Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 13, 2023

With a few key mindset shifts, we can finally start to believe that we ARE the leaders our organizations and communities need. The bigger the role or the more unprepared you feel, the more you may experience imposter syndrome. In addition, we don’t always get the support, coaching, mentorship, or resources that others do.

Nonprofit Leadership 98

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the world of nonprofit professionals, there are those whose stories inspire, uplift, and ignite a passion for positive change. Ashley Baker, CNP ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ), is one of these individuals. A Bold Move Ashley’s path to the nonprofit sector was a winding one. I wanted to be more on the administrative side.”

Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Universities 246

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Is a Bigger Email List Always Better? How We Used Segmenting to Increase an Email Newsletter Open Rate to 64% How Long with That 64% Open Rate Last? We have lots of advice on running re-engagement campaigns! We are Running an Email Re-engagement Campaign and People Have Feelings 4.

Marketing 100

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Health 100

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 10, 2024

The initiatives and campaign didn’t take off when or in the ways they should’ve because we were a fleet moving in too many different directions. It made it clear how vital a focus on collaboration is, especially when we’re all trying to do a lot with a little in the nonprofit world. Sound familiar?

Collaborations 89

Collaborations Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing 89

Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

It is a reminder that amidst all of the complexities and challenges youth face, being part of something bigger than themselves is essential to them.” How do young people today see their role in making the world a better place, and what are the implications for the social sector? reported for “informal helping.”

Leadership 119

Leadership Foundations Activism Collaborations 119

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Nonprofit Social Media Summit sponsored by Neon One is back and bigger than ever! We will also discuss how to keep prospects engaged off of social media by establishing a nurture system that leads into your organization. I know you are a smart cookie. Go to nonprofitsocialmediasummit.com right now to get your free ticket.

Marketing 106

Marketing Marketing Advertising Collaborations 106

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We asked 509 nonprofit communicators what their total 2022 budget for social media ads and boosts was, and here is what they said: Thirty-four percent (34%) reported a budget of up to $1,000, with another 12% reporting only up to $100.

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Nonprofits Communication Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 67

Selfish Giving

MARCH 16, 2022

If you are a bigger nonprofit with resources and big aspirations your answer might be to grow your corporate partnership team so you can expand beyond WMYEW and start working with businesses you should and could engage with. We sell everybody a product once. Let me explain. That's your WMYEW! ???? That's your WMYEW! ??????

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Retail Production Recruitment Children 130

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

When we go fishing, I couldn’t see the fish. When we get to the point where we feel like our economy is enough of a threat to all our communities, I feel like there’ll be a massive response. We didn’t always get along, but that was our common threat. And Moe [Mitchell], you said curiosity. I grew up in the desert.

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Curriculum and Teaching Children Education Education 92

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 26, 2023

In the nonprofit sector, we rarely allow ourselves to dream enough. Make sure to have those “dreamy” conversations with your board and staff to develop what we refer to at the Nonprofit Leadership Center as our “Wouldn’t it be cool if” list. I didn’t set out to work in the nonprofit sector. I wanted to be a doctor.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Health Nonprofits 130

Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Then we pick a day near the end of the year to fill them out. Then we pick a day near the end of the year to fill them out. We call it our “Calendar Planning Day” and the first year I took my team through the exercise it was a little overwhelming. I love the idea of planning the work and working the plan.

Children 94

Children Philanthropy Leadership Food 94

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

We are committed to being a multiplier of good with the funds entrusted to us by nonprofits and their donors. So this year, instead of spending money on a holiday party or fruit baskets for ourselves, we have chosen to give $25,000 back to the nonprofit sector. For Equity , we chose Trinity Haven (Indy).

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Values Nonprofits 90

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 10, 2023

We have a better understanding now of how social media, content marketing and email marketing can help a non-profit organization exceed fundraising goals , raise event attendance and even recruit scores of new volunteers, but what about influencer marketing ? In marketing, we call these individuals brand advocates.

Non-Profits 145

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management 145

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

Using AI isn’t just a passing trend; it’s essential for nonprofits looking to make a bigger impact. In this article, we’ll explore how AI is reshaping fundraising. It’s changing how we identify potential donors and set targets. In today’s fundraising sector, technology is vital.

Fundraising 59

Fundraising Fundraising Ethics Participation and motivation 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 9, 2023

After the murder of George Floyd ignited nationwide protests, many of us were hopeful that we would see progress. And rather quickly—we did. We saw unprecedented corporate and philanthropic commitments to racial justice initiatives. We know the survival of our communities depends on working together and sharing resources.

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Philanthropy Non-Profits Culture Leadership 98

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

” ( What We Do in the Shadows ) “Salt ’em and burn ’em.” ” ( What We Do in the Shadows ) “Salt ’em and burn ’em.” ” ( The West Wing ) “It’s bigger on the inside.” I am speaking of the dreaded JARGON, of course! ” ( Ted Lasso ) “Jar!”

Food 111

Food Nonprofits Education Education 111

Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

The burgeoning field of positive psychology suggests that humans have a default “negativity bias”—we disproportionately pay attention to and remember what goes wrong. This is why we tend to remember that one negative piece of feedback while the positive comments fade away). However, our task as a sector is about more than survival.

Psychology 98

Psychology Health Associations Nonprofits 98

Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The only guarantee we have is change. Instead of always doing the same things over and over and expecting a different result, we need to have the guts to truly step out of our comfort zone. Bigger marketing and business results come when we get comfortable being uncomfortable. We need to stop old habits that hold us back.

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Marketing Marketing Technology Leadership 78

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Here are three things we can learn from Hancock's departure and the BAA's hunt for a new major sponsor. ? Here are three things we can learn from Hancock's departure and the BAA's hunt for a new major sponsor. ? Are you making it bigger? The sponsorship world was different in 1985. Those days are over. Now it boasts 30,000.

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Associations Recruitment Food Nonprofits 130

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 25, 2021

Prediction: Smart nonprofits will invest in original research to land bigger and better corporate partners. What we do isn't interesting. I'm dropping these two knuckleheads off at college. Cate will be a senior at George Washington University (School motto is "God is our trust"??), I'll see you next week. ?? Partnership Notes 1.

Universities 130

Universities Food Associations Nonprofits 130

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy in 2023. Social media marketing continues to get trickier as there is more competition. Here are the top strategies you can use to stay ahead of the competition. Social media marketing has grown exponentially over the last few years. What are the Basics of Creating a Social Media Marketing Strategy?

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Marketing Marketing Advertising Production 141

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

We already mentally round up the amount we pay on loans. In short, people may be willing to round-up to a bigger number than the nearest dollar! Before you start recruiting sponsors for an event, ask: Should we even be doing this event? This may be true, but I recently read about another possible reason. Kristen explains.

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Psychology Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising 130

Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

We used our existing Instagram account , though prior to this effort, we had rarely used the Reels feature. We also opened a TikTok account. Followers : We achieved a 12% increase in Instagram followers; on TikTok, we only hit 290 followers by the end of the experimental period.

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Production Energy Marketing Marketing 140

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I’m focusing on the stories we tell ourselves because we often frame our beliefs and our realities by these narratives. And by getting comfortable with our stories and sharing them, we can make a great deal of difference both personally and professionally. . We need to rock the boat and challenge that status quo. .

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Nonprofits Values Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 96

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Nonprofit Social Media Summit sponsored by Neon One is back and bigger than ever! We debunk the myth that financial giving is down and highlight the importance of radical generosity and community care. You can upgrade your ticket to get the recordings, slides, and a special bonus live training with me to plan for next year.

Activism 62

Activism Advertising Collaborations Philanthropy 62

iMarketSmart

JANUARY 4, 2023

You can have it easy, or you can have it bigger. What are we talking about here? However, gifts of assets also tend to be bigger than cash. MUCH bigger. The ease and simplicity of cash, or the much bigger size of gifts of assets? But rarely can you have both. That’s the nature of major gifts fundraising.

Insurance 52

Insurance Nonprofits Philanthropy Fundraising 52

CNPE

DECEMBER 23, 2022

He was helping to create "a bigger we" even before we were using that phrase. We will miss his insight, his talent, his smile, his enthusiasm for the world of nonprofit work, and his friendship. We will miss his insight, his talent, his smile, his enthusiasm for the world of nonprofit work, and his friendship.

Nonprofits 52

Nonprofits 52

iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This is how we can relate to a donor and make offers that will resonate with them. But we need to look deeper. The 4 Motives for Major Gifts By the way, we didn’t just pull these ideas out of a hat. Understanding the motives for why donors make major gifts is a big part of successful fundraising. Now, why should that matter?

Universities 52

Universities Values Education Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 1, 2023

Image Credit: Aisha Shillingford How can we use art to respond, adapt, and heal from the climate crisis? Creative Wildfire ’ s Beginnings “We also need culture and art because that’s what’s going to move people within their hearts, in their bodies and emotions—and providing folks with a way to tell their story is so important.”

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Much like a developing human, our data collections have gotten bigger over time (see chart below), undergone developmental changes, and experienced the associated growing pains. In this blog, we also share some insider tips on how to analyze this complex data set to gain accurate insights. private and community foundations.

Governance 98

Governance Foundations Philanthropy Associations 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 6, 2023

In a previous Stanford Social Innovation Review article , we wrote about the importance and challenges of forming collaborations across organizational and sectoral boundaries in cities and shared our view on the steps collaborators should take to make progress toward a solution.

Collaborations 98

Collaborations Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 4, 2024

Standing in the future, we can look back and see that one of the things we had to collectively affirm is that we are done with calling people out. Today we have to commit to graduating beyond that perspective to move in the direction of our vision, so we can stop fighting against racism and finally end racism.

Sociology 103

Sociology Culture Activism Values 103

Pam Moore

APRIL 16, 2019

They are seeds that are planted by someone or a team who has a “why” bigger than selling seats. At the core of being human we want to connect with other humans who have the same beliefs, goals and dreams as us. However, attending, exhibiting or sponsoring an event requires investment such as time, energy and money.

Universities 105

Universities Energy Advertising Leadership 105

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We have ideas for newsletters, social media, blog posts, and more. Have a favorite Suess story that’s really a bigger life lesson related to your cause? Even if you aren’t an environmental cause, we all need to take care of our water resources. Not sure what to write about next month? 3/1: World Compliment Day.

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Environmental Nonprofits Culture Marketing 84

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

So, we pack as much goodness as we can into our fundraising articles, bulleting out information so it’s easy to follow and easy to use. By growing your fundraising program in support of a strategic plan that calls for paid employees, your organization can make a bigger impact on the community and change more lives.

Fundraising 59

Fundraising Fundraising Leadership Nonprofit Leadership 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 12, 2023

About seven years ago I was tasked with developing a funding portfolio for the Melville Charitable Trust to figure out how we—a small funder—could make an outsized impact on the growing supply issue and its cascading effects on our lowest-income friends, neighbors, and family members. The problem is bigger than any one issue.

Philanthropy 101

Philanthropy Homelessness Public and Social Policy Foundations 101

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 29, 2023

Worse, we typically stay in our self-reinforcing silos, sharing perspectives and frustrations with like-minded people, limiting our vision of what we can accomplish with people different than ourselves.” Need something a little shorter? Don’t Lead Alone: Think Like a System, Act Like a Network, Lead Like a Movement!

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