Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As the communications roles and responsibilities grow in nonprofits, both staff and managers will question the function of the communications team within the organization. We began researching nonprofit communications team models in 2017 and have continued investigating how they work and what is most effective since then.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the ever-changing landscape of philanthropy, nonprofits are continually seeking innovative ways to maximize impact. Why These Partnerships Are Key for Nonprofit Success Here’s why each of these nonprofit partnership types can be especially beneficial for your organization.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? The Inflation Reduction Act In direct response to these crises, in August 2022 the Biden administration successfully passed the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R.5376),

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 23, 2023

Tips and Strategies for Students to Successfully Pursue a Career in the Nonprofit Industry Pursuing a career in the nonprofit industry requires dedication, hard work, and a strong commitment to the mission of the organization. There are various types of nonprofit organizations, each with a unique mission and purpose.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Image credit: Drew Beamer on Unsplash For community development financial institutions (CDFIs), these are extraordinary times. One was the rise of nonprofits within the CDFI sector. An overwhelming majority of CDFIs today, however, are nonprofits. ShoreBank’s influence persists.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Image credit: Ahmad Odeh on Unsplash In this interview, the CEO of a California-based CDFI offers her observations on what her work as a theater director has taught her about nonprofit management. Sara Razavi: Within the CDFI [ community development financial institution ] space, we are a nonprofit loan fund.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Understanding the Role of the SBA The leading source of small business financing nationally is federally guaranteed small business loans through the US Small Business Administration. To make the purchase, workers generally use bank debt secured with a Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantee. How would this work? Not well enough.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Innovative Strategies to Promote Your Nonprofit’s Fundraiser Fundraising events are some of the most important elements in any nonprofit’s calendar. This requires some solid marketing. Let’s explore a few of the strategies that could make a difference when promoting your nonprofit fundraiser.

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NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

Akilah Watkins, who previously led the Center for Community Progress and has been a leader in the CEO Circle, a group of community development leaders of color, became president and CEO of Independent Sector in January 2023. The nonprofit sector is hugely important both economically and socially to this country. percent of annual GDP.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This aligns with other research showing that nonprofits further their missions more effectively and efficiently by investing in external networks and tapping into resources outside their direct control. Since 2019, DEC partners have notched a total of 72 major policy successes in Europe, the United States, China, India, and Latin America.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 4, 2021

Early in my nonprofit career, I learned that the job of a fundraising professional was securing resources to achieve a financial goal that would serve my employer. So, what does it look like to begin transforming your development practice in the context of community centric fundraising ? Development Planning.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

JANUARY 11, 2024

She emphasizes the irreplaceable value of personal connections, noting, “There’s nothing that replaces the trust that’s built between two individuals.” “Being able to grow that or identify that for your nonprofit is going to become more and more essential,” she advises. ” The takeaway?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. Don’t assume a nonprofit virtual assistant is limited to basic clerical work like data entry and responding to emails. Many VAs can help with the more skilled and technical tasks required for communication, development, volunteer management, and program management.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Ask yourself: What kind of healthcare service do you want to provide, and what values will guide your practice? Conduct Market Research Understanding your target market is key to the success of your clinic. Conduct thorough market research to identify the healthcare needs and preferences of the community you intend to serve.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Many nonprofit organizations tend to let their financial management slip on the backburner as they get busy fulfilling their mission. Without a good grasp of your finances, your nonprofit risks: Exposure to fraud. Well, the answer lies in understanding and implementing these 7 essentials of nonprofit financial management.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

So, how can healthcare organizations enhance the patient experience without increasing administrative burdens? ” Sending automated appointment reminders, personalized health messages, and other administrative reminders are all ways organizations can use analytics-based outreach to meet individual patient needs.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. There are three pillars of transformation required of philanthropically-funded nonprofits that want to thrive in the post-disruption, post-COVID economy. Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. . Line staff vs. administration.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Of the food grown in the delta and the overall $6 billion in food that is grown in Mississippi, 90 percent is exported, as a 2014 report from the nonprofit, Crossroads Resource Center , documents. The effort has since grown to include a youth-led cooperative farm that helps supply the market, as well as additional markets in Bolivar County.

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NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Image Credit: Sivani Bandaru on unsplash.com The common headline in the nonprofit press has been simple: Giving declined in 2022 for only the fourth time in 40 years. Nonprofit reliance on wealthy donors has other, perhaps less obvious implications. For further details, see this recent NPQ article ). The short answer is: “Unlikely.”

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 20, 2023

My whole trajectory through the nonprofit sector and analysis of race and power comes from working with those organizations and having the reality of that work hit up against the visions for liberation that I had. There was a lot of administrative work, but then I also got to sit in on some of the meetings. I kept thinking, yes!

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

Neurodivergent children often struggle with social interactions, communication, and emotional regulation, hindering their learning and development. This tailored approach can help all children thrive in educational settings and develop the skills they need to succeed in life.

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Affnetz

AUGUST 7, 2023

Free And Affordable Nonprofit Software Solutions Free And Affordable Nonprofit Software Solutions / mike crum Free and Affordable Nonprofit CRM, Donor Management, Fundraising, Stakeholder Engagement Software Solutions Nonprofits are infamous for tight budgets. Additionally, a lot of software is customisable.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 23, 2021

Lean was made for nonprofits. What I mean to say is; Lean was made for nonprofits. There are several key attributes inherent to the nonprofit sector culture that create a perfect “home” for practicing Lean. Connection is essential to truly practice empathy, which is the foundation of the nonprofit sector.

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The Volunteer Hub

MAY 13, 2022

Generation Z volunteers are a vital contributor to the nonprofit world. With a passion for positive impact, this segment of volunteers can help your nonprofit reach its mission. Nonprofits are important to Generation Z. In fact, 10% want to start their own nonprofit making them an ideal volunteer prospect for your organization.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 20, 2024

Streamlining Administrative Tasks Your workday just got an upgrade. Ensuring Safety in the Digital Age In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, ensuring the safety of employees is not just a regulatory requirement but a core value that reflects an organization’s integrity. It builds trust.

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GiveGab

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

GiveGab’s three company values have always been Customer Love is what drives us, Team Culture is our Foundation, and We Walk the Walk. Every day the GiveGab team makes a conscious effort to embody these values in everything we do. Project Manager “At GiveGab, our core values are integrated into everything we do.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 30, 2023

Developed nations—which are responsible for most global carbon emissions—are racing for solutions. Developed nations have decided that instead of driving fewer vehicles, we will drive electric vehicles, or EVs. The Biden administration hopes it will address the US EV industry’s near total reliance on foreign lithium sources.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 5, 2024

Their main source of power is what we call solidarity power, which is realized when lots of people with common interests and values come together. Foundations can also support public engagement, voter registration…voting rights work, election protection, and election administration work.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

The UN Disability and Development Report 2018 reveals that individuals with disabilities face fundamental challenges in nearly all aspects of life, including employment, health care, and education. Another example is Loop Earplugs, a Belgian company that entered the Chinese market in 2022.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Your nonprofit is growing, reaching more people and changing more lives, and it’s time to think about hiring staff for your nonprofit. Check out our guide on When and How to Pay Yourself a Nonprofit Salary to get yourself on a path to getting paid. Founders of nonprofits often want their first hire to be a fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

By Julia Boyun , Marketing Manager at RemoteHub – a job and volunteer marketplace and community that connects and matches companies and nonprofit organizations with remote professionals. Nonprofit organizations also seek new ways to tackle their needs remotely. And yet, from the 1.5+ And yet, from the 1.5+

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Has your nonprofit identified an unaddressed need within your community? Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Train volunteers.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

He has no one to leave it to, and wants to make sure it’s not developed and remains the same after he is gone. Have you assessed whether there is a market for a mental health wellness center in this location? If there’s a market, would your new business have competition? It is located only five miles from our main campus.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 13, 2023

SD: What is the Homes Guarantee campaign and how has it developed over time? Part of the Homes Guarantee vision is a national tenants’ bill of rights that would protect tenants in the private market and set a floor for tenant protections across the country. We actually need to change the nature of the market entirely.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 20, 2020

How to Train Your Nonprofit Team in 5 Easy & Effective Steps. Nonprofit training is a critical component of running a successful organization. Nonprofits hire for passion. That’s why the key to successful nonprofit growth is to find the perfect balance between passionate team members and mission experts.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

From 2000 to 2021, progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has been anemic, registering less than 10 percent growth over 20 years. The same 2017 survey of nonprofits conducted by IBM found that 78 percent of nonprofits with advanced analytics capabilities reported higher effectiveness in performing their missions.

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