Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

In the summer and fall of 2024, Nonprofit Tech for Good used social media and email to promote the 15-question Online Donor Feedback Survey. The results provide a glimpse into the communication and giving preferences of online donors. Social media followed closely at 29%, while a nonprofit’s website came in third at 17%.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Ideally, you should communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year. Some of you may already have a communications calendar, which is great. All departments need to work together.

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Ann Green

MAY 5, 2025

With all the economic uncertainty right now, you may be worried about your nonprofits finances. If youre worried about spending $50 to $100 a month on a CRM/database, you may be able to recoup that expense if you can ask for an upgrade and personalize your communication. It may be something you should be investing in.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 15, 2024

You are already working in nonprofit communications and marketing. How do you move up in your nonprofit marketing career? Below, we outline the nonprofit communications and marketing training plans we recommend here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide (NPMG).

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Ann Green

JUNE 19, 2023

Keeping things simple is also important for your nonprofit organization. Even so, you need to continue to raise money and communicate fairly regularly with your donors, while not taking on too much. Here are a few ways to simplify your donor communication without making it too difficult for you. Fundraising numbers are down.

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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 ?” But don’t worry—there’s another key moment in November that’s just as important for nonprofits: GivingTuesday. adults (18+) in September 2024.

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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.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 20, 2024

We love to see nonprofit communications teams grow! I always do a little dance in my chair when someone in our community says they’ve been approved to hire a new comms team member. But then the question becomes, what should that new communications hire do? How should we write that job description?

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Ann Green

MARCH 21, 2024

Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters. If it’s not, it’s time to move away from generic and impersonal communication. Here are a few suggestions to help you improve your donor communication. Situations throughout the world keep changing and your communication needs to be relevant.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2024

Bloomerang announced an artificial intelligence content assistant and other updates to its email builder to support busy nonprofits.

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Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2025

Donors are more likely to see any communication that comes in the mail, as opposed to the enormous volume of email most of us get. Share your stories Stories are the most important part of a nonprofit newsletter (print and email). I think youll have more success if you can do both print and email newsletters.

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Big Duck

MAY 14, 2025

Learn how nonprofits can plan and navigate crisis communications in this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 22, 2024

Earlier today I presented a brand new webinar Easier Content Creation for Nonprofits: Mastering AI, Repurposing and Curation. In addition to tips on repurposing and curating content, I included a whole section on writing better AI prompts for your communications. Join us for a Community Study Hall: Creating Better AI Prompts.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 14, 2025

If youre like most nonprofit communicators, youre probably juggling excitement about the new year with the same overloaded to-do list. We give you permission to stop doing the things that overwhelm you and offer a fresh perspective on what nonprofit communicators really need to focus on in 2025. Feeling good? Join us now!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofit boards play a critical role in guiding the organizations they serve, helping steer decisions, ensuring fiscal health, and offering strategic oversight. However, one glaring issue that’s often swept under the rug is the lack of prompt responses to communications from executive directors and nonprofit staff.

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. This is a great way for nonprofits of all sizes to bring in a steady stream of revenue. Its important for you to diversify your revenue sources. The good news?

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Your donors have the option to give to countless nonprofit organizations, but they chose yours. Im a big fan of communicating by mail, even if its only a few times a year. Yet, many nonprofits are skittish about spending too much on mailing costs.

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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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Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. Explore four considerations for achieving financial sustainability. Methodology.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Chronicle is livestreaming keynote sessions from ComNet24, the Communications Network annual gathering in Kansas City, Mo. iStockphoto The Chronicle is livestreaming keynote sessions from ComNet24, the Communications Network annual gathering in Kansas City, Mo.

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Nonprofit marketers and fundraisers spend all year focused on inspiring others to give and the holiday season is a good time to show your appreciation. 2) Greetings from Around the World Desk Calendar [$18] Sold by Barnes & Noble : For the digital communication staff who work hard, but dream of travel and getting offline.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

While artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent across society, its use growing especially quickly in the nonprofit sector. As of April 2024, 58% of 501(c)(3) organizations have incorporated AI into their digital communications, and 68% use it to analyze constituent data.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It’s ironic: Despite having many more ways to communicate with their constituencies today—through social media, email, webinars, Zoom, and in-person events—many nonprofits still struggle to reach a broad audience. But among the first audiences they need to get to know are nonprofit news editors. Identify patterns.

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The top 10 posts on Nonprofit Tech for Good in 2024 reflect the trends that nonprofits were most interested in this past year. Happy holidays and cheers to 2025 Upcoming Certificate Programs In 2025, Nonprofit Tech for Good will offer three low-cost certificate programs for nonprofit professionals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Staying current with the latest digital marketing and fundraising trends and benchmarks is essential for nonprofits. Nonprofit Pulse Report 2024 :: Download [Europe] Published by Salesforce 5. Nonprofit Recurring Giving Report 2024 :: Download [US] Published by Neon One 7.

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Ann Green

MARCH 24, 2025

Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters. If its not, its time to move away from generic and impersonal communication. Here are a few suggestions to help you improve your donor communication to make it more engaging. How is whats going on now affecting your clients/community?

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Start with a special thank you According to fundraising expert, Dr. Adrian Sargeant, “The thank you is the single most important piece of communication that your donors get. You could also direct people to your website for more information about your nonprofit. One way to ensure this is to make your new donors feel welcome.

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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.

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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.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The allure of technology and automation can be enticing, but the importance of being “high touch” rather than “high tech” in nonprofit communications and donor relations should not be underestimated. Here are some reasons nonprofits should embrace the “high touch” approach, and some examples of how to carry it out.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 10, 2024

How do you prepare for a new year at your nonprofit? If you’re looking to take some things off your plate in 2025, join us for Permission Granted: 12 Things Nonprofit Communicators Can Stop Doing in 2025. The post 15 Year-End Tasks to Get You Ready for 2025 appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing Guide (NPMG).

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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?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Fundraising and communications experts warn of backlash against nonprofits when they weigh in on the Israel-Hamas War and other issues not central to their mission. Fundraising and communications experts warn of a backlash against nonprofits when they weigh in on Israel-Hamas War and other issues not central to their mission.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2025

Nonprofit organizations are facing unprecedented challenges under a new administration. For foundations looking to fund these types of strategies, data we gathered recently at the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) makes clear what nonprofit leaders are asking from funders: more flexible funding, more communication, and true partnership.

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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!

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