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I have 5 tips, based on an event I attended in DC last week. Here are my 5 social media video tips for nonprofits (and anyone who wants to leverage the power of the platform to do good things): . MORE
It’s imperative to remember that our job as fundraisers is to write compelling stories that engage our donors. Creating great content is both art and science. MORE
If you work in the nonprofit sector, you''re probably familiar with the RFP process + the fact that it can be a stressful, labor-intensive, time consuming, yet truly fundamental part of the job. MORE
Revamping your subject lines with these simple tips can make a big difference in your email open rates. Subject lines are more important than you might think. On average, at least 100 emails flood your constituents'' inboxes every single day. That''s a lot of digital noise to shout over, which is why your email subject lines need as much TLC as the content inside. Here''s a simple, four-step makeover to help transform your subject lines from ho-hum to "Oh, wow!" " 1. MORE
You can measure lots and lots of marketing and fundraising numbers. But measuring without adding meaning isn’t very helpful to you, your supporters, or your board. MORE
Here are a few tips to keep in mind: To elicit an action, you have to solve a problem or serve a particular person’s need, where they are in their own journey. The post Conversion Copywriting Tips for Nonprofits appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. When you want someone to do something, you have to ask. And how you ask matters. MORE
The post 5 Visual Marketing Tips for Small Nonprofits appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit. There is no doubt that visual marketing rules the social web. The visual marketing mantra of “Show, Don’t Tell” can be heard loud and clear via the most successful social media content. MORE
Since Facebook has been pushing Groups since even before the pandemic, I have been sharing some tips on making the most of your Facebook Group. MORE
I shared six tips, and several links. The post 6 Tips for Improving Your Email Sender Reputation and Open Rates appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. MORE
Author and consultant Geoff Livingston offers five tips for better headlines: use active voice, add drama, make it authentic, keep it short, and keep it open ended. The post Tips for Attention-Grabbing Headlines appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing 360. (Photo credit: Olivander). MORE
If you only have so much space in a newspaper column, you can cut off the lower third of the triangle (or the article) and not lose really important content (you are just cutting off that lower tip). See our blog section on Nonprofit PR for more tips on news writing and working with the media. MORE
Here are five tips for adapting to the seismic shift in donor behavior and nonprofit fundraising brought on by coronavirus. . Komen Florida again, with their Facebook Live lunch and learn featuring tips and tools that help reduce anxiety and promote self-care and mental well-being. MORE
We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. MORE
Apply one or more of these tips to it to see what works for you, then report back to us! Is your writing dry and boring? A lot of nonprofit messaging is. Eliminating jargon and overall wordiness is a great place to start, but here are 20 more ways that you can bring your writing back to life. MORE
5 Tips for Telling Difficult Stories. Here are five tips to consider. If you are looking for more tips on planning and strategy, check out this post: How to Plan Your Non-Profit’s Stories ). Storytelling is a constant drumbeat that resonates throughout the nonprofit community, but increasingly, stories are getting hard to tell. MORE
Whether you’re still putting together your plan, or just double checking to make sure that everything is ready to go, here are seven tips to decrease your stress and increase your fundraising this year. For tips and instructions on how to gain more sustainers, use. MORE
You may not be able to incorporate every tip I’ve described below, but even using a few of them can have an impact. I’ve aimed these tips at communications managers, but any communication staff member could find them useful.). Tip #1: Don’t overload your plate. MORE
John Haydon gave me a great challenge: Share 9 content marketing tips. When you’ve written a 100,000-word book about nonprofit content marketing , boiling it down to your favorite 9 tips is a challenge. MORE
Here a few tips for you. The post 6 not-so-conventional tips for working from home appeared first on Navigating Digital Disruption. General Tips covid-19 home office remote work tips working from home MORE
One of the tips to combat it was “delegate more.” Tips on Delegating. The post Tips on Delegating #NPCOMMLIFE appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. Last week I talked about Decision Fatigue and how it can affect us. MORE
The fundraising call has always been a staple of donor outreach. However, changes + advancements in the ways you communicate with your audience means adjusting your approach to the dreaded cold call. MORE
Here are some tips to help you proofread your work: Read through your blog post twice at the VERY least. Remember Tip #2 and read it slowly. Have any other proofreading tips? The post 8 Tips for Proofreading from a Reformed Grammar Nerd appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. Let’s start with a cartoon in honor of Halloween: <SHUDDERS> Yesterday, I shared a few things that scare me and what I am doing about it. MORE
Mind Your Microcontent: 8 Little Bits That Can Make a Big Difference in Your Next Email 6 Tips for Improving Your Email Sender Reputation and Open Rates How do we get people to subscribe? The post Nonprofit Email Newsletter Best Practices and Tips appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. Got nonprofit email newsletter questions? We’ve got answers! Do I have to do a nonprofit email newsletter? Probably. MORE
The post 6 Nonprofit Renaming Tips appeared first on Mission Minded. Just because your nonprofit refreshed its brand doesn’t mean that it should change its name. Most often, we counsel our. Blog Nonprofit Naming MORE
John Haydon has Simple Donation Page Tips for #GivingTuesday and Year-End Fundraising. Chelsea Bassett shows you how to Stand Out on #GivingTuesday By Using These Tips. MORE
We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. MORE
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. MORE
In a new book, Social Media for Social Good , author Heather Mansfield suggests 11 best practices for using YouTube to your organization’s best advantage. Network for Good’s Katya Andresen provides a summary of the top 11 in two installments, here and here. Uncategorized Non-profit organization Social Media video YouTube MORE
Here are my 7 tips for building an incredibly useful email swipe file. See Tip #1. What are your tips for rocking a swipe file? A few weeks ago, the question of the week at Nonprofit Marketing Guide was “Where do you get your best writing ideas?” MORE
The post 3 tips for your fundraising career appeared first on MarketSmart. Always add value. The best way to ensure that you have a job all the time is to make it a point to consistently try to add value to the lives of all the people with whom you come in contact. Everyone! Always! MORE
With that said, we’ve come up with five marketing tips to help you engage with mobile donors: Make mobile giving so easy that it markets itself. Keep reading to learn about these tips. Tip #1. Tip #2. Tip #3. Tip #4. Tip #5. MORE
Here are some tips on doing thank yous right: Nonprofit Thank You Letter Dos and Don’ts. It happened again this week. I received a very business-like form letter, really just slightly better than a receipt, in response to a recent charitable donation. MORE
Here are just three quick tips to create compelling social media video that stands out: 1) Overlay text to tell a compelling story. . To learn even more actionable tips about using social media to level up your nonprofit, join me at the Nonprofit Social Media Summit in Boston! . MORE
P.S. Get more nonprofit marketing tools , templates, case studies & tips delivered right to your inbox! Liz Polay-Wettengel is National Director of Marketing and Communications for InterfaithFamily , a Jewish non-profit based in Newton, MA. MORE
Here are 6 quick tips for launching your own member month campaign. December is done. Looking for your next great fundraising campaign? Try a member month campaign. MORE
Here are 10 tips that can help you get your op-ed to the top of the pile: 1. A well-placed op-ed can help your nonprofit call attention to an important issue or change minds about a controversial topic. MORE
Timing is everything, and no organization hits that mark better than the Environmental Working Group (EWG). They’re the royalty of relevance rules. I just received EWG’s email heralded by the timely subject line above. MORE
GivingTuesdayNow: Social Media Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Success from Julia Campbell. The post #GivingTuesdayNow: Social Media Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Success appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit. MORE
I recently interviewed Kerri for some tips on how to put together a good online fundraising campaign. Kerri’s Campaign Tips: Develop a Story Arc with Multiple Emails. What tips can you share from successful campaigns? MORE
Check out Salsa’s tips for keeping your data in top shape so that it becomes the most useful tool you have. When you implement these 7 tips and tricks into your donor communication strategy, you will begin to notice a significant improvement in your donor relationships. MORE
Here are a few tips for creating videos with sound that still work without sound. . Want more tips? What tips do you have for silent videos? On Thursday, I’m presenting a webinar on how to create a great thank you video for your supporters. MORE
The post Setting Boundaries: Tips for Nonprofit Communications Staff appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. On this afternoon’s #NPCOMM Chat Live on Facebook , I talked about how nonprofit communications staff need to set boundaries. MORE
Web Site 101 Best Practices Quick TipsNonprofits are now reporting that up to a third of their Web traffic is coming from mobile devices. MORE
I’m expecting several more, but I’ll share two that have come in some far: Steve Braker of Worthwhile Films | Nonprofit Media posted some do-it-yourself video tips on Facebook (you should be able to see it even without a Facebook account). MORE
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APRIL 30, 2019
If you only have so much space in a newspaper column, you can cut off the lower third of the triangle (or the article) and not lose really important content (you are just cutting off that lower tip). See our blog section on Nonprofit PR for more tips on news writing and working with the media.
Public Sector Marketing 2.0
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Here a few tips for you. The post 6 not-so-conventional tips for working from home appeared first on Navigating Digital Disruption. General Tips covid-19 home office remote work tips working from home
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MAY 7, 2019
Here are a few tips to keep in mind: To elicit an action, you have to solve a problem or serve a particular person’s need, where they are in their own journey. The post Conversion Copywriting Tips for Nonprofits appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. When you want someone to do something, you have to ask. And how you ask matters.
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OCTOBER 14, 2019
I have 5 tips, based on an event I attended in DC last week. Here are my 5 social media video tips for nonprofits (and anyone who wants to leverage the power of the platform to do good things): .
J Campbell Social Marketing
APRIL 10, 2020
GivingTuesdayNow: Social Media Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Success from Julia Campbell. The post #GivingTuesdayNow: Social Media Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Success appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 5, 2020
Since Facebook has been pushing Groups since even before the pandemic, I have been sharing some tips on making the most of your Facebook Group.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 30, 2019
Mind Your Microcontent: 8 Little Bits That Can Make a Big Difference in Your Next Email 6 Tips for Improving Your Email Sender Reputation and Open Rates How do we get people to subscribe? The post Nonprofit Email Newsletter Best Practices and Tips appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. Got nonprofit email newsletter questions? We’ve got answers! Do I have to do a nonprofit email newsletter? Probably.
Mission Minded
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The post 6 Nonprofit Renaming Tips appeared first on Mission Minded. Just because your nonprofit refreshed its brand doesn’t mean that it should change its name. Most often, we counsel our. Blog Nonprofit Naming
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2019
One of the tips to combat it was “delegate more.” Tips on Delegating. The post Tips on Delegating #NPCOMMLIFE appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. Last week I talked about Decision Fatigue and how it can affect us.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Whether you’re still putting together your plan, or just double checking to make sure that everything is ready to go, here are seven tips to decrease your stress and increase your fundraising this year. For tips and instructions on how to gain more sustainers, use.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2017
John Haydon has Simple Donation Page Tips for #GivingTuesday and Year-End Fundraising. Chelsea Bassett shows you how to Stand Out on #GivingTuesday By Using These Tips.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 27, 2018
The post Setting Boundaries: Tips for Nonprofit Communications Staff appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. On this afternoon’s #NPCOMM Chat Live on Facebook , I talked about how nonprofit communications staff need to set boundaries.
iMarketSmart
MARCH 31, 2019
The post 3 tips for your fundraising career appeared first on MarketSmart. Always add value. The best way to ensure that you have a job all the time is to make it a point to consistently try to add value to the lives of all the people with whom you come in contact. Everyone! Always!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Here are some tips to help you proofread your work: Read through your blog post twice at the VERY least. Remember Tip #2 and read it slowly. Have any other proofreading tips? The post 8 Tips for Proofreading from a Reformed Grammar Nerd appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. Let’s start with a cartoon in honor of Halloween: <SHUDDERS> Yesterday, I shared a few things that scare me and what I am doing about it.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 20, 2016
Apply one or more of these tips to it to see what works for you, then report back to us! Is your writing dry and boring? A lot of nonprofit messaging is. Eliminating jargon and overall wordiness is a great place to start, but here are 20 more ways that you can bring your writing back to life.
Getting Attention
APRIL 13, 2017
P.S. Get more nonprofit marketing tools , templates, case studies & tips delivered right to your inbox! Liz Polay-Wettengel is National Director of Marketing and Communications for InterfaithFamily , a Jewish non-profit based in Newton, MA.
J Campbell Social Marketing
MARCH 30, 2020
Here are five tips for adapting to the seismic shift in donor behavior and nonprofit fundraising brought on by coronavirus. . Komen Florida again, with their Facebook Live lunch and learn featuring tips and tools that help reduce anxiety and promote self-care and mental well-being.
ImpactMax
JULY 6, 2011
You may not be able to incorporate every tip I’ve described below, but even using a few of them can have an impact. I’ve aimed these tips at communications managers, but any communication staff member could find them useful.). Tip #1: Don’t overload your plate.
Fundraising 123
MARCH 11, 2013
Web Site 101 Best Practices Quick TipsNonprofits are now reporting that up to a third of their Web traffic is coming from mobile devices.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
You can measure lots and lots of marketing and fundraising numbers. But measuring without adding meaning isn’t very helpful to you, your supporters, or your board.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Here are 10 tips that can help you get your op-ed to the top of the pile: 1. A well-placed op-ed can help your nonprofit call attention to an important issue or change minds about a controversial topic.
EveryAction
MAY 1, 2017
5 Tips for Telling Difficult Stories. Here are five tips to consider. If you are looking for more tips on planning and strategy, check out this post: How to Plan Your Non-Profit’s Stories ). Storytelling is a constant drumbeat that resonates throughout the nonprofit community, but increasingly, stories are getting hard to tell.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 3, 2019
Here are just three quick tips to create compelling social media video that stands out: 1) Overlay text to tell a compelling story. . To learn even more actionable tips about using social media to level up your nonprofit, join me at the Nonprofit Social Media Summit in Boston! .
Ann Green
MARCH 10, 2020
Check out Salsa’s tips for keeping your data in top shape so that it becomes the most useful tool you have. When you implement these 7 tips and tricks into your donor communication strategy, you will begin to notice a significant improvement in your donor relationships.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 20, 2015
Here are my 7 tips for building an incredibly useful email swipe file. See Tip #1. What are your tips for rocking a swipe file? A few weeks ago, the question of the week at Nonprofit Marketing Guide was “Where do you get your best writing ideas?”
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
The fundraising call has always been a staple of donor outreach. However, changes + advancements in the ways you communicate with your audience means adjusting your approach to the dreaded cold call.
Non Profit Marketing 360
DECEMBER 5, 2012
Author and consultant Geoff Livingston offers five tips for better headlines: use active voice, add drama, make it authentic, keep it short, and keep it open ended. The post Tips for Attention-Grabbing Headlines appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing 360. (Photo credit: Olivander).
Getting Attention
JULY 2, 2012
Timing is everything, and no organization hits that mark better than the Environmental Working Group (EWG). They’re the royalty of relevance rules. I just received EWG’s email heralded by the timely subject line above.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 19, 2013
We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 20, 2012
I recently interviewed Kerri for some tips on how to put together a good online fundraising campaign. Kerri’s Campaign Tips: Develop a Story Arc with Multiple Emails. What tips can you share from successful campaigns?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 2, 2017
Here are 6 quick tips for launching your own member month campaign. December is done. Looking for your next great fundraising campaign? Try a member month campaign.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 17, 2013
We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 29, 2011
Here are some tips on doing thank yous right: Nonprofit Thank You Letter Dos and Don’ts. It happened again this week. I received a very business-like form letter, really just slightly better than a receipt, in response to a recent charitable donation.
Non Profit Marketing 360
OCTOBER 4, 2011
In a new book, Social Media for Social Good , author Heather Mansfield suggests 11 best practices for using YouTube to your organization’s best advantage. Network for Good’s Katya Andresen provides a summary of the top 11 in two installments, here and here. Uncategorized Non-profit organization Social Media video YouTube
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 24, 2018
I shared six tips, and several links. The post 6 Tips for Improving Your Email Sender Reputation and Open Rates appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Here are a few tips for creating videos with sound that still work without sound. . Want more tips? What tips do you have for silent videos? On Thursday, I’m presenting a webinar on how to create a great thank you video for your supporters.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 9, 2009
I’m expecting several more, but I’ll share two that have come in some far: Steve Braker of Worthwhile Films | Nonprofit Media posted some do-it-yourself video tips on Facebook (you should be able to see it even without a Facebook account).
J Campbell Social Marketing
DECEMBER 5, 2016
With that said, we’ve come up with five marketing tips to help you engage with mobile donors: Make mobile giving so easy that it markets itself. Keep reading to learn about these tips. Tip #1. Tip #2. Tip #3. Tip #4. Tip #5.
J Campbell Social Marketing
MAY 22, 2019
The post 5 Visual Marketing Tips for Small Nonprofits appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit. There is no doubt that visual marketing rules the social web. The visual marketing mantra of “Show, Don’t Tell” can be heard loud and clear via the most successful social media content.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
If you work in the nonprofit sector, you''re probably familiar with the RFP process + the fact that it can be a stressful, labor-intensive, time consuming, yet truly fundamental part of the job.
Fundraising 123
JUNE 27, 2013
Revamping your subject lines with these simple tips can make a big difference in your email open rates. Subject lines are more important than you might think. On average, at least 100 emails flood your constituents'' inboxes every single day. That''s a lot of digital noise to shout over, which is why your email subject lines need as much TLC as the content inside. Here''s a simple, four-step makeover to help transform your subject lines from ho-hum to "Oh, wow!" " 1.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 3, 2013
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. We've Moved! Update your Reader Now.
Fundraising 123
JULY 24, 2012
It’s imperative to remember that our job as fundraisers is to write compelling stories that engage our donors. Creating great content is both art and science.
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