Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As younger generations with strong social and political motivations begin voting, you might be thinking, “ Will the November election impact donations to my nonprofit ?” When candidates are actively raising money, it’s easy to question whether that pulls money away from other causes that donors typically support.

Communication 119

Communication Activism Nonprofits 119

Ann Green

JUNE 19, 2023

We have so many choices of activities to fill our time (many of them involving screens), but I often find pleasure in simple things such as taking a walk, reading, and doing yoga. Keeping things simple is also important for your nonprofit organization. And as I mention below, you can keep it simple with shorter communication.

Communication 307

Communication Food Activism Fundraising 307

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

By Sarah Suarez , Founder and Social Media Strategist for The Social Puzzle – a boutique social media marketing agency which solely focuses on nonprofits so they can concentrate on what really matters, their mission. Every nonprofit strives to make the world a better place, and a strong community is essential to achieving that goal.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In our 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , we asked if you would be looking for a job with a different organization in 2023. More than a third (34%) of nonprofit communications staff plan to look for new jobs in 2023. Source: The 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report Is the Great Resignation Still Going?

Communication 220

Communication Nonprofits Retention Activism 220

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator. When I could re-enter the working world, I parlayed this experience into a position for marketing and development for a small nonprofit. How are you communicating with your co-workers? Tricia Maddrey Baker. Before 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. –

Communication 296

Communication Nonprofits Children Associations 296

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 7, 2023

We’re putting some extra focus on social media this week as we prepare for Thursday’s webinar Social Media Trends for Nonprofit Communicators in 2023. The information below was taken from the BONUS handout Everything Nonprofits Need to Know About Social Media in 2023. female, 56.3% female, 51.8% female, 45.9%

Communication 230

Communication Activism Nonprofits Marketing 230

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 3, 2024

According to research from the Project Management Institute, the biggest predictor of a project’s success — or failure — is communication. Their report found that project managers should spend 90% of their time on communications to ensure a project’s success, and up to 56% of revenue could be lost due to poor communication.

Communication 234

Communication Culture Cultural Diversity Nonprofit Leadership 234

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Broad segments of the nonprofit sector are concerned about the new presidential administration and the threats it poses to nonprofit organizations. A charity or nonprofits plans can be shut down for a failure to properly register. See, for example, The Project Grant Rule Hub.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 122

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 26, 2023

It’s here – our most popular download of the year highlighting the year’s nonprofit communications trends! The 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report marks our 13th edition and this might be my favorite. Changes in Knowledge or Understanding followed with 52% of nonprofits choosing this objective.

Communication 221

Communication Retention Nonprofits Collaborations 221

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 17, 2022

Number of monthly active users: 2.91 Number of monthly active users: 2 billion. Number of monthly active users: 1 billion. Number of daily active users: 211 million. Number of monthly active users: 2+ billion. Number of monthly active users: 810 million. hours are spent on social media. Gender: 38.4%

Communication 209

Communication Activism Nonprofits Marketing 209

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

If you’re a nonprofit leader, you know the importance of forging a deep bond with your supporters in order to keep them engaged with your mission. The best way to do this is to maintain open lines of communication with them. . But your organization shouldn’t stop there when planning your communication strategy. Employment.

Communication 244

Communication Activism Donor Motivation Values 244

Affnetz

JUNE 9, 2025

Introduction: Donor engagement stands as a cornerstone for sustained success for nonprofit fundraising. In a survey of nonprofit organizations , respondents reported only 46% of donors made repeat gifts in the following year and for every 100 new donors gained, 99 were lost. If you’re still wondering ‘How to Engage Donors?’

Retention 100

Retention Nonprofits Management Activism 100

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

With all these conversations about artificial intelligence, it might be overwhelming to consider where to begin or how to utilize it as social impact communicator. And time, we all know, is the thing most treasured by ever-busy nonprofit communicators. They are like having an excellent communications assistant at our disposal.

Communication 230

Communication Technology Nonprofits Ethics 230

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

The nonprofit sector is full of passion and pressure passion for changing the world for the better and pressure to tackle complex issues with limited resources. Because of this duality, nonprofit employees are particularly vulnerable to burnout. They arent actively participating or taking initiative.

Participation and motivation 148

Participation and motivation Health Volunteerism Volunteerism 148

Candid

APRIL 30, 2025

Theres a widespread misconception that charity is just for the less fortunatethe poor, the marginalized, etc.even though those of us in the nonprofit sector know we all benefit from the work nonprofits do on a daily basis. Many essential nonprofit services are invisible At a time when U.S. Its likely run by a nonprofit.

Disaster Relief 122

Disaster Relief Altruism and Helping Medical Children 122

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image credit: Elli on Wikimedia Commons On August 28, 2024, the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation exempt under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, along with two churches, filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Law Taxation Activism 105

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 10, 2024

Like Herding Cats I can recall a few times in my nonprofit journey when coordinating a new marketing campaign across departments felt more like herding cats than orchestrating a symphony. 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.

Collaborations 236

Collaborations Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing 236

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Is your nonprofit still producing one of those multi-page annual reports? Its possible to make this a better experience for both donors and nonprofit organizations. You dont have to do an annual report Nonprofit organizations arent required to do an annual report. If so, why? Anything thats more than four pages is too long.

Food 171

Food Nonprofits Homelessness Activism 171

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 17, 2022

Are you ready to get serious about measuring your nonprofit marketing success? One of the reasons that measuring nonprofit marketing communications work is so hard is that we have a lot of different marketing and communications objectives to consider. Measurement Frameworks for Communications and Marketing.

Marketing 280

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Activism 280

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2025

Nonprofit organizations thrive when their operations are efficient, their teams are aligned, and their communities are engaged. This article explores how nonprofits can leverage tools like organizational chart software and donor databases to streamline workflows, manage teams effectively, and enhance donor relationships.

Retention 103

Retention Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 103

Candid

JUNE 18, 2025

In 2025, federal and state funding shifts are significantly disrupting the nonprofit sector. The same cannot be said for nonprofits whose operations entirely depended on external funding. Learning from that example, some private foundations are responding proactively in supporting nonprofits this year.

Foundations 97

Foundations Nonprofits Leadership Activism 97

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What if the key to resilience lies not just in raising funds but in building a stronger community of stakeholders? Increased visibility and credibility A connected community amplifies your voice.

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Retention 102

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It’s not every day that two nonprofits merge. To help those considering a nonprofit merger, I called up my former client and now friend, Karen Carloni. Karen orchestrated the very successful merger of her nonprofit organization with a larger nonprofit. Let’s cover the basics: Can you merge two nonprofit organizations?

Nonprofit Organizations 111

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Non-Profits Nonprofits 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director at iMission a full-service digital-first marketing agency working exclusively with nonprofits and social sector organizations. Successful nonprofit fundraisers have always understood the power of personalization in effective communications. Later, you can migrate the less critical data.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 119

Ann Green

APRIL 28, 2025

By Sarah Tedesco Its no secret that effective donor engagement is vital to your nonprofits success. Individual donations make up a large portion of most nonprofits funding, and those donors generally want to feel connected to and appreciated by the organizations they support. Learn more in this guide. Lets dive in!

Management 175

Management Ethics Education Education 175

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

By Shannon Whitehead , Content Strategist at Neon One a software that connects nonprofits with the technology and resources that empower them to build a community of generosity. Software tools help you with many details, such as monitoring fundraising activity, processing payments, building landing pages, and running online events.

Participation and motivation 111

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Technology Recruitment 111

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 22, 2021

As a result, we here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide have decided to pause our hosting of Tom’s webinars indefinitely. As Kristina and I were working through the Nonprofit Marketing Guide site redesign over the winter, our web developer asked us for our values for the About Us page. Is this pause permanent? We don’t know yet. .

Leadership 358

Leadership Nonprofits Entrepreneurship Values 358

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2025

Nonprofit fundraising serves as the lifeblood of organizations dedicated to creating positive change. Strategic fundraising tactics create huge potential for nonprofits to make even more of a difference where it counts. It helps to communicate regularly with donors about how their contributions make a difference.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 102

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Retention 102

Non Profitvote

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Nonprofits play a crucial role in helping communities vote with confidence and clarity. With Election Day upon us, here’s a guide to effective last-minute communication for nonprofits to support voters and strengthen trust in the election process. Consider using posters like this one (or the social media equivalent).

Nonprofit governance and management 87

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Governance Communication 87

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. But big goals cost big money.

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness Foundations 98

Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

For many nonprofits, foundation grants are a critical source of revenue supporting programs and general operations. In the ideal scenario, priorities align, the foundation recognizes the value of the proposed work, and the nonprofit receives a grant award. Even with the best intentions, grant activities do not always go as planned.

Foundations 104

Foundations Activism Collaborations Leadership 104

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best way to develop your organization. While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. Getting certified in the nonprofit sector makes nonprofit professionals seven times more likely to reach the director level or higher.

Nonprofit Management 246

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 246

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

By Carl Diesing Alongside moves management and capital campaigns, grant fundraising is one of the most intricate fundraising activities that a nonprofit organization will undertake. For an in-depth look at grant management and how these tools can assist your nonprofit, explore DNL OmniMedia’s guide on the topic.

Technology 332

Technology Management Nonprofits Foundations 332

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 15, 2025

By Ashley Lanfer & Kelly Mangiardi Dozens of articles have proposed co-leadership as an attractive option for nonprofits, presenting the structure as a healthier, more relational, and less isolating way to work, as well as an appealing on-ramp for chief executives of color. Many nonprofits are finding these arguments compelling.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Construction 122

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you work in nonprofit communications, suddenly you are a professional photographer. I learned a lot from Andy Mann, one of the participants in our Communications Director Mentoring Program. Jeff Jones shared some of his favorite nonprofit photography tips with us too: Get close. That’s a lot! Use natural light.

Ethics 289

Ethics Nonprofits Management Activism 289

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. Why board micromanagement makes nonprofit leaders furious Board members are supposed to focus on governance, strategy, and oversight.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 104

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 29, 2025

Leading a nonprofit is even harder nonprofit leaders typically have more stakeholders, less control, and fewer resources than their for-profit counterparts. Despite these challenges, training for nonprofit leaders and board members has not materially changed in the past 25 years. How Do Nonprofit Board Fellows Programs Work?

Education 109

Education Education Nonprofit governance and management Universities 109