Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here ! MORE
What follows is the text of my speech about nonprofit positioning in a time of great need. We’re going to talk about the marketing principle called positioning and we’ll do another exercise related to it. What does ‘positioning’ mean in the context of marketing? MORE
Negativity works well if you want to scare people into opposition or inaction - but it’s not great for effecting positive change. Here’s a lovely example of positivity. MORE
social communications visuals text words quotes pictures typefaces positioning Small nonprofitLast week was a post on some new tools for presentations and it included the idea of using sketchnotes rather than text notes to present ideas. The idea intrigued me, so I bought the book about creating SketchNotes by one of the best known proponents, Mike Rohde. Called the SketchNote Handbook, it argues for presenting information via text augmented with visuals. I'm reading through it and will. MORE
Think about it … we’d all rather hang around positive — versus negative — people. Negative or Positive Frame — from ConnectedNonprofit. So why wouldn’t that apply to a nonprofit that’s looking to establish a donor relationship with you or me? Why would you expect a continuing barrage of negative, downer messages to make a donor look forward to your ‘visits’?! MORE
Post YOUR open nonprofit marketing and communications positions here. Associate Director of Communications and Communications Assistant Demos (New York, NY). Chief Strategy and Communications Officer Bay.org. San Francisco, CA). Communications Director Transgender Law Center (Oakland, CA). MORE
Mention that expertise in a cover letter or during an interview only if it’s a core part of that position. Describe your positions on your resume in terms of what you accomplished , not what your assignment was. Welcome to our newest guest blogger, Valerie Lambert. MORE
Blackbaud has just released its latest Index of Charitable Giving , showing 11.3% growth for the three months ending May 2011 over the same period last year. This is 50% higher growth than any period during the past year. The overall Blackbaud Index is based on actual results from 1,383 US organizations, compiled and refreshed monthly on a rolling three month basis. MORE
While peer identification may lead to mindless conformity, it can also be a positive force for good, says Rosenberg. If we’re promoting a cause, we absolutely, positively must remember the power of peers. Encouraging positive action as a reaction to someone else taking a positive action (reciprocity). I recently listened to Pultizer-Prize winning Tina Rosenberg of the New York Times speak about her new book, Join the Club. MORE
Grant writing, as a process, can help a nonprofit: understand, in real world terms, what grant donors (and logically, also other types of donors) hope to achieve in the community, by donating; can help a nonprofit get its program designed, budgeted, and further planned (and hopefully implemented); and grant writing can help get the organization's leadership providing or at least considering key organizational operations, reporting, and goals. MORE
I remember how difficult it was to talk about the arts in a positive manner. -. I still remember when Mr. Dower placed a group of artists (and a few bloggers like me) in a room and asked this question: "What's working?" " He meant in a specific context ("what's working in the realm of diversity and theatre") and there were some specific responses. but what I remember most was the tone of the conversation. MORE
They include positives and negatives. In a good relationship, the positives outweigh the negatives. Here's a fun unauthorized commercial for Trader Joe's. It's cool, catchy, and filmed on a cell phone. Watch it at YouTube.). MORE
In one position, I was all of those things plus the Volunteer Recruiter and Coordinator! What I soon came to realize is that a job description encompassing each diverse aspect of a marketing and communications position and a fundraising and development position is doomed to fail. MORE
Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here ! MORE
Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here ! MORE
This seems about right. Have you heard about everything going wrong with the games in the UK this year? Olympics corporate are just not making any friends at all. Behold: They are making their symbol illegal for anyone else to use, You can only link to their site if you have nice things to say. MORE
Today you might have read this 5 star review of my new book from Joanne Fritz at Nonprofit.About.com. MORE
be in a position to = can, be able. is in a position to = can. We’ve all read those mission statements or fundraising appeals that seem to have smart ideas, but when you take a closer look you realize they just have a lot of words. Shorter is nearly always better. MORE
There’s something attractive about being positive. I’ve found in my experience as a fundraiser that the more positive I am about my organization, my work, and life in general, the more effective I am. Being positive requires me to watch my words and my thoughts. The Agents of Good Blog posted yesterday about bloggers who focus on the positive and yours truly was listed as one of the bloggers. MORE
We’re so focused on “urgent” to-dos and right-now campaigns that it’s easy to overlook a valuable engagement opportunity: Your website’s “page not found” page (a.k.a. 404 error page). MORE
But back to taglines… If you’re not satisfied with your tagline, consider sending it through a quick positioning refresh to make sure it truly captures your spirit. Welcome to guest blogger Allison Van Diest. MORE
Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here ! Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. New Opportunities. Activism Marketing and Social Media Manager , Care2. Redwood City, CA). Communications Director , Time for Change Foundation. San Bernardino, CA). MORE
The post Has your organization put you in a position to succeed? The private sector figured out a long time ago that a salesperson should never generate their own leads. A lead generator should never set-up appointments. And, a salesperson should never do either. MORE
Managing Positivity people. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and they can’t deal with cynics, so keep them around basically positive people who just need a spark. Positivity. Thanks for reading this series on how to manage and motivate others by discovering their strengths and helping them find tasks that they can excel in! MORE
Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here ! MORE
Fostering Positive Volunteer-Staff Relations. Today I''m glad to be able to introduce you too Victoria Michelson a freelance writer for Wild Apricot. When she''s not writing, but she spends most of her time running races to support local nonprofit organizations in Boise, ID. MORE
Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here ! MORE
“Facebook can show a positive version of ourselves,” associate professor Jeffrey Hancock told CNN. “We’re not saying that it’s a deceptive version of self, but it’s a positive one.” MORE
But now, the economists have weighed in with proof positive. Well, positive and negative. Late last month we stated what is obvious to any direct response fundraiser : emotion trumps logic. Most Agitator readers readily agreed. MORE
I’d like to push that concept a step further and talk about positive deviance. He called it “positive deviance,&# and it had a huge role in improving childhood health in Vietnam. From SnakeCorp on Flickr. I had such a nice comment in my last post from Jim Lord. MORE
PG: After my position with University of British Columbia, I decided to back into fundraising and became the Director of Development and Major Gifts. Keeping in touch with people rather than having to fill a specific position. Listen to this interview here: Hey and welcome everyone! MORE
“How to Position Your Nonprofit. If you are interested in how you can increase your organization’s visibility and credibility — and position your staff as expert sources for the media, policymakers and others — you’ll want to check out these three new resources. MORE
Save the Children has made getting an error a positive experience with this humorous, adorable and on-brand message that appears when you attempt to access a page that doesn't exist. Effective nonprofit websites help a visitor better understand your organization and inspire supporters to act. MORE
“Facebook can show a positive version of ourselves,” associate professor Jeffrey Hancock told CNN. “We’re not saying that it’s a deceptive version of self, but it’s a positive one.” MORE
It’s so important for us as fundraisers to stay positive right now. I’d much rather focus on the positive. I find myself purposely ignoring the news because I don’t want to fill my mind with the negativity. In John Frank’s newsletter this month he says. I believe we are in danger of losing credibility with our donors during these times of negative media on every issue of life. MORE
I was hired into the position of Communications & Public Relations Coordinator, a newly created position within the organization. Damien Johnson. Distributing information to your entire organization can be difficult, especially in a time of transition. MORE
This time, I’m asking about how you are using your communications to position your nonprofit in different ways. Nonprofits can use their communications to position their organizations in many different ways. If you had to pick one goal for how you hope to position your nonprofit with your communications, which would it be? For example, are you trying to position your nonprofit as a helpful friend, or an influential thinker, or an innovative changemaker? MORE
This year's theme is "design for positive change". NAU's description of this concept is, " Through the lens of the 2010 G4C we seek to draw attention to those who are using design to instigate positive change; provide creative, compelling, effective, and replicable solutions to the world's most pressing challenges; and challenge assumptions about the way even the most basic things are done." Design as a tool for positive change applies to many sectors. MORE
Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here ! MORE
Question Rant 1-800-959-2250 CRA false positive fraud identity theft scam SINLast week I had a brief scare that my wife and I had become the latest victims of identity theft, and worse, that it was my own fault. MORE
In simpler times, a national organization like BSA could invite a political figure to appear at one of its events and be greeted with positive headlines and good feelings. MORE
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We’re so focused on “urgent” to-dos and right-now campaigns that it’s easy to overlook a valuable engagement opportunity: Your website’s “page not found” page (a.k.a. 404 error page).
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The post Has your organization put you in a position to succeed? The private sector figured out a long time ago that a salesperson should never generate their own leads. A lead generator should never set-up appointments. And, a salesperson should never do either.
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What follows is the text of my speech about nonprofit positioning in a time of great need. We’re going to talk about the marketing principle called positioning and we’ll do another exercise related to it. What does ‘positioning’ mean in the context of marketing?
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Mention that expertise in a cover letter or during an interview only if it’s a core part of that position. Describe your positions on your resume in terms of what you accomplished , not what your assignment was. Welcome to our newest guest blogger, Valerie Lambert.
The Agitator
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Think about it … we’d all rather hang around positive — versus negative — people. Negative or Positive Frame — from ConnectedNonprofit. So why wouldn’t that apply to a nonprofit that’s looking to establish a donor relationship with you or me? Why would you expect a continuing barrage of negative, downer messages to make a donor look forward to your ‘visits’?!
Fundraising Coach
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Fostering Positive Volunteer-Staff Relations. Today I''m glad to be able to introduce you too Victoria Michelson a freelance writer for Wild Apricot. When she''s not writing, but she spends most of her time running races to support local nonprofit organizations in Boise, ID.
SocialButterfly
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“Facebook can show a positive version of ourselves,” associate professor Jeffrey Hancock told CNN. “We’re not saying that it’s a deceptive version of self, but it’s a positive one.”
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“Facebook can show a positive version of ourselves,” associate professor Jeffrey Hancock told CNN. “We’re not saying that it’s a deceptive version of self, but it’s a positive one.”
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While peer identification may lead to mindless conformity, it can also be a positive force for good, says Rosenberg. If we’re promoting a cause, we absolutely, positively must remember the power of peers. Encouraging positive action as a reaction to someone else taking a positive action (reciprocity). I recently listened to Pultizer-Prize winning Tina Rosenberg of the New York Times speak about her new book, Join the Club.
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Question Rant 1-800-959-2250 CRA false positive fraud identity theft scam SINLast week I had a brief scare that my wife and I had become the latest victims of identity theft, and worse, that it was my own fault.
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This seems about right. Have you heard about everything going wrong with the games in the UK this year? Olympics corporate are just not making any friends at all. Behold: They are making their symbol illegal for anyone else to use, You can only link to their site if you have nice things to say.
The Agitator
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Blackbaud has just released its latest Index of Charitable Giving , showing 11.3% growth for the three months ending May 2011 over the same period last year. This is 50% higher growth than any period during the past year. The overall Blackbaud Index is based on actual results from 1,383 US organizations, compiled and refreshed monthly on a rolling three month basis.
Get Fully Funded
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There’s something attractive about being positive. I’ve found in my experience as a fundraiser that the more positive I am about my organization, my work, and life in general, the more effective I am. Being positive requires me to watch my words and my thoughts. The Agents of Good Blog posted yesterday about bloggers who focus on the positive and yours truly was listed as one of the bloggers.
Wild Woman Fundraising
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PG: After my position with University of British Columbia, I decided to back into fundraising and became the Director of Development and Major Gifts. Keeping in touch with people rather than having to fill a specific position. Listen to this interview here: Hey and welcome everyone!
Get Fully Funded
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It’s so important for us as fundraisers to stay positive right now. I’d much rather focus on the positive. I find myself purposely ignoring the news because I don’t want to fill my mind with the negativity. In John Frank’s newsletter this month he says. I believe we are in danger of losing credibility with our donors during these times of negative media on every issue of life.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
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“How to Position Your Nonprofit. If you are interested in how you can increase your organization’s visibility and credibility — and position your staff as expert sources for the media, policymakers and others — you’ll want to check out these three new resources.
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social communications visuals text words quotes pictures typefaces positioning Small nonprofitLast week was a post on some new tools for presentations and it included the idea of using sketchnotes rather than text notes to present ideas. The idea intrigued me, so I bought the book about creating SketchNotes by one of the best known proponents, Mike Rohde. Called the SketchNote Handbook, it argues for presenting information via text augmented with visuals. I'm reading through it and will.
Mission Paradox Blog
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I remember how difficult it was to talk about the arts in a positive manner. -. I still remember when Mr. Dower placed a group of artists (and a few bloggers like me) in a room and asked this question: "What's working?" " He meant in a specific context ("what's working in the realm of diversity and theatre") and there were some specific responses. but what I remember most was the tone of the conversation.
Seeking Grant Money Today
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This year's theme is "design for positive change". NAU's description of this concept is, " Through the lens of the 2010 G4C we seek to draw attention to those who are using design to instigate positive change; provide creative, compelling, effective, and replicable solutions to the world's most pressing challenges; and challenge assumptions about the way even the most basic things are done." Design as a tool for positive change applies to many sectors.
Donor Power Blog
MARCH 20, 2009
They include positives and negatives. In a good relationship, the positives outweigh the negatives. Here's a fun unauthorized commercial for Trader Joe's. It's cool, catchy, and filmed on a cell phone. Watch it at YouTube.).
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
MARCH 3, 2010
I’d like to push that concept a step further and talk about positive deviance. He called it “positive deviance,&# and it had a huge role in improving childhood health in Vietnam. From SnakeCorp on Flickr. I had such a nice comment in my last post from Jim Lord.
Cause Related Marketing
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Wild Woman Fundraising
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Today you might have read this 5 star review of my new book from Joanne Fritz at Nonprofit.About.com.
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In one position, I was all of those things plus the Volunteer Recruiter and Coordinator! What I soon came to realize is that a job description encompassing each diverse aspect of a marketing and communications position and a fundraising and development position is doomed to fail.
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I was hired into the position of Communications & Public Relations Coordinator, a newly created position within the organization. Damien Johnson. Distributing information to your entire organization can be difficult, especially in a time of transition.
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Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here !
Getting Attention
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But back to taglines… If you’re not satisfied with your tagline, consider sending it through a quick positioning refresh to make sure it truly captures your spirit. Welcome to guest blogger Allison Van Diest.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
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be in a position to = can, be able. is in a position to = can. We’ve all read those mission statements or fundraising appeals that seem to have smart ideas, but when you take a closer look you realize they just have a lot of words. Shorter is nearly always better.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
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In simpler times, a national organization like BSA could invite a political figure to appear at one of its events and be greeted with positive headlines and good feelings.
Seeking Grant Money Today
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Grant writing, as a process, can help a nonprofit: understand, in real world terms, what grant donors (and logically, also other types of donors) hope to achieve in the community, by donating; can help a nonprofit get its program designed, budgeted, and further planned (and hopefully implemented); and grant writing can help get the organization's leadership providing or at least considering key organizational operations, reporting, and goals.
Getting Attention
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Tags: Branding and Messages Taglines branding messaging nonprofit marketing nonprofit tagline awards nonprofit tagline report positioning
Getting Attention
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here !
Getting Attention
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Post YOUR open nonprofit marketing and communications positions here. Associate Director of Communications and Communications Assistant Demos (New York, NY). Chief Strategy and Communications Officer Bay.org. San Francisco, CA). Communications Director Transgender Law Center (Oakland, CA).
Getting Attention
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here !
Getting Attention
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Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here !
The Agitator
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But now, the economists have weighed in with proof positive. Well, positive and negative. Late last month we stated what is obvious to any direct response fundraiser : emotion trumps logic. Most Agitator readers readily agreed.
Wild Woman Fundraising
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Managing Positivity people. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and they can’t deal with cynics, so keep them around basically positive people who just need a spark. Positivity. Thanks for reading this series on how to manage and motivate others by discovering their strengths and helping them find tasks that they can excel in!
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Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here !
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Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. P.S. Submit your open positions here !
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