Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 18, 2019

With both Christmas and New Year's falling on Wednesday this year, I'm taking the next two weeks off. Woo-hoo! ??Truthfully, it's going to be weird not publishing my newsletter. It will be interesting to see if I can actually relax and not publish something. Watch for my newsletter in your inbox again on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. In the meantime, enjoy this awkward holiday photo of me and my twin brother, Jeff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. The first step is to decide which days to build a campaign upon and then add them to your 2020 editorial calendar. In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Yesterday and today, we welcome guest blogger Sean Kosofsky to explain an important marketing concept for all nonprofits to understand: Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP). What is it and how do you get one? Read on! ~Kivi. Guest Post by Sean Kosofsky. In part 1 of this two-part blog series, we covered the first few steps of creating a Unique Value Proposition statement.

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Fundraising Report Card

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This is a guest post from our friends OneCause. Running a charity auction involves tracking many moving parts. But, one of the most important elements of your event is the items you procure. Without a solid list of auction items, you’ll have a harder time hitting your fundraising goals. That’s why it’s important to engage … Continue reading "Soliciting Item Donations for Auctions: 5 Best Practices".

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CNPE

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Disasters. like the epic tornado that ravaged Western Kentucky this weekend tend to snap us back to reality. We realize anew the untamable power of nature, the fragility of life, and the importance of community. We thank and honor those nonprofit organizations, National Guard troop and gov­ern­mental agencies, and volunteers already active in providing relief in Western Kentucky.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Robin Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA of DonorPerfect. This is your year. It’s time to take on new terrain by building a targeted multichannel donor journey that ensures every member of your community feels connected to your cause throughout the year. In this must-watch webinar you’ll learn how to: Take a multichannel approach to your donor communications.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Today and tomorrow, we welcome guest blogger Sean Kosofsky to explain an important marketing concept for all nonprofits to understand: Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP). What is it and how do you get one? Read on! ~Kivi. Guest Post by Sean Kosofsky. Sean Kosofsky. A unique value proposition (UVP) is an underutilized and really effective tool. But the process of developing a UVP can feel foreign and unnatural, especially for nonprofits.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

A new year can hold so many new possibilities! Yes, it’s just another day on your calendar really, but January 1st can be a symbolic reset button that allows us to be so much better in the upcoming year. Or maybe you crushed 2019 and just want to maintain your awesomeness. Either way, you need an idea of what you will do to reach your 2020 goals.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2019

By Peter Panepento. We’ve been hearing for years that today’s audiences want shorter content. It makes sense, right? In a world where more of us are reading and watching videos on tiny screens while on the go, we’re more likely to prefer information in shorter, bite-sized chunks. Short is what made Twitter Twitter. Short is why Vine’s 6-second videos were so popular for a time.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Good Friday to you, good friends! Let’s check out the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have some writing tools, email subject lines examples, and combating racism in your storytelling. It’s time for Mixed Links… Katherine Austin-Evelyn is Demystifying Next Generation Donor Audiences to Drive Engagement and Donations.

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