Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 27, 2021

Last week, we shared that we found in the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report that a majority of nonprofits said they did more communications planning (63%) and that the level of internal collaboration on the communications workload went up (57%) as a result of the pandemic. We refer to this spectrum as CALM not BUSY.

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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.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 24, 2012

This week, we are highlighting free downloads and resources from Nonprofit Marketing Guide that are all FREE. Nonprofits have always embraced content marketing. Now, with the variety of ways to communicate both offline and online, the sheer volume of content that nonprofits are expected to create can feel very overwhelming.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 12, 2012

"Content Marketing" is confusing. As I’ve mentioned, I am writing my second book, and the working title is “Content Marketing for Nonprofits: The So What, Who Cares Guide to Creating Memorable Messaging that Educates, Motivates, and Raises Money.” Even marketing people aren’t sure.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 8, 2019

Most nonprofit communicators consider themselves to be good writers. Storytelling Nonprofit storytelling refers to narratives about participants and supporters that include characters, descriptive details, emotions, and plot. News Writing News writing is straightforward, factual writing found in press releases, reports, and blogs.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Yesterday we opened the annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey for 2013 and we already have about 200 responses. Participate in our survey (more than 1,200 nonprofits did last year) and you can request a free copy of the 2013 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, to be released in January.

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The Killoe Group

APRIL 28, 2025

Peer-to-peer campaigns and events that really stand out offer compelling experiences to participants and donors.And while traditional run/walk/ride events are still powerhouses for peer-to-peer fundraising, there are lots of ways to create unique experiences within these types of events. Make the most of your participant portal.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 23, 2019

The 2019 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report found that the most successful nonprofit communicators were putting significantly more emphasis on content marketing than less effective organizations. Clearly, nonprofits have some work to do to embrace content marketing fully and to get the most out of this strategy.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 9, 2015

When I probe a little deeper, what people often mean is that their communications don’t seem to be motivating people to do what the nonprofit wants, whether that’s donating money, signing up to volunteer, or registering for an event. Memorable and motivating messaging has to answer both the So What? Being Too Vague.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 14, 2012

For all of you in the Midwest who have wanted to come to the Total Focus Marketing Plan Workshop , but just couldn’t make it to the coasts, we have great news. Here is what you’ll get when you attend: Expert navigation through the complete marketing plan creation process. Want more good news? Love the daily blogging?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

4) Get Fundraisers on Board Next, its time to reach out to your supporters who will participate! This branding will show up within your campaigns landing pages, graphics, and other marketing materials, presenting engaging visuals and messaging that will inspire your supporters. 8) Launch and Engage Youre almost ready to launch!

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The Nonprofit Content Marketing Cookbook: Your Guide to Creating and Curating Content that Educates, Motivates and Inspires will be released later this month. I’ve heard from so many of you who are excited about all of the different ways that you can directly reach your participants and supporters now, both offline and online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

Manager of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang – the unified giving platform for nonprofits designed to deliver deeper insights for more targeted outreach, stronger relationships, and greater impact. They are motivated by a desire to be part of something bigger than themselves. By Melaina Chromy , Sr.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

If you’ve been thinking about attending the Total Focus Marketing Plan Workshop that Nancy Schwartz and I are presenting in October, you’ll save $100 if you go ahead and register now. Look what we’ve built into the workshop for you: Expert navigation through the complete marketing plan creation process.

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Affnetz

JUNE 9, 2025

By tailoring communications to individual preferences and interests, nonprofits can create a more meaningful connection with donors. Impact Storytelling: Hopefully, you’re having conversations with your donors and seeking to uncover their motivational triggers for giving to your Nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

We are really excited about this new training as it brings everything I have been teaching about nonprofit marketing for the last 15 years together in one program. As I mentioned in the video, the Creating a 12-Month Community Engagement and Fundraising Plan training program gives you three options to choose from. Try this. ).

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been running a great series of articles by Paul VanDeCarr on storytelling the past few months called “Storytelling Summer: Advice about Motivating Your Audience.” How do you tell an engaging story that protects participants’ privacy? Nonprofit Communications Storytelling'

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 23, 2012

According to Event 360’s research, the average event participant secures at least three to four donors — the friends and family who sponsor their walk in the 5K or who come along with them to the party. But if you play it right, you can eventually transition the donor’s affinity from the participant to your organization and cause.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Content marketing for nonprofits is creating and sharing relevant and valuable content that attracts, educates, motivates, and inspires your participants and supporters so that they can help you achieve your mission. Nonprofits have always embraced content marketing. We just didn’t call it that. Let’s get cooking!

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Ann Green

JANUARY 11, 2024

Often, nonprofits share donor stories to promote participation in planned and legacy giving programs. Include rich details Your donor stories should paint a detailed picture of who donors are, how they became involved with your cause, and what motivates them to continue participating. For example, The Michael J.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

How can your B2B Tech Marketing Strategy Go Green. Check out what you can do as a B2B company to improve your Marketing around it. Most importantly, communicate your sustainability efforts to your target audiences. To help you, we collected proven B2B green marketing tactics that work for tech companies.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Not getting buy-in from your boss is one of the biggest complaints we hear from nonprofit communicators. As a nonprofit communications professional, you’ve got so many ideas. Your ED, the one person who could help put more resources toward your communications and marketing ideas, seems to have a hard time getting behind your ideas.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

When I suggested to a Girl Scout troop that they might want to mention other leadership and community service activities targeting school-age girls in their city on their own Facebook page, there was an uncomfortable silence on the phone, followed by throat clearing and a quick change of subject. Pre-order now and you can save 33%.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Understanding what flips the switch for your members to transform them from participants to passionate donors is the key to boosting your fundraising efforts. This isn’t just following the crowd—it’s becoming part of a community that champions a cause. Bloomerang simplifies the process of securing legacy gifts.

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Ann Green

JULY 19, 2023

Market your recurring gifts program. Make it easy and convenient for them to participate. Market your recurring giving program. It’s crucial to not only make your supporters aware of this option, but also motivate them to become recurring donors. Leverage your CRM to boost recurring giving.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

These drivers are not actual people, but rather how your nonprofit approaches its mission and, in turn, how that affects your communications. Your communications are primarily about getting people to do things, like participate in or use your programs and services, or attend your events. The Doing Driver. The Thinking Driver.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 31, 2011

One of the participants who worked for a conservation organization talked about a donor who worked with the nonprofit to permanently protect his land from development, rather than leaving the land to his children without restrictions. That was the provocative question I posed to the participants in the Wilmington workshop. Should they?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2023

Animal yoga: Host an animal-themed yoga fundraiser in a local park where participants can exercise with animals eligible for adoption. Animal movie night: Host an animal movie night where participants pay to watch classic animal-themed movies alongside their own pets. This could include animal-themed games and animal training sessions.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a non-profit marketing and development professional, I have spent my career figuring out how to cut through the noise of a crowded marketing space. In doing so, my job is to write and design to connect and motivate my audience: be it to volunteer, donate, sign a petition, engage, et cetera. Effective Marketing.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The most recent data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows that more donations are coming from an increasingly small donor pool and emphasizes new donor acquisition as a top priority for nonprofits: The decline in donor numbers is largely driven by low participation from the smallest donor size group (under $100), which saw an -12.4%

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Guest Post by James Vineburgh, PhD, Director of Research and Marketing at Converge Consulting. To provide education, which has been strongly associated with salary levels, employment rates, participation in civic activities, and perceptions of self worth, it takes the almighty dollar. What do you think? James Vineburgh, Jr.,

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

Also, the board determined that the interim should possess the following attributes: Strong communication skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and a diplomatic demeanor. This entailed building trust, enhancing communication, and showing the boards ongoing commitment to remedying the noxious situation.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

To help you grow into a modern leader, we’ll explore these common nonprofit management skills you can (and should) develop at your own organization: Marketing Fundraising Public Speaking Interpersonal Communications Relationship-Building Strategic Planning Delegation Budget Allocation Problem-Solving Before training your team, invest in yourself.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 22, 2023

Writing personal profiles or stories for your newsletter or website is a great way to market your nonprofit, while also recognizing the experiences and contributions of a single person. Those contributions can come in many forms, whether as a program participant, supporter, influencer, or volunteer. Ask open-ended questions.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

I’ve been working as a volunteer board member with Positive Wellness Alliance (PWA), a small nonprofit that serves low-income people with HIV/AIDS, to incorporate more storytelling and more gratitude into their donor communications. The nursing connection was obviously a very powerful motivator for these donors too.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 4, 2015

You don’t always have to produce the content yourself to participate in these fun hashtags. And some hashtags don’t mean what you think they mean. For Instagram, keep a note on your phone with groups of hashtags that you can cut and paste quickly. Search the hashtag, find a post you like, and retweet it, share it or re-gram it.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2025

With this perspective, nonprofits can better identify opportunities to tailor marketing and fundraising campaigns to stakeholders preferences. People who have encountered your organization in other ways may be more responsive to your marketing efforts. To do that, craft marketing messages that resonate with your audience.

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