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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! . Work to create clear and concise policies that empower and educate all staff and volunteers. . MORE
Do you struggle with finding the right stories to tell about your nonprofit’s impact? . Do you use digital tools like email and social media to raise awareness for your nonprofit, but can’t seem to get enough engagement or traction? . MORE
The nonprofit One Warm Coat used a virtual news conference to kick off its annual winter coat drive campaign. These advantages include: Logistics — On-site press conferences have always been labor-intensive, with the need to find the right location and proper supporting visuals. MORE
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The pandemic, social unrest, and increasing displays of hate have thrust nonprofits into the position of needing to revamp their communications plans and messaging on a dime. And Nonprofits that have the right protocols in place ahead of time are in the best position to react quickly. MORE
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Nonprofit communicators are full of anxiety right now about messaging, from what to say, to how often, and where to say it. Should we stop messaging if our work has nothing to do with coronavirus? OK, so how can we communicate in a relevant way? MORE
The key to a successful volunteer program is follow through. Maybe you’ve been there: Someone contacts your organization eager to volunteer. And it doesn’t have to be this way. So, how do you create that? For empty-nesters, what organizations and clubs do they belong to? MORE
After months of talking about his desire to get an opinion piece published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, he achieved his goal. Soon after it appeared, the client received a flood of positive responses, an invitation to speak at a conference, and a nice bump in new registrants to his email list. Even when you post to a seemingly friendly venue, anonymous commenters are often ready to pounce. Ask the news outlet that posted your piece to disable the comments? MORE
you’ve been a comms team of one forever and now you get to hire someone! Then a month in, you start second-guessing yourself because it feels like you have even more work to do because now you have to supervise someone too. You need to establish a relationship. MORE
Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. Recruit volunteers to stuff and stamp hundreds of envelopes? Work with your post office to send your appeal with a nonprofit discount? MORE
By telling the right stories in the right way, you can lure visitors to your donation page and inspire them to give. You don’t have much time to do so. That means your website must be clean, clear, and easy to navigate. It’s best to start with a short story. MORE
So I found this article by Gail Perry to be very enlightening. In it, she explains how to tackle the delicate process of annual gift solicitation of board members. Interestingly, the key to the solicitation happens behind the scenes. But you’ll really want to check out her article because she also includes some “DON’Ts” that you will want to read. Show them why they need to give. Click to tweet! MORE
Jim Collins, author of the best-selling book Good to Great , has three big recommendations for all organizations: Get the right people on the bus. I think nonprofits tend to fail when it comes to “getting the right people in the right seats.” ” Too often they make people do things they don’t want to do and/or aren’t good at doing. Yet most nonprofits force them to perform those tasks. Attend to needs. MORE
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Everything seems important and you really, really want to get your new organization up and running so you can do the work of changing lives. But, unless you’re independently wealthy or have another source of income, you will need to pay yourself at some point. . MORE
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Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. It takes careful strategy and deep knowledge of your donor to get the results you’re looking for. MORE
When you start a new nonprofit, you realize pretty quickly that with so many options, it’s important that you pick the right fundraiser to get the money flowing. There are so many things you could try to raise money. How about a gala? Families go to family-friendly events. MORE
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It’s more than likely because you’re making common mistakes and weren’t able to attract their attention from the outset. Below, I’ll take a quick look at the importance of using email marketing to reach Gen Z. Pay Attention To Gen Z. MORE
Today Tony Martignetti joins us to talk about marketing your bequests program. But here’s the thing: your donors won’t think to include your organization in their wills unless you ask them. Here’s some quick advice on how to communicate about Planned Giving across a number of channels. MORE
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In fact, she was so busy that when it came time to put together her year-end donation letter she was stumped. Then she asked donors to help her reach her year-end financial goal. Humans are hardwired to respond to stories. How did your donors help them? MORE
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Without a handbook, volunteers may feel disconnected and unsure of their role and responsibilities because once training is over, there are no materials for them to reference later. If YOU were volunteering at your nonprofit, what would you want to know? Is there a form to fill out? MORE
Sign up for the free Nonprofit Marketing Summit to see this session live! With all the noise on social media as well as serious legal and ethical considerations clouding the platforms, how can nonprofits continue to reach their supporters and spread their messages online? . MORE
There’s a ton of information out there about how to ask for a donation. So I thought I’d help with what I believe is the simplest way to prep for your next big ask. Possibly talk to your friends about your answers (the experienced and successful ones). Talk to some donors about your answers to get their perspective. Did you just say to yourself, “Nah, I can wing it”? MORE
Our mission at Nonprofit Marketing Guide is to help you: Learn Your Job. We focus a lot on the top two, so today I wanted to share some tips, research and advice about effectively leading your teams. Now let’s talk about some ways to best work with your team. MORE
One of the last conversations the most recent cohort of the Communications Director Mentoring Program had was around how you prepare for an extended leave (or exit) when you are a nonprofit communications director. You need to have these captured somewhere that others can access. MORE
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Sometimes the only thing standing between you and launching a successful fundraising campaign to fund a new, needed program is an extra set of hands. It may make sense to hire someone to give you that help, especially if that person has the skills you need and can work remotely. MORE
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Over 10 years ago, when I sold direct marketing services and printing to nonprofits in the DC region, I made a huge sign and put it above my cubicle’s desk to ensure that I’d read it each morning. In bold black letters it simply read: “ Complacency Is A Prelude To Disaster!” ” Having it above my desk consistently reminded me to fear a false sense of security, always look over my shoulder, and never rest on my laurels. MORE
When Cathy White shared with our Mentoring Program participants the collaborative process she went through to create her communications strategy, I knew other communications directors would be interested in hearing about it too. Taking the Next Draft Back to the Teams. MORE
Basically, it’s a non-cash donation made to a nonprofit organization. The company that donates surplus tote bags with their logo on them for families at your food pantry to use when shopping is an inkind donor. There’s more to inkind donations than you might think. MORE
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