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Many people donate online now. There’s a good reason for this. It’s usually fast and easy, or at least it should be. You may be opting for an online only year-end campaign this fall, although I do recommend mailing an appeal letter if you can. MORE
Three things to share with you today. First, join Doctors Waters and Giagrando (the Cause Docs !) for a FREE clinic that will address all your complaints, issues and problems around corporate partnerships. It's all happening tomorrow, September 24, at 2pm EDT. MORE
Flickr Creative Commons photo. When I advise nonprofits on how to build effective media relations strategies on a modest budget, I preach the importance of being focused. MORE
It’s no secret that our nation is deeply divided along political and social lines, and these divisions make it increasingly difficult for nonprofits to develop messages that appeal to people on both sides of the divide. MORE
I have some exciting news to share about tomorrow's Learning Club on personal branding and social impact career growth. To bolster our expertise on the subject - especially on the social impact career growth side - we've invited a special guest to join us. MORE
"These are the times that try men's souls." ?? Thomas Paine wrote these words during the American Revolution , but these days are equally trying - especially on the job front. MORE
According to the newly released 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , it is! This surprised me as our Nonprofit Communications Trends Surveys usually has nonprofit communicators ranking social media as more important than email. Maybe it’s time for that mindset to switch? MORE
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to strategic planning. To inspire your community to action, you need an inspired strategic plan! The post 3 Ways Your Next School Strategic Plan Can Break the Mold appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools Strategic Planning MORE
Show of hands – Who is busy? I obviously can’t see you, but I bet you at least mentally raised your hand, didn’t you? Of course you are busy. We all are even if we haven’t left our house in a week. MORE
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
A nonprofit brand and style guide is right up there with an editorial calendar as a top tool for nonprofit communications pros. Here are some of the core elements you might include in yours: Brand Guidelines (colors, fonts, logo use, etc.) MORE
The doctors is in!! I know what you're thinking, "Joe, you may know cause marketing, but there's no way I'm letting you treat my ailments." On your physical ailments, we are in complete agreement: I can't help you. But I can treat your complaints, issues and problems with corporate partnerships. MORE
“Did you get the [information, brochure, or letter] I sent?” ” Has anyone really had great success starting an outreach call with this question? MORE
Social Media for Social Good Academy 2.0 is opening soon! Don’t miss out or lose your spot – get on the Early Interest List by clicking here. Guest post by Abby Jarvis, Communications Coordinator for Qgiv. MORE
Need some ideas for social media updates, blog posts, newsletter articles, or other content for October? Today’s post will help. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*. MORE
Social Media for Social Good Academy is OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! Learn more here. We can all agree that social media is a necessary and required cornerstone of a modern nonprofit marketing strategy. . MORE
Personalization in your nonprofit’s marketing strategies is an important way to build relationships with your supporters to support long-term fundraising goals. By Gerard Tonti. Personalized marketing is key for nonprofit success, especially when it comes to donor communications. MORE
Zambra. Asheville, NC. Happy Friday, everyone! Let’s wind down this week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have tips for running ads, board members to avoid, fun Zoom backgrounds and more. MORE
As I revise my first book, The Nonprofit Marketing Guide , I am updating the chapters with newer approaches that weren’t commonplace 10 years ago when I originally wrote it. For example, in the chapter about defining your target communities, I spent a lot of time on personas. MORE
You may have started working on your year-end appeal. Just as important, if not more important, is planning how you’ll thank your donors. . Some of the themes of 2020 should be – this is more important than ever and planning ahead. Many organizations leave thanking their donors as a last-minute to-do item and it shows. You can’t do that this year, as well as in future years. You may have a harder time getting donations right now. MORE
Well another week of 2020 is done. How many more to go?!? Let’s distract ourselves with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have a couple of reports with useful data, fundraising tips, misinformation traps to avoid and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… M+R shares Four Misinformation Traps Nonprofits Should Avoid in the 2020 US Elections (and Beyond). MORE
Boarding schools are in a unique position to offer 2021 solutions to 2020 problems and your school’s brand strategy should reflect that loud and clear. The post Your Boarding School’s Value Proposition Just Got Richer. Here’s How to Seize the Day appeared first on Mission Minded. MORE
Here’s what’s happening this month at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: September 3: Marketing Bequests: How to Ask for That Final Gift with Tom Ahern. 90-Minute Webinar] Tom shares secrets from around the world on how to tactfully ask for bequests from your current donors. MORE
I’m starting to think about questions for the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report Survey, which we typically open in early November. This has been such a strange and different year. I’m wondering how much we should switch up our questions and how much we should leave as is. MORE
Are you on a Zoom call? Answering emails? Crossing another task off your to-do list? Eating lunch at your desk? MORE
A lot of the conversations I am having with nonprofit communications directors can be lumped under the category of “managing expectations.” ” That includes expectations from your boss and coworkers about what you do — or could do — as the communications lead. MORE
Join me for a brand spanking new free online training designed for busy nonprofits! Four chances to take it live – click here and save your spot. MORE
While 2020 has thrown something different at us every month, that doesn’t mean we haven’t gotten into some routines that might not be the best for us. With so much going on, it is hard to focus on everything that needs to get done at work. 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
A Quick Guide to Google My Business for Startups and SMEs. by Angharad Miller. Are you an SME or start-up business looking to find out more about Google My Business? You’re in the right place. Google My Business: A Great Opportunity for Your Small Business or Startup. MORE
This school year will be like none your school—or any school—has ever experienced, which is why the importance of designing an intentional entry process and committing to a comprehensive listening tour is paramount. MORE
5 Reasons You Should Use Social Media to Grow Your Small Business. by Zoe Allen. Social media can be one of the easiest ways to access new customers and grow your revenue – is your brand behind the times? Build your following, grow your revenue. MORE
7 Reasons Why SMEs Say They Don’t Need a Good Website – and 7 Reasons Why They’re Wrong. by Zoe Allen. When 90% of UK adults are online, having a website that doesn’t work for you is a huge mistake. 90% of UK adults are online – so why wouldn’t you be? MORE
September is here. It’s my favorite month and the more moderate temperatures and lower humidity are a nice respite from all the uncertainty going on in the world. Fall is the busiest time of the year for nonprofit organizations, especially if you’re doing a year-end appeal. MORE
Today's guest post is from planned giving expert Tony Martignetti. Tony is the host of Nonprofit Radio and the creator of the Planned Giving Accelerator. Both as staff and as a consultant, he's helped nonprofits raise over $100 million. You can follow him on Twitter @TonyMartignetti. MORE
Strategic planning is the process—and result—of focusing the intelligence of your staff and leadership on making your organization’s optimal future a reality. The post The Why and How of Your Next Strategic Plan appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Communications Strategic Planning MORE
I just completed revising “The Nonprofit Marketing Guide” and the new edition will be out in Spring 2021. I made several updates to word choices and language — the book is 10 years old and our language has certainly evolved! MORE
We are often asked to recommend nonprofits and other smart folks to follow for your own professional development. So every now and then, I will write a post called “Big Brains and Cool Kids.” MORE
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Flickr Creative Commons photo. When I advise nonprofits on how to build effective media relations strategies on a modest budget, I preach the importance of being focused.
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iMarketSmart
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
“Did you get the [information, brochure, or letter] I sent?” ” Has anyone really had great success starting an outreach call with this question?
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Social Media for Social Good Academy 2.0 is opening soon! Don’t miss out or lose your spot – get on the Early Interest List by clicking here. Guest post by Abby Jarvis, Communications Coordinator for Qgiv.
Ann Green
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Many people donate online now. There’s a good reason for this. It’s usually fast and easy, or at least it should be. You may be opting for an online only year-end campaign this fall, although I do recommend mailing an appeal letter if you can.
Fundraising Coach
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Today's guest post is from planned giving expert Tony Martignetti. Tony is the host of Nonprofit Radio and the creator of the Planned Giving Accelerator. Both as staff and as a consultant, he's helped nonprofits raise over $100 million. You can follow him on Twitter @TonyMartignetti.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
According to the newly released 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , it is! This surprised me as our Nonprofit Communications Trends Surveys usually has nonprofit communicators ranking social media as more important than email. Maybe it’s time for that mindset to switch?
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Selfish Giving
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
I have some exciting news to share about tomorrow's Learning Club on personal branding and social impact career growth. To bolster our expertise on the subject - especially on the social impact career growth side - we've invited a special guest to join us.
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Social Media for Social Good Academy is OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! Learn more here. We can all agree that social media is a necessary and required cornerstone of a modern nonprofit marketing strategy. .
Ann Green
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Personalization in your nonprofit’s marketing strategies is an important way to build relationships with your supporters to support long-term fundraising goals. By Gerard Tonti. Personalized marketing is key for nonprofit success, especially when it comes to donor communications.
Twenti
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
A Quick Guide to Google My Business for Startups and SMEs. by Angharad Miller. Are you an SME or start-up business looking to find out more about Google My Business? You’re in the right place. Google My Business: A Great Opportunity for Your Small Business or Startup.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Show of hands – Who is busy? I obviously can’t see you, but I bet you at least mentally raised your hand, didn’t you? Of course you are busy. We all are even if we haven’t left our house in a week.
Mission Minded
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to strategic planning. To inspire your community to action, you need an inspired strategic plan! The post 3 Ways Your Next School Strategic Plan Can Break the Mold appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Independent Schools Strategic Planning
Selfish Giving
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Three things to share with you today. First, join Doctors Waters and Giagrando (the Cause Docs !) for a FREE clinic that will address all your complaints, issues and problems around corporate partnerships. It's all happening tomorrow, September 24, at 2pm EDT.
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 10, 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.
Ann Green
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
You may have started working on your year-end appeal. Just as important, if not more important, is planning how you’ll thank your donors. . Some of the themes of 2020 should be – this is more important than ever and planning ahead. Many organizations leave thanking their donors as a last-minute to-do item and it shows. You can’t do that this year, as well as in future years. You may have a harder time getting donations right now.
Twenti
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
7 Reasons Why SMEs Say They Don’t Need a Good Website – and 7 Reasons Why They’re Wrong. by Zoe Allen. When 90% of UK adults are online, having a website that doesn’t work for you is a huge mistake. 90% of UK adults are online – so why wouldn’t you be?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Are you on a Zoom call? Answering emails? Crossing another task off your to-do list? Eating lunch at your desk?
Mission Minded
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Boarding schools are in a unique position to offer 2021 solutions to 2020 problems and your school’s brand strategy should reflect that loud and clear. The post Your Boarding School’s Value Proposition Just Got Richer. Here’s How to Seize the Day appeared first on Mission Minded.
Selfish Giving
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
The doctors is in!! I know what you're thinking, "Joe, you may know cause marketing, but there's no way I'm letting you treat my ailments." On your physical ailments, we are in complete agreement: I can't help you. But I can treat your complaints, issues and problems with corporate partnerships.
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Join me for a brand spanking new free online training designed for busy nonprofits! Four chances to take it live – click here and save your spot.
Ann Green
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
September is here. It’s my favorite month and the more moderate temperatures and lower humidity are a nice respite from all the uncertainty going on in the world. Fall is the busiest time of the year for nonprofit organizations, especially if you’re doing a year-end appeal.
Twenti
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
5 Reasons You Should Use Social Media to Grow Your Small Business. by Zoe Allen. Social media can be one of the easiest ways to access new customers and grow your revenue – is your brand behind the times? Build your following, grow your revenue.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
A nonprofit brand and style guide is right up there with an editorial calendar as a top tool for nonprofit communications pros. Here are some of the core elements you might include in yours: Brand Guidelines (colors, fonts, logo use, etc.)
Mission Minded
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
This school year will be like none your school—or any school—has ever experienced, which is why the importance of designing an intentional entry process and committing to a comprehensive listening tour is paramount.
Selfish Giving
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
"These are the times that try men's souls." ?? Thomas Paine wrote these words during the American Revolution , but these days are equally trying - especially on the job front.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Need some ideas for social media updates, blog posts, newsletter articles, or other content for October? Today’s post will help. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
I just completed revising “The Nonprofit Marketing Guide” and the new edition will be out in Spring 2021. I made several updates to word choices and language — the book is 10 years old and our language has certainly evolved!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Zambra. Asheville, NC. Happy Friday, everyone! Let’s wind down this week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have tips for running ads, board members to avoid, fun Zoom backgrounds and more.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
While 2020 has thrown something different at us every month, that doesn’t mean we haven’t gotten into some routines that might not be the best for us. With so much going on, it is hard to focus on everything that needs to get done at work.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
A lot of the conversations I am having with nonprofit communications directors can be lumped under the category of “managing expectations.” ” That includes expectations from your boss and coworkers about what you do — or could do — as the communications lead.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
I’m starting to think about questions for the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report Survey, which we typically open in early November. This has been such a strange and different year. I’m wondering how much we should switch up our questions and how much we should leave as is.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
As I revise my first book, The Nonprofit Marketing Guide , I am updating the chapters with newer approaches that weren’t commonplace 10 years ago when I originally wrote it. For example, in the chapter about defining your target communities, I spent a lot of time on personas.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
We are often asked to recommend nonprofits and other smart folks to follow for your own professional development. So every now and then, I will write a post called “Big Brains and Cool Kids.”
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Here’s what’s happening this month at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: September 3: Marketing Bequests: How to Ask for That Final Gift with Tom Ahern. 90-Minute Webinar] Tom shares secrets from around the world on how to tactfully ask for bequests from your current donors.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
It’s no secret that our nation is deeply divided along political and social lines, and these divisions make it increasingly difficult for nonprofits to develop messages that appeal to people on both sides of the divide.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Well another week of 2020 is done. How many more to go?!? Let’s distract ourselves with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have a couple of reports with useful data, fundraising tips, misinformation traps to avoid and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… M+R shares Four Misinformation Traps Nonprofits Should Avoid in the 2020 US Elections (and Beyond).
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