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4 Reasons Why Nomos Glashutte Is a Distinctive Watch Brand. Most German watch manufacturers don’t get as much recognition as Swiss watchmakers do. Swiss watch companies mostly dominate the luxury watch industry, and many watches from these brands have become cult classics. MORE
When the pandemic first hit, a clear trend emerged. Fundraising for coronavirus-related relief, such as philanthropic initiatives related to first responders and food insecurity, rightfully surged. However, for causes not directly related to COVID-19 , fundraising declined. MORE
Someone recently told me that while they appreciate all the diverse professional development topics that we and others offer on nonprofit communications and marketing, the fact that there is so much of it and so many things to learn also contributes to her sense of imposter syndrome. I get it! MORE
The post How to Win the Game of Facebook Fundraising appeared first on Foundation Group®. Funding fundraising fundraising activity nonprofit funding nonprofit fundraising online donations MORE
Mistakes To Avoid For A Successful Business. Registering your business startup and defining your product or service is easy. The hard work starts when you have to keep your company afloat. Not only does it require time, but you will need the right tips and methods to avoid “founder failure.” MORE
Last week I shared An Exercise to Reduce Burnout (and More): Start a List of Every Single Thing You Do at Work. The goal of that exercise was to see ALL of your tasks in one place so you could prevent burnout, manage expectations, combat imposter syndrome, and realize your worth. MORE
Nonprofits love to talk about impact. A less popular topic? Waste. Remember that time on Survivor when J’Tia threw all of the tribe’s rice into the fire? Waste is like that. It’s the single greatest enemy to nonprofit impact. MORE
Crisis communications is not just about being prepared for a rogue board member or sketchy financials. The pandemic, social unrest, and increasing displays of hate have thrust nonprofits into the position of needing to revamp their communications plans and messaging on a dime. MORE
What are all of the things that nonprofit communications teams need to think about and potentially act on to be successful? Of course, it’s a really, really long list of potential items. MORE
Thinking about sending out a donor survey ? If so, be sure to use the survey responses properly so you ‘speak’ personally and relevantly to each individual respondent over time with ongoing cultivation. You’ve got to show ‘em that you know ’em! MORE
The post How to Allocate Nonprofit Expenses appeared first on Foundation Group®. Ask the Experts Education Filings Funding Management/Operations accounting bookkeeping expenses nonprofit accounting nonprofit bookkeeping nonprofit expenses nonprofit funding MORE
After the year we’ve just been through, most people have realized the importance of connection. Your nonprofit organization also needs to make connections with your donors. One of the best ways to do that is to share stories. Donors want to hear your stories. MORE
I am a big fan of reality cooking show Top Chef and this past season was turning out to be one of its best. Challenges consisted of a wider range of cuisines. The cast was diverse and they all seemed to genuinely like each other and eager to help. MORE
In my last post, I wrote about the importance of connecting with your donors by sharing stories. Written stories are great, but donors may not have the time or energy to read a story. This is why you also need to use visual stories. Some people respond better to visual stimuli, anyway. MORE
For many nonprofit organizations, fundraising events make up a significant portion of overall fundraising revenue and donor engagement. In the last year, many of these events typically held in person were forced to transition to the virtual realm with little to no notice. MORE
The post Understanding the 501(c)(3) Public Support Test appeared first on Foundation Group®. Education Filings Managing a Nonprofit private foundation public charity public support test MORE
If you work for a college or university, you already know that many of your donors give because of the experience they had when they attended your institution. For instance, they might have had a professor who changed their life for the better. MORE
Another article - this one from the Tampa Bay Times - questioning the audacity (No, the GALL!! I'm clutching my pearls) of a retailer asking for a donation at the register! Oh, the misery! ?? Oh, the effrontery! ?? Oh, the embarrassment! ?? Break. No one is forcing you. MORE
Is your nonprofit database starting to look like a library without a librarian? Use these 5 tips to clean it up and establish better hygiene practices. . By Gabrielle Perham. Your nonprofit’s donor database is like a library. MORE
He has to impress one , but he also has to impress your friends or loved ones. In my work with troubled couples, it’s commonplace to hear partners questioning the near future status of these own relationship, believing that maybe there’s someone out there for whom I’m better suited or using this battle, maybe we’re not compatible whatsoever. MORE
Money does weird things to us, doesn't it? A lack of money leads nonprofits to a growing desperation. A feeling they "need" every donor. Anyone who'll give them money. Including bullies. But sometimes, the problem isn't hearing "no" from a donor. Sometimes the problem is hearing "yes.". MORE
How can your nonprofit organization increase its audience growth? You have a cause and a message to share, but getting it out there to the right people isn’t always easy. MORE
Cause Camp is a nonprofit conference that has been nationally recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best conferences in America for the nonprofit sector. But before it became the nonprofit conference sensation that it is now, Cause Camp started with humble roots. MORE
Learn about the 10 stages you can expect from a name change to prepare your staff, board, and stakeholders for the work that lies ahead. The post The 10 Stages of Changing Your Organization’s Name appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Naming MORE
Join my new, on demand Free Masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts. How to start building a thriving social media community for your nonprofit or library right now! MORE
Ever wonder if there are things donors want to know but won’t ask? In the midst of a fundraising campaign, you get accustomed to hearing the same questions over and over. MORE
When you hear the word endowment , what do you think of? In simple terms, an endowment is a pool of donor money that is invested in the stock market. Every year, some or all of the investment income is pumped into the organization’s mission, while the principal remains intact. MORE
White Paper Marketing For Nonprofits. Why Is It Important And How To Get Started. White Paper Marketing is a powerful strategy that should not only be used by for-profit organizations. Check out how your Nonprofit can benefit. White papers are a popular and powerful tool for content marketers. MORE
Beginning a new web project or planning one down the road? Get a head start by using this handy check-list to make sure your project starts on a solid foundation. The post 7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Your Next Web Project appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Digital Nonprofit Web MORE
You can make reference to their website to find out exactly what Valentine’s Day events are now occurring at locations Pot locations near you. In terms of the 20th century, Snorton plans to elaborate on the relationship between blackness and transness and we think of them in relation to openended sex articulation. MORE
Volunteers, staff, board members, here are 6 things you can do TODAY to make sure that your communications hits the mark and achieves your desired result. The post 6 Things You Can Do TODAY to Improve Your Communications appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Communications MORE
I recently worked with Nonprofit Ready to create their new Marketing Essentials Certificate. MORE
Look at your desk right now, and tell me how many sticky notes are on it. How many to-do lists? How many reminder notes to yourself? If you feel like you have too much to do and aren’t getting enough done, you need to increase your nonprofit productivity. MORE
If you’re just getting started in the nonprofit world, you likely have a ton of questions surrounding effective practices and keeping your organization above board. MORE
Join my new, on demand Free Masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts. How to start building a thriving social media community for your nonprofit or library right now! MORE
The post Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Favors of Donor Privacy appeared first on Foundation Group®. Commentary Hot Topics News Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta donor privacy Schedule B Supreme Court MORE
Last week I read a wonderfully detailed article on Hubspot called Sales Email vs. Cold Call: When to Use Each According to Data. The article was even written by a Boston guy, which increased my respect for it even more. MORE
Your nonprofit acknowledges that you can’t do it all as a comms team of one. But they don’t want to hire staff right now, and would rather contract out the work. So what should you outsource? Here are the five places I would consider first. Media Relations / PR. MORE
Get Fully Funded
JULY 27, 2021
When you hear the word endowment , what do you think of? In simple terms, an endowment is a pool of donor money that is invested in the stock market. Every year, some or all of the investment income is pumped into the organization’s mission, while the principal remains intact.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 20, 2021
What are all of the things that nonprofit communications teams need to think about and potentially act on to be successful? Of course, it’s a really, really long list of potential items.
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iMarketSmart
JULY 19, 2021
If you work for a college or university, you already know that many of your donors give because of the experience they had when they attended your institution. For instance, they might have had a professor who changed their life for the better.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 26, 2021
Join my new, on demand Free Masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts. How to start building a thriving social media community for your nonprofit or library right now!
Foundation Group
JULY 19, 2021
The post Understanding the 501(c)(3) Public Support Test appeared first on Foundation Group®. Education Filings Managing a Nonprofit private foundation public charity public support test
Mission Minded
JULY 27, 2021
Volunteers, staff, board members, here are 6 things you can do TODAY to make sure that your communications hits the mark and achieves your desired result. The post 6 Things You Can Do TODAY to Improve Your Communications appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Communications
Get Fully Funded
JULY 13, 2021
Look at your desk right now, and tell me how many sticky notes are on it. How many to-do lists? How many reminder notes to yourself? If you feel like you have too much to do and aren’t getting enough done, you need to increase your nonprofit productivity.
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iMarketSmart
JULY 6, 2021
Thinking about sending out a donor survey ? If so, be sure to use the survey responses properly so you ‘speak’ personally and relevantly to each individual respondent over time with ongoing cultivation. You’ve got to show ‘em that you know ’em!
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 21, 2021
Join my new, on demand Free Masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts. How to start building a thriving social media community for your nonprofit or library right now!
Foundation Group
JULY 26, 2021
The post How to Win the Game of Facebook Fundraising appeared first on Foundation Group®. Funding fundraising fundraising activity nonprofit funding nonprofit fundraising online donations
Mission Minded
JULY 14, 2021
Beginning a new web project or planning one down the road? Get a head start by using this handy check-list to make sure your project starts on a solid foundation. The post 7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Your Next Web Project appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Digital Nonprofit Web
Get Fully Funded
JULY 9, 2021
If you’re just getting started in the nonprofit world, you likely have a ton of questions surrounding effective practices and keeping your organization above board.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 29, 2021
Your nonprofit acknowledges that you can’t do it all as a comms team of one. But they don’t want to hire staff right now, and would rather contract out the work. So what should you outsource? Here are the five places I would consider first. Media Relations / PR.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JULY 15, 2021
White Paper Marketing For Nonprofits. Why Is It Important And How To Get Started. White Paper Marketing is a powerful strategy that should not only be used by for-profit organizations. Check out how your Nonprofit can benefit. White papers are a popular and powerful tool for content marketers.
Fundraiser Ideas
JULY 31, 2021
You can make reference to their website to find out exactly what Valentine’s Day events are now occurring at locations Pot locations near you. In terms of the 20th century, Snorton plans to elaborate on the relationship between blackness and transness and we think of them in relation to openended sex articulation.
Foundation Group
JULY 9, 2021
The post Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Favors of Donor Privacy appeared first on Foundation Group®. Commentary Hot Topics News Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta donor privacy Schedule B Supreme Court
NonProfit Hub
JULY 6, 2021
Nonprofits love to talk about impact. A less popular topic? Waste. Remember that time on Survivor when J’Tia threw all of the tribe’s rice into the fire? Waste is like that. It’s the single greatest enemy to nonprofit impact.
Fundraising Coach
JULY 20, 2021
Money does weird things to us, doesn't it? A lack of money leads nonprofits to a growing desperation. A feeling they "need" every donor. Anyone who'll give them money. Including bullies. But sometimes, the problem isn't hearing "no" from a donor. Sometimes the problem is hearing "yes.".
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 13, 2021
Someone recently told me that while they appreciate all the diverse professional development topics that we and others offer on nonprofit communications and marketing, the fact that there is so much of it and so many things to learn also contributes to her sense of imposter syndrome. I get it!
Ann Green
JULY 14, 2021
Is your nonprofit database starting to look like a library without a librarian? Use these 5 tips to clean it up and establish better hygiene practices. . By Gabrielle Perham. Your nonprofit’s donor database is like a library.
Fundraiser Ideas
JULY 28, 2021
He has to impress one , but he also has to impress your friends or loved ones. In my work with troubled couples, it’s commonplace to hear partners questioning the near future status of these own relationship, believing that maybe there’s someone out there for whom I’m better suited or using this battle, maybe we’re not compatible whatsoever.
Foundation Group
JULY 6, 2021
The post How to Allocate Nonprofit Expenses appeared first on Foundation Group®. Ask the Experts Education Filings Funding Management/Operations accounting bookkeeping expenses nonprofit accounting nonprofit bookkeeping nonprofit expenses nonprofit funding
NonProfit Hub
JULY 27, 2021
Cause Camp is a nonprofit conference that has been nationally recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best conferences in America for the nonprofit sector. But before it became the nonprofit conference sensation that it is now, Cause Camp started with humble roots.
Mission Minded
JULY 19, 2021
Learn about the 10 stages you can expect from a name change to prepare your staff, board, and stakeholders for the work that lies ahead. The post The 10 Stages of Changing Your Organization’s Name appeared first on Mission Minded. Blog Nonprofit Naming
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 27, 2021
I am a big fan of reality cooking show Top Chef and this past season was turning out to be one of its best. Challenges consisted of a wider range of cuisines. The cast was diverse and they all seemed to genuinely like each other and eager to help.
Selfish Giving
JULY 28, 2021
Another article - this one from the Tampa Bay Times - questioning the audacity (No, the GALL!! I'm clutching my pearls) of a retailer asking for a donation at the register! Oh, the misery! ?? Oh, the effrontery! ?? Oh, the embarrassment! ?? Break. No one is forcing you.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JULY 27, 2021
Mistakes To Avoid For A Successful Business. Registering your business startup and defining your product or service is easy. The hard work starts when you have to keep your company afloat. Not only does it require time, but you will need the right tips and methods to avoid “founder failure.”
Care2
JULY 1, 2021
When the pandemic first hit, a clear trend emerged. Fundraising for coronavirus-related relief, such as philanthropic initiatives related to first responders and food insecurity, rightfully surged. However, for causes not directly related to COVID-19 , fundraising declined.
NonProfit Hub
JULY 22, 2021
Ever wonder if there are things donors want to know but won’t ask? In the midst of a fundraising campaign, you get accustomed to hearing the same questions over and over.
Ann Green
JULY 21, 2021
After the year we’ve just been through, most people have realized the importance of connection. Your nonprofit organization also needs to make connections with your donors. One of the best ways to do that is to share stories. Donors want to hear your stories.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 21, 2021
Crisis communications is not just about being prepared for a rogue board member or sketchy financials. The pandemic, social unrest, and increasing displays of hate have thrust nonprofits into the position of needing to revamp their communications plans and messaging on a dime.
Selfish Giving
JULY 21, 2021
Last week I read a wonderfully detailed article on Hubspot called Sales Email vs. Cold Call: When to Use Each According to Data. The article was even written by a Boston guy, which increased my respect for it even more.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JULY 27, 2021
4 Reasons Why Nomos Glashutte Is a Distinctive Watch Brand. Most German watch manufacturers don’t get as much recognition as Swiss watchmakers do. Swiss watch companies mostly dominate the luxury watch industry, and many watches from these brands have become cult classics.
Care2
JULY 26, 2021
For many nonprofit organizations, fundraising events make up a significant portion of overall fundraising revenue and donor engagement. In the last year, many of these events typically held in person were forced to transition to the virtual realm with little to no notice.
NonProfit Hub
JULY 13, 2021
How can your nonprofit organization increase its audience growth? You have a cause and a message to share, but getting it out there to the right people isn’t always easy.
Ann Green
JULY 28, 2021
In my last post, I wrote about the importance of connecting with your donors by sharing stories. Written stories are great, but donors may not have the time or energy to read a story. This is why you also need to use visual stories. Some people respond better to visual stimuli, anyway.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 22, 2021
I recently worked with Nonprofit Ready to create their new Marketing Essentials Certificate.
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