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I’m coaching a fundraising team at a national nonprofit that wants to revamp its annual communications calendar. As part of that process, we are looking at their editorial calendar for their year-end fundraising campaign, which will include direct mail, email, and social media. MORE
Some fundraising bloggers/consultants have discovered a terrifying new boogeyman – the work of nonprofit marketing directors! Yep, nonprofit marketing and branding are apparently killing fundraising. Marketing and all your organizational communications need to SERVE fundraising.” MORE
Before and after #GivingTuesday, charitable organizations that have signed up to use Facebook’s fundraising tools will pay a 5% fee.). This could be huge for your organization if you are planning a large outreach campaign that includes a social media fundraising component. MORE
nonprofit email fundraising nonprofit technology guest postEmail isn’t dead. MORE
As End of Year Fundraising quickly approaches we've started to think of what you can do now to ensure a successful fundraising season. No matter what’s on your fundraising to do list this fall, there’s one must have that you can’t afford to leave off that to-do list – stories. MORE
Year-End Fundraising Season. This year you will OWN year-end fundraising. The Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Successful Year-End Online Fundraising Campaign. How to Write Amazing Year-End Fundraising Appeals by Network for Good. Create urgency in your fundraising posts. MORE
EOY (or end-of-year) fundraising can be a critical time for nonprofits. You need to create personal, targeted appeals that show donors how they fit into your fundraising and how their gifts impact the recipients of your aid. fundraising prospect research donor research MORE
We all have an incredible fundraising resource right in front of us— our board member, colleague, and loyal volunteer ambassador s. You still have time to launch your team of fundraising messengers to spur year-end giving. MORE
This October 31 st , it’s not ghosts and ghouls that most nonprofit fundraisers are worried about. Rising email spam rates Many nonprofits depend on email as the backbone of their digital fundraising programs. fundraising nonprofit tools MORE
Folks, THIS is spray and pray fundraising. Fundraising Climate Change is happening because of emails like this. Check out my report titled: Fundraising Climate Change and What You Can Do About It. Smartideas can spam and nonprofits email fundraising spray and pray fundraising MORE
In case you’ve never heard of it… The Fundraising Report Card is a little application I had my staff build a couple of years ago. Last week I decided to give it away for FREE to fundraisers at nonprofits, with no strings attached. MORE
This compelled me to come up with a simple methodology that I call “ 3-to-1 Major Gift Fundraising. Want to get started with 3-to-1 major gift fundraising? Click here to get a free sample of the 3-to-1 fundraising sticky pads. The post What is 3-to-1 Major Gift Fundraising? MORE
Related Posts: >>The 8 Core Components of Engagement Fundraising and Why You Desperately Need Them. >>Introducing >>Introducing the Four Selfs of Engagement Fundraising. The post Engagement Fundraising in 7 simple bullet-points appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |. Focus- Focus your marketing (especially your expensive marketing like face-to-face meetings) on people who have a lot of money. MORE
Here's a handy breakdown from Adam Weinger, President of Double the Donation, which outlines some of the easiest ways to incorporate matching gifts into your fundraising. Fundraising events. fundraising guest post MORE
However, just because they are a fundraising staple doesn’t mean that annual campaigns don’t require the same amount of attention, creativity, and work that other campaigns do. fundraising nonprofit campaigns Development MORE
Sadly, some fundraisers do the same thing. Then the fundraiser gets super-excited. There’s one big problem with piñata fundraising. . You can see how your portion of the sector is doing for FREE by checking out the Fundraising Report Card’s Benchmarks. MORE
Fundraisers often lament that board members are shirking their commitment to helping fundraise. Teach them that fundraising isn’t about asking for money; it’s about giving people the opportunity to give back and improve their communities. fundraising MORE
Did you meet your fundraising goal? The post Did You Meet Your Fundraising Goal? Blog Fundraising Case Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Communications Nonprofit Fundraising Nonprofit Messaging brand branding fundraising key messagesIf not, take a look at your brand. MORE
For the sake of donors, volunteers, advocates, and members everywhere who want to change the world but need an organization bigger than them to get it done, I sincerely hope you’ll consider becoming an engagement fundraiser. Will you become an engagement fundraiser ? MORE
I was invited to give a presentation on Pamela Grow’s Motivate Monday webinar this week, and the topic was Social Media Survival Strategies for the Small Shop Fundraiser. 5) Thoroughly evaluate if social media fundraising is right for your organization. MORE
During my time as a leadership and fundraising coach, I've helped thousands of nonprofit leaders clarify their fundraising stories. Have you ever asked hospital leaders and fundraisers what the most important story they should be telling to donors? Fundraising isn't Marketing. MORE
The fundraising call has always been a staple of donor outreach. But nonprofit professionals know that fundraising never ends, especially at the end of the year, s o how do you cut through the noise? fundraising strategy MORE
For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. But it isn’t enough to have a rough idea of messaging, an incomplete timeline, some scheduled tweets, and an arbitrary fundraising goal. MORE
Fundraising professionals often have enormous workloads, so it's critical that they're able to quickly access top-line data about their various fundraising channels and easily accomplish related tasks. fundraising MORE
The post Beware of the fundraising Illuminati appeared first on MarketSmart. Fundraising altruism illuminatiThe Illuminati is the name given to real and fictitious secret society groups claiming special knowledge or enlightenment. . MORE
Leadership should share the burden of blame because fundraisers tend to feel a lot of pressure to do what’s always been done. Most reporters don’t understand the business of fundraising. Ok… finally, how to stink less (and be the fundraiser you always wanted to be ). MORE
For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. But it isn’t enough to have a rough idea of messaging, an incomplete timeline, some scheduled tweets, and an arbitrary fundraising goal. MORE
There are eight components of my innovative fundraising methodology : 1. We’ve called it the 80/20 rule, but it’s more like the 90/10 rule when applied to fundraising. These tools help fundraisers cut costs, optimize what they do, and raise gifts efficiently. MORE
Here are my top 10 traits of terrible fundraisers that drive major donors away: . The post 10 traits of terrible major and legacy gift fundraisers appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |. Sadly, I’ve witnessed all of these but I truly believe #1 is the worst. MORE
We’ve had some questions about mobile fundraising so here’s John Killoran, CEO of @Pay , to get us started. That’s why it’s especially important as a nonprofit fundraising in the 21st century to look into the latest form of communication: mobile. Who Uses Mobile Fundraising? MORE
What is social fundraising? And how can small nonprofits start their own programs to recruit and mobilize social fundraisers for their cause? Sue is a sought-after speaker and an expert in social fundraising and creating awesome donor experiences. What makes it so powerful? MORE
What can I write about to help them through this crazy time besides end-of-year fundraising? Brilliant Nonprofit Guru: End-of-year fundraising. This time of year, the only thing nonprofit pros need more than fundraising ideas is more time and money to implement them. fundraisin MORE
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of articles, written by my fundraising heroes, that are a little bit grouchy on the subject of social media fundraising. I’m here to give you my side of the social media fundraising argument – because I know that it works. MORE
Leadership should share the burden of blame because fundraisers tend to feel a lot of pressure to do what’s always been done. Most reporters don’t understand the business of fundraising. Ok… finally, how to suck less (and be the fundraiser you always wanted to be ). MORE
We work in a challenging profession. There is a lot about what we do that is exciting but a lot that can sometime feel overwhelming. My wife and I recently had a baby. I use to think I had some measure of selflessness in me. MORE
This so-called Fundraising Preference Service (FPS) sent the generally calm Professor Sargeant through the roof. Board Meeting Swipe File Communications Fundraising philosophy/profession Nonprofit management Transparency premium MORE
Fundraising is a huge job at any nonprofit. That got us thinking: is it possible to cheat at nonprofit fundraising + get away with it? If so, social fundraising might just be the ace up your organization''s sleeve. fundraising strategy social fundraising MORE
Above average fundraisers have developed the ability to create and deliver value where the donor has never thought to look for it. The post The single difference between above average and below average fundraisers appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |. MORE
fundraising digitalMany large U.S. based nonprofits working in the areas of international development, refugee services, and environmental conservation, among other sectors, perform a significant amount of work and raise a significant amount of money in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada. MORE
OUT: Over-spending your donors’ dollars on fundraising efforts that don’t work anymore. Related Posts: >>12 astounding ways engagement fundraising can help you right now. Engagement Fundraising in 7 simple bullet-points. MORE
For the first time, we are offering two tracks, one with a “Fundraising Emphasis” and the other with a “Community Engagement” Emphasis, with a cap of 10 people per track. The Fundraising Emphasis track will be customized to focus specifically on donor communications. MORE
Planning for 2019 is in full swing, so it’s time to assess current and upcoming trends in digital fundraising and how your nonprofit can leverage them for maximum impact. Think of digital fundraising and community building like dominoes. MORE
Fundraising expert Tom Ahern is cranking out some great stuff for us this year! We just finished the first session of 2015 of his Ahern Writing Academy for Fundraisers including a BRAND NEW e-clinic on making the most of your landing and donation pages on your website. MORE
What are some of the advantages of working in fundraising and in the nonprofit world? Feel free to leave some of your own in a comment: Why are you in fundraising? Fundraising is very relationship based and is a great environment to be involved in peoples lives. MORE
Fundraiser Related Topics J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of articles, written by my fundraising heroes, that are a little bit grouchy on the subject of social media fundraising. I’m here to give you my side of the social media fundraising argument – because I know that it works.
EveryAction
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Fundraising professionals often have enormous workloads, so it's critical that they're able to quickly access top-line data about their various fundraising channels and easily accomplish related tasks. fundraising
EveryAction
JULY 18, 2018
For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. But it isn’t enough to have a rough idea of messaging, an incomplete timeline, some scheduled tweets, and an arbitrary fundraising goal.
J Campbell Social Marketing
AUGUST 12, 2019
What is social fundraising? And how can small nonprofits start their own programs to recruit and mobilize social fundraisers for their cause? Sue is a sought-after speaker and an expert in social fundraising and creating awesome donor experiences. What makes it so powerful?
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Fundraisers often lament that board members are shirking their commitment to helping fundraise. Teach them that fundraising isn’t about asking for money; it’s about giving people the opportunity to give back and improve their communities. fundraising
A Small Change
JUNE 19, 2013
We work in a challenging profession. There is a lot about what we do that is exciting but a lot that can sometime feel overwhelming. My wife and I recently had a baby. I use to think I had some measure of selflessness in me.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 20, 2015
Some fundraising bloggers/consultants have discovered a terrifying new boogeyman – the work of nonprofit marketing directors! Yep, nonprofit marketing and branding are apparently killing fundraising. Marketing and all your organizational communications need to SERVE fundraising.”
Mission Minded
JULY 3, 2019
Did you meet your fundraising goal? The post Did You Meet Your Fundraising Goal? Blog Fundraising Case Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Communications Nonprofit Fundraising Nonprofit Messaging brand branding fundraising key messagesIf not, take a look at your brand.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 27, 2015
Fundraising expert Tom Ahern is cranking out some great stuff for us this year! We just finished the first session of 2015 of his Ahern Writing Academy for Fundraisers including a BRAND NEW e-clinic on making the most of your landing and donation pages on your website.
J Campbell Social Marketing
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Planning for 2019 is in full swing, so it’s time to assess current and upcoming trends in digital fundraising and how your nonprofit can leverage them for maximum impact. Think of digital fundraising and community building like dominoes.
EveryAction
AUGUST 29, 2018
However, just because they are a fundraising staple doesn’t mean that annual campaigns don’t require the same amount of attention, creativity, and work that other campaigns do. fundraising nonprofit campaigns Development
EveryAction
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Fundraising is a huge job at any nonprofit. That got us thinking: is it possible to cheat at nonprofit fundraising + get away with it? If so, social fundraising might just be the ace up your organization''s sleeve. fundraising strategy social fundraising
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 8, 2019
I was invited to give a presentation on Pamela Grow’s Motivate Monday webinar this week, and the topic was Social Media Survival Strategies for the Small Shop Fundraiser. 5) Thoroughly evaluate if social media fundraising is right for your organization.
EveryAction
JANUARY 14, 2019
fundraising digitalMany large U.S. based nonprofits working in the areas of international development, refugee services, and environmental conservation, among other sectors, perform a significant amount of work and raise a significant amount of money in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada.
iMarketSmart
JANUARY 2, 2018
OUT: Over-spending your donors’ dollars on fundraising efforts that don’t work anymore. Related Posts: >>12 astounding ways engagement fundraising can help you right now. Engagement Fundraising in 7 simple bullet-points.
EveryAction
JANUARY 4, 2016
For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. But it isn’t enough to have a rough idea of messaging, an incomplete timeline, some scheduled tweets, and an arbitrary fundraising goal.
EveryAction
MAY 12, 2015
nonprofit email fundraising nonprofit technology guest postEmail isn’t dead.
iMarketSmart
MARCH 20, 2019
The post Beware of the fundraising Illuminati appeared first on MarketSmart. Fundraising altruism illuminatiThe Illuminati is the name given to real and fictitious secret society groups claiming special knowledge or enlightenment. .
iMarketSmart
MARCH 22, 2019
This compelled me to come up with a simple methodology that I call “ 3-to-1 Major Gift Fundraising. Want to get started with 3-to-1 major gift fundraising? Click here to get a free sample of the 3-to-1 fundraising sticky pads. The post What is 3-to-1 Major Gift Fundraising?
iMarketSmart
MARCH 6, 2019
For the sake of donors, volunteers, advocates, and members everywhere who want to change the world but need an organization bigger than them to get it done, I sincerely hope you’ll consider becoming an engagement fundraiser. Will you become an engagement fundraiser ?
iMarketSmart
MAY 30, 2018
Here are my top 10 traits of terrible fundraisers that drive major donors away: . The post 10 traits of terrible major and legacy gift fundraisers appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |. Sadly, I’ve witnessed all of these but I truly believe #1 is the worst.
iMarketSmart
JULY 26, 2019
Folks, THIS is spray and pray fundraising. Fundraising Climate Change is happening because of emails like this. Check out my report titled: Fundraising Climate Change and What You Can Do About It. Smartideas can spam and nonprofits email fundraising spray and pray fundraising
Fundraising Coach
MAY 21, 2019
During my time as a leadership and fundraising coach, I've helped thousands of nonprofit leaders clarify their fundraising stories. Have you ever asked hospital leaders and fundraisers what the most important story they should be telling to donors? Fundraising isn't Marketing.
A Small Change
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
What are some of the advantages of working in fundraising and in the nonprofit world? Feel free to leave some of your own in a comment: Why are you in fundraising? Fundraising is very relationship based and is a great environment to be involved in peoples lives.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2015
Year-End Fundraising Season. This year you will OWN year-end fundraising. The Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Successful Year-End Online Fundraising Campaign. How to Write Amazing Year-End Fundraising Appeals by Network for Good. Create urgency in your fundraising posts.
EveryAction
DECEMBER 7, 2016
EOY (or end-of-year) fundraising can be a critical time for nonprofits. You need to create personal, targeted appeals that show donors how they fit into your fundraising and how their gifts impact the recipients of your aid. fundraising prospect research donor research
iMarketSmart
MARCH 11, 2019
There are eight components of my innovative fundraising methodology : 1. We’ve called it the 80/20 rule, but it’s more like the 90/10 rule when applied to fundraising. These tools help fundraisers cut costs, optimize what they do, and raise gifts efficiently.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
As End of Year Fundraising quickly approaches we've started to think of what you can do now to ensure a successful fundraising season. No matter what’s on your fundraising to do list this fall, there’s one must have that you can’t afford to leave off that to-do list – stories.
The Agitator
OCTOBER 27, 2015
This so-called Fundraising Preference Service (FPS) sent the generally calm Professor Sargeant through the roof. Board Meeting Swipe File Communications Fundraising philosophy/profession Nonprofit management Transparency premium
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. Most reporters don’t understand the business of fundraising. Ok… finally, how to stink less (and be the fundraiser you always wanted to be ).
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. Most reporters don’t understand the business of fundraising. Ok… finally, how to suck less (and be the fundraiser you always wanted to be ).
EveryAction
APRIL 25, 2016
Here's a handy breakdown from Adam Weinger, President of Double the Donation, which outlines some of the easiest ways to incorporate matching gifts into your fundraising. Fundraising events. fundraising guest post
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
The fundraising call has always been a staple of donor outreach. But nonprofit professionals know that fundraising never ends, especially at the end of the year, s o how do you cut through the noise? fundraising strategy
iMarketSmart
JULY 31, 2019
In case you’ve never heard of it… The Fundraising Report Card is a little application I had my staff build a couple of years ago. Last week I decided to give it away for FREE to fundraisers at nonprofits, with no strings attached.
iMarketSmart
JUNE 25, 2018
Sadly, some fundraisers do the same thing. Then the fundraiser gets super-excited. There’s one big problem with piñata fundraising. . You can see how your portion of the sector is doing for FREE by checking out the Fundraising Report Card’s Benchmarks.
iMarketSmart
MAY 4, 2018
Above average fundraisers have developed the ability to create and deliver value where the donor has never thought to look for it. The post The single difference between above average and below average fundraisers appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
We’ve had some questions about mobile fundraising so here’s John Killoran, CEO of @Pay , to get us started. That’s why it’s especially important as a nonprofit fundraising in the 21st century to look into the latest form of communication: mobile. Who Uses Mobile Fundraising?
J Campbell Social Marketing
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Before and after #GivingTuesday, charitable organizations that have signed up to use Facebook’s fundraising tools will pay a 5% fee.). This could be huge for your organization if you are planning a large outreach campaign that includes a social media fundraising component.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 12, 2014
I’m coaching a fundraising team at a national nonprofit that wants to revamp its annual communications calendar. As part of that process, we are looking at their editorial calendar for their year-end fundraising campaign, which will include direct mail, email, and social media.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 11, 2015
For the first time, we are offering two tracks, one with a “Fundraising Emphasis” and the other with a “Community Engagement” Emphasis, with a cap of 10 people per track. The Fundraising Emphasis track will be customized to focus specifically on donor communications.
iMarketSmart
JULY 31, 2017
Related Posts: >>The 8 Core Components of Engagement Fundraising and Why You Desperately Need Them. >>Introducing >>Introducing the Four Selfs of Engagement Fundraising. The post Engagement Fundraising in 7 simple bullet-points appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |. Focus- Focus your marketing (especially your expensive marketing like face-to-face meetings) on people who have a lot of money.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 7, 2015
What can I write about to help them through this crazy time besides end-of-year fundraising? Brilliant Nonprofit Guru: End-of-year fundraising. This time of year, the only thing nonprofit pros need more than fundraising ideas is more time and money to implement them. fundraisin
Getting Attention
DECEMBER 6, 2016
We all have an incredible fundraising resource right in front of us— our board member, colleague, and loyal volunteer ambassador s. You still have time to launch your team of fundraising messengers to spur year-end giving.
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