Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

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Communication 61

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 19, 2024

She has seen nothing of the rest of the world—has never set foot outside their comuna —but she is grateful to exist in that moment and witness the beauty that is the sharp outline of Machu Picchu against the sky. When they set foot here, they brought disease and destruction. Like The Great Awakening?” “Yes, Yes, something like that.

Children 52

Children Food Culture Construction 52

Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

Once you set your marketing plan in motion, you’re not done. When you set marketing systems in place, they don’t always work together like they should. Your story library: These are the stories that get people hooked on your mission. A checklist is my best friend. What’s working? What’s working? What’s not working?

Marketing 69

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Recruitment 69

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Terri thought of this as her version of the Library of Alexandria—a repository of a dying culture that would, hopefully, last many centuries into the future as a resource, as a story, as a warning. Askuwheteau—“He who keeps watch”—had attached himself to Terri as she set up the shipping container archive.

Children 57

Children Culture Values Food 57

Nonprofit Fixer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this post, I’ll share my best quick and dirty tips for simple and free donor prospect research – including what you can do before a donor meeting and what you can even do during the meeting! My favorite Google tool is to set up a Google Alert. All of this information helped inform my pitch.

Environmental 52

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I share my story here as an unfolding of these energies, followed by an inquiry into how we might use this ancestral knowledge to build healthier organizational and movement cultures. In my family, I was known as the quiet one, the one who never spoke, the invisible person in the corner. Fire was my secret life. I’m a hothead.

Energy 109

Energy Culture Leadership Public and Social Policy 109

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

You may want to spend some time on the front lines of your nonprofit gathering stories and creating a story library so you have several ready when you need them. Using visuals or colorful imagery, set the stage and draw the reader into the story. Set the table with a dramatic opening or an emotional hook. Please help me.’

Nonprofits 124

Nonprofits Medical Non-Profits Energy 124

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Below, I highlight ten components of a successful launch of a guaranteed income pilot program, based on my experience in Newark, New Jersey. When identifying key decision makers, be mindful of the environment in which the program is set to occur. In some instances, local libraries may be key partners in ensuring access.

Public and Social Policy 102

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Poverty Nonprofit governance and management 102

Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

You can read my review of Retention Fundraising here: [link]. (If Membership starts at $19/month and you''ll get access to this and a growing library of 50 other trainings, templates, and tools. Having a library of organizational stories (including donor stories) makes all of your fundraising and donor retention easier.

Retention 105

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Katherine Stephans is the partnerships and communications manager at Library For All. She said she had one of those sparks working with Library For All, inspired by the passion of Library For All’s co-founders. “We Library For All co-founder and CEO Rebecca McDonald was living in Australia when tragedy struck Haiti in 2010.

Social Entrepreneurship 49

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NextAfter

DECEMBER 8, 2022

I ran an A/B test this year on my family’s Thanksgiving day turkey(s). And the problem is, I can’t just answer these questions based on my personal preferences, because I’m not the only one eating—I’ve got a whole house full of people to feed! I’m asking the question, “which recipe does my family like the best?” Not likely.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Values Fundraising Fundraising 52

Getting Attention

AUGUST 11, 2015

Instead, I set out an a discovery mission—asking fellow nonprofit staffers and consultants how they reboot to tee up for a great fall and forward. It’s the most rejuvenating part of my year. Not only is it necessary, but I find that it fuels my work and creativity; making me much more productive during my work time,” she says.

Production 73

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Joe Garecht

JANUARY 10, 2022

Try to set up meetings and phone calls to introduce your organization to the foundations where you have a connection. Think through your most common grant requests and develop a library of 3-5 templates that represent your most common grant categories. Ask for referrals to foundation boards and grant officers.

Foundations 52

Foundations Nonprofits Non-Profits Fundraising 52

GiveGab

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In this guide, we will go over everything it takes to run a successful GivingTuesday campaign on GiveGab, including setting up a campaign, managing it on the big day, and creating a donor stewardship plan for the following weeks. .

Fundraising 52

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NextAfter

APRIL 27, 2023

Pop the confetti and cue the music because we’ve just hit a major milestone: this week we logged our 5,000th digital fundraising experiment in our experiment library. Now, you might be saying “Nathan, my appeals aren’t cryptic. That’s a whole lot of testing, tweaking, and analysis. So why make your appeals cryptic?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

She’s a proud native of the Pacific Northwest who loves the great outdoors, drinks a lot of coffee, and has a well-worn library card. And this is her typical day: Before 8:00 AM: Wake up at 5:30 AM and have coffee with my husband. Compare notes, look at schedule reminders, let the caffeine percolate into my gray matter.

Communication 72

Communication Nonprofits Marketing Marketing 72

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 19, 2018

– When my alarm goes off a little after six, I fight the urge to hit snooze. I start my work day at 7:30am, and am usually the first person in the office. My commute isn’t long–only about 15 minutes. By 8:00, I’m back at my cubicle, which I fondly refer to as Czaplewski Cove. to 12:00 p.m.

Communication 81

Communication Children Nonprofits Finance 81

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 26, 2011

Allison shared her story with me when I presented my storytelling workshop for the AFP Finger Lakes Chapter, and she graciously agreed to share it with you. We set upon a rotation schedule and asked each stringer to commit to a year by submitting at least two stories per year.

Culture 76

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iMarketSmart

JULY 31, 2023

1] I give if My Cost < (Their Benefit X Our Similarity). My choice is this. Now suppose my gift helps the other player more than it costs me. Suppose my neighborhood is raising money to refurbish its park. The game models my modern donation tradeoffs. Preferences develop in the original natural setting.

Altruism and Helping 52

Altruism and Helping Psychology Law Values 52

The Agitator

APRIL 16, 2018

My answer in a minute. Here’s how I answered Simone: “I just finished sorting my tool shelf in the basement. And that tool box should be set in the middle of a damn good and well-worn library. Simone asked: “Do you believe the nonprofits are “correct”?

Fundraising 55

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NextAfter

JUNE 26, 2023

Get your FREE access now » “OK, but why can’t I just run my own A/B tests? VWO sets itself apart with a clean, visually intuitive interface that makes creating and running tests as simple as a few clicks. Why do I need an A/B testing platform at all?” VWO’s ‘IdeaFactory’ feature is another noteworthy mention.

Public and Nonprofit Management 75

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 24, 2017

Sheena’s job includes helping set strategy and managing community partnerships. I sit down at my breakfast table to eat two fried eggs, sip my warm chai, and write in my journal. I take up to 30 minutes to reflect, write aspirations, and review my priority list for the week. to 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Communication 47

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Advertising 47

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 8, 2011

My guess is that 99.99% of nonprofits (or more) have not yet been invited to beta test Google+ ( sign up here ), but if you are a regular reader of Mashable, TechCrunch, or The Next Web, you might be feeling like your missing out on the fruits of being an early adopter (before the site is even out of beta – craziness!). We have time.

Nonprofits 89

Nonprofits Production Activism Marketing 89

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

That is an important and essential piece of it, but what I’m hearing my colleagues speak to is that their relationships to the earth were severed, and we need to consider how to tend to those breaches. CS: It’s interesting that you could have rematriation without Land Back… DS: That’s my interpretation.

Nonprofit governance and management 90

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Some lead the decisionmaking about how the nonprofit communicates with the outside world, and some follow the lead set by program or fundraising staff. In either case, if you are closely aligned with another part of your organization, you shouldn’t be setting your own objectives and deciding how you will measure your success on your own.

Marketing 75

Marketing Marketing Communication Education 75

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” This group of 400+ organizations – libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers – offer you a way to access it from their location. Their database is completely free to use, so all you need to do is set up an account to get access. or keyword.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A question to ask yourself when you visit your nonprofit’s site is, “Can I easily understand what my organization’s purpose is and is it easy to measure the impact it has had on our community?” . Beyond just setting funding goals for the year, you may find it valuable to leverage the SOAR Model to better plan your nonprofit’s priorities.

Nonprofits 78

Nonprofits Foundations Management Collaborations 78

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A question to ask yourself when you visit your nonprofit’s site is, “Can I easily understand what my organization’s purpose is and is it easy to measure the impact it has had on our community?” . Beyond just setting funding goals for the year, you may find it valuable to leverage the SOAR Model to better plan your nonprofit’s priorities.

Nonprofits 78

Nonprofits Foundations Management Collaborations 78

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

But my magic eight-ball is stuck on “Outlook Hazy” and my experiments with chicken entrails yielded messy data. If they’ve been to your museum/opera/library/monument/park. Simply go through all your communications to a select set of donors and code them as to what identities you’d think these communications appeal to.

Values 61

Values Retention Communication Activism 61

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MARCH 7, 2013

Allyson: Read Social Change Anytime Everywhere of course;) Seriously, my best advice is to educate senior leadership about the different online channels by showing them examples of how other organizations are using them successfully. Make sure you are setting realistic expectations though. You can’t go from A to Z overnight.

Children 59

Children Leadership Education Education 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Use the Foundation Directory at the library or a university to find foundations out of state. Set up face-to-face meetings or phone calls to ask contacts to donate. This can be fun, but set ground rules so you don’t disappoint. My favorite is Jackbox. It’s easier than it sounds. There are many game options. Earned Income.

Fundraising 137

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 137

Getting Attention

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

And they are quite flexible – create sets for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and other holidays. Who did it: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Canine Companions for Independence, World Wildlife Fund, New York Public Library, Mercy Corps, It Gets Better Project, Women for Women International, American Lung Association.

Associations 69

Associations Marketing Marketing Technology 69

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Joining us from beautiful Los Angeles is my pal, Julie Ordonez. So let me share my slides with you all. And when I started my development career, I honestly just needed a job. I get training, my employer pays for me to go to these conferences, webinars, but I prioritize that, but I really could use a mentor. Hi, Steven.

Fundraising 112

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Set a time and date when you are going to follow up with the Ask. My BIGGEST tip: Donors leave clues and we miss every one of them. Essential Nonprofit Library Featured Fundraising' numbers of people affected). This should relate urgency, not desperation, and should not make people feel guilty. Fundraising When Money Is Tight.

Communication 56

Communication Activism Fundraising Fundraising 56

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

There’s a good chance that much of this content will be viewed and read on “TV&# sets. Foursquare is essential for nonprofits that are location-based (such as museums, food banks, and libraries ). For example, here’s my first message: trottr.com/74qcww. A smartphone or tablet will be their primary tool. Foursquare.

Management 86

Management Technology Nonprofits Food 86

Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 14, 2021

Use the Foundation Directory at the library or a university to find foundations out of state that do the same. Set up face to face or phone calls to ask contacts to donate. This can be fun, but set ground rules so you don’t disappoint. My favorite is Jackbox. Tell everyone in advance how far you’ll go for your charity.

Fundraising 75

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 75

Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

One of my go-tos is I always love seeing those emails come in because there’s always great advice from Chad. I’m wrapping up my week with this. These days I spend my time doing fundraising, teaching, training, and coaching with my own firm, Productive Fundraising. It’s my problem. Steven: Yeah.

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