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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Haven’t signed up yet? Not to worry! Sign up here and you will get access to all previous and future lessons. . 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
The Summer of CALM. Registration ends today for a brand new coaching program – The Summer of CALM. The post Hot Topics in June: Storytelling, Decision Making, and Having a CALM Summer appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. 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
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
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
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
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
Non-partisan civic engagement efforts are so important to the health of our democracy, but how do you protect your canvassers from the record-breaking summer heat? Wear light-colored synthetic or exercise clothing that is designed to wick away sweat in the Summer heat. Here are five tips for keeping you and your canvassers safe while they're engaging voters and knocking doors. Stay hydrated. Make sure that you and your canvassers have access to plenty of cold water. MORE
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling Strategy calendar digital storytelling fundraising campaigns presentation social media storytelling storytelling summer school storytelling tips 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
Here’s my personal invitation to you and your communications team (if you have one): I’d love for you to join me for the Summer of CALM. As a special bonus, you can also attend three webinars this summer for free: June 28th. The post Join Me for the Summer of CALM? 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
The modern media relations lessons we teach at Nonprofit Marketing Guide were reinforced for me personally last week. 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
I’ve been thinking about ways to work with you and your team on getting #CALMnotBUSY since the book came out, and I’m declaring Summer 2018 as the Summer of CALM! A private kick-off call with me to go over your plan and another call later in the summer to keep you on track. 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
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
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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 8, 2018
Here’s my personal invitation to you and your communications team (if you have one): I’d love for you to join me for the Summer of CALM. As a special bonus, you can also attend three webinars this summer for free: June 28th. The post Join Me for the Summer of CALM?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 17, 2018
I’ve been thinking about ways to work with you and your team on getting #CALMnotBUSY since the book came out, and I’m declaring Summer 2018 as the Summer of CALM! A private kick-off call with me to go over your plan and another call later in the summer to keep you on track.
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.
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.
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
AUGUST 2, 2017
The modern media relations lessons we teach at Nonprofit Marketing Guide were reinforced for me personally last week.
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!).
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 4, 2018
The Summer of CALM. Registration ends today for a brand new coaching program – The Summer of CALM. The post Hot Topics in June: Storytelling, Decision Making, and Having a CALM Summer appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
OCTOBER 14, 2015
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
J Campbell Social Marketing
AUGUST 18, 2017
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling Strategy calendar digital storytelling fundraising campaigns presentation social media storytelling storytelling summer school storytelling tips
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Storytelling Summer School is in session! Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Haven’t signed up yet? Not to worry! Sign up here and you will get access to all previous and future lessons. .
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.
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!
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
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 : .
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.
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
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 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 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
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.
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?
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