Mission Minded

AUGUST 15, 2018

Recent articles in the New York Times and Fast Company about the excesses of some Donor Advised Funds point to a likely new reality for community foundations: that when a more reform-minded Congress is next seated, new rules will likely be put in place that will dramatically change the landscape for community foundations.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Christine Riley Miller , Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility & Corporate Foundation for Dunkin' Brands , about the company's new, re-branded foundation, the Joy in Childhood Foundation. Why Dunkin' decided to rebrand its foundation. They've raised $2.3

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Pam Moore

OCTOBER 9, 2017

People have been buying from other people, communicating with other people and connecting with other people for years, decades and centuries. It's these common foundations that weave the threads for relationships, trust and community. 10 foundational elements and tips for successful brand storytelling.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Libni Sanjurjo, Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Community Foundation). Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series. For me, Communications are important for nonprofit organizations because help them to execute their mission. I enjoy working alone.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Maricela Morado , President & CEO, Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida Alaine Nix , Director of Advocacy, CASA of Galveston County Nanea Orellana , Miami Veterinary Foundation Nicole Papathanassiou , Melanoma Research Foundation Melissa Peterson , Exceptional Connections International Amy C.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 18, 2023

But your real competition, the ones taking billions in donations and bequests out of the hands of nonprofits, are the private foundations. Private family foundations typically arise after a wealthy person dies, if that person stipulates in their estate plan that a foundation must be created. Nonprofits are losing to foundations.

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Pam Moore

MAY 14, 2017

It helps you build a foundation built on human feelings, emotions, understanding and desire that drives action that engages the customer or audience member even deeper with your brand. I share with you 8 foundations for integrating emotion into your branding strategies. Foundations of emotional branding. Are You Ready ?”

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 6, 2021

Every now and then, a fundraising consultant will write a post essentially saying that all nonprofit communications and marketing should be driven by fundraising goals and staff, with a few limited exceptions, like media relations and general branding. And those programs and services all need communications and marketing support.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series. Lindsey’s Bio: My name is Lindsey Williams and I am the Multimedia Communications Coordinator at the Specially Gifted Foundation. After 4:00 p.m – After 4PM, I check all means of communication. Can’t see the form?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 15, 2023

In an inspiring career journey that exemplifies the power of networking, seizing new opportunities, and embracing the unknown, Nicole Collier White, CNP has recently taken on a new role within the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) system as Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. Here’s how to start.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 22, 2023

Claire Quinn, communications manager at Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, will be presenting “Case Study: How a Nonprofit Drove Omnichannel Storytelling Through Strategic Partnerships” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Quinn to get a sneak peek at her session.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series. Lindsey’s Bio: My name is Lindsey Williams and I am the Multimedia Communications Coordinator at the Specially Gifted Foundation. After 4:00 p.m – After 4PM, I check all means of communication. Can’t see the form?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 28, 2023

For instance, if communication was a challenge, set a goal to enhance your communication skills by attending workshops or seeking a mentor or coach. Centering your leadership growth and goal-setting around reflection, adaptability and continuous learning will provide a strong foundation for achieving your objectives in 2024.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 12, 2022

About a decade ago, Vanessa Perez started her career as a communications intern at Time for Change Foundation. She’s now five years into her role as executive director of that same organization, and her accomplishments have earned her NonProfit PRO’s 2022 NonProfit Professional of the Year Award.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Heading into the new year, Stefanie Mathew , Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at the National Park Foundation (NPF) , knew the nonprofit had a strong wind at its back. Stefanie Mathew, National Park Foundation. NPF regularly communicates with over a million supporters via email.

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Getting Attention

APRIL 9, 2012

At last—funding specifically directed to communications! This RFP is focused on development organizations but I hope more funding will follow from Gates and other foundations, as a recognition of how crucial engagement is to achieving organizational and programmatic goals. Anyone with a great idea is encouraged to apply.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2021

If your organization is a university or hospital foundation with millions in the bank, then hiring a company to do all video-related communications for you might make sense. Use your iPhone or Zoom or whatever tool you are comfortable with to do the recording.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Instead of communicating with 500 friends, we'll talk to seven with channels like Facebook’s Messenger, Instagram direct messages etc. As companies prioritize partnerships with nonprofits that have engaged audiences, your ability to communicate with and activate that audience will be critical. Speaking of corporate foundations.??

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Mitgang The man who co-created "Sesame Street" also presided for decades over a foundation that has left a lasting mark on the entire field of communications and mass media.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Instead of marketing resources being devoted to an annual golf tournament, Nicole Williams, associate director of foundation relations and communications, pivoted the organization’s strategy and resources. That campaign earned her NonProfit PRO’s Marketer of the Year.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

You can Take the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey by Tuesday the 8th and be entered to win a free All-Access Pass or if that doesn’t work out for you, you can save $200 on the All-Access Pass now through January 8th. Jeff Brooks wants to know Is your Foundation forcing donors to think twice before they give?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JUNE 24, 2022

Nonprofit Hub tells you how to Lay a Foundation for Highly-Connected Teams. Nonprofit Communications Training and Coaching for You…. Nonprofit Communications Training and Coaching for You…. The Nonprofit Communications Director Mentoring Program. Catch Up on Our Content from This Week…. Only 2 spots are left! Get Details.

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Affnetz

JULY 10, 2023

Short answer – philanthropy from individuals, foundation grants, government grants, events, earned revenue, membership dues, social entrepreneurship, investments (endowments), and probably a few more things! This is because they’re (almost always) asking or mentioning their planned giving programs in their communications. Let’s unpack!

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Walton…and individual family foundations have directed tens of millions of dollars to support journalists, newsrooms, and journalism organizations. The foundation board is legally independent of Walmart. Journalists and outlets—including Civil Eats—who receive support from the foundation have full editorial control over their content.”

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Pam Moore

MAY 9, 2016

It helps you build a foundation built on human feelings, emotions, understanding and desire that drives action that engages the customer or audience member even deeper with your brand. I share with you 8 foundations for integrating emotion into your branding strategies. Foundations of emotional branding. Are You Ready ?”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

So it may not come as a surprise that text message communication is on the rise as doctors’ offices, retail operations, schools—even job recruiters are sending reminders, coupons, and employment opportunities via text. Yet, some nonprofits are still hesitant to communicate that way. But times are changing. Opting In & Opting Out.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2021

leads all of the fundraising at MSF, including mid-level gifts, major gifts, planned gifts, corporate gifts and foundation gifts. Currently, Kim Goldsmith-N'Diaye, director of development at Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders in the U.S.,

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2019

When resources are limited and pressure is high, it’s easy to fall into bad habits with our communications. This is especially true in the nonprofit world, where communicators are constantly having to raise enough money to keep the lights on while also achieving the mission. Mission-Focused Communications. So we take shortcuts.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

The more you communicate relevant information, the more likely you will be seen as a thought partner and player in the space. Platforms such as LinkedIn can also help you find and contact decision makers at foundations through your existing connections. Keep the lines of communication open.

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Affnetz

JANUARY 2, 2023

Foundations Are Only a Part of a Fundraising Program. I thought it was SO easy to write a $50,000 grant to a foundation and BOOM, you’ve got instant and substantial funding. We had a pretty solid run with foundations (Although it was really just two foundations that funded us! Nonprofit management software / By Mike Crum.

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Pam Moore

AUGUST 13, 2019

It helps you build a foundation built on human feelings, emotions, understanding and desire that drives action that engages the customer or audience member even deeper with your brand. I share with you 8 foundations for integrating emotion into your branding strategies. Foundations of emotional branding. Are You Ready ?”

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

COVID-19 is quickly rewriting the rules for how all of us are approaching our communications. Here are five tips to consider as you think about how you want to communicate with the media during the coming weeks and months: Rethink Your Calendar. A number of U.S.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 3, 2020

Here is our latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Quarantine Edition. She is a member of the Arkansas Chapter of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Jennifer Cobb at home. Let’s see how Jennifer Cobb is adapting. Jennifer is married to Chris Travis.

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Fundraising Coach

APRIL 18, 2016

More importantly, she's even worked in a foundation that gave out grants. She goes into much more detail in The Nonprofit Academy training Tips & Tricks from the Foundation Side of Grant Seeking. Tips & Tricks from the Foundation Side of Grant Seeking. She has seen it all. And she knows what works. By Diane H.

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Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

From scheduling meetings and distributing board materials to tracking attendance and managing communication, board management software offers a solution that saves time, enhances efficiency, and improves collaboration. Communication Capabilities: An effective board management software should have strong communication capabilities.

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Mission Minded

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The end of the year is approaching and, for foundations and others, that means it’s time to consider how you. The post 6 Ways to Utilize Your Foundation’s Year-End Communications Budget appeared first on Mission Minded.

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