Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 17, 2015

Last month, Peter Panepento challenged nonprofits to Stop Approaching PR Like It’s 2007. For nonprofit public relations pros, Dylan’s statement carries a lot of meaning. Last month on this blog, I challenged nonprofit communicators to stop approaching media relations like they did in 2007. Peter Panepento.

Public and Social Policy 89

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Health Donor Motivation 89

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Thirteen years ago, fewer than a dozen digital news nonprofits led the charge to shift news to a nonprofit model. Now, there are more than 400 digital news nonprofits nationwide , supported by an ever-growing coalition of philanthropies that include the Walton charities. There’s more.

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Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 113

Philanthropy 2173

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I've been to the conferences and workshops, read the listservs, talked to the researchers and read some of the research, played with the public tools. The Blueprint 2024 lays out my thoughts on nonprofits, philanthropy and AI for 2024. Years 3 - 5: AI nonprofits and philanthropy will be "things." Can't avoid it.

Public and Social Policy 59

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Vital Strategies, the New York-based public health nonprofit I’ve led for the past two decades, employs nearly 400 people in 16 countries. At Vital Strategies, we consider our global diversity to be our strength, and a powerful asset in our mission to reimagine public health for everyone.

Health 91

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 91

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

At this uncertain time, as the potential use-cases of generative AI begin to become apparent, there are at least 10 things that funders can do to help the existing field of tech-related nonprofits—and society at large—better prepare. The future is now. Due this summer, it is now several months behind.

Civil Society 86

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 86

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In recent years, social justice leaders have consistently called for a systems change approach to redressing the root causes of social problems, rather than only mitigating their symptoms. After all, social justice is by nature utopian. Public awareness: to change the perception of a group at a societal or cultural level.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 13, 2022

These days I'm writing a lot of case studies for partnership teams that are eager to use "social proof" to recruit more corporate partners. Most nonprofits have enough happening at the top of the funnel - the awareness stage - for the initial attraction. I'm helping more of my nonprofit clients become more case study-centric.

Retail 130

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Innovators, company founders, and other tech enthusiasts have long tried to sell the public on the idea that AI will create a path to a brighter future. An ecosystem of scientist- and scholar-led nonprofit organizations has emerged to fight bias in AI systems.

Public and Social Policy 91

Public and Social Policy Ethics Race and Ethnicity Law 91

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 22, 2023

By comparison, the $75 million (33) that Jahi indicates is invested in social justice is roughly one millionth as much. One sign of this is the rapid growth of what is variably called “socially responsible investment” or “impact investment.” But the phrase, “impact investing,” implies pursuing some positive social benefit.

Nonprofit governance and management 85

Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 85

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image credit: Michael on Unsplash A popular area of applied behavioral science, nudges are frequently deployed within public health and healthcare systems to influence people’s choices. However, these nudges work best when integrated into comprehensive prevention policy frameworks rather than being deployed on their own.

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Public and Social Policy Healthcare Health Ethics 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

Public and Social Policy 80

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 80

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Life expectancy can differ up to 30 years in the US between different zip codes in the same state, indicating the significance of socioeconomic, environmental, and social factors in driving health outcomes. There are communities like hers all over America. We call these factors the Systemic Drivers of Health. Image by the authors.

Health 98

Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 98

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 3, 2010

During last week’s webinar on Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Nonprofit , we used the Policy Tool for Social Media to create a rough draft of a policy. What resulted is a crowd-sourced rough draft of a nonprofit social media policy (link to a Word doc for you to download).

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JUNE 14, 2021

Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series. She manages the Robert H. Jackson Center’s social media accounts and oversees the production of the quarterly newsletter, press releases, promotional materials, and other communications. Nicole Gustafson. Can’t see the form?

Public and Social Policy 110

Public and Social Policy Communication Public Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 110

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Over the past two centuries, economists, policy makers, and researchers have aspired to “harden” social science. This is particularly important in social impact, where we need evidence to make decisions related to policy, funding, and programs, so we can solve intractable problems. million studies.

Public and Social Policy 95

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 27, 2022

Marketing Tips for Solving Global Problems. Check out how Marketing can help solve Global Problems. These huge organizations, apart from making big profits by advertising and selling their product, these companies also work on social and environmental issues that are occurring in the world. Water Pollution and Management.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

This is the third article in a three-part series on finding the best consultant for your nonprofit. Nonetheless, many others recognize the value of such a commitment and show up as allies and in solidarity for the work of social change, while also sitting with the discomfort, dissonance, and truth required for such change.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Nonprofits 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

America’s homeless response system has been called “the emergency room of society,” conjuring images of a space where the focus is on urgent intervention—finding shelter or managing encampments—rather than trying to prevent crises from happening in the first place. Put housing first.

Homelessness 103

Homelessness Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 103

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion. 67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. However, many nonprofits operate with tight budgets. However, many nonprofits operate with tight budgets.

Public and Nonprofit Management 84

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Management Public and Social Policy 84

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?

Nonprofit governance and management 117

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 117

Getting Attention

JULY 29, 2014

Please post your open nonprofit marketing positions here. Communications Manager , Central Asia Institute (Bozeman, MT). Communications Manager , Grace Place for Children and Families (Naples, FL). Communications Manager , Out & Equal Workplace Advocates (San Francisco, CA). Recent Opportunities.

Public and Social Policy 70

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy Marketing 70

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 21, 2022

While ROC has always been a nonprofit organization, its signature restaurant, Colors, was an LLC, created as a co-op and run by former Windows on the World workers. This bleak labor market made it hard for Windows on the World’s survivors to find new employment. From a social impact perspective, Colors was successful.

Public and Social Policy 92

Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits 92

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The product of historic policies and practices that blocked Black people from gaining wealth while simultaneously creating pathways to wealth for white Americans , the issue continues to plague our country. Racial and gender wealth inequality is a longstanding American embarrassment. The 2008 foreclosure crisis was no exception.

Public and Social Policy 113

Public and Social Policy Governance Retail Finance 113

Getting Attention

APRIL 7, 2014

Please post your open nonprofit marketing positions here. Digital Engagement Director, Graphic Design Coordinator , Marketing Director , Online Communications Coordinator and Web Developer , Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America—IAVA (New York, NY). Digital Manager , Public Campaign Action Fund (Washington, DC).

Public and Social Policy 72

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing 72

Getting Attention

JANUARY 25, 2013

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Communications and Technology Manager , Association of Small Foundations (Washington DC). Communications Manager , Communities Creating Opportunity (Kansas City, MO). New Opportunities.

Public and Social Policy 69

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

As a fundraiser, I understand all of these matters impact nonprofits, and the trend is leaning—hard—toward privacy and donor data protection. . Facebook, which is the dominant social networking platform globally with 2.4 The public demands it, and because of it, governments are responding. . So, what changed?

Public and Social Policy 138

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Law 138

Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Digital Asset Management, Water for People (Denver, CO or virtual). Direct Marketing & Fundraising Intern , Special Olympics Asia Pacific. Nonprofit Marketing Jobs—October 28, 2012.

Public and Social Policy 70

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Private equity—that is, investor groups that operate outside of the stock market, thus being largely shielded from public investor scrutiny—plays a leading role. The community also benefits as public and community institutions keep earnings in their local economies rather than passing profits to investors.

Health 113

Health Healthcare Medical Insurance 113

Getting Attention

JANUARY 11, 2013

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Communications Associate , Communications Manager , Online Organizing Intern , Ella Baker Center (San Francisco, CA). Community Programs Manager/Director , The Bohemian Foundation (Fort Collins, CO).

Curriculum and Teaching 70

Curriculum and Teaching Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing 70

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Thirty people attended, including managers and members of an academic gender committee we were on. These entrenched social norms deeply impact women’s lives and opportunities.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Participation and motivation Public and Social Policy 104

Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Post YOUR open nonprofit marketing and communications positions here. Affiliate Marketing & Communications Coordinator American Civil Liberties Union (New York, NY). Communications and Brand Manager National Dance Institute (New York, NY). Digital Marketing Manager The Society of St.

Public and Social Policy 69

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 26, 2023

Nonprofit leaders have an especially hard time understanding, preparing and filing their returns. You see, a 501 nonprofit corporation is recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS but this doesn’t mean they are exempt from filing taxes. Fortunately, filing taxes for a nonprofit doesn’t need to be stressful.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance 52

Getting Attention

JANUARY 4, 2013

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Affiliate Email Marketing Manager , ACLU (New York, NY). Chief Marketing Officer , Midtown Alliance (Atlanta, GA). Communications and Development Intern , Common Market (Philadelphia, PA).

Public and Social Policy 71

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing 71

Getting Attention

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Assistant Vice President of Communications & Marketing , Hunter College (New York, NY). Communications and Events Coordinator , Youth Policy Institute (Los Angeles, CA). NEW OPPORTUNITIES.

Public and Social Policy 64

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Getting Attention

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Book Launch Intern , Public Relations Intern and Social Media and Blog Intern , Kiva (San Francisco, CA). Communications Manager , Jewish Community Relations Council (San Francisco, CA).

Public and Social Policy 68

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing 68

Getting Attention

MARCH 16, 2015

Post YOUR nonprofit marketing job here: Featuring jobs with nonprofits, grantmakers, B Corps, and vendors serving nonprofits. Communications Director Center on Policy Initiatives (San Diego, CA). Communications Manager Conservation Impact (Denver, CO). Marketing Research Analyst OCP (Portland, OR).

Communication 71

Communication Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Finance 71

Getting Attention

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. Communications and Social Media Manager , NLEOMF (Washington DC). Communications Director , Scion Nonprofit Staffing (San Francisco, CA). Nonprofit Marketing Jobs—January 25, 2012.

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