You’ll learn the value a budget brings to your work as it translates the actions outlined in your marketing plan into expense. That’s my marketing plan and what I use to create my budget. A: No, Virginia, that to-do list is not your marketing plan! MORE
Have the Planning Committee Pick a Time, Date, and Venue. #4. Be sure to check out Booster’s Ultimate Guide to Planning a Fundraising Event. First of all, there are two main committees— the planning committee and the event (or host) committee. Planning Committee. MORE
of those that actually end up planning a gift (assuming that 2012 is analogous to other years). Hold on tight because this might drive some of you batty if you enjoy the nuances of estate planning. Stop emphasizing tax benefits when you promote planned gifts. MORE
80 20 rule for planned giving. And, years from now, someone else will probably get the credit for your hard work and smart strategic planning. Here’s why: We know that the 80 / 20 rule applies to planned giving. MORE
In a field that is constantly changing and evolving, like nonprofit communications and marketing, it can be hard to create a professional development plan. But there’s so much that you can’t predict or plan for because the communications landscape is changing so fast. MORE
When you plan your fundraising, you know what’s coming up, and you can achieve more, and have a less stressful job! A fundraising plan can help you plan to succeed , by laying out your goals and working backwards. Have you ever made a fundraising plan? Planning backwards. MORE
You have to spend more time planning it. The post 7 Planning Steps for a Short Annual Report appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. MORE
Recen tly the Intercept reported on Planned Parenthood in Colorado trying to unionbust a local organization which is trying to unionize with the SEIU, by saying well just unionize the three states around you, THEN you can unionize. . The case is Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood Inc. MORE
In the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s recent report, 9 Trillion And Counting: How Charities Can Tap Into the Transfer of Wealth , researchers undertake a qualitative and quantitative study of the state of nonprofit planned giving programs. planned giving MORE
How many highly qualified planned giving leads did you generate for my nonprofit last year? The post 5 questions to ask your planned giving marketing vendor appeared first on MarketSmart | . Fundraising Planned Giving best practices for planned giving Lead generation for planned giving nonprofit marketing planned giving acquisition planned giving programs for nonprofits MORE
A while back on my LinkedIn Group (Major and Planned Gift Marketers) , Sharon Wangman outlined a stewardship plan for Legacy Society donors/members. You need to have a ‘bequest communication plan’ in place. ”. So, this plan might not work for you and your nonprofit. MORE
Before we get into these 7 major principles for major gift fundraising (including planned gifts), let’s review some neat stats first. The post 7 major principles for major gift fundraising (including planned gifts) appeared first on MarketSmart | . MORE
Maybe you know you need to make a fundraising plan but you’re feeling overwhelmed. Fundraising planning can feel daunting, especially when you have other, more urgent things to do. But now, more than ever, it’s important to plan to succeed in your fundraising in 2017. MORE
Forge Your Path to Success with a Professional Development Plan. Join us this Thursday for our next BUDGET-FRIENDLY webinar: For Nonprofit Communications Staff Only: How to Create Your Professional Development Plan. How to Create Your Plan. MORE
I’m not sure the old-fashioned estate planning seminars really work to generate legacy gifts. I think this is a much better, strategic offer than a crusty old estate planning seminar. Recommendations. >> 10 Ways to Deliver Value to Your Major Donors and Planned Giving Prospects. >> Visual Planned Giving eBook: An Introduction to the Law & Taxation of Charitable Gift Planning by Dr. Russell James J.D., MORE
For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. So what makes a good fundraising plan great ? A strong fundraising strategic plan starts with a solid foundational case statement. MORE
Planned Giving is a steadily growing area of focus for nonprofit fundraisers. With such a large group of potential donors waiting to be engaged, more and more nonprofits are devoting time and resources to Planned Giving programs. In the realm of Planned Giving, as is the case for any type of fundraising, you rarely get what you don’t ask for. Asking someone to consider Planned Giving, however, is a more sensitive and complicated task than others. MORE
I know, I know… you love your planned giving newsletter. We need to blanket the prospects that have high-planned giving scores. There ARE instances when MarketSmart recommends a planned giving newsletter. That’s my kind of planned giving newsletter. MORE
The post What planned and major gifts officers can learn from Shark Tank appeared first on MarketSmart | . I love Shark Tank , the reality TV show that features a panel of potential venture capitalists (“sharks”) evaluating aspiring entrepreneurs product/business ideas. MORE
release a new strategic plan. But before you decide to clear your executive director’s schedule for a day of press meetings, keep in mind that successful media tours require quite a bit of planning, preparation, and persistence. MORE
For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. MORE
If you’re totally new to the Instagram scene and are looking to gain quick momentum early on, one way of going about it is to tie your launch to an event or fundraiser. MORE
Earlier today on Facebook Live ( watch the recording now ), I shared five considerations for creating a professional development plan in the nonprofit communications and marketing field. #1: MORE
Each post containing outstanding tips that will help you develop a solid planned gift marketing strategy. First, take a look at 7 planned gift marketing strategies for a thorough overview of the directions you can take. Here’s a sort of “Greatest Hits” list. MORE
You don’t need to buy a planned giving website. For decades, nonprofit leaders and staff have been led to believe that planned giving is complicated while most planned gifts are made in the form of simple bequests or by beneficiary designation. MORE
You know you need a fundraising plan, but if you’re like most, you don’t know where to start. . Although planning can seem overwhelming, it’s not really a difficult process, yet it makes all the difference in the world in the success you will enjoy in raising big money. Let me make it simple for you and share the 9 steps to creating a powerful fundraising plan. Create a plan of action. Work the plan. Take action on your plan. MORE
One of today’s biggest areas of growth for nonprofit fundraising is Planned Giving. It is estimated that over the next 25 years nearly $6 trillion will transfer to charitable organizations through bequests, trusts and other planned gifts. What is Planned Giving? MORE
I was talking to a fundraiser and he said, “We’ve got this cool system that includes pre-written estate planning e-newsletters I can send to my list whenever I want.” Folks, just because someone signed up to run a 5k, get email updates, or even if they donated, it doesn’t mean they also wanted to get your snazzy, jargon-laden planned giving e-newsletter every month. Wiz-bang tech? MORE
Recently someone told me that their current planned giving marketing efforts were not working. “Because there’s been a drop in our planned giving revenue over the past couple of years,” she replied. Start planting your seeds for planned gifts today. MORE
requests for information as they update their plans. Recorded Webinar – Inside The Mind Of The Planned Giving Donor. 10 Ways to Deliver Value to Your Major Donors and Planned Giving Prospects. How to Get All of Your Planned Giving Marketing Questions Answered for FREE. MORE
What he found was the following: The average annual gift among those studied increased by 75% ($3,171) after making a planned gift. Recommendations. >> 7 Simple Lessons to Remember from Dr. Russell James About Planned Gift Marketing. >> Words That Work: Phrases that Encourage Planned Giving. MORE
15 telephone call do’s for major and planned gift fundraisers. 5 potentially big problems related to telemarketing for planned gifts. The post 15 telephone call don’t’s for major and planned gift fundraisers appeared first on MarketSmart |. MORE
Promoting planned giving doesn’t have to be expensive. If you have traffic on your website, you have a chance to promote planned giving for pennies per click. Related Posts: >>Why you don’t need to update your planned giving web pages as much as you might think. >>The MORE
Related Posts. >> 9 content offers that work well to generate planned giving leads. >> The Ultimate Planned Gift Marketing Strategy (4 simple steps). >> How to Generate More Planned Gifts with Less Money and Reduced Resources. It can’t only be about death and taxes. MORE
Planned giving is a new area for me. And now my new boss wants me to come up with an action plan for the next year. Eighty percent of the success of your planned gift marketing efforts will be dependent upon your list. MORE
I often get asked how I structure my actual written strategic social media engagement plans when working with a public sector or non-profit organization. This workbook however was always only meant to serve as a guide to help my workshop participants think strategically and create a framework for their soon to be developed plans. this affects the wording I use and the amount/length of phases I incorporate into the implementation plan). MORE
As with most things in business, you’re going to need to create a plan. Timeline : A timeline will help you manage the tasks and tactics included in your plan. If you plan to send out one release a month it’s best to plan when you’ll write the release and when you’ll send it out. MORE
When put in place, these four tasks can provide your nonprofit with the peace of mind that comes with having a system and a plan for your online marketing efforts – much better than throwing stuff up against the wall to see what sticks. MORE
There are a whole bunch of so-called “marketing companies” out there that say they help nonprofits get more planned gifts. Here’s the problem with this is: Planned gift websites don’t get much traffic (rendering them relatively useless). So, absent a solid cultivation marketing plan devised to drive traffic to your PG pages, you won’t yield much in terms of a return on your investment. Check out our free webinar: How to Achieve Planned Giving Success Online. MORE
If you don’t have a media relations plan or your plan just isn’t working, then our next Nonprofit Marketing Accelerator is for you! Join us and you will leave with a completed Media Relations Communications Plan. MORE
A customized plan to improve your CALM Score. A private kick-off call with me to go over your plan and another call later in the summer to keep you on track. The post I’m Planning Your Summer of CALM appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. MORE
I reviewed a few and gathered the Google Analytics data from a total of 2,066 planned giving site visitors in the past two months. That means that we drive a lot of folks to their planned giving websites using digital marketing (such as emails). MORE
Here are 14 things you must know about your donors if you want to raise major and planned gifts (13 of which can be obtained from a donor survey ): 1- Why do they care about your nonprofit’s mission? MORE
Are you tired of not having a plan every year? In this webinar you’ll learn: Fundraising planning 101. How NOT to make a fundraising plan. Take this webinar and plan to succeed in 2015! Is the whole “oh no we can’t make payroll” thing getting a little old? MORE
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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. So what makes a good fundraising plan great ? A strong fundraising strategic plan starts with a solid foundational case statement.
iMarketSmart
JANUARY 12, 2018
Promoting planned giving doesn’t have to be expensive. If you have traffic on your website, you have a chance to promote planned giving for pennies per click. Related Posts: >>Why you don’t need to update your planned giving web pages as much as you might think. >>The
iMarketSmart
MARCH 10, 2017
Recently someone told me that their current planned giving marketing efforts were not working. “Because there’s been a drop in our planned giving revenue over the past couple of years,” she replied. Start planting your seeds for planned gifts today.
iMarketSmart
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Related Posts. >> 9 content offers that work well to generate planned giving leads. >> The Ultimate Planned Gift Marketing Strategy (4 simple steps). >> How to Generate More Planned Gifts with Less Money and Reduced Resources. It can’t only be about death and taxes.
Wild Woman Fundraising
JUNE 7, 2018
Recen tly the Intercept reported on Planned Parenthood in Colorado trying to unionbust a local organization which is trying to unionize with the SEIU, by saying well just unionize the three states around you, THEN you can unionize. . The case is Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood Inc.
iMarketSmart
MAY 9, 2016
What he found was the following: The average annual gift among those studied increased by 75% ($3,171) after making a planned gift. Recommendations. >> 7 Simple Lessons to Remember from Dr. Russell James About Planned Gift Marketing. >> Words That Work: Phrases that Encourage Planned Giving.
EveryAction
JULY 2, 2018
In the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s recent report, 9 Trillion And Counting: How Charities Can Tap Into the Transfer of Wealth , researchers undertake a qualitative and quantitative study of the state of nonprofit planned giving programs. planned giving
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 29, 2018
If you don’t have a media relations plan or your plan just isn’t working, then our next Nonprofit Marketing Accelerator is for you! Join us and you will leave with a completed Media Relations Communications Plan.
iMarketSmart
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
How many highly qualified planned giving leads did you generate for my nonprofit last year? The post 5 questions to ask your planned giving marketing vendor appeared first on MarketSmart | . Fundraising Planned Giving best practices for planned giving Lead generation for planned giving nonprofit marketing planned giving acquisition planned giving programs for nonprofits
EveryAction
MAY 21, 2018
Planned Giving is a steadily growing area of focus for nonprofit fundraisers. With such a large group of potential donors waiting to be engaged, more and more nonprofits are devoting time and resources to Planned Giving programs. In the realm of Planned Giving, as is the case for any type of fundraising, you rarely get what you don’t ask for. Asking someone to consider Planned Giving, however, is a more sensitive and complicated task than others.
iMarketSmart
DECEMBER 3, 2012
I reviewed a few and gathered the Google Analytics data from a total of 2,066 planned giving site visitors in the past two months. That means that we drive a lot of folks to their planned giving websites using digital marketing (such as emails).
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 17, 2018
A customized plan to improve your CALM Score. A private kick-off call with me to go over your plan and another call later in the summer to keep you on track. The post I’m Planning Your Summer of CALM appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog.
iMarketSmart
JULY 15, 2015
requests for information as they update their plans. Recorded Webinar – Inside The Mind Of The Planned Giving Donor. 10 Ways to Deliver Value to Your Major Donors and Planned Giving Prospects. How to Get All of Your Planned Giving Marketing Questions Answered for FREE.
iMarketSmart
AUGUST 17, 2015
Each post containing outstanding tips that will help you develop a solid planned gift marketing strategy. First, take a look at 7 planned gift marketing strategies for a thorough overview of the directions you can take. Here’s a sort of “Greatest Hits” list.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 5, 2018
Forge Your Path to Success with a Professional Development Plan. Join us this Thursday for our next BUDGET-FRIENDLY webinar: For Nonprofit Communications Staff Only: How to Create Your Professional Development Plan. How to Create Your Plan.
iMarketSmart
JUNE 29, 2018
I was talking to a fundraiser and he said, “We’ve got this cool system that includes pre-written estate planning e-newsletters I can send to my list whenever I want.” Folks, just because someone signed up to run a 5k, get email updates, or even if they donated, it doesn’t mean they also wanted to get your snazzy, jargon-laden planned giving e-newsletter every month. Wiz-bang tech?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
You have to spend more time planning it. The post 7 Planning Steps for a Short Annual Report appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog.
iMarketSmart
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
There are a whole bunch of so-called “marketing companies” out there that say they help nonprofits get more planned gifts. Here’s the problem with this is: Planned gift websites don’t get much traffic (rendering them relatively useless). So, absent a solid cultivation marketing plan devised to drive traffic to your PG pages, you won’t yield much in terms of a return on your investment. Check out our free webinar: How to Achieve Planned Giving Success Online.
iMarketSmart
DECEMBER 4, 2015
Before we get into these 7 major principles for major gift fundraising (including planned gifts), let’s review some neat stats first. The post 7 major principles for major gift fundraising (including planned gifts) appeared first on MarketSmart | .
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.
iMarketSmart
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
A while back on my LinkedIn Group (Major and Planned Gift Marketers) , Sharon Wangman outlined a stewardship plan for Legacy Society donors/members. You need to have a ‘bequest communication plan’ in place. ”. So, this plan might not work for you and your nonprofit.
Getting Attention
APRIL 6, 2017
You’ll learn the value a budget brings to your work as it translates the actions outlined in your marketing plan into expense. That’s my marketing plan and what I use to create my budget. A: No, Virginia, that to-do list is not your marketing plan!
iMarketSmart
JUNE 6, 2016
You don’t need to buy a planned giving website. For decades, nonprofit leaders and staff have been led to believe that planned giving is complicated while most planned gifts are made in the form of simple bequests or by beneficiary designation.
iMarketSmart
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
I know, I know… you love your planned giving newsletter. We need to blanket the prospects that have high-planned giving scores. There ARE instances when MarketSmart recommends a planned giving newsletter. That’s my kind of planned giving newsletter.
iMarketSmart
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Planned giving is a new area for me. And now my new boss wants me to come up with an action plan for the next year. Eighty percent of the success of your planned gift marketing efforts will be dependent upon your list.
iMarketSmart
MARCH 29, 2017
of those that actually end up planning a gift (assuming that 2012 is analogous to other years). Hold on tight because this might drive some of you batty if you enjoy the nuances of estate planning. Stop emphasizing tax benefits when you promote planned gifts.
iMarketSmart
APRIL 22, 2013
80 20 rule for planned giving. And, years from now, someone else will probably get the credit for your hard work and smart strategic planning. Here’s why: We know that the 80 / 20 rule applies to planned giving.
iMarketSmart
APRIL 17, 2017
Here are 14 things you must know about your donors if you want to raise major and planned gifts (13 of which can be obtained from a donor survey ): 1- Why do they care about your nonprofit’s mission?
iMarketSmart
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
The post What planned and major gifts officers can learn from Shark Tank appeared first on MarketSmart | . I love Shark Tank , the reality TV show that features a panel of potential venture capitalists (“sharks”) evaluating aspiring entrepreneurs product/business ideas.
Wild Woman Fundraising
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
When you plan your fundraising, you know what’s coming up, and you can achieve more, and have a less stressful job! A fundraising plan can help you plan to succeed , by laying out your goals and working backwards. Have you ever made a fundraising plan? Planning backwards.
Wild Woman Fundraising
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Are you tired of not having a plan every year? In this webinar you’ll learn: Fundraising planning 101. How NOT to make a fundraising plan. Take this webinar and plan to succeed in 2015! Is the whole “oh no we can’t make payroll” thing getting a little old?
Public Sector Marketing 2.0
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
I often get asked how I structure my actual written strategic social media engagement plans when working with a public sector or non-profit organization. This workbook however was always only meant to serve as a guide to help my workshop participants think strategically and create a framework for their soon to be developed plans. this affects the wording I use and the amount/length of phases I incorporate into the implementation plan).
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2016
If you’re totally new to the Instagram scene and are looking to gain quick momentum early on, one way of going about it is to tie your launch to an event or fundraiser.
Get Fully Funded
APRIL 12, 2012
You know you need a fundraising plan, but if you’re like most, you don’t know where to start. . Although planning can seem overwhelming, it’s not really a difficult process, yet it makes all the difference in the world in the success you will enjoy in raising big money. Let me make it simple for you and share the 9 steps to creating a powerful fundraising plan. Create a plan of action. Work the plan. Take action on your plan.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 26, 2018
release a new strategic plan. But before you decide to clear your executive director’s schedule for a day of press meetings, keep in mind that successful media tours require quite a bit of planning, preparation, and persistence.
Wild Woman Fundraising
DECEMBER 11, 2016
Maybe you know you need to make a fundraising plan but you’re feeling overwhelmed. Fundraising planning can feel daunting, especially when you have other, more urgent things to do. But now, more than ever, it’s important to plan to succeed in your fundraising in 2017.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 28, 2015
As with most things in business, you’re going to need to create a plan. Timeline : A timeline will help you manage the tasks and tactics included in your plan. If you plan to send out one release a month it’s best to plan when you’ll write the release and when you’ll send it out.
iMarketSmart
AUGUST 14, 2015
15 telephone call do’s for major and planned gift fundraisers. 5 potentially big problems related to telemarketing for planned gifts. The post 15 telephone call don’t’s for major and planned gift fundraisers appeared first on MarketSmart |.
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Have the Planning Committee Pick a Time, Date, and Venue. #4. Be sure to check out Booster’s Ultimate Guide to Planning a Fundraising Event. First of all, there are two main committees— the planning committee and the event (or host) committee. Planning Committee.
iMarketSmart
APRIL 1, 2016
I’m not sure the old-fashioned estate planning seminars really work to generate legacy gifts. I think this is a much better, strategic offer than a crusty old estate planning seminar. Recommendations. >> 10 Ways to Deliver Value to Your Major Donors and Planned Giving Prospects. >> Visual Planned Giving eBook: An Introduction to the Law & Taxation of Charitable Gift Planning by Dr. Russell James J.D.,
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
When put in place, these four tasks can provide your nonprofit with the peace of mind that comes with having a system and a plan for your online marketing efforts – much better than throwing stuff up against the wall to see what sticks.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 6, 2018
Earlier today on Facebook Live ( watch the recording now ), I shared five considerations for creating a professional development plan in the nonprofit communications and marketing field. #1:
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
In a field that is constantly changing and evolving, like nonprofit communications and marketing, it can be hard to create a professional development plan. But there’s so much that you can’t predict or plan for because the communications landscape is changing so fast.
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