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This is a small excerpt from my book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days, out now! . MORE
Relationships building is part art, part science. And, as we all know, raising major and legacy gifts is all about building meaningful relationships. Over the past few years, the strategies and tactics nonprofits employ to raise major and legacy gifts has evolved and changed, and with good reason. MORE
Not long ago while I was scrolling through my email, one message stood out. It was a thank you video from a nonprofit organization. A week or so before that I received a thank you card from another nonprofit. MORE
11 Digital Marketing KPIs That Every Nonprofit Should Be Tracking. by Zoe Allen. Key Performance Indicators allow you to truly understand your nonprofit’s digital marketing success and make educated decisions about future spending. Take the guesswork out of your decision making. MORE
I get it! You may have to convince your boss or your Board to shell out the money for Social Media for Social Good Academy. And that is no easy feat. How do they know that it will get the results promised? . Let me tell you a story. MORE
Successful independent schools across the country are, for the first time in decades, watching waitlists shrink and enrollment numbers soften, The post Your School’s Strategic Plan Needs Commitment, Courage, and Clarity appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools Strategic Planning MORE
Are you guilty of sending all your donors the same appeal and thank you letters? In these letters, you never thank a donor for their past support or acknowledge they’re a monthly donor. If that’s not bad enough, many of these letters use vague and impersonal language and even worse, jargon. MORE
Any suggestions for getting local businesses to “pay up” after an event where we gave permission to use our name/logo in exchange for a set % of sales that day? By no means is this the first time I’ve had to “nudge” for payment. My usual follow-up email works in getting the check. MORE
This is a small excerpt from my book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days, coming out February 19th. . Social media provides you with an opportunity to showcase your distinctive and unique footprint on the world. MORE
Watch the recording of my most recent live webinar: How Nonprofits Should Adapt Their Social Media Strategy in 2020. Slides are here. MORE
Great branding takes time—a commodity that you’ve likely got in short supply. Nonprofit leaders are constantly pressed for time, staff. The post The 6 Most Important Steps in Nonprofit Branding appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding MORE
Here's our first pick for the Social Impact Book Club ! Megan Strand from Engage for Good and I chose Darren Walker's From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth. MORE
Do you like to read? to read! So does Megan Strand at Engage for Good. And we're hoping you do too because we want you to join our new Social Impact Book Club. Here's how it will work. Every quarter we'll pick a business book that's relevant to your social impact work. MORE
Sharing a laugh with John, Joe Waters, and Julie Seymour Edwards. There are few people in the world that have had the impact on my life that John Haydon had. . It started on a rainy day in early 2010. . I was picking up my infant daughter from her first day at daycare. MORE
Is your communication donor-centered? Really, is it? Because often it’s not. You see countless examples of generic, organization-centered communication that barely acknowledges the donor. MORE
The essential, step-by-step blueprint for taming the social media chaos, building a community of fans that rave about you, and getting your work day back on track. Distilled into a simple system you can follow without overwhelm! . MORE
Each and every interaction your nonprofit has with supporters comes with a data point. Whether that’s an opened email newsletter, a social media comment, or the many digital donations made during your year-end fundraiser , these interactions provide a wealth of information. MORE
There’s a theme to major and legacy gift fundraising. You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to uncover it. It’s the importance of relationship building. At the root of every major or legacy gift made there’s an intimate and undoubtedly deep connection between a donor and the organization. MORE
This is the third-part of a four-part series on the four key legal issues you - my readers! requested guidance on in the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey you completed last spring. MORE
As a nonprofit marketer for a small organization, you wear many hats. . Between answering emails, attending meetings, coordinating events, and more, who has time to maintain more than one social media account? How can you set and maintain a manageable social media posting schedule for your nonprofit? MORE
I had an interesting conversation with a corporate client the other day about the best way for her company to pick a nonprofit partner. I have to admit my first response was: "It can be kind of complicated." MORE
Just because your nonprofit refreshed its brand doesn’t mean that it should change its name. Most often, we counsel our. The post 6 Nonprofit Renaming Tips appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Naming MORE
If you’re one of my private coaching clients, you’ve already heard me ask: what preparations are you making for the possibility that your fundraising event might be canceled due to the coronavirus (now officially called Covid-19)? The numbers of coronavirus seem to still be low outside of China. MORE
Are you dreading putting together your annual report? You think it’s time-consuming, but it’s something you always do. Plus your board wants you to do it, although you’re not sure your donors actually read it. MORE
John Haydon didn't work in corporate partnerships and cause marketing. He was so much bigger than our little niche. John was a bonafide superstar in fundraising. He had tens of thousands of followers and was frequently ranked the #1 influencer in the nonprofit sector. MORE
You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to know that major gift fundraising is of the utmost importance. MORE
Every profession has its fair share of jargon. Fundraising, and nonprofits in general, are no exception. Fundraising terms, acronyms, and jargon are as varied and valid as any other industry. As professionals in this field, we certainly have a wide-ranging glossary of phrases at our disposal. MORE
The social media landscape of 2020 looks vastly different from the one in which Facebook entered the market, February 2004. MORE
In 2007 I subscribed to and became a regular listener of my first podcast, Mitch Joel’s Six Pixels of Separation. Since that time, I have listened to thousands of others, spanning a variety of industries and delivery formats ( The Tim Ferris Show being one of my all-time favourites). MORE
I work for a larger arboretum in the Chicago suburbs and believe it or not, our biggest challenge is working with other teams here to stay organized! MORE
Leaders are an amazing group. They regularly tackle issues no one else is willing to. And, in the midst of being pulled apart by multiple interest groups, they figure out which priorities to focus on. Leadership is not for the faint of heart! Add to that the tensions created in a fundraising context. MORE
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
As a nonprofit marketer for a small organization, you wear many hats. . Between answering emails, attending meetings, coordinating events, and more, who has time to maintain more than one social media account? How can you set and maintain a manageable social media posting schedule for your nonprofit?
iMarketSmart
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Every profession has its fair share of jargon. Fundraising, and nonprofits in general, are no exception. Fundraising terms, acronyms, and jargon are as varied and valid as any other industry. As professionals in this field, we certainly have a wide-ranging glossary of phrases at our disposal.
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Public Sector Marketing 2.0
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
In 2007 I subscribed to and became a regular listener of my first podcast, Mitch Joel’s Six Pixels of Separation. Since that time, I have listened to thousands of others, spanning a variety of industries and delivery formats ( The Tim Ferris Show being one of my all-time favourites).
Fundraising Coach
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
If you’re one of my private coaching clients, you’ve already heard me ask: what preparations are you making for the possibility that your fundraising event might be canceled due to the coronavirus (now officially called Covid-19)? The numbers of coronavirus seem to still be low outside of China.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
This is the third-part of a four-part series on the four key legal issues you - my readers! requested guidance on in the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey you completed last spring.
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Are you guilty of sending all your donors the same appeal and thank you letters? In these letters, you never thank a donor for their past support or acknowledge they’re a monthly donor. If that’s not bad enough, many of these letters use vague and impersonal language and even worse, jargon.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
The social media landscape of 2020 looks vastly different from the one in which Facebook entered the market, February 2004.
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Mission Minded
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Successful independent schools across the country are, for the first time in decades, watching waitlists shrink and enrollment numbers soften, The post Your School’s Strategic Plan Needs Commitment, Courage, and Clarity appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools Strategic Planning
Fundraising Coach
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Leaders are an amazing group. They regularly tackle issues no one else is willing to. And, in the midst of being pulled apart by multiple interest groups, they figure out which priorities to focus on. Leadership is not for the faint of heart! Add to that the tensions created in a fundraising context.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
I had an interesting conversation with a corporate client the other day about the best way for her company to pick a nonprofit partner. I have to admit my first response was: "It can be kind of complicated."
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Is your communication donor-centered? Really, is it? Because often it’s not. You see countless examples of generic, organization-centered communication that barely acknowledges the donor.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Watch the recording of my most recent live webinar: How Nonprofits Should Adapt Their Social Media Strategy in 2020. Slides are here.
iMarketSmart
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Relationships building is part art, part science. And, as we all know, raising major and legacy gifts is all about building meaningful relationships. Over the past few years, the strategies and tactics nonprofits employ to raise major and legacy gifts has evolved and changed, and with good reason.
Mission Minded
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Great branding takes time—a commodity that you’ve likely got in short supply. Nonprofit leaders are constantly pressed for time, staff. The post The 6 Most Important Steps in Nonprofit Branding appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Branding
Fundraising Coach
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Each and every interaction your nonprofit has with supporters comes with a data point. Whether that’s an opened email newsletter, a social media comment, or the many digital donations made during your year-end fundraiser , these interactions provide a wealth of information.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Any suggestions for getting local businesses to “pay up” after an event where we gave permission to use our name/logo in exchange for a set % of sales that day? By no means is this the first time I’ve had to “nudge” for payment. My usual follow-up email works in getting the check.
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Not long ago while I was scrolling through my email, one message stood out. It was a thank you video from a nonprofit organization. A week or so before that I received a thank you card from another nonprofit.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
This is a small excerpt from my book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days, out now! .
iMarketSmart
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to know that major gift fundraising is of the utmost importance.
Mission Minded
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Just because your nonprofit refreshed its brand doesn’t mean that it should change its name. Most often, we counsel our. The post 6 Nonprofit Renaming Tips appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Naming
Twenti
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
11 Digital Marketing KPIs That Every Nonprofit Should Be Tracking. by Zoe Allen. Key Performance Indicators allow you to truly understand your nonprofit’s digital marketing success and make educated decisions about future spending. Take the guesswork out of your decision making.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Here's our first pick for the Social Impact Book Club ! Megan Strand from Engage for Good and I chose Darren Walker's From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth.
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Are you dreading putting together your annual report? You think it’s time-consuming, but it’s something you always do. Plus your board wants you to do it, although you’re not sure your donors actually read it.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Sharing a laugh with John, Joe Waters, and Julie Seymour Edwards. There are few people in the world that have had the impact on my life that John Haydon had. . It started on a rainy day in early 2010. . I was picking up my infant daughter from her first day at daycare.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
I get it! You may have to convince your boss or your Board to shell out the money for Social Media for Social Good Academy. And that is no easy feat. How do they know that it will get the results promised? . Let me tell you a story.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The essential, step-by-step blueprint for taming the social media chaos, building a community of fans that rave about you, and getting your work day back on track. Distilled into a simple system you can follow without overwhelm! .
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
I work for a larger arboretum in the Chicago suburbs and believe it or not, our biggest challenge is working with other teams here to stay organized!
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
This is a small excerpt from my book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days, coming out February 19th. . Social media provides you with an opportunity to showcase your distinctive and unique footprint on the world.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
John Haydon didn't work in corporate partnerships and cause marketing. He was so much bigger than our little niche. John was a bonafide superstar in fundraising. He had tens of thousands of followers and was frequently ranked the #1 influencer in the nonprofit sector.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Do you like to read? to read! So does Megan Strand at Engage for Good. And we're hoping you do too because we want you to join our new Social Impact Book Club. Here's how it will work. Every quarter we'll pick a business book that's relevant to your social impact work.
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