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What do you think about setting an intention for the new year? Here’s the tree we set our intentions under for the new year. My friend E and I went up to the top of this dormant volcano here in Portland and made candles with our intentions on them, and we talked about why we had chosen these words. How to make money as a nonprofit consultant Leadership women 2014 intentions new year''s resolutions December 21st was the solstice. MORE
Recently, I got an email from a potential client. He asked me, “Hey, can you research a grant to help us get a computer lab and computers for our nonprofit?&#. And I said, “Here are the 7 different places that you can get free donated computers from!&#. MORE
Nostalgia increases concrete, tangible and general charitable intentions. The mediator of the effect of nostalgia on charitable intentions is empathy. Therefore, nostalgia augments empathy-based charitable intentions and behavior. MORE
Farhad Chikhliwala at Wild Apricot Blog breaks down BoardSource’s recently released report, Leading With Intent: A National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices. MORE
Tags: Fleishman-Hillard intent to purchase Cone Inc. MORE
They need to intentionally address their intention to professionally develop the abilities of their youngest staff and make it known that they personally care for the success of the individual fundraiser. MORE
Be more intentional about what you’re reading, and Get More Value Out of the Content You Consume. Cane and Table. New Orleans, LA. Good afternoon, friends! MORE
In Part 3 , we covered two important factors that are worth paying attention to and acting on — ‘Preference’ and ‘Intent’ The ‘intent’ to keep giving. MORE
The best way to grow engagement with your supporters is to walk with them down a path where they make intentional decisions about their giving. This is going to sound a little bit weird but I like hearing “No” from my supporters. MORE
Set your intention. Before you write your email, set your primary intention. That intention will help keep your email focused. Crafting smart and effective emails can be challenging. Every list is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to writing effective emails. Luckily, there are a few tried-and-true principles to guide your writing. Once you've got something drafted, take the time to test your emails. Test everything from messaging to subject lines. MORE
However, building and maintaining a sustainer program isn’t as simple as adding a button to your donation forms, it takes intentional time and effort to create an effective and profitable program. MORE
When I informed a nonprofit about my legacy gift intention, all I really got was a pin. So, we recommend you encourage donors and supporters to disclose their gift intentions early so your organization can begin to get to know them well. Do you give out pins? MORE
But for the most part, I am increasingly convinced that consistent and intentional conversations among fundraisers are among the most valuable tools that we have. MORE
Mark 15 minutes a day off your calendar or an hour a week with the intention of doing nothing but thinking and planning out the next step. Do you ever feel like you have way to many ideas? MORE
2008 • Declutter: papers, books, files, computer files, email. Routinize what can (and should) be routinized. Review and upgrade corporate design and branding. Compile and publish the best Change Matters tools. Update, expand, and publish the Nonprofit Fundraiser's Almanac. MORE
Focusing on intentions. That was not my intention. Racism can only be intentional; my not having intended racism cancels out the impact of my behavior. You must acknowledge my intentions, always good and agree that my good intentions cancel out the impact of my behavior. MORE
How many (what percent of your donors) answer affirmatively to a question about their intentions . Then you’ll have a clear picture that proves whether your your efforts are building awareness and changing intentions. MORE
One of those words is "intent," although warriors like Musashi or Sun Tzu probably meant it more like attitude or spirit than a dictionary definition such as purpose. A combination might work best, as in intent: an attitude that. Image by blackheartking.com (xtyler) via Flickr When you've watched as much Japanese anime as I have, you notice some words seem to keep popping up. MORE
What advice would you give to Chinese fundraisers intent converting the world’s largest middle class into donors? That was Ken Burnett’s assignment at the First China Fundraising Conference in Beijing last month. MORE
Given that similarity, causes and sponsors might consider developing an approach to mission that the military uses called ‘commander’s intent.’ According to Wikipedia , it means: “An intent describing military focused operations and it is a publicly stated description of the end-state as it relates to forces (entities, people) and terrain, the purpose of the operation, and key tasks to accomplish. But commander’s intent puts the lie to that notion. MORE
Design an intentional, one-year “stairway” of communications and activities that lead each of your 2-3 key audiences from initial awareness closer to engagement, loyalty, and support. Flickr/alykat. MORE
My intent is to convey a conversational type style. Let’s start with a cartoon in honor of Halloween: <SHUDDERS> Yesterday, I shared a few things that scare me and what I am doing about it. I also encouraged you to share what scares you too. Would “bad grammar” make your list? I didn’t include it on my list because I am actually trying to let go of the “grammar nerd” in me. MORE
My intent is usually to do it on the plane home or as soon as I get back to my office. What’s that one bad work habit you want to change but just can’t do it ? C’mon—we all have at least one. But be it one or many, these habits can drive us crazy. MORE
They key to a good brand is working with intention. Branding is automatic. Everyone has a brand. If a brand is a set of promises and expectations that you offer to the world, and it is , then you should understand that you (and your art) are always making promises. MORE
Intentional workplace culture? Are you looking forward to valentine’s day? This time of year always makes me think about the love in our sector. Going out on a limb here. a lot of people are all about donor love. Not me! Nope! I say, “NUTS to donor love, how about staff love? MORE
Regardless, fewer links mean fewer chances for users to deviate from your intention. Meanwhile, a straight-forward email donation ask to help support your work is much more effective because you are being clear with you intention and the action you want people to take. MORE
With this intentionality, monthly giving can be moved from a checkbox to a program that is accessible and exciting for more givers. MORE
Is your intention to build a relationship that will bring money to the organization or do you see your prospects as community connectors? Let your prospects know what direction you are going. When making an introduction, do you set any expectations as to how the conversation will go? It cuts down on the number of uninterested people you talk with if they have an idea of why you’re having a conversation with them. MORE
Plagiarism is usually broken up into intentional and accidental dependent around the existence or absence of somebody’s intention. The Tried and True Method for Term Paper Bibliography in Step by Step Detail. MORE
It’s about what Carroll calls “intentional living”: weeding out distractions and focusing your time and energy in pursuit of what’s truly meaningful, in both your work and your personal life. In today’s edition of #NPCOMMLIFE , we suggest a few books you should read to ensure you are setting boundaries, overcoming fear, and preventing burnout. MORE
Here we take a look at a small element of that overarching topic…… how you might inadvertently betray your intentions and weaken the impact of your pitches. Several posts on this blog explore pride of association and how it can be enhanced and harnessed. FUNDAMENTAL PREMISE: Premiums are not gratuities! They are not gifts. Avoid those […]. MORE
In it, he laid out his statement of intent to move Facebook’s share-it-all culture to focus more on private messaging, ephemeral stories, and more encryption. . The winds of change are blowing hard at Facebook, and the potential implications for nonprofit digital marketers are huge. MORE
Big intent. The era of male-dominated philanthropy recently slipped out the back door. Did you notice? Daddy & Hubby are much less important. It’s women’s turn now. They have big bucks. Big interest. And they have philanthropic decision-power. MORE
“YES, LET’S MEET”- They notified you about their gift intentions AND want more engagement such as a face-to-face meeting or a tour of your facility, etc. Never disclosers – Many of your best prospects will never disclose their gift intentions. MORE
In the end, strategy is nothing but good intentions unless it's effectively implemented. - We ALL have good intentions. "I The problem is, intentions are meaningless unless you CONSISTENTLY put your weight (time, talent and treasure) behind them. The real question is, how can we be people who align strategy (intention) with execution (action) to ensure that we live good lives? Be INTENTIONAL about these interactions. MORE
As a well intentioned board of directors, we underestimated the need for institutional focus and and the related need for internal (INTERNAL!) Staff conflicts? Indifference? Team working in silos? This story may help you fix these common problems. MORE
One technique I’ve heard of before is to intentionally take a drink of water or a sip of coffee. I’ve mentioned this in previous post but I wanted to hit on the point in a little bit more depth. MORE
Just look at Texas Tech Professor Russell James’ research findings on the gap between giving intentions [for regular donations] and bequest intentions (as noted in his research, Messages to encourage bequests: Testing new findings from neuroimaging ). MORE
It’s called Good Intentions Are Not Enough, and it is EXCELLENT. And Good Intentions Blogger Sandra talks about this, in her 1 Million Jasons post. The end goal with each Jason was for them to understand that Good Intentions are Not Enough.” Have you read this blog? MORE
At your events, the most important thing you can do is connect with your guests. Attendees come to the event from many different places, some are already close to the organizations, some are just trying it out for the first time, and then there is everyone in between. I find it really easy to get lost in a good conversation and then miss an opportunity to meet someone new or connect in a deeper way with a guest still learning more about the organization. MORE
Enjoyment of video ads increase purchase intent by 97% and brand association by 139%. What are your intentions for your organization’s social media strategy? I apologize for the headline (and the macarons). MORE
Seth Godin tells you what to do in Good intentions (how to be on time). Bayona. New Orleans, LA It’s Friday! Let’s wind down this week with some of the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of marketing and fundraising. MORE
Our intention with this blog is that your nonprofit will see the same value in this service that we do. We use Sigstr at CrowdRise and love them. So, in full disclosure, they are a current partner of ours. Marketing MORE
This seems like such a basic, "Fundraising Ethics 101" topic that I'd never have to write a post explicitly about it, but it seems that even high profile nonprofit organizations need to be reminded: Donor Intent is King! This month started with the news that country star Garth Brooks had won his million dollar lawsuit against a regional hospital. The issue was over a donation Brooks had made with the understanding that a building would be named for the singer's late mother. MORE
Intent Related Topics Wild Woman Fundraising
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
It’s called Good Intentions Are Not Enough, and it is EXCELLENT. And Good Intentions Blogger Sandra talks about this, in her 1 Million Jasons post. The end goal with each Jason was for them to understand that Good Intentions are Not Enough.” Have you read this blog?
Wild Woman Fundraising
DECEMBER 26, 2013
What do you think about setting an intention for the new year? Here’s the tree we set our intentions under for the new year. My friend E and I went up to the top of this dormant volcano here in Portland and made candles with our intentions on them, and we talked about why we had chosen these words. How to make money as a nonprofit consultant Leadership women 2014 intentions new year''s resolutions December 21st was the solstice.
Cause Related Marketing
MARCH 29, 2012
Given that similarity, causes and sponsors might consider developing an approach to mission that the military uses called ‘commander’s intent.’ According to Wikipedia , it means: “An intent describing military focused operations and it is a publicly stated description of the end-state as it relates to forces (entities, people) and terrain, the purpose of the operation, and key tasks to accomplish. But commander’s intent puts the lie to that notion.
A Small Change
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
Is your intention to build a relationship that will bring money to the organization or do you see your prospects as community connectors? Let your prospects know what direction you are going. When making an introduction, do you set any expectations as to how the conversation will go? It cuts down on the number of uninterested people you talk with if they have an idea of why you’re having a conversation with them.
Mission Paradox Blog
AUGUST 19, 2013
They key to a good brand is working with intention. Branding is automatic. Everyone has a brand. If a brand is a set of promises and expectations that you offer to the world, and it is , then you should understand that you (and your art) are always making promises.
A Small Change
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
At your events, the most important thing you can do is connect with your guests. Attendees come to the event from many different places, some are already close to the organizations, some are just trying it out for the first time, and then there is everyone in between. I find it really easy to get lost in a good conversation and then miss an opportunity to meet someone new or connect in a deeper way with a guest still learning more about the organization.
Nonprofit Consultant Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
This seems like such a basic, "Fundraising Ethics 101" topic that I'd never have to write a post explicitly about it, but it seems that even high profile nonprofit organizations need to be reminded: Donor Intent is King! This month started with the news that country star Garth Brooks had won his million dollar lawsuit against a regional hospital. The issue was over a donation Brooks had made with the understanding that a building would be named for the singer's late mother.
Fundraising Breakthroughs
JANUARY 10, 2008
2008 • Declutter: papers, books, files, computer files, email. Routinize what can (and should) be routinized. Review and upgrade corporate design and branding. Compile and publish the best Change Matters tools. Update, expand, and publish the Nonprofit Fundraiser's Almanac.
Marketing for Nonprofits
DECEMBER 29, 2012
In the end, strategy is nothing but good intentions unless it's effectively implemented. - We ALL have good intentions. "I The problem is, intentions are meaningless unless you CONSISTENTLY put your weight (time, talent and treasure) behind them. The real question is, how can we be people who align strategy (intention) with execution (action) to ensure that we live good lives? Be INTENTIONAL about these interactions.
Wild Woman Fundraising
APRIL 11, 2011
Recently, I got an email from a potential client. He asked me, “Hey, can you research a grant to help us get a computer lab and computers for our nonprofit?&#. And I said, “Here are the 7 different places that you can get free donated computers from!&#.
Cause Related Marketing
NOVEMBER 29, 2007
Tags: Fleishman-Hillard intent to purchase Cone Inc.
NonProfit Branding
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Big intent. The era of male-dominated philanthropy recently slipped out the back door. Did you notice? Daddy & Hubby are much less important. It’s women’s turn now. They have big bucks. Big interest. And they have philanthropic decision-power.
Wild Woman Fundraising
APRIL 16, 2019
Focusing on intentions. That was not my intention. Racism can only be intentional; my not having intended racism cancels out the impact of my behavior. You must acknowledge my intentions, always good and agree that my good intentions cancel out the impact of my behavior.
NonProfit Branding
MARCH 4, 2014
As a well intentioned board of directors, we underestimated the need for institutional focus and and the related need for internal (INTERNAL!) Staff conflicts? Indifference? Team working in silos? This story may help you fix these common problems.
CrowdRise
DECEMBER 19, 2017
Our intention with this blog is that your nonprofit will see the same value in this service that we do. We use Sigstr at CrowdRise and love them. So, in full disclosure, they are a current partner of ours. Marketing
iMarketSmart
JULY 20, 2015
Nostalgia increases concrete, tangible and general charitable intentions. The mediator of the effect of nostalgia on charitable intentions is empathy. Therefore, nostalgia augments empathy-based charitable intentions and behavior.
NonProfit Branding
SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
Here we take a look at a small element of that overarching topic…… how you might inadvertently betray your intentions and weaken the impact of your pitches. Several posts on this blog explore pride of association and how it can be enhanced and harnessed. FUNDAMENTAL PREMISE: Premiums are not gratuities! They are not gifts. Avoid those […].
EveryAction
MARCH 29, 2018
Regardless, fewer links mean fewer chances for users to deviate from your intention. Meanwhile, a straight-forward email donation ask to help support your work is much more effective because you are being clear with you intention and the action you want people to take.
EveryAction
AUGUST 24, 2018
Set your intention. Before you write your email, set your primary intention. That intention will help keep your email focused. Crafting smart and effective emails can be challenging. Every list is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to writing effective emails. Luckily, there are a few tried-and-true principles to guide your writing. Once you've got something drafted, take the time to test your emails. Test everything from messaging to subject lines.
EveryAction
APRIL 18, 2018
However, building and maintaining a sustainer program isn’t as simple as adding a button to your donation forms, it takes intentional time and effort to create an effective and profitable program.
The Agitator
APRIL 16, 2015
In Part 3 , we covered two important factors that are worth paying attention to and acting on — ‘Preference’ and ‘Intent’ The ‘intent’ to keep giving.
iMarketSmart
JULY 15, 2015
“YES, LET’S MEET”- They notified you about their gift intentions AND want more engagement such as a face-to-face meeting or a tour of your facility, etc. Never disclosers – Many of your best prospects will never disclose their gift intentions.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 3, 2017
Enjoyment of video ads increase purchase intent by 97% and brand association by 139%. What are your intentions for your organization’s social media strategy? I apologize for the headline (and the macarons).
iMarketSmart
MARCH 27, 2014
Just look at Texas Tech Professor Russell James’ research findings on the gap between giving intentions [for regular donations] and bequest intentions (as noted in his research, Messages to encourage bequests: Testing new findings from neuroimaging ).
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 11, 2019
Seth Godin tells you what to do in Good intentions (how to be on time). Bayona. New Orleans, LA It’s Friday! Let’s wind down this week with some of the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of marketing and fundraising.
A Small Change
JUNE 30, 2015
But for the most part, I am increasingly convinced that consistent and intentional conversations among fundraisers are among the most valuable tools that we have.
A Small Change
MARCH 2, 2015
The best way to grow engagement with your supporters is to walk with them down a path where they make intentional decisions about their giving. This is going to sound a little bit weird but I like hearing “No” from my supporters.
SocialButterfly
MAY 22, 2018
Plagiarism is usually broken up into intentional and accidental dependent around the existence or absence of somebody’s intention. The Tried and True Method for Term Paper Bibliography in Step by Step Detail.
iMarketSmart
MAY 16, 2013
How many (what percent of your donors) answer affirmatively to a question about their intentions . Then you’ll have a clear picture that proves whether your your efforts are building awareness and changing intentions.
Getting Attention
MAY 6, 2015
My intent is usually to do it on the plane home or as soon as I get back to my office. What’s that one bad work habit you want to change but just can’t do it ? C’mon—we all have at least one. But be it one or many, these habits can drive us crazy.
Wild Woman Fundraising
APRIL 10, 2019
They need to intentionally address their intention to professionally develop the abilities of their youngest staff and make it known that they personally care for the success of the individual fundraiser.
A Small Change
APRIL 8, 2015
With this intentionality, monthly giving can be moved from a checkbox to a program that is accessible and exciting for more givers.
A Small Change
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
Mark 15 minutes a day off your calendar or an hour a week with the intention of doing nothing but thinking and planning out the next step. Do you ever feel like you have way to many ideas?
A Small Change
JULY 29, 2014
One technique I’ve heard of before is to intentionally take a drink of water or a sip of coffee. I’ve mentioned this in previous post but I wanted to hit on the point in a little bit more depth.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 13, 2015
Farhad Chikhliwala at Wild Apricot Blog breaks down BoardSource’s recently released report, Leading With Intent: A National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices.
Wild Woman Fundraising
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Intentional workplace culture? Are you looking forward to valentine’s day? This time of year always makes me think about the love in our sector. Going out on a limb here. a lot of people are all about donor love. Not me! Nope! I say, “NUTS to donor love, how about staff love?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 14, 2019
It’s about what Carroll calls “intentional living”: weeding out distractions and focusing your time and energy in pursuit of what’s truly meaningful, in both your work and your personal life. In today’s edition of #NPCOMMLIFE , we suggest a few books you should read to ensure you are setting boundaries, overcoming fear, and preventing burnout.
The Agitator
AUGUST 23, 2015
What advice would you give to Chinese fundraisers intent converting the world’s largest middle class into donors? That was Ken Burnett’s assignment at the First China Fundraising Conference in Beijing last month.
J Campbell Social Marketing
MARCH 25, 2019
In it, he laid out his statement of intent to move Facebook’s share-it-all culture to focus more on private messaging, ephemeral stories, and more encryption. . The winds of change are blowing hard at Facebook, and the potential implications for nonprofit digital marketers are huge.
iMarketSmart
JULY 17, 2014
When I informed a nonprofit about my legacy gift intention, all I really got was a pin. So, we recommend you encourage donors and supporters to disclose their gift intentions early so your organization can begin to get to know them well. Do you give out pins?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2018
My intent is to convey a conversational type style. Let’s start with a cartoon in honor of Halloween: <SHUDDERS> Yesterday, I shared a few things that scare me and what I am doing about it. I also encouraged you to share what scares you too. Would “bad grammar” make your list? I didn’t include it on my list because I am actually trying to let go of the “grammar nerd” in me.
ImpactMax
DECEMBER 1, 2010
Design an intentional, one-year “stairway” of communications and activities that lead each of your 2-3 key audiences from initial awareness closer to engagement, loyalty, and support. Flickr/alykat.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2017
Be more intentional about what you’re reading, and Get More Value Out of the Content You Consume. Cane and Table. New Orleans, LA. Good afternoon, friends!
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