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
Tags: Social Media america's giving challenge Mashable Summer of Social Good The Case Foundation 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
Yesterday at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market was the Open Air demo. Today the indoor portion of the twice-annual show starts. MORE
As you may have noticed, blogging has been light lately. Biggest reason is that I've been on the road (Lisbon, Porto, Dallas, etc.) and finishing up some client projects. I'll blog more regularly soon, but in the meanwhile here's the best stuff I've done lately. MORE
THIS summer, we’re going to- THIS FALL, look for- THIS WINTER, it’s all about… see what I mean? Here’s a super way to stay cool this summer, AND support HOPE Inc! Test 1: A) Subject: How is your summer going? C) Subject: You can get cool in a hot summer! 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. Even though we're no longer in school, we still let that "summer mentality" affect us. But taking a break from fundraising in the summer can kill your fundraising. You probably hear yourself making excuses like, "Nobody's around in the summer." 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
Earlier this summer, I mentioned that we’ve been tracking the communications of pairs of national nonprofits working in the same space. This was demonstrated during the recent Summer Olympics when almost every Boy Scout-related source posted stories about swimmer Ryan Held. 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
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
Summer is just different. And you’ve asked me how to connect in the context of sizzling summer distractions. Here are three ways to up your summer communications game: Change timing and/or frequency. More Summer Stuff. Reboot with These 6 Summer Camp Strategies. 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
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
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
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
Summer’s coming. Looking for ways to engage supporters online? Get inspired by these real nonprofit digital engagements! Ask An Artist To Illustrate. Take that hashtag contest to the next level. Invite an artist to illustrate your supporter’s thoughts submitted online. MORE
From right now until they are gone, I’m offering a special Summer All-Access Pass to Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Here it is: Get Your Summer All-Access Pass for $75. I hope you’ll join us this summer for some great training! 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
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
We’re hosting, and the theme is What You Did This Summer (Or Thought or Felt). I hope everyone had a great week. Let’s dive into some Mixed Links…’ Only a few days left to write a submission for this month’s Nonprofit Carnival Blog. 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
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.
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!
J Campbell Social Marketing
MAY 1, 2017
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
Cause Related Marketing
AUGUST 4, 2011
Yesterday at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market was the Open Air demo. Today the indoor portion of the twice-annual show starts.
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?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 18, 2017
Summer’s coming. Looking for ways to engage supporters online? Get inspired by these real nonprofit digital engagements! Ask An Artist To Illustrate. Take that hashtag contest to the next level. Invite an artist to illustrate your supporter’s thoughts submitted online.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 20, 2009
From right now until they are gone, I’m offering a special Summer All-Access Pass to Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Here it is: Get Your Summer All-Access Pass for $75. I hope you’ll join us this summer for some great training!
A. Fine Blog
JUNE 10, 2009
Tags: Social Media america's giving challenge Mashable Summer of Social Good The Case Foundation
Mission Paradox Blog
JUNE 20, 2013
As you may have noticed, blogging has been light lately. Biggest reason is that I've been on the road (Lisbon, Porto, Dallas, etc.) and finishing up some client projects. I'll blog more regularly soon, but in the meanwhile here's the best stuff I've done lately.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 26, 2016
We’re hosting, and the theme is What You Did This Summer (Or Thought or Felt). I hope everyone had a great week. Let’s dive into some Mixed Links…’ Only a few days left to write a submission for this month’s Nonprofit Carnival Blog.
Fundraising Coach
JUNE 9, 2017
Summer. Even though we're no longer in school, we still let that "summer mentality" affect us. But taking a break from fundraising in the summer can kill your fundraising. You probably hear yourself making excuses like, "Nobody's around in the summer."
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Earlier this summer, I mentioned that we’ve been tracking the communications of pairs of national nonprofits working in the same space. This was demonstrated during the recent Summer Olympics when almost every Boy Scout-related source posted stories about swimmer Ryan Held.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JULY 13, 2015
Summer is just different. And you’ve asked me how to connect in the context of sizzling summer distractions. Here are three ways to up your summer communications game: Change timing and/or frequency. More Summer Stuff. Reboot with These 6 Summer Camp Strategies.
Wild Woman Fundraising
AUGUST 25, 2015
THIS summer, we’re going to- THIS FALL, look for- THIS WINTER, it’s all about… see what I mean? Here’s a super way to stay cool this summer, AND support HOPE Inc! Test 1: A) Subject: How is your summer going? C) Subject: You can get cool in a hot summer!
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