Ann Green

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We all like to feel appreciated and that includes your donors. Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. Your donors could use a little pick-me-up. Is that the case?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Last week I shared some tips on making your blog a success. Ignoring your readers. Who do you want reading and commenting on your blog? Your posts should be written for those people, not your staff, ED or board. Like most communications, you need to tell your blog readers to do something.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Before becoming the director of communications and marketing at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine , Andrew Mann owned a photo and video studio for more than 20 years in the Caribbean. portrait sessions, commercial sessions, aerial and underwater, resort and hotel photo shoots, tourism marketing, and more.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether your nonprofit already has a devoted following that likes and shares your posts, or you’re still building your presence on social media, here are some tips will help you expand your social audience and, ultimately, your donor base. Enter your Smart Donations URL. A menu will appear.

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Organizations need to share accomplishments and show gratitude to their donors, but is the “annual report” the way to do that? Plus, sharing accomplishments and showing gratitude is something you can do more than once a year (more on that below). This doesn’t let you off the hook for sharing accomplishments with your donors.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your Writing Prompts for March 2024 On the Calendar 3/1: Employee Appreciation Day. Give a shout-out to those who keep your nonprofit running. Or acknowledge more than just employees today by showering kind words on those that help your organization in some way. Feature women who have been influential in supporting your cause.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 14, 2020

During our Communications Director Mentoring Program group call this week, we discussed ways to get program staff to take and share better photos. If you do a lot of tabling, instead of having staff take photos of the table (SO. Tap on Photos & Camera. This blog has a nice explanation.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 23, 2024

With the power to reach and engage a local or global audience, a well-designed website can help further your mission, build your nonprofit brand, and attract donors and supporters. One of the most effective ways to make your nonprofit’s website more compelling and impactful is by incorporating powerful visuals.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 3, 2021

Get thousands of free stock photos for your nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise. Win the hearts of your audience with breathtaking stock images. Below we share more insights about stock photo licenses, how to find more images for your nonprofit, etc. More free humanity stock photos Family.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The good news is that I'll be back in your inbox on Wednesday, October 5th. So, if everything has pumpkin spice in it this fall, shouldn't your partnership strategy also have pumpkin spice mixed into it??? This fall tap into the sweet pumpkin spice nostalgia of your brand. Marketing Your Cause 1. EVERYWHERE.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 14, 2023

A great way to earn the trust of and influence your followers is to share updates, photos, graphics, and videos that are relevant to them. The 6 Rs of Message Relevance When you are trying to create messaging that is more relatable to your readers, use our Six R’s of Relevant Messaging.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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Fundraising Leadership

MARCH 25, 2024

Dearest Gloria Marie, Words are inadequate so here are a few photos of meaningful times, places, and causes that brought us together. I’m ever grateful for your vision, courage, and leadership to make the world a more just place, and personally for your friendship, your kindness, your boundless compassion.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The deadline to submit a gift that benefits your nonprofit is Friday, November 24. Thank you in advance for sharing your favorite nonprofits and products that support them with our community. Started in 2019, this festive guide highlights holiday gifts that give back to nonprofit organizations to strengthen our communities.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 10, 2021

If you’re looking to raise more money and awareness at your next event, consider incorporating Facebook Fundraisers as a part of your fundraising efforts. Creating a Facebook Fundraiser requires little work to be done on your part, but the payoff can be huge. Word of mouth—or sharing on social media —is very effective.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 18, 2023

After a while, your stomach rumbling and your head starting to hurt from caffeine withdrawal, you’re led into a room and told to “prepare goodie bags” and handed some bags and flyers, without any clear process or instruction. The email includes some great candid photos of you with the other volunteers and staff working.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Successful event marketing starts with knowing how to reach your target audience. With over 2 billion active monthly users , you can connect with a broader audience there by sharing engaging posts. To help you take full advantage of this opportunity, we’ve compiled helpful tactics for building out your Instagram event promotion.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

By now we know that your communication efforts will be much more effective when there is a clear plan in place. Your channel is the vessel in which you choose to share your content. Part of knowing your audience will be identifying where they go for information; this will help you know where to place your focus.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Anne Stefanyk Donors want to know that their contributions matter to your nonprofit. One way to effectively thank supporters while encouraging others to get involved is to incorporate donor stories and testimonials into your website. Make sure the text on your donor stories page uses supporter-focused language.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

First, draw up a budget to determine precisely how much money you need to raise for your programs, including the costs of equipment, physical space, and/or personnel. Make sure it matches your budget and identifies who is responsible for securing which sources of support, and on what timeline.

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Ann Green

JULY 28, 2021

In my last post, I wrote about the importance of connecting with your donors by sharing stories. Tell a story in an instant with a great photo. You can capture your donors’attention in an instant with a great photo. That doesn’t mean one of your executive director receiving an award.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. It may inspire them to donate more and get more involved with your cause.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Quick ways to build fundraising skills If your schedule is packed, consider intentionally setting aside a small amount of time—say, 15-20 minutes—to learn each week. You can also subscribe to the Candid newsletter and the Candid Learning newsletter to get fundraising tips delivered straight into your inbox.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

If your nonprofit has a Twitterer on staff, then set them free to tweet. If your nonprofit doesn’t, then either decide not to use Twitter or tweet minimally with low expectations. 1) Set up your nonprofit’s Twitter Profile to maximize followers. Your nonprofit has one chance to make a good first impression on Twitter.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 31, 2024

Whether it’s product launches, corporate fundraisers, weddings, or even kid birthday parties, people are realizing the power of bringing groups together around shared experiences. Snapchat geofilters and TikTok challenges encourage photo sharing onsite. You want tongues wagging about your party months later!

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Technology Production Advertising Values 52

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

They also require a lot of time and effort from staff and there’s no guarantee your donors will even look at them. Organizations need to share accomplishments and show gratitude to their donors, but is the “annual report” the way to do that? This doesn’t let you off the hook for sharing accomplishments with your donors.

Food 84

Food Homelessness Activism Nonprofit Organizations 84

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Topics include: How to create a content marketing plan for your nonprofit The eight types of top-performing content for social media How often nonprofits should post on social media Tips and tactics for creating and sharing website, photo, and video content How to create an editorial calendar for your content marketing plan Register Now!

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Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Communication 68

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Elevate Your Professional Image with AI-Powered Headshots In today’s increasingly digital world, your online presence plays a pivotal role in shaping your professional image. And a significant part of that online presence is often your profile picture. It sets the tone for your professional interaction.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 13, 2023

BreadHive’s journey and the lessons they learned along the way became the seed of Cooperation Buffalo , a shared resource network. Photo by Alain Pierre-Lys. It’s positive, it’s inspiring, and it’s also very moving because it feels like we’re sharing the possibility that we have seen for ourselves with other people.” “To

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2023

But beyond that, there’s another way to use social media that your nonprofit should consider for making the most out of the giving season. This year, create a social media strategy that gets donors excited to support your organization. Remind your audience why they love your cause and your organization.

Activism 59

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s the digital face of your organization and where many people interact with you for the first time. The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. Your website must look professional and be easy to navigate. You just drag-and-drop.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Marketing your organization on a budget is easy when you know the right strategies and tools to use. Explore these top tips to step up your marketing strategy. B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. Let’s dig into the essentials.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. I like monthly e-newsletters that combine brief stories and compelling photos. Photos typically catch more attention. Share highly personal gifts of appreciation.

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Everyone likes to feel appreciated and that includes your donors. In fact, thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. Your donors could use a little pick-me-up.

Culture 91

Culture Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Communication 91

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

I know running your organization is hard right now, but you need to prioritize donor appreciation. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. Your donors could use a little kindness right now. Create a thank you photo. These are your valuable donors.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Raise your visibility online and beyond Effective fundraising requires more than providing meaningful programming and presenting a well-written grant proposal. You need to ensure that funders can find you online and learn about your work. Share details about your work and interact with funders’ social media posts.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

You have complete control over the content and don’t have to worry about your content disappearing based on the whims of billionaires. Blogs are a also great way to establish your organization’s personality and tone. Think about what goals you want your blog to achieve. Make it easy to share. Have a regular feature.

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