NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image credit: “Hopefully” by Martine Mooijenkind Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s winter 2023 issue, “Love as Social Order: How Do We Build a World Based in Love?” It has been lightly edited for publication here. In those moments, we know that care matters and that trying matters, come what may.

Participation and motivation 139

Participation and motivation Activism Environmental Energy 139

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2021

That's certainly true in corporate partnerships when a potential prospect won't return your calls or emails. That's the subject of an article Dan Cohen (aka the pleasantly persistent corporate partnership consultant) sent over to me: 5 Ways to Handle the Prospect Who Won’t Respond. Or any your current partners?

Retail 130

Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Food Associations 130

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

5 Innovative Fundraising Ideas: Engaging Supporters in the Digital Age Digital fundraising is becoming enormous. People often use crowdfunding, social media , and personalization but must also deal with private issues, competition, and fast tech changes. Old ways of doing things are out. What is the key?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Production 52

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Since I started Selfish Giving way back in 2004/5, I've had a very simple business model: I publish valuable content on win-win partnerships and readers contact me with business opportunities. Crazy way to run a business, right? But I love it this way! ?????? Most partnership people don't need a class.

Marketing 130

Marketing Marketing Children Food 130

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Social Media Marketing Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Online Presence. How are you using it to boost your Nonprofit’s online presence? You wanna know how many people are using social media today? You know what this means for your nonprofit? Set Up Your Accounts as Nonprofits. Show Your Audience How You Help.

Marketing 144

Marketing Marketing Homelessness Medical 144

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Did you know that people all over the world read my Selfish Giving newsletter??? ?????? Our partner went with a $1 an $5 donation and I wanted to share the results below with you. They can round-up to the nearest dollar, round-up for a specific amount or just make a flat donation of any amount. Cool, right? ????

Retail 130

Retail Food Associations Production 130

Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

As 2024 unfolds, here’s a roadmap featuring key fundraising tactics for nonprofits to turbocharge your efforts: Cultivate meaningful donor relationships by engaging and stewarding new donors Your bond with your donors is the lifeline of your organization. This year, make a concerted effort to nurture these relationships.

Fundraising 82

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofits 82

Selfish Giving

MARCH 13, 2019

A company approached them about a cause marketing campaign on social media. Should they connect their cause with cussing? So, I've been thinking: Is it ever okay to swear in your cause marketing? Doug admits that he and his team are a pretty "sweary" people. Doug makes a few interesting points. Great, right?

Marketing 150

Marketing Marketing Retail Recruitment 150

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The rounding up option] made it psychologically easy for people to do more of what they were already doing." In short, people may be willing to round-up to a bigger number than the nearest dollar! This author makes a great point on brand salience. If it's not, here's how to convince your board to scale back events. ??

Psychology 130

Psychology Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising 130

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 25, 2023

How can you relate your work to hurricane preparedness, or the power of water and wind? How can you relate your work to hurricane preparedness, or the power of water and wind? Use this day to resend an email to people who didn’t open it the first time or republish a blog post that did well. 6/5: World Environment Day.

Nonprofits 74

Nonprofits Food Culture Marketing 74

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Contributing memorial donations is a meaningful way to honor someone’s life after they’ve passed away. Your nonprofit should have a clear strategy for managing memorial donations and building relationships with donors and the family of the deceased. Your nonprofit’s mission is related to the reason the person passed away.

Management 103

Management Communication Fundraising Fundraising 103

Bloomerang

JANUARY 4, 2023

In each post, one donor will share what inspired them to make their donation and why they donated to that specific cause. Our hope is that this series will provide you with an even better understanding of the people who can help you move your mission forward. The Nonprofit : To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA).

Healthcare 76

Healthcare Fundraising Fundraising Health 76

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 5, 2024

Between keeping up with global news and connecting with loved ones on social media, your donors have countless reasons to be online. Considering the amount of time they spend on their devices, your nonprofit can tap into many opportunities to bring donors closer to your mission. Accept multiple ways to give.

Non-Profits 59

Non-Profits Insurance Communication Food 59

Selfish Giving

JUNE 16, 2021

The Hubspot writer defined them this way: “Using sales tie downs allows you to check your assumptions around each of these points. They also get your customer engaged and saying 'yes' before the time comes for you to go for the close. Building up slowly can make things feel much more natural to your customer.”.

Marketing 130

Marketing Marketing Children Management 130

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Ever since I was a kid I've been a huge fanboy of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, which was published way back in 1843. While I wait and hope, your nonprofit could benefit from A Christmas Carol this holiday season. Theaters love the play because it's a huge money-maker for them. Great work!

Non-Profits 130

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Production 130

Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

Congratulations, all your data is now tucked neatly into organized rows and easy-to-access fields. Now, who exactly are all of these people in your database? So your pantry shelves should be stocked in a way where you can see every can of beans and every box of Rice-A-Roni, to keep you from accidentally buying more of them.

Fundraising 84

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 84

Selfish Giving

JULY 1, 2020

I want to try to help in two ways. I've heard from many of you already and have forwarded several jobs to people - usually in advance of publishing them in my newsletter. Just hit reply and tell me what you are looking for and include a link to your LinkedIn page so I can see your background. Marketing Your Cause 1.

Production 130

Production Food Management Foundations 130

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 31, 2022

Not sure what to talk about next month in your newsletter, blog, or on your social media channels? How can you relate your work to hurricane preparedness, or the power of water and wind? Use this day to resend an email to people who didn’t open it the first time or republish a blog post that did well.

Food 88

Food Culture Nonprofits Marketing 88

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Every month we share writing ideas your nonprofit can use to produce new content for your newsletter articles, blog posts, or social media updates. On the Calendar 5/1: National Mother Goose Day. Write a fairy tale or nursery rhyme about your nonprofit. 5/2: National Teacher’s Day. 5/4: Star Wars Day.

Health 86

Health Nonprofits Culture Associations 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Every visitor of your nonprofit website is a potential donor. Embedded giving experiences provide website visitors with a complete donation form without having to leave your website for a separate donation page. Direct (or in-line) embeds where you place your form on a page in-line with other elements, such as the top of your website.

Social Enterprise 128

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Activism Advertising 128

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 28, 2022

5 Tips and Trends for Nonprofit Marketing Strategy. Check out these 5 trends that can shape your Nonprofit Marketing Strategy. In this blog post, we will explore some of the latest industry trends and tips for nonprofit marketing that will help your organization thrive in the coming years. . Social media marketing.

Marketing 97

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Advertising 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Does it seem like everyone you know is raving about a new tool that’s revolutionizing the way employees in all industries are doing their work? While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ?

Fundraising 143

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Technology 143

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people.

Homelessness 126

Homelessness Children Food Health 126

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As you know, we’re always on the lookout for the best new ways to connect with our audiences, and lately, Meta’s addition of the Threads App has been all the buzz. Getting Started on Threads Setting up your Threads account is super easy. Getting Started on Threads Setting up your Threads account is super easy.

Foundations 92

Foundations Nonprofits Children Collaborations 92

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 9, 2019

From the mailbag: Joe, I'm curious.why do you emphasize cause marketing over corporate revenue and the numerous opportunities for engagement apart from cause marketing? Check out the numbers : dead people give almost twice as much as corporations do! Third, done well, cause marketing is the tide that raises all boats.

Marketing 124

Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations 124

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2024

If you dream of devoting more time to a cause you believe in and taking it to the next level, you might ponder starting a nonprofit. The prospect of serving your community is certainly a calling worth pursuing, and nonprofits serve an essential role in their clients’ lives. 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Start a Nonprofit 1.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Governance 52

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 15, 2020

Open Rate is the percentage of people who opened my newsletter. Check out the many ways you can sponsor my newsletter in 2020. * * * ??Attention The four best and worst cause marketing campaigns of 2019, according to PR WEEK. and I love reporting on local cause marketing initiatives. Marketing Your Cause 1.

Marketing 130

Marketing Marketing Food Management 130

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Thanking volunteers for all they do is crucial to keeping your volunteers coming back again and again. Volunteers pour their heart into your nonprofit’s work. Plus, they’re probably your best ambassadors in the community, spreading the good word about the work you’re doing. Add to your bottom line. And that’s a shame.

Food 119

Food Recruitment Volunteerism Volunteerism 119

Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . Imagine what you could do if you had hundreds or thousands of dollars steadily coming in your door each month….

Nonprofits 128

Nonprofits Recruitment Participation and motivation Children 128

Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If this is true for your organization, don’t let a slower start to the year discourage you from getting a head start on achieving your annual goals. If this is true for your organization, don’t let a slower start to the year discourage you from getting a head start on achieving your annual goals.

Fundraising 105

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Foundations 105

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Angelina Jolie, Elton John, and Scarlett Johansson use their star power to bring attention to their favorite causes. You probably have potential fundraising ambassadors who are already engaged in your work. They bring connections and new supporters to your organization. And how do you get them busy, working on your behalf?

Activism 126

Activism Fundraising Fundraising Food 126

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 26, 2021

Hopefully you are scheduling some vacation time which means you may need some quick ideas to fill your editorial schedule while your gone. If you would like these ideas sent to your inbox a month in advance, sign up for our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts. 6/5: World Environment Day. Don’t worry!

Food 84

Food Culture Marketing Marketing 84

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

That’s because a digital strategy can truly transform every aspect of your organization’s work – from marketing to events. For fundraising initiatives that require a little more love – like charity auctions and virtual events – below is a list of ten powerful fundraising ideas to help you pave your new-and-improved path.

Fundraising 140

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 140

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

In difficult circumstances, it’s helpful to return to the fundraising basics to ensure you’re making the most of tried and true strategies to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue. Streamline your online donation form. Boosting revenue starts with forming stronger ties with the people who support your mission: your donors.

Nonprofits 110

Nonprofits Retention Values Technology 110

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 2, 2023

Why Images and Videos are Crucial for Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Strategy Learn why incorporating images and videos into your nonprofit’s social media strategy is essential for maximizing engagement, conveying your message effectively, and building a strong brand presence online.

Non-Profits 98

Non-Profits Charitable Organizations Collaborations Health 98

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 8, 2023

Supercharge your board fundraising Board fundraising is one of the thorniest challenges in nonprofit leadership. Board members and nonprofit leaders know that fundraising is essential to meeting your organization’s mission. But it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s All About Mindset I love fundraising.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Governance 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, one crucial factor that can make or break your silent auction’s success is the prizes you offer. Selecting compelling items that appeal to your audience can significantly impact your fundraising results. Understand your donors’ interests, demographics, and preferences.

Management 100

Management Non-Profits Food Retail 100