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Developing a Modern Public Relations Strategy

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Last month, Peter Panepento challenged nonprofits to Stop Approaching PR Like It’s 2007. For nonprofit public relations pros, Dylan’s statement carries a lot of meaning. Last month on this blog, I challenged nonprofit communicators to stop approaching media relations like they did in 2007. Peter Panepento.

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Donor Stewardship: Expert Tips to Build Strong Relationships

Bloomerang

Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors. This is where donor stewardship comes into play. What is donor stewardship?

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5 Fundraising Ideas to Support Your Volunteer Program

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Crowd101 defines volunteer grants as monetary donations that companies make to eligible nonprofits where their employees regularly volunteer. . Your organization can take advantage of this initiative by motivating your current volunteers to look into volunteer grants. . 40% of Fortune 500 companies offer volunteer grant programs.

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How to build deeper connections with your donors using surveys

iMarketSmart

The universal steps for a compelling donor experience are: Socratic fundraising guides the donor through these steps.[1] This means connecting with the donor’s Values People, or Life story. Values identity questions: Examples Here is an example of questions asking about donors’ values.

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Why fundraisers feel stuck in the middle between Administrators and Donors

iMarketSmart

The problem is not with the fundraiser, the donor, or even the public. But not just for donors. It’s also attractive for those who operate the nonprofit. In this story, the people who run the nonprofit are the only heroes. Donors appear only for a moment. Fundraising isn’t advancing the donor’s hero story.

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Understanding Why People Give (hint: it’s not what you think!)

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And more importantly, what makes someone give to YOUR nonprofit? Understanding the psychology behind giving can help you understand the donor’s motivation, which will help you plan your next campaign, your next fundraising event, or your next face-to-face ask. Many people live this value and it’s the main reason they give.