Bloomerang

JULY 14, 2023

Include a donate link in e-news, blog articles and social media posts. This is especially useful in stories highlighting the impact of donor dollars. Consider a special article or post from a monthly donor’s perspective – “Why I Care, Why I Give” – with a direct link to your monthly giving landing page. Make it prominent.

Technology 77

Technology Activism Values Fundraising 77

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

However, many residents—like Hunter—feel like community members lost more than they gained: “So many corporate interests have been invited in”—bringing jobs, which sounds good on the surface—“but we don’t often talk about the trade-off, especially from an environmental perspective.” Shoshana K. Protect the Okefenokee Swamp!

Nonprofit Administration and Development 107

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Environmental Urban development 107

Bloomerang

JULY 9, 2021

With board members, this creates a legal problem as well. Can you look at numbers like these, quickly understand them, and extrapolate the stories they tell? When people can’t fully participate in key conversations, it harms everyone: We lose the benefit of their unique perspective and life experience.

Nonprofits 96

Nonprofits Management Leadership Production 96

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JUNE 12, 2019

He asked for some advice as to how his small festival, in a small town, in a remote part of the state, could earn more news coverage. In his words, “Newsjacking is the art and science of injecting your ideas into a breaking news story so you and your ideas get noticed.” Tom and I met a few months earlier at my G.R.E.A.T.

Law 77

Law Leadership Education Education 77

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 15, 2023

This is due to a number of factors including a growing evidence-base that community members can be just as effective as clinicians at providing some forms of mental health support and the inseparability of mental health from other intersections of oppression and injustice.

Health 109

Health Culture Collaborations Poverty 109

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 4, 2023

But each moment of heightened engagement has lasted only a few news cycles. Women of color, whose communities and voices have long been marginalized, offer perspectives and insights that are crucial to dismantling racism as American society evolves toward greater equity and greater consideration of the needs of all.

Leadership 117

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 117

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

Note: See all the Best Nonprofits To Work For stories in the 4/1 digital edition … [link] ** There are some surprises in the data from 2023 for this year’s The NonProfit Times ’ “Best Nonprofits To Work For.” People at organizations dedicated to the advancement of nonprofits offered additional perspectives.

Associations 52

Associations Culture Technology Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 29, 2023

The only way to achieve sustained momentum that builds a movement is to leverage old channels and invent new ones that deploy large amounts of capital to smaller, less recognized, proximate leaders and organizations. What if local governments had sufficient organizational infrastructure to engage cross-sector community members?

Nonprofit governance and management 108

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Community Development 108

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The good news is that the key to limitless potential is removing the roadblocks. In order to keep growing, we need the fresh ideas and experiences that only come with being exposed to new perspectives and solutions. The good news is that with today’s technology and professional associations (like Cause Network !)

Nonprofits 41

Nonprofits Leadership Collaborations Culture 41

Bloomerang

MAY 5, 2021

Make notes and then reach out to qualified friends, family members, or professionals to improve your nonprofit’s online effectiveness. I’ve heard some horror stories about how much people have paid to get their website revamped. – So there’s a few strategic pointers to keep in your eye line, but not only for new nonprofits. .

Finance 75

Finance Nonprofits Retention Education 75

Pam Moore

AUGUST 16, 2018

I have some exciting news that will help you solve this problem and fast. I'm hosting a live training this Friday, August 17th at 2pm with brand new content that has NEVER been shared in a public forum. Sign up now to become a founding member and receive some incredible deals plus bonus offers.

Values 132

Values Marketing Marketing Production 132

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JUNE 4, 2020

This is unusual for me as a journalist, speaker, leadership team member of an advocacy-based nonprofit, and downright talkative person. . Freelance news stories [demanding a Black perspective] awaited. If you have a story, opinions or thoughts to share, I will publish it, and pay you.” I had no words.

Children 131

Children Law Collaborations Philanthropy 131

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Volunteers can often be great spokespeople for nonprofits that are looking to tell their stories in the media. Nonprofits face an uphill battle when they pitch stories to the media. Many of these pitches are legitimately interesting — but these reporters only have the time and space to cover a fraction of those stories.

Children 67

Children Philanthropy Health Education 67

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

Understanding Program Management Statistics Whether you’re assessing future needs or composing an annual report to share with donors, funders, and community members, conducting impact assessment is crucial for tracking progress and driving continued on-the-ground impact. Your donors and stakeholders want to be in the loop.

Management 52

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 52

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 22, 2017

– Get outside for morning walk and a podcast at 6am (my current favorite is Make Me Smart, but I’m always looking for podcasts that tell great stories or share perspectives on productivity). And this is her typical day: Before 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Check email. to 4:00 p.m.

Communication 58

Communication Sociology Environmental Law 58

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2012

How can you dress up that dog of a story? Yet you know that people outside the organization will likely be bored by, or worse, annoyed by those stories. But sometimes that just won’t be enough, and you’ll need to include the story, however much of a dog it is, within your communications plans. What do you do?

Philanthropy 83

Philanthropy Communication Activism Management 83

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 26, 2018

But if you have been disappointed with the results of your releases, it might be time to try a different approach: getting your top leader out of the office and in front of the journalists you’re counting on to tell your story. launch a significant new initiative. release a new strategic plan. target a national audience.

Communication 47

Communication Foundations Values Marketing 47

Non Profit Accounting Academy

MARCH 2, 2020

The story of Guy Thompson popped into the news again in January with his sentencing. According to an article in the Pensacola News Journal , Mr. Thompson found a way to steal donations. Thompson was able to control the story. Internal controls, anyone? How did he do it? It seemed like the perfect crime.

Nonprofits 52

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Universities 52

Lets Talk Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2015

The good news? None of the selected nonprofits were my clients, although I do know staff members at each of the recipient organizations. 1 form letter included a handwritten P.S. from a staff member. 1 letter was signed by the top ranking staff member and the board chair. Then I watched to see what would happen.

Communication 52

Communication Nonprofits 52

Getting Attention

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Recent research executed by the Charities Commission found that trust and confidence are the main factors in giving and membership decisions, and that sharing tangible stories and results are crucial to building those perceptions. When I asked my hosts if they’d be open to participation by staff members of U.S.

Associations 45

Associations Governance Nonprofits Marketing 45

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

Add short anecdotes or stories. Share a brief story to make your theories or generic language more real. It’s easier to explain a new idea when you connect it to an old one that people already understand. It’s easier to explain a new idea when you connect it to an old one that people already understand.

Culture 75

Culture Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising 75

Fundraising Coach

JULY 12, 2011

There is good news for the future of philanthropy coming from reports about giving trends among members of the Millennial generation in North America. The Story the Numbers Tell. From an income and wealth perspective, it’s not exactly a great time to be giving money away! by Christina Attard.

Non-Profits 89

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Volunteerism 89

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community. I’m going to weave in stories that are connected to … oops, there we go. billion and above.

Participation and motivation 78

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Values Activism 78

Care2

JUNE 4, 2009

The webinar " Share the Story: High Impact Ways to Integrate Social Media into Your Advocacy And Fundraising Campaigns " will take place on June 10th at 2:00 PM Eastern. 60) Search « Why Nonprofits Need to Grow their Online Lists | Main | Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? Click here to register.

Advertising 28

Advertising Fundraising Fundraising Technology 28

Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

World Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:37PM | by Adrienne Royer Judith Freeman of the New Organizing Institute and Liza Sabater of Culture Kitchen joined me on a panel recently at the Fem 2.0 Consider it like an interactive 24-hour news cycle. It’s where people go to gather news, resources and discuss issues. Great post!

Public and Social Policy 31

Public and Social Policy Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising 31

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

By thinking through your fundraising strategy before October 1, you can collect your stories and integrate your efforts, keeping your messaging and images consistent through mail, email, social media, events, and any other channels you may use. You need stories that show the impact your organization makes in the community.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Values 119

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 23, 2023

Vanity metrics may make you feel good—“Look, 10 new Twitter followers this week!” —but but the numbers alone are not telling the story of progress towards your goal. It may have come as a result of your nonprofit being mentioned in the news, or being retweeted by an influencer, or through sharing a perspective on a trending news story.

Public and Nonprofit Management 62

Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Management Participation and motivation 62

Nonprofit Megaphone

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It comes down to perspective. The Good News. Yes, there is good news, even when the economy looks grim. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, and panic by frightening news headlines about inflation and recessions, but nonprofit organizations are strong and resilient. Do you view marketing as an investment or an expense?

Values 52

Values Marketing Marketing Nonprofit governance and management 52

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Recommendations that we cut programs that served community members as opposed to considering partnerships to better provide those programs, and. This perspective enables the recognition of the inherent strengths in others – coworkers, clients, other non-profits – believing that there are enough resources for everyone.

Non-Profits 105

Non-Profits Energy Leadership Children 105

Care2

MAY 7, 2007

60) Search « Care2 in the Press: Dawn Gets Greener With Care2 | Main | New M+R Study: Online Fundraising Tactics -- What Works? 60) Search « Care2 in the Press: Dawn Gets Greener With Care2 | Main | New M+R Study: Online Fundraising Tactics -- What Works? Did the badges and portable YouTube videos help?

Fundraising 28

Fundraising Fundraising Advertising Recruitment 28

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Charity: water is an organization ripe with emotion, starting at the top with founder Scott Harrison’s story of abandoning the fast life in New York City to work with the medical organization Mercy Ships in West Africa. Imagine what 10,000 members would look like. Charity: water has since changed my perspective.

Medical 74

Medical Communication Advertising Activism 74

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

So good news. So what we’re hoping is, we’re talking about today is looking at things from a donor perspective, we’ll give you a better idea of how you can best respond. Again, integrating your own personal stories can be highly motivating to people. . You have stories that are unique to your organization. .

Nonprofit Administration and Development 107

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Law Participation and motivation 107

Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Keep Giving Tuesday in Perspective. Keep Giving Tuesday in Perspective. Analyze your own Giving Tuesday stories and successes to determine what’s best for your nonprofit. . Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns are an excellent way to tell your nonprofit’s story (and to allow supporters to tell theirs! Start Planning Early.

Retention 98

Retention Participation and motivation Production Fundraising 98

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Donors and community members aren’t looking for you to be the best, they want to see that you are the best steward of resources. We’re going to engage lots of community members.” ” And, you know, we had to prove to people that we were the best at what we did. And the field has really shifted since then.

Children 80

Children Curriculum and Teaching Education Education 80

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Then there are sticky situations, like when a gift comes from an organization or an individual, but the organization or individual has been in the news under scandalous circumstances. But they don’t always think about the donation from the organization’s perspective. It also takes Board members and volunteers out of that spot, too.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Foundations 119

Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

I pick up the phone because it’s your boss and it’s, “Here’s the news. So we’ve now heard your personal stories and I want to start helping the people who are in the audience right now. So I knew I would have to be able to tell the story of my layoff, but also in a respectful and sensitive way.

Nonprofits 107

Nonprofits Recruitment Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 107

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The good news is – . Furthermore, it provides real-time dashboards that give you a birds-eye perspective of the work and clients managed by every team member, regardless of their specific area of expertise. . You have a story to tell. If you own a company, what does this imply for you ? Let’s connect on LinkedIn. .

Production 52

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