Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro by filling out the form below. This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. And this is her typical day: Before 8:00 a.m. Don’t see the form?

Public and Social Policy 73

Public and Social Policy Communication Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management 73

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 3, 2023

With nonprofits serving a vital role to the communities in Tennessee and majorly contributing to employment and revenue, nonprofits need a statewide leader to both advocate for nonprofits at the state level and also provide consistent, coordinated resources to nonprofits that serve the citizens of Tennessee.

Associations 112

Associations Public Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 112

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Basic Etiquette and Communication Techniques, Do’s and Don’ts Building Your Public Policy Agenda Compliance – State and Federal (there may/may not be time here to discuss the 501(h) elections vs. the substantial part test) Becoming a More Confident Public Speaker To Lawmakers General Assembly Structure: Committee, Sub-committee, chairs, etc.

Public and Social Policy 97

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Governance Leadership 97

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

This year’s theme, “ All In ”, will examine how the recovery and success of the nonprofit sector is driven by the collective and effective work of the staff, board, stakeholders, clients, community, government, and corporate sector. Our closing speaker will be Vicki Clark!

Public and Social Policy 108

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

MNA Association

JUNE 12, 2023

I ask that we work consistently and with intention to communicate our message during the interim. These nonprofits” are the very organizations government and communities count on for quality of life: kid’s summer food programs, houses of worship, 4-H, shelters and sanctuary, and more. If it seems long, well… it was a long session.

Public Policy 98

Public Policy Taxation Agriculture Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

APRIL 10, 2024

Leverage your expertise and connections to guide the Tennessee Nonprofit Network's strategy and make a real difference in your community. As Tennessee's first statewide nonprofit association, Tennessee Nonprofit Network provides essential resources, research, training, and public policy support to empower nonprofits of all sizes.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Collaborations Public Policy Construction 52

MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Acting as one of the foremost nonprofit leaders in the state, the Executive Director ensures organizational excellence through assessment, transparency, collaboration, learning, creativity, communication, accountability and exceptional member service.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 76

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy 76

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Community development – 3%. Research and public policy – 1%. Public media and communications – 0%. 16) GivingTuesday donors say the following communication tools are the most likely to inspire them to give: Email – 35%. Disability rights – 2%. LGBTQIA+ – 1%. Print -13%.

Public and Social Policy 145

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Homelessness Charitable Organizations 145

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Clearing this fog is crucial for companies to confidently take decisive steps and communicate their impact. It requires robust industrial and public policies that prioritize biodiversity conservation and address the root of the issue: excessive consumerism. Enter the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

Public and Social Policy 114

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 114

Ken Goldstein

MAY 1, 2014

I''m not sure how closely any of you have been following the legal battles over "net neutrality" but the FCC has issued new (draft) rules that would effectively kill it (along with the ability of most nonprofits to use the web as an inexpensive communications strategy), all while wrapping itself up in the language of net neutrality.

Public Policy 62

Public Policy Nonprofits Education Education 62

Getting Attention

JULY 29, 2014

Communications Manager , Central Asia Institute (Bozeman, MT). Communications Manager , Grace Place for Children and Families (Naples, FL). Communications Manager , Out & Equal Workplace Advocates (San Francisco, CA). Communications Operations Manager , Public Policy Institute of California (San Francisco, CA).

Public and Social Policy 70

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy Marketing 70

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Street art: Good public art is a great marketing tool at a time when everyone has a camera and access to the internet in their pocket. It’s recognized as an effective communication form, even being used to promote public policy.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising 52

Getting Attention

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

I’d like to ask for your help in shaping the communications agenda at the conference. I’ve partnered with some expert communicators to propose these two sessions, and hope you’ll to support us by voting them up today. Voting closes Friday, September 23 so vote now please! Content Creation Strategies to the Rescue.

Civil Society 66

Civil Society Communication Public Policy Production 66

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

2 Say you’re a nonprofit working in the area of houselessness and want to put together an advisory committee of people with legislative and policy development experience to advance systemic changes in your community. Members must be well-utilized, and the impact of their presence needs to be communicated.

Race and Ethnicity 90

Race and Ethnicity Recruitment Production Collaborations 90

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 20, 2023

Advocacy is a powerful tool in a nonprofit’s toolkit that can be used to mobilize the community, develop effective solutions, and educate those who have the authority to draft and enact legislation. The legislation would help bridge the communication gap between the two. I have two opportunities of advocacy to share.

Public and Social Policy 87

Public and Social Policy Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 87

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 4, 2021

When we change the rules, we must communicate this and bring our stakeholders along. We can use a meeting or retreat, led by an outside facilitator, to reflect: Is our work informed by and oriented around communities? Transparency + Communication. It takes all of us, with all our lived experience, to drive change.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 125

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 125

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 24, 2017

Will the way an arts organization approaches its communications work vary significantly from a social service agency? Over the seven years that we’ve done the Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , we’ve seen few significant differences between nonprofits with different missions.

Public and Social Policy 54

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Food Philanthropy 54

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

One graphic designer told us they’d accepted a subcontractor position at a prestigious tech company, assuming they’d been hired for their graphic design and communication skills, only to arrive and be put to work running a forklift in the warehouse, with no training or safety equipment.

Public and Social Policy 138

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Health Collaborations 138

Anedot

MAY 25, 2022

Brenna Schlagenhauf Manager Marketing & Communications 707.890.8876 bschlagenhauf@cvnl.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2020. Linda Jacobs CEO 415.479.5710 x300 ljacobs@cvnl.org. CVNL Announces New Executive Officer. Hayashi, Ph.D., CMC, ACC, Hired As Chief Capacity Building Officer . Tom Hayashi, Ph.D.,

Nonprofit Leadership 52

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Communicating our achievements to allies and the community is an essential part of generating effective and sustainable results. Our projects include business initiatives and community actions, and showcase women’s ingenuity, resolve, and leadership, contributing significantly to gender equity.

Nonprofit governance and management 114

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 114

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 20, 2023

You or a small group make all the decisions on behalf of all stakeholders instead of providing two-way communication between everyone affected by the change. Deleterious public policy will continue to threaten our communities’ well-being. What do I mean by that? Clients will still need food, shelter, and education.

Organizational Change 88

Organizational Change Leadership Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 88

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It was city leaders—more than state or federal officials—who stepped up to communicate risk, implement behavioral-change interventions, and find new or improved ways to reach and engage vulnerable and skeptical communities. There are, of course, lessons to be learned from the global pandemic. which now has more than 5.7

Nonprofit governance and management 138

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 138

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 20, 2023

Advocacy is a powerful tool in a nonprofit’s toolkit that can be used to mobilize the community, develop effective solutions, and educate those who have the authority to draft and enact legislation. The legislation would help bridge the communication gap between the two. I have two opportunities of advocacy to share.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Please note that Tennessee Nonprofit Network monitors all bills that impact nonprofits and the communities they serve, but we only take positions on issues impacting the entire nonprofit sector and align with our public policy agenda. Want to take action on a bill below? Find your legislators here. Let us know here.

Health 52

Health Nonprofit governance and management Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

For instance, you may find that one team member, Theo, is especially good at face-to-face communication on the retreat. You outline tweaks that your team can use to improve internal communication processes. You outline tweaks that your team can use to improve internal communication processes. Donor-centric stewardship.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 119

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 20, 2023

You or a small group make all the decisions on behalf of all stakeholders instead of providing two-way communication between everyone affected by the change. Deleterious public policy will continue to threaten our communities’ well-being. What do I mean by that? Clients will still need food, shelter, and education.

Organizational Change 52

Organizational Change Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 52

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

This one comes from Claudia Herrold, vice president of communications and public policy at the Ohio Grantmakers Forum. I have yet another fabulous example of an annual report postcard to share with you. I’m so excited that people are giving this a try!

Public Policy 72

Public Policy Foundations Communication Nonprofits 72

Getting Attention

DECEMBER 14, 2012

1) Communications/Policy Project Manager. 1) Communications/Policy Project Manager, Robert M. Work involves public policy research, drafting written material (issue briefs, press releases, op-eds, etc.) S/he will develop media and communications strategies for advancing project goals.

Public and Social Policy 58

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Public Policy 58

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 25, 2023

Public mistrust of governments’ ability to act with their interests in mind existed long before COVID-19, but the pandemic accelerated and hardened this skepticism.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Manufacturing Health Finance 94

NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2015

Putnam, a public policy professor at Harvard, published Bowling Alone. Keep them informed with their preferred communication method. And the future of America’s social capital was discovered in a bowling alley. In 2000, Robert D. Putnam recognized that Americans were becoming less politically and socially engaged. Thank them.

Public and Social Policy 54

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Activism Fundraising 54

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Furthermore, 94% of donors support NPOs and NGOs investing more financial resources into digital communications in order to stay relevant. Arts and culture (2%), peace and nonviolence (1%), and research and public policy (1%) are the least donated to causes. 13) Donors worldwide are very supportive of NPOs and NGOs.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation 98

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

One, by Kevin Musgrave , a Southeast Missouri State University communications professor cited above, focuses on attempts to fuse economic and religious thought. That markets work and public policies fail. How has capitalism failed, and what can be done about it? The story is multi-faceted.

Public and Social Policy 99

Public and Social Policy Marketing Marketing Governance 99

Care2

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Communication and follow up: what to do before, during, and after they donate online and how to engage them in the new year. Alia holds a masters degree in public policy and communications from the LBJ School at the University of Texas at Austin. Thank your donors - when, how, and for what.

Public and Social Policy 51

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Public Policy Fundraising 51

Fundraising Leadership

JULY 14, 2023

Effective communication in its simplest form consists of two things: someone to say something and someone to hear it - and you have the power to affect both. A crucial lesson, she says, is to “find your voice, and then find the most effective way to employ it within your context.

Medical 52

Medical Universities Leadership Health 52

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Marketing & Communications. Marketing & Communications / #DigiStratNY / @IEGroup. Marketing & Communications. Nonprofit Communications and Technology Conference. Nonprofit Communications and Technology Conference. Communications & Technology / @smartnonprofits. Nonprofit Management.

Nonprofit governance and management 77

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Associations 77

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Donor communication. public policy. The three day conference will take place from March 20th to the 22nd and is for nonprofit professionals and individuals interested in philanthropy and fundraising. Behavioral economics.

Public and Social Policy 70

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Entrepreneurship Public Policy 70

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 29, 2012

Whatever the reason, in spite of your best efforts at getting the message out – from your website, to email, to print communications, to fundraising events – you realize your efforts could be more professional, accurate, resonant, and consistent. Herrold, OGF’s Vice President, Communications & Public Policy.

Public Policy 81

Public Policy Associations Leadership Communication 81