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). A unique value proposition (UVP) is an underutilized and really effective tool. Do you have a homeless shelter or “community home for those in crisis?”

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Values Altruism and Helping Production Construction 54

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Lola’s story: Turning volunteers into super supporters When Lola Woods went into the Idaho Youth Ranch thrift store she wasn’t thinking about runaway or homeless youth. Lola had never met any kids who were homeless or who had run away. There is no better way to make them feel known and valued by you!

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Homelessness Management Values Communication 60

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

One success story is in homelessness prevention; AI-powered predictive analytics can help identify individuals and families at risk of homelessness, allowing social workers to intervene early and provide targeted support.

Ethics 130

Ethics Curriculum and Teaching Nonprofit Administration and Development Health 130

Candid

JULY 19, 2023

Because of inflation, the value of dollars donated declined, while costs, wages, and for some, demand for services grew. Those who decreased giving primarily attributed it to a decline in their organizations’ asset value: “[Inflation] impacted the value of our investment assets which in turn impacted the dollar amount that we distributed.” “Due

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Foundations Homelessness Values Children 98

Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. For example, a homeless shelter in my area was given a piece of property in a prestigious community. Five bedrooms! Four bathrooms!

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Public and Social Policy Homelessness Values Food 116

Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

The goal is to find alignment between the values you enact and the values the corporation espouses and shares. Those values are the basis for what companies today aim to integrate into their cultures and across their business channels. They may be pursuing affiliation with values they believe will attract new staff.

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Homelessness Foundations Values Advertising 53

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

To do so, the foundation focuses on improving housing stability, expanding the production or preservation of affordable housing for families, and ending youth homelessness. FHO has endured because it has delivered value, not only to its grantees and the field but to its member organizations.

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Public and Social Policy Homelessness Collaborations Foundations 108

Clairification

JUNE 8, 2023

I want to provide homeless people with access to showers.” “I If a homeless person has no shower or toilet available, they can’t get clean. They have more explicit goals related to solving specific problems. “I I want to offer equine therapy to kids with disabilities.” “I I want to find a cure for this degenerative disease my kid has.”

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Management Homelessness Non-Profits Environmental 58

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 13, 2023

The Value of Faith Institutions Several church leaders—both from Jackson and beyond—spoke at a plenary session about the challenges and opportunities facing faith institutions. in North Carolina illustrated how Black homeowners suffer financially at both ends—they have both depressed real estate values and excessive property tax bills.

Finance 83

Finance Homelessness Healthcare Foundations 83

Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. of the total dollar value captured in the first 14 days of data collection. 55% of grants and pledges and 50% of the total dollar value of contributions and commitments have come from corporate giving programs.

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Disaster Relief Foundations Philanthropy Construction 111

Candid

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s one way to get inside the minds of people who use Candid’s GuideStar to discover organizations aligned with their values. Have you ever wondered what the funders, donor advisors, and other industry professionals who use Candid nonprofit profiles are searching for?

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Culture Food Homelessness Education 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 21, 2022

What drives leaders to direct or redirect their lives, to tackle seemingly intractable problems, and to stay true to their values in the face of enormous challenges? “We entered this research with the hope that by highlighting the assets leaders of color bring, the sector might rethink what it values when it comes to leadership.”

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Leadership Energy Homelessness Environmental 126

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2023

10: World Homeless Day — #WorldHomelessDay. 19: World Values Day — #WorldValuesDay. 10: World Homeless Day — #WorldHomelessDay. 19: World Values Day — #WorldValuesDay. 4: World Animal Day — #WorldAnimalDay. 4 : World Habitat Day — #WorldHabitatDay. 5: World Teachers Day — #WorldTeachersDay.

Homelessness 144

Homelessness Poverty Health Nonprofits 144

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 4, 2024

Search for businesses with shared values. For example, explain that you were able to help 500 more people experiencing homelessness in the community because a generous corporate donation allowed you to add more beds to your shelter. Search for businesses with shared values. Highlight the benefits of corporate sponsorship.

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Philanthropy Values Construction Homelessness 52

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 4, 2024

Search for businesses with shared values. For example, explain that you were able to help 500 more people experiencing homelessness in the community because a generous corporate donation allowed you to add more beds to your shelter. Search for businesses with shared values. Highlight the benefits of corporate sponsorship.

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Philanthropy Values Construction Homelessness 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2023

July 11: WorldPopulationDay — #WorldPopulationDay 18: Nelson Mandela International Day — #MandelaDay 28: World Hepatitis Day — #WorldHepatitisDay 29: International Tiger Day — #InternationalTigerDay 30: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons — #EndHumanTrafficking August 9: Indigenous People’s Day — #IndigenousDay 10: World (..)

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Homelessness Poverty Health Nonprofits 90

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2022

10: World Homeless Day — #WorldHomelessDay. 15: World Values Day — #WorldValuesDay. 4: World Animal Day — #WorldAnimalDay. 4 : World Habitat Day — #WorldHabitatDay. 5: World Teachers Day — #WorldTeachersDay. 6 : World Cerebral Palsy Day — #WorldCPDay. 10: World Mental Health Day — #WorldMentalHealthDay.

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Homelessness Poverty Health Nonprofits 143

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The bag is customizable, easy to use, and full of value for attendees. A gas station that is creating viral TikTok videos to collect donations for the homeless. ?? Second, toward the end of our time together next Thursday, Larry will take ten minutes to explain his Digital Event Bag and how it can help your events prosper in 2021.

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Insurance Children Homelessness Food 147

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 12, 2023

In fact, research from the Norman Lear Center found that people were more likely to take action to end homelessness after reading a news story when the call to action was framed as a social norm (such as joining the 5,000 people who had already donated to the cause). Do the underlying values in the story reflect your shared values?

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Poverty Ethics Culture Philanthropy 107

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2021

10: World Homeless Day — #WorldHomelessDay. 15: World Values Day — #WorldValuesDay. 4: World Animal Day — #WorldAnimalDay. 4 : World Habitat Day — #WorldHabitatDay. 5: World Teachers Day — #WorldTeachersDay. 6 : World Cerebral Palsy Day — #WorldCPDay. 10: World Mental Health Day — #WorldMentalHealthDay.

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Homelessness Poverty Health Nonprofits 145

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

For example: in a lead campaign for a homeless charity, a photo of two empty beds performed much, much better than an emotive photograph of a man living in homelessness. . The more people they connect with, the better value you will get for your budget. Have a minimum of 15 ads in each campaign : 5 images x 3 copy versions.

Non-Profits 130

Non-Profits Homelessness Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 130

Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

Another idea could be to ask for support to provide water, shelter, or life-saving medical care for the homeless who are impacted by the heat. Make sure the need is compelling and that you can tie it in with a specific dollar amount. . Plan a 24-in-24 campaign. . Plan a community event.

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Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Medical 138

CNPE

JANUARY 6, 2022

all want a vibrant and safe downtown,” but am I really thinking about what would make a homeless family feel safe downtown? Challenged by the things happening in our city, and informed by the work of powell and others, CNPE realized the moment called for an expanded mission and a bold set of values. For example, I might say, “.

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Race and Ethnicity Homelessness Values Governance 52

Ken Goldstein

MARCH 5, 2019

RCSJ is a healing community for those traumatized by addiction, homelessness, and mental health challenges. When they're going to miss a Circle, they call in to make sure they don't lose their valued membership. In 2015, the Cafe had a handful of Circles, and a few drop-in activities.

Homelessness 69

Homelessness Construction Health Finance 69

iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Both are financial transactions involving an exchange of money in return for something of value. Let’s consider what happens when you give a waiter money (a tip) in exchange for service compared with giving money to a homeless person. Both are not “required”. And both include some level of fairness. Fundraising'

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Homelessness Retention Values Marketing 63

Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In this post, one nonprofit chose to debrief with volunteer groups after their shifts, helping participants articulate and share what they had learned about homelessness from interacting with the clients. In fact, “ True marketing is all about communicating the value of a service.” You know that’s an important role.

Management 60

Management Participation and motivation Homelessness Education 60

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 27, 2011

I also like that the two co-founders of the company saw the value and promise of using SMS for consumers to direct their donations to one of four charities. ~~~. Program: KFC, Dairy Queen Sell Pinups to Raise Money for Homeless. Details: Shelter Scotland offered real value to customers that checked into eight thrift stores.

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Marketing Marketing Homelessness Food 239

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

The top five causes for women are children and youth (15%), animals and wildlife (13%), health and wellness (10%), human and social services (8%), and hunger and homelessness (8%) ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). homelessness (8%), and education (7%) ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). Giving by Generation. Giving and Volunteerism.

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Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Philanthropy 111

The Charity CFO

JULY 3, 2023

Reach Your Nonprofit Goals Without clear, achievable goals, it’s easy to see how an organization can drift away from its core mission and values. Financial goals align with your nonprofit’s fundraising and expenses.

Nonprofits 52

Nonprofits Homelessness Environmental Finance 52

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, an organization that supports homeless families could have an Advisory Board made up of formerly and current homeless people. No one likes to feel like they are not needed or valued. Make sure they feel valued and useful. They could advise the organization based on their personal experiences.

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 111

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes. There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out.

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Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Culture 119

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Plus, you should be loving on donors in between the Asks so they don’t feel like you only value them for their money. The point is to make them feel valued as a partner, not just a checkbook. My 3:1 ratio tells us that we should be communicating with people 3 times as often as we Ask so they feel valued by your nonprofit.

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Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Values 80

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The cost of obtaining CCV surety bonds is approximately 1-2% of the face value of the bond. I operate a small e-commerce business in Massachusetts that sells clothing online, and would like to run a promotion in which the company will donate $5 to a local, nonprofit homeless shelter for every special edition T-shirt sold through our website.

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Law Non-Profits Advertising Charitable Organizations 147

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. It’s about an equal exchange of value. For example, “Your donation of $10 will provide a day’s food and care for a homeless veteran. They give you money, and you give them good feelings.

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Management Communication Homelessness Values 105

Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

There is immense value in telling stories to donor audiences. Stories can communicate shared values and beliefs that drive giving. Our clients lived in extreme poverty, suffered with intense addictions, and some where homeless. Question 2 – What values and beliefs do you have that align with your organization’s work?

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Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness 111

Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

One of my Northern Virginia colleagues, who works a very local organization – a homeless shelter – reported that she has a virtual volunteer from California. And again, as always, you will have to demonstrate value. Imagine what your organization might accomplish by attracting volunteers from other areas.

Homelessness 70

Homelessness Technology Management Leadership 70

Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

This simple act will put board members in a strong position to explain the value of the nonprofit to others, making fundraising easier later on. For example, if you can explain that $500 will cover the cost of feeding one person for six months at your homeless shelter, you are more likely to get donors at that level.

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Fundraising Fundraising Activism Homelessness 88