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Summer All-Access Pass Discount Available!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 29, 2020
Even though this summer isn’t like anything else we’ve been through before, we are still giving you our Summer All-Access Pass Discount.
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Getting Through a Summer Funk #NPCOMMLIFE
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 8, 2019
Working during the summer can be rough. While I can’t grant you more vacation time, I did round up some advice on how to make it through the rest of the season a little easier : Kivi recently shared 6 Ways to Stay Motivated in the Summer and Still Get Work Done. Top Tip: Go In Earlier, and LEAVE EARLIER And here are 15 Little Ways to Enjoy the Summer When You’re Trapped in the Office. How do you make it through the summer?
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Save $200 During Our Summer All-Access Pass Sale
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 27, 2019
We know many nonprofits are on a summer fiscal year, and you might need to use this year’s money in the next few days. The post Save $200 During Our Summer All-Access Pass Sale appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog.
I’m Planning Your 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.
14 Can't-Miss Nonprofit Conferences This Summer
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?
Join Me for the Summer of CALM?
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?
6 Ways to Stay Motivated in the Summer and Still Get Work Done
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 26, 2019
The post 6 Ways to Stay Motivated in the Summer and Still Get Work Done appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. I don’t know about you, but sitting at my desk all day is really hard right now. Like near impossible.
Still time: Summer-ize Your Marketing
Getting Attention
AUGUST 18, 2015
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.
Summer Shifts in Communications? Please share here!
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.
Still-Time Summer Marketing Sizzlers
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.
6 Now-or-Never Summer Reboots
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!).
Make the most of the summer
Fundraising Coach
JULY 9, 2018
Last week, I sent my Fundraising Kick subscribers a couple ideas on how to make the most of the different pace of the summer. The post Make the most of the summer appeared first on FundraisingCoach.com. Ask summer
Calendar Confusion: Year-End Communications on a Summer Fiscal Year
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.
Don’t Ignore Your Donors This Summer
Ann Green
JUNE 11, 2019
Summer is almost here, yea! You should be communicating with your donors at least once a month and that includes the summer months. Here are a few ways you can connect with your donors this summer, as well as throughout the year, and build those important relationships.
Summer Reading
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.
How You’ll Get Inspired & Energized this Summer?
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!
Summer School: 6 Steps to a Stronger Brand
Mission Minded
JUNE 11, 2019
School’s out for summer! The post Summer School: 6 Steps to a Stronger Brand appeared first on Mission Minded. That means beaches, barbeques, baseball, and… branding? Yes: branding. Now that hallways aren’t awash in students.
Nonprofit Blog Carnival: What You Did This Summer
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.
Media Relations Lessons from My Summer Vacation Fiasco
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.
Back to Action: End of Summer EveryAction Update
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
5 Summer Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit
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.
Getting Attention During the Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer
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.
Use Your Summer to Strengthen Your Brand
Mission Minded
JUNE 11, 2019
School’s out for summer! The post Use Your Summer to Strengthen Your Brand appeared first on Mission Minded. That means beaches, barbeques, baseball, and… branding? Yes: branding. Now that hallways aren’t awash in students.
An unlikely summer reading list for nonprofit leaders
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.
Hot Topics in June: Storytelling, Decision Making, and Having a CALM Summer
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.
The 5 Hottest Nonprofit Conferences of Summer '16
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.
Staying Cool: 5 Tips for Beating the Summer Heat While Doing Voter Outreach
EveryAction
JULY 18, 2018
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.
What Did You Do, Think, or Feel This Summer? Share in the Carnival!
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.
Summer Doldrums Threat #1: Branding
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.
Guest Posting Part Deux: Max Gladwell and Mashable’s Summer of Good
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.
Guest Posting Part Deux: Max Gladwell and Mashable’s Summer of Good
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.
Summer Doldrums Threat #1: Branding
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.
Cause Marketing Signs at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show
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 Marketing at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show
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.
62 Books to put on Your Nonprofit Leaders Summer Reading List
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.
5 Surprising Fundraising Books for Your Summer Reading
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.
Five Things Cause Marketers Should Do This Summer
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.
Summer reading picks for changemakers and fundraisers
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.
What's on Your Night Stand This 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?
75 Summer All-Access Passes for $75 - Get Yours While You Can!
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!
Summer Dream Becomes Fall Nightmare As RFP Surfaces
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.
Reboot with These 6 Summer Camp Strategies
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.
How to Collect Stories About Your Nonprofit [WORKSHEET]
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
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