Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 3, 2015
The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. The data can be used to help your nonprofit craft a technology and fundraising strategic plan. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below.
Ann Green
JULY 28, 2015
This summer is flying by and September will be here before you know it. Fall is a busy time, especially if you’re doing a year-end appeal. Many nonprofits rely on their year-end appeal for a good portion of their revenue. Even though your mind may be focused on going to the beach and eating ice cream, you want to start planning your year-end appeal now.
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The Agitator
JULY 7, 2015
Of course we all know the donor is not the enemy. Don’t we? Maybe not. Given the language so much of the sector uses, I wonder. If we’re truly about the business of building committed and lasting relationships, why do we use language that is better suited for an Army field manual? As in, ‘target’ an audience … ‘acquire’ hostages donors … ‘recapture’ them.
EveryAction
JULY 8, 2015
In case you haven't heard, the progressive community is gathering next week in Phoenix for one of the most anticipated events of the year: the tenth annual Netroots Nation conference ! As a Phoenician and member of team EveryAction, I'm thrilled to share that EveryAction is hosting this year's closing party , and am excited to see this fantastic city and the incredible work being done by progressive organizers on display for the entire community to see.
Fundraising Coach
JULY 1, 2015
Happy New (fiscal) Year! For many FundraisingCoach.com readers, today - July 1st - is the start of a brand new fiscal year. The amount raised starts at zero but the goals are set higher. As fundraisers, we rarely get thanked, and that's fine. The nature of our work puts the emphasis on the donors and the impact they create through our nonprofits. But today I wanted to pause and say: Thank you.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 16, 2015
Are you out of ideas for engaging supporters online? Try one of these tried and true digital engagement tactics to strengthen your relationship, move members to act, and build support for your program and mission. 1) Try a Petition or Pledge. This is a bread and butter tactic for advocacy organizations, but lots of orgs can use this. A pledge to vote, not buy from puppy mills, or to go vegetarian for a day.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 15, 2015
It is true that tweets with images receive more engagement , but how much more engagement depends on the quality of the images and if they are properly sized for Twitter ( 1024 x 512 pixels or a 2:1 aspect ratio ). If your nonprofit is committed to maximizing engagement on Twitter, then you must create visually compelling call-to-action images for fundraising and advocacy campaigns.
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The Agitator
JULY 13, 2015
Roger and I are direct mail … well, er, sluts. Whenever someone writes anything along the general lines of ‘direct mail punches on’, there we are, drooling and wagging our tails, like dalmatians responding to the fire alarm. Because we write in praise of direct mail so often, I’m always nervous about whether we’re covering old ground, old reports, old comparisons of direct mail to feeble sisters like email and social media.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JULY 29, 2015
It’s 2015 and, yes, online fundraising is mainstream. However, many terms surrounding online marketing and fundraising can trip up nonprofits. When you’re making decisions about which software to use or campaign strategies to test, we want to make sure you and your colleagues aren’t confused when you come across a term you don’t use every day. That’s where our Online Fundraiser’s Glossary comes in!
Fundraising Coach
JULY 8, 2015
Today I am pleased to introduce you to Tithe.ly and Dean Sweetman. Many of you know, I've pastored a church for years. We were early adopters of online giving because I knew people should be able to give when they were doing bills at home if they wanted. I wish there had been an app like Tithe.ly! In this post, Dean shares why your church should move into mobile giving.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 28, 2015
Peter Panepento. As much as we wish our nonprofits would be looked at for impact as opposed to overhead, how much nonprofits spend (or lose) is a story the media love to tell. In this month’s post Peter Panepento tells you how to be prepared when your nonprofit’s salaries make the news. ~Kristina. Guest Post by Peter Panepento of Panepento Strategies.
EveryAction
JULY 28, 2015
In honor of our upcoming webinar on the Power of Influencer Engagement , we asked Jeanette Russell from Attentive.ly about ways influencers can raise the visibility of your nonprofit campaign, help to grow your list, and also retain your best people. Here are her insights!
Ann Green
JULY 21, 2015
I’m a big fan of marketing guru Seth Godin. His blog is filled with pearls of wisdom. I highly recommend subscribing to it for his daily gems. One that caught my attention recently is “ connection not interruption.” When you’re communicating with donors here’s how to ensure you’re connecting and not interrupting. Be donor-centered.
The Agitator
JULY 26, 2015
A lot of what I’ve learned about the importance of timing in fundraising I learned from selling funeral flowers. Let me explain. My father was a florist– a business that heavily depends on emotion-driven buying impulses — funerals, weddings, Mother’s Day, birthdays and anniversaries – with most transactions completed over the telephone and by credit card.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JULY 8, 2015
Everyone knows that storytelling is a win for nonprofits, but not all stories are created equal. To truly resonate with your readers, your story needs to have three essential ingredients: A strong emotional pull. Stories should make us feel something. Happy. Sad. Outraged. Inspired. All of these emotions can make an impact, but above all else, an amazingly effective message needs to make your reader feel , then act.
Fundraising Coach
JULY 21, 2015
July can be an odd month in fundraising. Many nonprofits finish their fiscal year, so this is the first month with a new goal. Starting from zero. Even those that don't have fiscal years starting, July is often a challenging month. Donors tend to be less responsive. Even when donors are in your seaside, summer vacation location, they aren't necessarily interested in talking about philanthropy.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 22, 2015
Even if you like to write like I do, it can still feel like it takes forever to produce something good. And let’s face it, time is not something you have a whole lot of. Below are five online writing tools we like and that were also recommended by friends. They’ll help you create great marketing copy, faster. I’ll be sharing more time-saving tips for nonprofit marketers during Smart Nonprofit Marketing: Advice and Hacks for Working Faster, But Not Harder!
Getting Attention
JULY 16, 2015
Read Part One Here. Guest blogger Mark Dessauer is Director of Communications at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation. Frank : A gathering of communicators who work for the common good (or public interest). Here’s the final challenge we discussed, with core takeaways: How do we shape our communications to engage audiences TO ACT for change?
Care2
JULY 27, 2015
…for starters, it’s in everyone else’s pockets. 91% of adults have their phone within arm’s reach 24/7. I know that it’s tough for nonprofits to find the budget and the time to make sure your website is responsive, but your donors, volunteers, activists and even your board members expect it. You don't want these audiences visiting your site from their phones and tablets and then be forced to look at a different site because your site looked funky, and was hard to read and search for info.
The Agitator
JULY 16, 2015
It’s mid-year for many organizations and fundraising projections are being adjusted for the second half. For other organizations, it’s the start of a new fiscal year and fundraisers have just finished rationalizing and justifying the numbers in the new budget. Regardless of which stage of the year you’re in, I’m absolutely certain there’s a board meeting looming in your future, where either the projections or the performance will have to be explained to directors, many of whom have not the sligh
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JULY 17, 2015
After Caryn’s webinar on Tuesday, Storytelling with the Emotional Brain , I came across this video in my Facebook feed. It was posted last year, so you may have already seen it. Watch it now: Wow. I mean… WOW. Doesn’t it hit you hard? This is storytelling to the max, revealed in one-second intervals. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what’s happening in every shot.
Mission Minded
JULY 17, 2015
For years we have told our clients that brand is just another word for reputation. And your organization has one, whether or not you know it or work on it. What makes up a reputation? It’s comprised of how you look, how you sound, what you do, and how you act. Put bluntly: Everyone at […].
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 2, 2015
Is Giving Tuesday just a blip? A giving day only big nonprofits can pull off? Something to skip? Nope. According to a new Giving Tuesday report by Blackbaud , Giving Tuesday has definitely made a dent in online giving. Take a look. Double-Digit, Year-Over-Year Growth in Online Donations Since 2012. Online Average Gift Amounts Exceed $100 for Most Organizations.
Getting Attention
JULY 28, 2015
Please tell us what you’re doing to strengthen supporter relationships, and what’s in your way. Thanks! Read Part 1 here. Thanks to these fabulous folks in the field for sharing their right-now paths to stronger relationships with supporters, and what’s getting in their way! The greatest challenge Kathleen Kennedy faces in building relationships and keeping them strong. “ I have so many competing priorities!
Care2
JULY 30, 2015
Millennials have been pigeonholed as being lazy, but when it comes to social justice issues, Millennials are quite passionate about causes and donate money to the issues they support. With all these mixed messages, how can your nonprofit really dig in and learn what Millennials need, and how to reach them? Or maybe you’re reading this as a Millennial who’s working at or running a nonprofit, and want to know how to reach your own generation most effectively?
The Agitator
JULY 8, 2015
Here’s your assignment. Write 2,600 articles on fundraising. Make ‘em sharp. Give good advice. Do it for free. Any takers? We doubt it. Frankly, no sane person would do what we’re about to describe. While most of the sector’s fundraisers have been planning their vacations or busily polishing their resumes, preening and positioning to get the next big job with the next big thought, one of our comrades has actually taken the time to read, think and stick his neck out.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JULY 31, 2015
Social fundraising can help even the smallest organizations spread their message and attract new donors. These peer-driven campaigns tap into the networks of your supporters allowing you to expand your reach beyond your list. But the real power of turning your donors into fundraisers is not just about the multiplier effect. It's about harnessing the personal stories and passion of those who care about your work.
NonProfit Hub
JULY 22, 2015
Kayla Matthews is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. She is a writer and blogger with a passion for self-improvement and helping others. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter to read all of her latest posts. _. These days, partnerships between charities and for-profit companies go beyond writing a check (although that’s still a useful part of the relationship).
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 3, 2015
Our main goal at NonprofitMarketingGuide.com is to provide training, coaching, and mentoring for nonprofit communications pros to help you not only learn your job, but to love your job also. While we think our All-Access Pass is the most affordable and comprehensive nonprofit marketing training you can find, we understand that some of you don’t have a budget at all for marketing, communications and fundraising training.
Getting Attention
JULY 20, 2015
This is my 202nd jobs posting, and the final one. There are so many dedicated nonprofit jobs sources, that this feature is no longer necessary. I’m going to focus content 100% on what you’ve told me is most useful, and can’t find elsewhere —tips, tools, templates and case studies. Thanks for reading, and for your feedback! Communications Coordinator Prevention Partners.
EveryAction
JULY 31, 2015
Your nonprofit is crushing it - running great campaigns , sending awesome emails (that are actually making it to inboxes ), engaging influencers in your space, and generally doing a stellar job at storytelling - and you're getting recognized for all of your hard work! Congrats! Now what? We asked Sacha Evans, Senior Associate at DG+CO , for expert tips nonprofits can use to leverage media coverage.
The Agitator
JULY 1, 2015
We write a lot about the tactics and techniques of big organizations. After all, they have the money to spend on the fundraising advances that we report. But far too often we neglect results. Especially the results of the small, innovative groups. Enter a tiny Dutch enviro group that shook the world of climate change last week with a most remarkable development.
Mission Minded
JULY 10, 2015
We get calls from nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools eager to address communication challenges of every kind. Some recognize that an unclear brand is at the center of their issues, and others haven’t given the idea of brand much thought at all. Regardless of the communications challenges at your organization, having a stronger brand is […].
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
JULY 2, 2015
After I read this article in Chronicle of Philanthropy and this one in the Huffington Post , I couldn’t get this song out of my head. “Under pressure…” Queen’s lyrics aren’t really describing the type of pressure featured in either of these articles, but the main theme is clear: Pressure changes things—it makes action happen. What kind of pressure does a fundraiser need to use?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JULY 27, 2015
Emily Brennan. Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. We’d need to hear from more of you! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. ~Kristina. Emily is the Marketing Coordinator at a Community Access Television station north of Boston.
NonProfit Hub
JULY 27, 2015
With an undeniable spark, the fire is sure to spread. This past week, four Nonprofit Hub staffers were volunteering at a leadership workshop for middle and high schoolers. This was my first year on the volunteer staff, and it was every bit as eye-opening for me as it was for the students attending the workshop. After all, when you work in the nonprofit sector, you’re constantly looking for ways to improve your own organization and glean any ounce of insight from other nonprofits.
Care2
JULY 10, 2015
Two thirds of American’s give to charity every year. In 2014 charities raised over $358 billion, a 7 percent increase, according to a new report by Giving USA. The report says this is the most amount of money that has been raised for charities in the last 60 years. About $255 billion was raised from individual donors, a 5.7 percent increase.
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