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Newsletter: The 2020 Virtual Events Research Report ? ; 5 Reasons to Over-Communicate with Your Audience (and What to Say) ; Should Nonprofits Invest in ‘Tiny Billboards’?

Selfish Giving

Two quick notes this week on COOL JOBS IN CAUSE (One of the most popular sections in my newsletter, especially these day!) First, over the past few weeks, several readers have contacted me to advocate that I include salary information in my job postings. I think this is a good practice and reflects the larger trend of salary transparency that we're seeing around hiring.

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[WEBINAR] Website & Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2020. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT (2 hours). Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder and Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good. Cost: $10 (USD). This is the first of three webinars in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. Those who attend all three webinars will earn of Certificate of Completion from Nonprofit Tech for Good.

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4 Smart Donor Segmentation Strategies for Nonprofits

Fundraising Coach

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important it is to cultivate deep and meaningful relationships with your supporters. It’s even more important to work toward these relationships during difficult times. . To effectively build these relationships, times of social and economic chaos present the perfect opportunity for increasing your communications with donors. .

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Is Your Nonprofit Work Called Marketing, Communications, or Something Else?

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

I participate in numerous social media groups for nonprofit communicators, and several times a year, someone wants to debate the difference between marketing and communications. Sometimes words like public relations or outreach are also thrown in the mix. Many of these debates center on which words should be included in someone’s job title or team name.

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9 Tips for Writing EPIC Email Subject Lines

Getting Attention

It’s often said that one should not judge a book solely by its cover. But hey, nobody said anything about emails! The fact is that people DO judge emails by their subject lines. According to a leading email management company, a ‘good’ open rate for marketing emails is between 15% to 25%. The click-through rates […].

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Microphilanthropy Explained

NonProfit Hub

For decades, philanthropy has been seen largely as black-tie galas paired with pricey auction items ? large events for larger wallets. With the introduction of the internet and social media, donors now have the ability to participate and give in new and more accessible ways. Microphilanthropy has become a prominent trend in the past decade. It’s here for the long haul, so we’ll walk you through how to get on board.

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What is a major gift fundraiser to do with all this free time?

Fundraising Coach

For decades, we've known that face-to-face meetings were the best way to raise major gifts. Talking directly to people. Taking them on a tour of the project. Being in the same space as the donors. Meeting face-to-face is so important, most major gift officers' job performance is measured by how many in-person meetings they have, in addition to how much money they raise.

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Are You Enough? When the Need for Self-Improvement Becomes a Bad Thing #NPCOMMLIFE

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Lately my Instagram and Facebook feeds are filled with the positive affirmation: YOU ARE ENOUGH. I have seen this phrase everywhere from hashtags to t-shirts. And I love it. I see it and think “Heck yeah, I am enough!” But then I keep scrolling and see diet plans, organizational tips, fancy recipes, makeup tutorials, and productivity hacks.

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iMarketSmart

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Charity Auctions: 3 Best Practices for Fundraising Success

Fundraising Coach

Charity auctions are some of the most profitable events nonprofits can host. They provide donors with a new way to support your nonprofit and they’re highly cost-effective. Not to mention, they’re incredibly flexible and can be adapted for a variety of audiences and goals. Especially right now in the midst of COVID-19 , organizations can’t risk losing supporters’ attention and engagement.

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – August 14, 2020

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Happy Friday! Let’s dive into the coolest articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. It’s already late in the afternoon here so we are going to go lightening round with links to tips on Instagram, virtual events, fostering diversity and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Find out How Social Justice Slideshows Took Over Instagram.

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Is Your Communications Staff Ready for the Next Emergency? Crisis Communications Training Tomorrow

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

2020 is barely halfway over and to say we have faced a lot is an understatement. You’ve dealt with cancellations, social justice proclamations, misinformation, and more. But those communications teams who already had a crisis communications protocol in place were in the best position to move forward no matter what came their way. They are always ready for things like: a member of their staff or board acting inappropriately their organization’s financial decisions or practices being called

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What is a major gift fundraiser to do with all this free time?

Fundraising Coach

For decades, we’ve known that face-to-face meetings were the best way to raise major gifts. Talking directly to people. Taking them on a tour of the project. Being in the same space as the donors. Meeting face-to-face is so important, most major gift officers’ job performance is measured by how many in-person meetings they have, in addition to how much money they raise.

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4 Smart Donor Segmentation Strategies for Nonprofits

Fundraising Coach

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important it is to cultivate deep and meaningful relationships with your supporters. It’s even more important to work toward these relationships during difficult times. . To effectively build these relationships, times of social and economic chaos present the perfect opportunity for increasing your communications with donors. .

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Charity Auctions: 3 Best Practices for Fundraising Success

Fundraising Coach

Charity auctions are some of the most profitable events nonprofits can host. They provide donors with a new way to support your nonprofit and they’re highly cost-effective. Not to mention, they’re incredibly flexible and can be adapted for a variety of audiences and goals. Especially right now in the midst of COVID-19 , organizations can’t risk losing supporters’ attention and engagement.