Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

Our past research shows that 75% of nonprofit communications teams are organized in one of four ways based on how the workload for the team is created. You can see more on these team models in our 2017 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report (Free Membership Required). Be a participant. Have a system to share information.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2023

Our hope is that this series will provide fundraisers with an even better understanding of what motivates people to donate to the causes they care about. The Donor : In this post, we talk to Micah, a Communications Manager in Boulder, Colorado. A focused campaign usually helps to motivate me to actually give. . Yes, I do. .

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Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

In the end, both schools are successful—but School B raises more money and has better participation from students. Encourage your participants to share the donation pages online. Participants collect pledge donations from friends and family, usually corresponding with a unit of distance, time, or quantity (e.g., $1

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

Encourage participation in your program. Even the most carefully curated professional development program will produce lackluster results if your staff does not participate. Communicating generally about the program and highlighting specific offerings is critical to motivating staff, but it is only a starting point.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 30, 2014

To be successful fundraisers, we need to understand how to communicate to our audience segments in order to make the right kind of ask. To tap into that power, it’s crucial that we answer the question, “What motivates millennials to give?” This has been true from generation to generation. Volunteers often turn into consistent donors.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2023

Even if you don’t have a planned giving campaign devoted to Make-A-Will Month, you should at least promote it several times via email, social media, and other communications. You should also include this resource in your donor communications to help your donor’s plan their future giving. Mailing a letter as well is best practice.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

Most importantly, communicate your sustainability efforts to your target audiences. Create an environmental sustainability statement you can communicate with your employees and B2B customers. For example, start by participating in the Earth Hour initiative. As a tech company, you have multiple opportunities for going green.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. Arrange inclusive community events: Community gatherings that celebrate diversity and inclusivity can resonate with a broad audience, including those who are passionate about social causes.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When you incorporate game-like elements and challenges into your event, you excite your attendees and encourage their active participation. As EventMobi explains , event gamification “repurposes gaming tactics for an event context, inspiring friendly competition amongst attendees and incentivizing active event participation.”

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

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 Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 26, 2023

7 Omnichannel Customer Engagement Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations When it comes to nonprofits, engagement is the lifeblood that fuels volunteer participation, donations, and advocacy work. Enhancing your communication: you need to effectively communicate your mission, values, and impact to inspire and motivate your supporters.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2023

That is, nonprofits tend to draw in a particular slice of the community. If that slice is elderly, White, male, and English-speaking, we ought not to be surprised when a young Latina immigrant opts not to participate. Start by asking these three questions: What do we communicate? Sleuth out and eliminate paternalistic language.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

By dividing donors into groups based on characteristics like giving history, engagement level, demographics, and interests, nonprofits can tailor their messaging and approach to each segment’s preferences and motivations. Urgency: Emphasizing the specific deadline and time-sensitivity of the campaign motivates donors to act promptly.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 1, 2024

Understanding the giving habits and motivations of your millennial audience will give you a leg up in the fundraising space. Their familiarity with technology can also enhance your organization’s fundraising and communication strategies. They have a strong desire to make a positive impact. Communication is the key to this.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

When you invite these loyal supporters to take action, you need to introduce your campaign in a way that emphasizes their unique value and motivates them to help kick off your fundraising effort. Explain your motivation. A strategic, personalized follow-up email can be the motivation a donor needs to take that next step.

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Getting Attention

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Here’s a proven but frequently overlooked method to help you get there: consistent communications. Consistency enables your people and prospects to recognize your organization’s communications in a flash. Now, here’s what consistency doesn’t mean: saying the same thing to everyone in every conversation and communication.

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 15, 2023

It requires excellent communication, organization, creativity, and problem-solving. GET THE BOARD FUNDRAISING WORKSHEET Communication Skills Are More Important than Ever There are so many different ways that fundraising intersects with communication. Our motivations are for the common good and the public interest.

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Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

Increasing donor engagement can motivate a donor to give a second gift and keep them donating. Fundraising Participation Rate . For example, donors can participate in campaigns by becoming a fundraiser themselves. Not all contact efforts are created equal, so you may want to score communications differently.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 4, 2024

HR professionals must develop a keen sense of how to foster a work environment that aligns employee motivations with business objectives, thereby nurturing a productive and harmonious workplace. Cultivating Communication Proficiency In HR, the ability to communicate effectively is crucial.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 14, 2023

Every participant walks away with renewed promise." Ernest embodies collaboration and community, and I can’t think of a better leader to facilitate and guide us through this powerful event." The event capitalizes on the joy of human connection and channels that electric energy into provocative presentations and conversations.

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Sweet! by BlueSky

MARCH 6, 2021

Event participants and teams need goals. Goals always help people stay motivated. Fundraisers are more engaged participants and supporters of your organization. Teams that encourage each other, motivate each other, and hold themselves accountable raise the most money. Communication + Encouragement = Fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

When we look at the giving landscape in North America, the preferences and motivations for giving vary across different generations. Silent Generation donors value personal connections and traditional forms of communication. This generation is more likely to participate in virtual events, such as online charity streams and challenges.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2021

Set goals for individuals to keep them motivated and on a winning path. Identify an array of people with specific skills: email communications, social media, etc. Follow this marketing roadmap for your product fundraiser: Map out your communication and marketing plan early. Be very clear! You may uncover some new ideas!

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Only Paty, Lumi, and one other woman in the group agreed that there was gender inequity, and the other participants were astonished that the three of us aligned against their view.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Send updates and targeted communications. Even if your fundraiser has hundreds or thousands of registrants, communicating with them should be simple. According to 99Pledges’ guide to organizing a fun run , these events should be engaging and motivate people to sign up. Send updates and targeted communications.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 3, 2022

Bruce wrote: "One of the primary goals of for-profit partner is to create community awareness of their participation in the partnership. Yes, they want to do good for their community, they want to motivate their employees, and they want to sell their products.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 29, 2024

For example, giving back through philanthropic initiatives shows that you care about your community. Additionally, revisiting your marketing campaigns can help you connect with local audiences, reach new audiences and generations , and personalize communications.

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

For example, you might organize a fun run, have participants collect $5 pledges from their peers per mile they run, and collect donations via online channels. Each of these methods empowers participants to make the fundraiser a huge success. Virtual challenges.

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Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Are you in a tug of war with program colleagues for control of your communications? Raise your hand if you’ve run up against any of these challenges: Your colleague on the program side makes an outrageous communications demand based on a consumer marketing model. I was transparent about all of this, and it was a good motivator.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Exchanges strengthen bonds between participants and cultivate a sense of reciprocity. By contrast, in a gift economy, collective stewardship, resource sharing, and a spirit of abundance are all held in high esteem. Might volunteerism—a portal into the work of community—be able to draw on principles that govern community?

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 2, 2024

According to 360MatchPro’s employee engagement strategies , offering professional development opportunities is an impactful way to improve internal communications, productivity, and performance at your organization. Creating a mentorship program is an excellent way to cultivate a sense of community at your nonprofit.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, you probably work at an organization where each department works in a “horseshoe” format – meaning nobody collaborates well and communication takes way too long – traveling up the chain of command, across, and then back down. The main problem is that many people view this as playing politics and refuse to participate.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

Ask if there’s a way for your communications to be more explicit in naming race, and if what you’re referencing applies in a similar way to people who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color. How can we develop more actionable reactions and communications? Disappointed? Differently-abled.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

This may include what’s going on in the world, what’s going on in their lives, and/or how you communicate with them. Make your donor engagement survey brief, including just a handful of questions that will help you show them you know them in future communications (e.g., Do we know which communication channels these donors prefer?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

According to Smartwaiver , online waivers are used to secure electronic signatures from participants prior to taking part in some kind of activity, acknowledging that they are waiving their right to hold the organizer liable for damages. This process is cumbersome and inconvenient for the customer and the organization.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In this guide, we outline the best practices and tips to help your nonprofit choose the right event type to attract the right attendees and boost participation. If you don’t clearly identify the target audience you want to reach, you may end up spending a ton of time, effort, and money communicating and engaging with the wrong people!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

5) Enhanced Volunteer Participation: Engaging stories attract donors and inspire volunteers to get involved. Whether it’s a call to donate, volunteer, or spread the word, compelling narratives motivate people to actively engage with you, further fueling impact and reputation.

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