Recently we asked some of our favorite fundraisers and social do-gooders to share their summer reading lists. The top pick for the summer appears to be Give and Take by Adam Grant. Amy Sample Ward , CEO of NTEN, shared her summer reading strategy: “Summer is a great time to read something totally different. ” Some more summer reading ideas: Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are by Carlin Flora. MORE
So here's the deal, it's time for me to disconnect from the grid for a while. Blogging will resume the first week of July. In the meanwhile, please do some combination of the following: 1. Buy my e-Book. Yeah, I said it. It's a quality read. Need another reason? MORE
With the start of summer just around the corner, the nonprofit conference action for the year is just beginning to heat up! We took a look at our 2015 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar and put together a new list of the summer's most anticipated events - which ones are you attending? MORE
Summer isn’t over yet – there is still time to ramp up your social media storytelling skills! . What is Storytelling Summer School ? . What is included in Storytelling Summer School : . MORE
The Carnival is a round-up of posts from people working in the nonprofit sector around a theme, and ours is “what you did this summer.” Let’s take a look at what others did this summer. Jeremy Koch shares 3 Books he read this summer that all fundraisers should read. MORE
This post is a collaboration between Mashable’s Summer of Social Good charitable fundraiser and Max Gladwell ’s “10 Ways&# series. You can follow the Summer of Social Good Charities: Oxfam America ( Twitter , Facebook , MySpace , Flickr , YouTube ). Mass publishing. MORE
Connect with Your Patrons, Donors, and other Supporters via THEIR Summer Habits and Passions. People leaving or arriving for the summer have different agendas and needs. If the recipient is “in town” for the summer, we explore why she’s interested in the nonprofit. MORE
Summer can be a great time to catch up on some reading. Summer doesn''t really slow down anymore, does it? Make the time for summer reading. Book Review summer reading list Catch up" may be relative term. MORE
They are: Super Bowl… $336 million Summer Olympics…$176 million Fifa World Cup…$103 million NCAA Men’s Final Four…$90 million Winter Olympics…$82 million Rose Bowl…$72 million MLB World Series…$61 million Kentucky Derby…$59 million 9. NFL World Series Stand Up To Cancer NBA Forbes Magazine Winter Olympics Super Bowl Brett Keisel's Beard World Cup Summer Olympics MORE
This post is a collaboration between Mashable’s Summer of Social Good charitable fundraiser and Max Gladwell ’s “10 Ways&# series. You can follow the Summer of Social Good Charities: Oxfam America ( Twitter , Facebook , MySpace , Flickr , YouTube ). Mass publishing. MORE
Please tell me ( in the comments below ) what your summer camp looks like —i.e. how are you planning to use summer to get inspired, energized and even smarter? I’m seeking your ideas this time round! MORE
Last week’s lesson in Storytelling Summer School detailed the 5 types of stories you need to actively collect and share about your nonprofit and it’s impact. (If Nonprofits Storytelling free download nonprofit storytelling story collection storytelling summer school worksheet MORE
But when Summer rolls around, virtually every organization we work with sees a big seasonal drop-off in their visitor traffic and conversions on their top donation pages. What can you do in the dead of summer to keep your testing program on track? MORE
Here are five fundraising “must-have” books that you should consider reading this summer. Here are the first five books I recommend you read this summer. Other Possibly Related posts: Summer Break Ideas. It’s July 2. MORE
Consider one of these five summer-inspired themes: 1) Summer Heat. Can you offer advice to your readers about anything related to summer heat? How can your readers integrate your issue into their summer vacation plans? 4) Summer Jobs. MORE
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling digital storytelling fundraising campaigns presentation social media storytelling storytelling summer school storytelling tips MORE
She’s in the middle of a blissful summer at a few different day and overnight camps. Charlotte finishes the summer inspired, energized, and smarter than ever. Finally, this summer I decided to follow her summer camp strategy lead and am doing something completely different from the everyday. My summer camp plan is to go to overnight camp. I’m on the board of a summer camp and spend a week volunteering there every year. MORE
Kerri Karvetski has a ton of ideas on how to keep your online engagement strong during the summer – and every other season too! And she is sharing those ideas, as well as examples and proven tactics, during a BRAND NEW webinar THIS THURSDAY: From Summer to Spring: Creative Ideas for. MORE
On Tuesday I wrote a post for Razoo.com on summer reading for fundraisers. But then I remembered that reading was just one of the things fundraisers – and cause marketers – should be doing this summer. Here are five more ideas for the dog days of summer. MORE
Sooner or later someone in your organization, totally devoid of fundraising knowledge (likely a board member or the spouse of one), is going to come back from their summer break with a “brilliant idea.” ” In fact, over many summers many “brilliant” ideas have crossed The Agitator’s desks. MORE
School may be out for the summer, but the educational, professional, and networking offerings for nonprofits are just getting started. From our 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar , here are five hot summer events that are sure to bring the heat. MORE
Donordigital client No Kid Hungry conducts an annual campaign that spreads awareness about childhood hunger, helps connect kids with food, and raises needed funds during summer months when kids are more likely to be hungry. MORE
It’s summer, yea! While I hope you get a chance to slow down and take a vacation this summer, that doesn’t mean everything in your organization has to come to a screeching halt. In fact, summer is a great time to tackle a few projects and get ready for a busy fall. Here are a few things you can take on this summer. Take some time to gather stories and photos this summer. Stay in touch with your donors throughout the summer. MORE
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling presentation social media storytelling story collection storytelling summer schoolHaven’t signed up yet? Not to worry! MORE
But if you wait to talk about your results til the late summer, you miss out on the traditional year-end fundraising and engagement season that runs roughly from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, when people are generally more inclined to support causes like yours. MORE
The post 5 Summer Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit appeared first on JCSM. Guest post by Sara Lowe. Picnics, pool parties, soccer games, BBQs – the possibilities are endless for you to be able to soak up the warm weather. MORE
We’re officially one month into summer, so don’t waste a moment in heating up your communications and results with season-specific approaches. To find the most effective ways to do so, I asked colleagues in the field what (if anything) they do differently to get summer giving and other participation sizzling, These superstars came back with this slew of great practices: Is Summer: Sizzling or Slow for Your Organization (and Your Role)? Slow down in summer? MORE
Tone it summer—light and fun. Hey you! I’d love to know how you adapt your organization’s communications for summertime impact, for a blog post! Do you: Change timing. Shift topic, tone or language to make it more seasonally relevant. MORE
Here are three ways to up your summer communications game in the next few weeks and future summers: Change timing and/or frequency. Whatever summertime shifts you consider, it’s ideal to base them on what you know about your people, anecdotally and via data on last summer’s responses. MORE
When I asked nonprofit experts in a range of fields, from fundraising to programs, to share their summer reading lists, I had no idea what to expect. With that potential in mind, consider these top picks for your end-of-summer reading list. Fundraiser Amy Eisenstein got a jump-start on her summer reading, finishing and enjoying Thrive even before the solstice. Whats heading your end-of-summer reading list, or what book tops the list of those youve already finished? MORE
Can you believe summer’s almost over? If you’re anything like us, you’re ready to trade tank tops for awesome cardigans and cool lemonade for pumpkin lattes, but mostly, you’re ready to get back to doing good MORE
Starting today in my fair city is the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, the trade show of the $10.85 billion Outdoor Industry Association. About 25,000 vendors, exhibitors, attendees and the media are expected. MORE
Sooner or later someone in your organization, totally devoid of fundraising knowledge (likely a board member or the spouse of one), is going to come back from their summer break with a ‘brilliant idea’ In fact, over many summers, many ‘brilliant’ ideas have crossed The Agitator’s desks. MORE
My frolleagues (friends and former colleagues) at Care2 compiled this great list of nonprofit reads for the summer. What are you reading this summer to help improve your fundraising and marketing mojo? MORE
Somewhere out there on a beach, in a forest or on some mountain trail there’s a CFO, CEO or new VP for Development making mental notes on the agenda for the fall Board Meeting. MORE
Are you looking for good reads? Some of my favorite bloggers have recommendations. Kate Olsen of Network for Good and the Companies for Good blog suggests a series of books on social good, good adventures and social media. If you’re interested in corporate social responsibility and cause marketing, I also recommend her feed of blogs on the topic. Seth Godin recommends these totally fun and mind-expanding books. And Nancy Schwartz weighs in on books that can change your life here. MORE
Our daughter Charlotte is finishing up a blissful summer at a few different day and overnight camps. She finishes the summer inspired, energized and smarter than ever. But you and I are too old for summer camp (find me an adult camp, please!). MORE
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling digital storytelling presentation social media storytelling storytelling challenges storytelling summer school MORE
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling call to action presentation social media storytelling storytelling summer schoolHaven’t signed up yet? Not to worry! MORE
The modern media relations lessons we teach at Nonprofit Marketing Guide were reinforced for me personally last week. MORE
flickr/Spencer E. Holtaway. I’ve been so busy lately that I’ve really missed keeping up with the terrific blogs and books in the field that represent a nonprofit communications education all by themselves. Don’t let yourself make the same mistake. MORE
Some Surprising Fundraising Books for Your Summer Reading List. You can read more about why these books were listed at 5 Surprising Fundraising Books for Your Summer Reading. The post 62 Books to put on Your Nonprofit Leaders Summer Reading List appeared first on FundraisingCoach.com. MORE
Our theme is “What You Did (or Thought, or Felt) This Summer.” Talk about what you’ve learned this summer. Share anything else in the “What I Did This Summer” category. MORE
Summer Related Topics Getting Attention
AUGUST 3, 2016
Connect with Your Patrons, Donors, and other Supporters via THEIR Summer Habits and Passions. People leaving or arriving for the summer have different agendas and needs. If the recipient is “in town” for the summer, we explore why she’s interested in the nonprofit.
Getting Attention
JUNE 17, 2015
Tone it summer—light and fun. Hey you! I’d love to know how you adapt your organization’s communications for summertime impact, for a blog post! Do you: Change timing. Shift topic, tone or language to make it more seasonally relevant.
Getting Attention
AUGUST 11, 2015
Our daughter Charlotte is finishing up a blissful summer at a few different day and overnight camps. She finishes the summer inspired, energized and smarter than ever. But you and I are too old for summer camp (find me an adult camp, please!).
EveryAction
MAY 28, 2015
With the start of summer just around the corner, the nonprofit conference action for the year is just beginning to heat up! We took a look at our 2015 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar and put together a new list of the summer's most anticipated events - which ones are you attending?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 6, 2016
Consider one of these five summer-inspired themes: 1) Summer Heat. Can you offer advice to your readers about anything related to summer heat? How can your readers integrate your issue into their summer vacation plans? 4) Summer Jobs.
Fundraising Coach
JULY 1, 2014
Summer can be a great time to catch up on some reading. Summer doesn''t really slow down anymore, does it? Make the time for summer reading. Book Review summer reading list Catch up" may be relative term.
Getting Attention
JUNE 10, 2014
Please tell me ( in the comments below ) what your summer camp looks like —i.e. how are you planning to use summer to get inspired, energized and even smarter? I’m seeking your ideas this time round!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 31, 2016
The Carnival is a round-up of posts from people working in the nonprofit sector around a theme, and ours is “what you did this summer.” Let’s take a look at what others did this summer. Jeremy Koch shares 3 Books he read this summer that all fundraisers should read.
The Agitator
AUGUST 31, 2016
Somewhere out there on a beach, in a forest or on some mountain trail there’s a CFO, CEO or new VP for Development making mental notes on the agenda for the fall Board Meeting.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JUNE 30, 2013
Recently we asked some of our favorite fundraisers and social do-gooders to share their summer reading lists. The top pick for the summer appears to be Give and Take by Adam Grant. Amy Sample Ward , CEO of NTEN, shared her summer reading strategy: “Summer is a great time to read something totally different. ” Some more summer reading ideas: Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are by Carlin Flora.
J Campbell Social Marketing
AUGUST 11, 2017
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling digital storytelling fundraising campaigns presentation social media storytelling storytelling summer school storytelling tips
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 25, 2017
Kerri Karvetski has a ton of ideas on how to keep your online engagement strong during the summer – and every other season too! And she is sharing those ideas, as well as examples and proven tactics, during a BRAND NEW webinar THIS THURSDAY: From Summer to Spring: Creative Ideas for.
Fundraising Coach
JULY 2, 2013
Here are five fundraising “must-have” books that you should consider reading this summer. Here are the first five books I recommend you read this summer. Other Possibly Related posts: Summer Break Ideas. It’s July 2.
J Campbell Social Marketing
AUGUST 4, 2017
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling digital storytelling presentation social media storytelling storytelling challenges storytelling summer school
EveryAction
AUGUST 18, 2015
Can you believe summer’s almost over? If you’re anything like us, you’re ready to trade tank tops for awesome cardigans and cool lemonade for pumpkin lattes, but mostly, you’re ready to get back to doing good
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 28, 2017
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling call to action presentation social media storytelling storytelling summer schoolHaven’t signed up yet? Not to worry!
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 25, 2017
Last week’s lesson in Storytelling Summer School detailed the 5 types of stories you need to actively collect and share about your nonprofit and it’s impact. (If Nonprofits Storytelling free download nonprofit storytelling story collection storytelling summer school worksheet
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 21, 2017
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling presentation social media storytelling story collection storytelling summer schoolHaven’t signed up yet? Not to worry!
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 18, 2017
Summer isn’t over yet – there is still time to ramp up your social media storytelling skills! . What is Storytelling Summer School ? . What is included in Storytelling Summer School : .
The Agitator
JULY 19, 2017
Sooner or later someone in your organization, totally devoid of fundraising knowledge (likely a board member or the spouse of one), is going to come back from their summer break with a ‘brilliant idea’ In fact, over many summers, many ‘brilliant’ ideas have crossed The Agitator’s desks.
Fundraising Coach
AUGUST 3, 2015
Some Surprising Fundraising Books for Your Summer Reading List. You can read more about why these books were listed at 5 Surprising Fundraising Books for Your Summer Reading. The post 62 Books to put on Your Nonprofit Leaders Summer Reading List appeared first on FundraisingCoach.com.
Selfish Giving
JULY 11, 2013
On Tuesday I wrote a post for Razoo.com on summer reading for fundraisers. But then I remembered that reading was just one of the things fundraisers – and cause marketers – should be doing this summer. Here are five more ideas for the dog days of summer.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JULY 18, 2014
She’s in the middle of a blissful summer at a few different day and overnight camps. Charlotte finishes the summer inspired, energized, and smarter than ever. Finally, this summer I decided to follow her summer camp strategy lead and am doing something completely different from the everyday. My summer camp plan is to go to overnight camp. I’m on the board of a summer camp and spend a week volunteering there every year.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
AUGUST 8, 2014
When I asked nonprofit experts in a range of fields, from fundraising to programs, to share their summer reading lists, I had no idea what to expect. With that potential in mind, consider these top picks for your end-of-summer reading list. Fundraiser Amy Eisenstein got a jump-start on her summer reading, finishing and enjoying Thrive even before the solstice. Whats heading your end-of-summer reading list, or what book tops the list of those youve already finished?
EveryAction
JULY 11, 2016
School may be out for the summer, but the educational, professional, and networking offerings for nonprofits are just getting started. From our 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar , here are five hot summer events that are sure to bring the heat.
DonorDigital
JULY 26, 2011
But when Summer rolls around, virtually every organization we work with sees a big seasonal drop-off in their visitor traffic and conversions on their top donation pages. What can you do in the dead of summer to keep your testing program on track?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 1, 2016
Our theme is “What You Did (or Thought, or Felt) This Summer.” Talk about what you’ve learned this summer. Share anything else in the “What I Did This Summer” category.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 2, 2017
The modern media relations lessons we teach at Nonprofit Marketing Guide were reinforced for me personally last week.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JUNE 16, 2011
Are you looking for good reads? Some of my favorite bloggers have recommendations. Kate Olsen of Network for Good and the Companies for Good blog suggests a series of books on social good, good adventures and social media. If you’re interested in corporate social responsibility and cause marketing, I also recommend her feed of blogs on the topic. Seth Godin recommends these totally fun and mind-expanding books. And Nancy Schwartz weighs in on books that can change your life here.
Cause Related Marketing
AUGUST 3, 2011
Starting today in my fair city is the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, the trade show of the $10.85 billion Outdoor Industry Association. About 25,000 vendors, exhibitors, attendees and the media are expected.
ImpactMax
JUNE 18, 2010
flickr/Spencer E. Holtaway. I’ve been so busy lately that I’ve really missed keeping up with the terrific blogs and books in the field that represent a nonprofit communications education all by themselves. Don’t let yourself make the same mistake.
The Agitator
JULY 19, 2017
Sooner or later someone in your organization, totally devoid of fundraising knowledge (likely a board member or the spouse of one), is going to come back from their summer break with a “brilliant idea.” ” In fact, over many summers many “brilliant” ideas have crossed The Agitator’s desks.
DonorDigital
JULY 2, 2013
Donordigital client No Kid Hungry conducts an annual campaign that spreads awareness about childhood hunger, helps connect kids with food, and raises needed funds during summer months when kids are more likely to be hungry.
Marketing for Nonprofits
JULY 25, 2012
My frolleagues (friends and former colleagues) at Care2 compiled this great list of nonprofit reads for the summer. What are you reading this summer to help improve your fundraising and marketing mojo?
Ann Green
JUNE 28, 2017
It’s summer, yea! While I hope you get a chance to slow down and take a vacation this summer, that doesn’t mean everything in your organization has to come to a screeching halt. In fact, summer is a great time to tackle a few projects and get ready for a busy fall. Here are a few things you can take on this summer. Take some time to gather stories and photos this summer. Stay in touch with your donors throughout the summer.
Cause Related Marketing
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
They are: Super Bowl… $336 million Summer Olympics…$176 million Fifa World Cup…$103 million NCAA Men’s Final Four…$90 million Winter Olympics…$82 million Rose Bowl…$72 million MLB World Series…$61 million Kentucky Derby…$59 million 9. NFL World Series Stand Up To Cancer NBA Forbes Magazine Winter Olympics Super Bowl Brett Keisel's Beard World Cup Summer Olympics
SocialButterfly
JULY 14, 2009
This post is a collaboration between Mashable’s Summer of Social Good charitable fundraiser and Max Gladwell ’s “10 Ways&# series. You can follow the Summer of Social Good Charities: Oxfam America ( Twitter , Facebook , MySpace , Flickr , YouTube ). Mass publishing.
SocialButterfly
JULY 14, 2009
This post is a collaboration between Mashable’s Summer of Social Good charitable fundraiser and Max Gladwell ’s “10 Ways&# series. You can follow the Summer of Social Good Charities: Oxfam America ( Twitter , Facebook , MySpace , Flickr , YouTube ). Mass publishing.
Getting Attention
JULY 20, 2016
We’re officially one month into summer, so don’t waste a moment in heating up your communications and results with season-specific approaches. To find the most effective ways to do so, I asked colleagues in the field what (if anything) they do differently to get summer giving and other participation sizzling, These superstars came back with this slew of great practices: Is Summer: Sizzling or Slow for Your Organization (and Your Role)? Slow down in summer?
Mission Paradox Blog
JUNE 16, 2010
So here's the deal, it's time for me to disconnect from the grid for a while. Blogging will resume the first week of July. In the meanwhile, please do some combination of the following: 1. Buy my e-Book. Yeah, I said it. It's a quality read. Need another reason?
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