The first method to practice your nonprofit presentation is to stand in front of a mirror and speak. The next method to practice your presentation is to listen for um, ahs, and those catch phrases you toss in when the going gets tough – such as okay or like or you know. MORE
Last month, the New York Attorney General issued guidelines entitled “Five Best Practices for Transparent Cause Marketing.” Cause Practices cause marketing new york attorney general guidelines transparencyOh, really. What portion of portion of proceeds? MORE
Here are my 5 best practices for delivering fundraising progress reports: 1. The post 5 best practices for delivering progress reports to your major gift and legacy supporters appeared first on MarketSmart | . MORE
Here are my 5 best practices for delivering fundraising progress reports: 1. Here’s how two charities do it: Click on this email below to see the web page: The post 6 best practices for delivering progress reports to your major gift and legacy supporters appeared first on MarketSmart |. MORE
But many of these practices are too beneficial to reserve for the end of the year alone. With a little tweaking, you can adapt these practices to your year-round fundraising. And while cultivation is important for all donors, this practice also includes reaching out to lapsed donors. MORE
The topic will be Nonprofit Blogging Best Practices: Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Blog and How to Create a Great One. The post Nonprofit Blogging Best Practices: Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Blog and How to Create a Great One appeared first on J Campbell Social Marketing. MORE
Join us tomorrow for a BRAND NEW webinar: The Very Practical Beginner’s Guide to Online Fundraising. In this live, interactive training, Kerri will give you practical, fundamental, immediate steps to begin and advance your online fundraising efforts. MORE
You might want to take a look at these free, downloadable guides to communications best practices put out by Fenton Communications, a firm that works with nonprofits. MORE
A lot of fundraisers focus on "best practices." Because being obsessed with best practices can be the road to mediocrity. Best practices" is supposed to be about not making stupid mistakes. Too often, though, "best practices" ends up meaning risk aversion and creativity avoidance. It's not a best practice. So be aware of the best practices. What is everybody doing that's not stupid? I'm not sure that's the right way to do. MORE
As I mentioned in the last post I am considering bringing a guest expert on as a regular basis please email me any feedback or thoughts on today’s author. Enjoy the second part of Tim’s article. In my previous post, I encouraged non profit managers and fund raisers to establish a goal of increasing efficiency. Three simple suggestions to accomplish this are as follows: Develop a passion for efficiency (or hire someone who has it). Efficiency doesn’t just happen. MORE
We’re excited to welcome our newest guest blogger, Joe Waters. Joe blogs on cause marketing and how social media, location-based services and mobile technology are revolutionizing the field at Selfishgiving.com. He’s also the co-author of Cause Marketing for Dummies (July 2011). MORE
Below are some standards and practices we have found that work best for rendering emails on both mobile screens and desktop monitors. MORE
You’d think a $300 billion industry like ours would have empirically based standards and practices readily available and accessible to all. After all, most sectors — ranging from apple growers to doctors and hospitals, and even zoos — have them. Fundraising doesn’t. MORE
5) The most reliable approach is to make video a regular practice , finding a way to integrate short, simple video into the work you’re already doing. Practice makes progress. Start your practice now, by reading Into Focus. MORE
The post Best Practices in Nonprofit Storytelling – How to Structure Your Stories appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit. I am on a mission to help nonprofits of all sizes become better communicators. MORE
It takes practice, failure and repetition. The fantastic Steve MacLaughlin dished on the fundamentals of practicing storytelling with Mark and me on his podcast npVOICES. Then, learn more about the inaugural edition of Characters Magazine, a showcase of non profit storytellers who are practicing the craft. Storytelling is hard. The good news is that it’s a teachable craft. MORE
Best Practices in Nonprofit Marketing. I’ve opened registration for some brand-new webinars in March, with two more still to come. MORE
Health care professionals (HCPs, that includes dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physicians and physician assistants among others) receive too little support in changing their practices, processes and policies to improve the health of their patients. MORE
Adopting “Best Practices” sounds like one of those common-sense ideas nobody can argue with, right? Roger Craver, old pro fundraiser and curmudgeon-in-residence at The Agitator, argues that best practices are a license to steal and an enemy of innovation. The post What’s So Great About Best Practices? Wrong. MORE
So in the spirit of practicing what I preach, here is how I'm translating some of the things I talk about on this blog into action. One of the useful parts of my life is that marketing is a thing I have to talk about AND do. MORE
Here are 8 productivity practices that have worked for me in some way or another at various times in my career and that I know have worked for other communications directors. MORE
In this blog series, we're focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. Don't miss the first installment, covering how Student Activities offices are using digital tactics to increase engagement on campus ! MORE
The problem with most ‘best practices’ is that they lead to stealing. P.S. For a fuller explanation of the dangers of copycat strategies and the only metrics that matter – plus an even more passionate tirade about the dangers of following so-called ‘best practices’, take the time to read the research-based findings of Kevin Schulman, our colleague over at DonorVoice here. MORE
Target Marketing is offering a free (registration required) ‘white paper’ on email marketing best practices. Best Practices. Actually, it’s more of a tip sheet, but valuable nonetheless. I’ll preview their 12 tips, but urge you to get the full paper. Write great subject lines. Don’t forget the preview pane! Avoid SPAM language. They offer words to avoid. Make it look good. Treat your recipients like real people. Focus on meaningful content. MORE
If cause marketing is to really grow, I'm increasingly coming to the opinion that cause marketing needs the equivalent of an ‘open standard.’ When speaking of software especially, the term ‘open standards’ means an agreed-upon convention that is free and unconstrained in how it can be used. MORE
Despite the increasing shift towards digital fundraising, using direct mail as part of your overall marketing strategy still provides significant benefits for any nonprofit clients your agency may be working with. Many shy away from direct mailers because of the slow lead time, high initial costs required or because past campaigns haven’t shown much success. When done right, though, direct mailers can be a nonprofit’s most valuable asset. direct mail Marketing MORE
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Read the full article for more practical guidance on how to move your marketing forward, despite the troubled times. What is the place of nonprofit communications in the wake of disaster, particularly when this most recent crisis of epic proportions—the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disasters in Japan—is rightly dominating our minds and conversations, as well as the media? For a nonprofit, the answer lies in the way (if any) your organization is involved in the relief effort. MORE
Integrating cell phones and mobile technologies into public health practice: A social marketing perspective. Health Promotion Practice; 2009:490-494. More health professionals are exploring the use of mobile technologies, especially mobile phones, in their research and programs. MORE
Bradley objects to capitalism; certainly as it’s practiced today, but also in general. Are the hearts of every German gladdened by the way that capitalism is practiced? Is cause marketing just a gimmick to induce people to buy or does it really benefit the needy? That’s the tenor of a question posed recently by Bruce Bradley , fellow blogger, author of the forthcoming book ‘Fat Profits,’ and food industry consultant. MORE
If your nonprofit is looking to spice up its Pinterest page, here are some tips: 1. Try infographics. . The National Wildlife Federation posted a great infographic on Pinterest for Valentine’s Day with interesting facts related to animals’ hearts. MORE
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If other people in my social networks (for example, family members, peers or colleagues) talk about and practice eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day and say “You can do it, we’ll help,” then I may be more inclined to believe I can do it too. MORE
If other people in my social networks (for example, family members, peers or colleagues) talk about and practice eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day and say “You can do it, we’ll help,” then I may be more inclined to believe I can do it too. MORE
Adopting “Best Practices” sounds like one of those common-sense ideas nobody can argue with, right? Roger Craver, old pro fundraiser and curmudgeon-in-residence at The Agitator , argues that best practices are a license to steal and an enemy of innovation. MORE
In this blog series, we're focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. Don't miss the first installment, covering how Student Activities offices are using digital tactics to increase engagement on campus ! MORE
Here are my best practices for you to consider employing in your communications: Survey them ! The post 11 best practices for your legacy society communications appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |. MORE
" What follows is a checklist of best practices to consider integrating into your organization's own affinity card program. This article is sponsored by Network for Good's corporate partner, Capital One® Card Lab Connect. MORE
Here are some practical and technical resources to help you make the most of the next critical 75 days by taking steps right now. Don’t fool yourself in the belief that “since I work on a July to June fiscal year I have lots of time to meet my goals.” That may be your fiscal year, but donors go by the calendar. And we’re fast running up to that time when nearly 30% of all nonprofits raise between 25 and 50% of their annual funds through year-end campaigns. MORE
Putting your fingers on the frets and feeling the strings pressing into your hands is practice. You can learn the chord, but until you merge that learning with practice you’ve really accomplished nothing. But until we practice it – write the appeal, make the pitch, feel what works and experience what doesn’t — we’re just theorists. Learning the notes required to play a chord is theory. MORE
A professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and a researcher at the University of Paris-Dauphine have found that companies which follow international environmental standards have employee productivity that is 16 percent higher than companies which don’t. MORE
Missy is one of four cats that live here with us. We adopted her from a local shelter about 10 years ago and she’s a sweetie. She’s the oldest and the smallest of the pack and to help her keep weight on, we feed her canned cat food every afternoon about 4 pm. MORE
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Adopting “Best Practices” sounds like one of those common-sense ideas nobody can argue with, right? Roger Craver, old pro fundraiser and curmudgeon-in-residence at The Agitator , argues that best practices are a license to steal and an enemy of innovation.
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Adopting “Best Practices” sounds like one of those common-sense ideas nobody can argue with, right? Roger Craver, old pro fundraiser and curmudgeon-in-residence at The Agitator, argues that best practices are a license to steal and an enemy of innovation. The post What’s So Great About Best Practices? Wrong.
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Here are some practical and technical resources to help you make the most of the next critical 75 days by taking steps right now. Don’t fool yourself in the belief that “since I work on a July to June fiscal year I have lots of time to meet my goals.” That may be your fiscal year, but donors go by the calendar. And we’re fast running up to that time when nearly 30% of all nonprofits raise between 25 and 50% of their annual funds through year-end campaigns.
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So in the spirit of practicing what I preach, here is how I'm translating some of the things I talk about on this blog into action. One of the useful parts of my life is that marketing is a thing I have to talk about AND do.
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Here are my 5 best practices for delivering fundraising progress reports: 1. Here’s how two charities do it: Click on this email below to see the web page: The post 6 best practices for delivering progress reports to your major gift and legacy supporters appeared first on MarketSmart |.
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If other people in my social networks (for example, family members, peers or colleagues) talk about and practice eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day and say “You can do it, we’ll help,” then I may be more inclined to believe I can do it too.
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As I mentioned in the last post I am considering bringing a guest expert on as a regular basis please email me any feedback or thoughts on today’s author. Enjoy the second part of Tim’s article. In my previous post, I encouraged non profit managers and fund raisers to establish a goal of increasing efficiency. Three simple suggestions to accomplish this are as follows: Develop a passion for efficiency (or hire someone who has it). Efficiency doesn’t just happen.
Getting Attention
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We’re excited to welcome our newest guest blogger, Joe Waters. Joe blogs on cause marketing and how social media, location-based services and mobile technology are revolutionizing the field at Selfishgiving.com. He’s also the co-author of Cause Marketing for Dummies (July 2011).
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Below are some standards and practices we have found that work best for rendering emails on both mobile screens and desktop monitors.
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If other people in my social networks (for example, family members, peers or colleagues) talk about and practice eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day and say “You can do it, we’ll help,” then I may be more inclined to believe I can do it too.
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Putting your fingers on the frets and feeling the strings pressing into your hands is practice. You can learn the chord, but until you merge that learning with practice you’ve really accomplished nothing. But until we practice it – write the appeal, make the pitch, feel what works and experience what doesn’t — we’re just theorists. Learning the notes required to play a chord is theory.
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But many of these practices are too beneficial to reserve for the end of the year alone. With a little tweaking, you can adapt these practices to your year-round fundraising. And while cultivation is important for all donors, this practice also includes reaching out to lapsed donors.
The Agitator
DECEMBER 13, 2012
The problem with most ‘best practices’ is that they lead to stealing. P.S. For a fuller explanation of the dangers of copycat strategies and the only metrics that matter – plus an even more passionate tirade about the dangers of following so-called ‘best practices’, take the time to read the research-based findings of Kevin Schulman, our colleague over at DonorVoice here.
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" What follows is a checklist of best practices to consider integrating into your organization's own affinity card program. This article is sponsored by Network for Good's corporate partner, Capital One® Card Lab Connect.
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Despite the increasing shift towards digital fundraising, using direct mail as part of your overall marketing strategy still provides significant benefits for any nonprofit clients your agency may be working with. Many shy away from direct mailers because of the slow lead time, high initial costs required or because past campaigns haven’t shown much success. When done right, though, direct mailers can be a nonprofit’s most valuable asset. direct mail Marketing
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The first method to practice your nonprofit presentation is to stand in front of a mirror and speak. The next method to practice your presentation is to listen for um, ahs, and those catch phrases you toss in when the going gets tough – such as okay or like or you know.
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Target Marketing is offering a free (registration required) ‘white paper’ on email marketing best practices. Best Practices. Actually, it’s more of a tip sheet, but valuable nonetheless. I’ll preview their 12 tips, but urge you to get the full paper. Write great subject lines. Don’t forget the preview pane! Avoid SPAM language. They offer words to avoid. Make it look good. Treat your recipients like real people. Focus on meaningful content.
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Last month, the New York Attorney General issued guidelines entitled “Five Best Practices for Transparent Cause Marketing.” Cause Practices cause marketing new york attorney general guidelines transparencyOh, really. What portion of portion of proceeds?
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You might want to take a look at these free, downloadable guides to communications best practices put out by Fenton Communications, a firm that works with nonprofits.
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You’d think a $300 billion industry like ours would have empirically based standards and practices readily available and accessible to all. After all, most sectors — ranging from apple growers to doctors and hospitals, and even zoos — have them. Fundraising doesn’t.
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Health care professionals (HCPs, that includes dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physicians and physician assistants among others) receive too little support in changing their practices, processes and policies to improve the health of their patients.
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A professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and a researcher at the University of Paris-Dauphine have found that companies which follow international environmental standards have employee productivity that is 16 percent higher than companies which don’t.
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A lot of fundraisers focus on "best practices." Because being obsessed with best practices can be the road to mediocrity. Best practices" is supposed to be about not making stupid mistakes. Too often, though, "best practices" ends up meaning risk aversion and creativity avoidance. It's not a best practice. So be aware of the best practices. What is everybody doing that's not stupid? I'm not sure that's the right way to do.
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If cause marketing is to really grow, I'm increasingly coming to the opinion that cause marketing needs the equivalent of an ‘open standard.’ When speaking of software especially, the term ‘open standards’ means an agreed-upon convention that is free and unconstrained in how it can be used.
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The topic will be Nonprofit Blogging Best Practices: Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Blog and How to Create a Great One. The post Nonprofit Blogging Best Practices: Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Blog and How to Create a Great One appeared first on J Campbell Social Marketing.
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Integrating cell phones and mobile technologies into public health practice: A social marketing perspective. Health Promotion Practice; 2009:490-494. More health professionals are exploring the use of mobile technologies, especially mobile phones, in their research and programs.
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Bradley objects to capitalism; certainly as it’s practiced today, but also in general. Are the hearts of every German gladdened by the way that capitalism is practiced? Is cause marketing just a gimmick to induce people to buy or does it really benefit the needy? That’s the tenor of a question posed recently by Bruce Bradley , fellow blogger, author of the forthcoming book ‘Fat Profits,’ and food industry consultant.
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Best Practices in Nonprofit Marketing. I’ve opened registration for some brand-new webinars in March, with two more still to come.
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Getting Attention
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Read the full article for more practical guidance on how to move your marketing forward, despite the troubled times. What is the place of nonprofit communications in the wake of disaster, particularly when this most recent crisis of epic proportions—the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disasters in Japan—is rightly dominating our minds and conversations, as well as the media? For a nonprofit, the answer lies in the way (if any) your organization is involved in the relief effort.
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It takes practice, failure and repetition. The fantastic Steve MacLaughlin dished on the fundamentals of practicing storytelling with Mark and me on his podcast npVOICES. Then, learn more about the inaugural edition of Characters Magazine, a showcase of non profit storytellers who are practicing the craft. Storytelling is hard. The good news is that it’s a teachable craft.
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