaching nonprofit leaders on fundraising. A former Development Director for nonprofits, she has written Fundraising Buffet and co-wrote 7 Essential Steps to Raising Money by Mail. MORE
Sybil Stershic, founder of Quality Service Marketing , is a long-time consultant and blogger on internal marketing and the author of Taking Care of the People Who Matter Most: A Guide to Employee-Customer Care. MORE
In many cases, nonprofit organizations and charities should consider retaining the services of professional fundraising consultants if they experience reduced donations or fail to meet fundraising goals on a consistent basis. Fundraising consultants can offer valuable insight into the techniques and strategies most likely to attract new donors in today’s competitive fundraising environment. MORE
My second love is helping others who want to live that sweet life too by dedicating their consulting or freelancing careers to serving the nonprofit sector like I do. Hiring Consultants Nonprofit Communications MORE
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And I want other consultants and freelancers to be able to make it work as a career choice too, because I believe nonprofits are better served by people who are fully dedicated to the sector’s success. Nonprofit Communications Professional Development consulting freelancing
iMarketSmart
OCTOBER 19, 2017
On today’s episode we discuss fundraising consultants and why you as a fundraiser should consider hiring one. Check out the How I Built My Fundraising Consultancy Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Stitcher and other podcast directories.
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My second love is helping others who want to live that sweet life too by dedicating their consulting or freelancing careers to serving the nonprofit sector like I do. Hiring Consultants Nonprofit Communications
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Freelancers and consultants who specialize in serving nonprofit clients are a small part of our Nonprofit Marketing Guide community, but one that I enjoy working with. If you are a freelancer or consultant serving nonprofits (or want to be), I hope you’ll join us!
Getting Attention
APRIL 14, 2015
Guest bloggers, Julia Reich, a designer and brand strategist at Stone Soup Creative and Marlene Oliveira, a copywriter and communications consultant at moflow and founder of the Nonprofit MarCommunity recap their #15NTC session on nonprofit consulting. Are you already a consultant?
iMarketSmart
JUNE 21, 2017
Getting an experienced consultant onboard will increase your chances of success exponentially. The post 4 great reasons to hire a capital campaign consultant appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |. Fundraising Lead Generation strategy capital campaign consultant capital campaign consulting firms capital campaign plan charity blog nonprofit operations advice nonprofit tips reasons to hire a fundraising consultantLarge amounts of money are at stake.
J Campbell Social Marketing
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
This situation may call for a social media consultant to help you build your online communities, create great content and manage your time effectively. Despite your best intentions and great ideas, perhaps you do not know how to begin to work with a consultant or what to expect.
Fundraising Report Card
APRIL 29, 2019
Over the next fifteen minutes we’ll discuss proven and documented techniques you can implement to win business, grow your consultancy, and check all of those boxes off our original checklist (while still maintaining your sanity). The post How to Grow Your Nonprofit Consultancy appeared first on Fundraising Report Card. Consultants Corner
Public Sector Marketing 2.0
JANUARY 10, 2012
In the spirit of openness, I have decided to publicly share my open-ended responses to the ongoing Canadian Open Government Consultation , which has been taking place since December 6th, 2011 and is scheduled to end January 16th, 2012. The consultation covers questions on Open Data , Open Information , Open Dialogue and the Open Government Strategy. For more information on this initiative, please consult this news release.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
In addition to everything we do at Nonprofit Marketing Guide directly for nonprofits, I also have a small side project that helps freelance writers and consultants do a better job serving their own nonprofit clients.
Fundraising Coach
AUGUST 3, 2017
Hiring a fundraising consultant, while incredibly important, can be tricky. Understand your organization When it comes to hiring a fundraising consultant, you’ll first need to understand your organization inside and out. Most consultants will have preset packages you can choose from.
Getting Attention
JANUARY 22, 2013
Small nonprofit marketing firm (that’s us!) seeks WordPress expert or small firm for ongoing maintenance of two main (and a few mini-) websites and email client (Emma, for now), and for special development projects. Role is virtual, so you can be anywhere in U.S.
Public Sector Marketing 2.0
JUNE 14, 2011
The SRDC Open Data Consultation was an invitation only event, which I had the pleasure of participating in. SRDC Open Data Consultation – May 6th, 2011. Debrief Open Data asthmapolis Canada community accounts consultation eatsure vancouver fitbit Government 2.0 Over the next few blog posts I will debrief a few of the many events I attended this Spring. I have included only key takeaways and interesting insights (ok, well I find them interesting anyway…).
Non Profit Marketing 360
JANUARY 25, 2012
Simone Joyaux is an internationally recognized consultant to the nonprofit sector on fund development, board development, and strategic planning and management. In the late ‘90s I was doing a consulting project in Tucson, Arizona, for a women’s fund.
Public Sector Marketing 2.0
MARCH 9, 2010
Then in early 2008, the real rush came in as the field became more legitimate and the term “ social media consultant &# emerged. What are you an expert, guru, consultant in exactly? Tags: Advice Rant consultant expert google insights guru job description personal brand search trends Social Media strategist terms
ImpactMax
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Having now sat on both sides of the nonprofit desk—hiring consultants and being hired as a consultant—I’ve learned something about creating productive relationships between nonprofits and freelancers. Look around before you interview consultants for a project.
Non Profit Marketing 360
JANUARY 13, 2012
Amy Eisenstein is a “no nonsense” fundraising consultant for local and national nonprofits. AMY: The big shops invest in training, in all sorts of specialists and consultants, so even though they’re often struggling as well, they have more resources to put into development.
Non Profit Marketing 360
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Sandy Rees writes the “ Get Fully Funded ” blog in addition to consulting and coaching nonprofit leaders on fundraising. A former Development Director for nonprofits, she has written Fundraising Buffet and co-wrote 7 Essential Steps to Raising Money by Mail.
Non Profit Marketing 360
DECEMBER 22, 2011
An award-winning magazine journalist, he has written case statements for numerous campaigns and is a popular communications trainer and consultant. Tom Ahern is the author of four books on fundraising communications, with a fifth on the way.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 23, 2010
I’ve made some changes to our All-Access Pass to Nonprofit Marketing Guide that now make it easier for you to get a quick consultation with me on whatever issues you are struggling with at the moment. Office Hours consultations are an additional $75 per meeting.
The Agitator
APRIL 3, 2013
Specifically, I’m singling out those fundraising, branding and communications consultants whose misuse of words and aversion to simplicity and clarity only serve to muddy the waters with their confusion. I’m not raising all this to poke fun at the consulting community.
Non Profit Marketing 360
OCTOBER 24, 2011
Tiffany Applegate is co-founder of X Factor Consulting , which works to enhance the sustainability of nonprofit organizations. With her marketing degree and MBA, she left the corporate world for the nonprofit sphere, and has been consulting since 2005.
Non Profit Marketing 360
OCTOBER 24, 2011
Tiffany Applegate is co-founder of X Factor Consulting , which works to enhance the sustainability of nonprofit organizations. With her marketing degree and MBA, she left the corporate world for the nonprofit sphere, and has been consulting since 2005.
Non Profit Marketing 360
JANUARY 9, 2012
Gail Perry is a fundraising consultant and trainer and the author of Fired-Up Fundraising: Turn Your Board’s Passion into Action. NPM360: Have the top burner issues changed since you started consulting? Blogging has been a great marketing tool for my consulting and my speaking.
Fundraiser Ideas
JUNE 13, 2011
In many cases, nonprofit organizations and charities should consider retaining the services of professional fundraising consultants if they experience reduced donations or fail to meet fundraising goals on a consistent basis. Fundraising consultants can offer valuable insight into the techniques and strategies most likely to attract new donors in today’s competitive fundraising environment.
Non Profit Marketing 360
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Kivi Leroux Miller is a successful consultant, trainer and blogger on nonprofit communications. That’s where I have my nonprofit experience as a staff member, and I’ve been on multiple boards of small organizations, volunteered a lot, and consulted with a lot of those small groups.
Nonprofit Consultant Blog
APRIL 13, 2012
The title of this post is written with tongue in cheek, but it does get to what's often a fine line between consulting and contracting. Even when talking with other nonprofit consultants, we don't always agree on where we should draw the line between performing tasks for our client organizations and empowering them to perform these tasks themselves. facilitation capacity building contracting grant writing Nonprofit strategic planning consulting
Non Profit Marketing 360
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
Kivi Leroux Miller is a successful consultant, trainer and blogger on nonprofit communications. That’s where I have my nonprofit experience as a staff member, and I’ve been on multiple boards of small organizations, volunteered a lot, and consulted with a lot of those small groups.
Non Profit Marketing 360
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Sybil Stershic, founder of Quality Service Marketing , is a long-time consultant and blogger on internal marketing and the author of Taking Care of the People Who Matter Most: A Guide to Employee-Customer Care.
Non Profit Marketing 360
JANUARY 5, 2012
Gail Perry is a fundraising consultant and trainer and the author of Fired-Up Fundraising: Turn Your Board’s Passion into Action. MKC: Have the top burner issues changed since you started consulting? Blogging has been a great marketing tool for my consulting and my speaking.
iMarketSmart
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Coming up next week on How I Built My Fundraising Consultancy is an interview with Larry Raff, president of Copley Raff, Inc. Fundraising charity blog disney engagement fundraising fundraising consultants how i built my fundraising consultancy Philanthropy podcast
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
For many nonprofits, finding a consultant or freelancer can be a daunting task. It always helps to know your goals before you start shopping for a consultant or firm. Many consultants can design a scope of work for you that fits your budget. Hiring Consultants Nonprofit PR
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Pitman writes the Fundraising Coach blog , in addition to writing books, giving seminars, engaging in social media and consulting with clients. Marc A.
Cause Related Marketing
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If you were the CEO of a food company, what would be your top priority for the company?Making Making a profit, you say? Employing people? Providing food to people who want or need it? Supporting your family?Ha, Ha, silly you.In
Getting Attention
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Staff and Consultants Aliza Sherman annual giving beth kanter fundraising Gina Schmeling Happy Healthy Nonprofit JCamp 180 Conference year-end campaignThere’s no better gift than learning from a friend.
Mission Minded
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
Finding a great communications consultant can be a challenge. Here are 7 guidelines for attracting the very best consultant for your next project. Whether you’re concerned about style, timing, or budget, finding your match means making smart decisions before you’re ready to sign the contract. Create Your Dream Team. Make sure you have the […]. Blog Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Communications Nonprofit Training
Fundraising Breakthroughs
JUNE 1, 2008
This week, Fundraising Breakthroughs hosts the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. My proposal to fellow nonprofit organization capacity-building consultants: This week, let’s all recommend that each of our clients appoint one board member to this position, assign a specific staff person to provide (limited but reliable) support. To follow the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants, no matter which blog is hosting, you can subscribe to the Carnival feed.
The Agitator
MARCH 1, 2012
Many thanks to the Agitator readers who responded to our Punch Bowl Survey, looking at perceptions fundraising consultants and clients have of one another. Here are two examples … From a client: “GOOD consultants (and there are many) keep their ear to the ground and are able to test with multiple clients and then hopefully others (us!) But 53% of clients said they learned something from their consultants ‘once in a blue moon’ or even less!
Nonprofit Consultant Blog
JANUARY 8, 2007
It is my honor, once again, to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Thank you for joining us on this round-up of what's happening on the nonprofit consulting blogs. Tags: Nonprofit blog carnivals strategic planning fundraising carnival of nonprofit consultants consulting For those new to blog carnivals, they are a fun way to focus in on a topic and learn about new blogs. This particular carnival was founded by Kivi Leroux Miller of writing911.com.
Cause Related Marketing
JULY 21, 2011
Penney announced yesterday a campaign whereby they will ask customers to round-up their change to the nearest dollar and send the money to the retailer’s long-standing efforts on behalf of afterschool programs. The campaign is called ‘ Pennies From Heaven ’ and the goal is to generate 100 million pennies, or $1 million. Pennies is also selling a limited-edition change purse for $9.99
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
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