Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Yet, in [name of town], there are no outdoor public courts to play on.” They think it’s good for the town to have public athletic facilities. They don’t want the town to miss out on this new phenomenon; want to be on the cutting edge. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. — Emotionally Suspenseful.

Advertising 93

Advertising Health Communication Values 93

Donorbox Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Most are located in bigger towns like Little Rock and Fayetteville. There are 16,894 nonprofit organizations in Arkansas. Still, others are sprinkled across the state to provide health care, access to hot springs, summer camps, social and country clubs, and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Health 52

Health Nonprofits Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 52

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2023

For years, Michael Prado has provided bottled water to his neighbors in Sultana, a town of about 785 people in California’s Central Valley. That’s because most wells in town have been contaminated by runoff from agriculture, said Prado, who is president of the Sultana Community Services District. In 2017, the USDA helped to fund a $2.1

Agriculture 77

Agriculture Nonprofit Administration and Development Construction Universities 77

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You didn’t get gas yesterday because you just wanted to get home after a long day and now you have to unexpectedly drive across town to take your child to the doctor. You rushed out the door this morning and left your raincoat or umbrella, and it, of course, rains.

Marketing 103

Marketing Marketing Production Nonprofits 103

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 29, 2023

From 2016 to 2020, town residents have had numerous confrontations with the property owner Daniel Banyai and groups of armed men training there. But while residents and town officials are working to oppose dangerous militia operations, the town is also protecting itself from environmental harm.

Governance 115

Governance Disaster Relief Law Civil Society 115

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 19, 2022

Since 2019, the patrons of a bar in Wisconsin have been buying beers for Betty White in hopes that she'd show up one day and toast the town! This just wasn't any town. But it's bad, bad, bad for the environment. It had a special connection to Betty. Now the money will go to her favorite cause.

Food 130

Food Associations Management Technology 130

Clairification

APRIL 15, 2024

Do you wish you had a dime for every time a nonprofit board or staff member told you “ We’re the best kept secret in town; if people knew what we do, they’d give to support us.” Awareness alone is passive. Nonprofits tell me this all the time! If I had all those dimes, I could make a nice contribution to your cause.

Activism 58

Activism Values Nonprofits Marketing 58

Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

How to Implement Community-Centric Fundraising: Implementing community-centric fundraising requires a shift in mindset and approach: Engage the Community : Actively seek input and feedback through surveys, town halls, and community meetings. Share Impact Stories: Communicate the real-world impact of donations to inspire giving.

Fundraising 130

Fundraising Fundraising Volunteerism Volunteerism 130

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Media deserts in small and mid-sized cities: Local news outlets in smaller cities and towns have also struggled to stay afloat, leading to cuts in reporting staff and reduced coverage. John Palfrey, president of the MacArthur Foundation, calls the philanthropic funding “seed money,” not charity.

Advertising 92

Advertising Education Education Public Policy 92

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

A Government Workaround in Alabama’s Black Belt A major impediment for rural reinvestment involves the onerous requirements imposed by state governments to access federal funds—for example, by requiring cash-poor towns to directly finance the work they do and then file for reimbursement. Again, the pandemic provides an illustrative example.

Values 114

Values Poverty Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 114

Veritus Group

JULY 28, 2023

Recruiting expert Paul Towne shares tips to attract and select candidates who are a good fit for your organizational culture and community. The post Top Tips from a Recruiting Expert on Hiring Your Next Frontline Fundraiser appeared first on Veritus Group.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Culture Fundraising Fundraising 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 5, 2024

Should some land simply be left undeveloped, and how can towns keep their residents without placing them in harm’s way? Towns also have supported home buyouts through programs that purchase houses at fair market prices simply to demolish them and ensure no new homes are built on such risky ground.

Construction 61

Construction Poverty Environmental Governance 61

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2024

She embraced the opportunity to work with Every Kid Outreach , a local organization supporting students from the town of Eatonville. Paving the Way Forward After her time at Beta Center, Ashley’s career took her through various nonprofit organizations. Eventually, Ashley found herself at True Health , a community health center.

Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Universities 246

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Halloween Town Boston [VIDEO]. Halloween Town by the Numbers. Countdown to Halloween Town: Pinups to the People. Here’s a round-up of some of my best Halloween posts on fundraising and cause marketing from my blog and around the web. My Own Experience with Hallowen. Halloween Cause Marketing is a Treat, Not a Trick.

Fundraising 230

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Marketing 230

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Though the town of Paradise is being rebuilt with updated firesafe buildings and few flammable bushes or trees near the new construction, these insurance rate hikes are impacting potentially thousands of homes. A lot of people think there won’t be a fire here again,” Goodlin said. But it’s not for right now.

Insurance 114

Insurance Construction Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 114

Getting Attention

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

I did leave town, for a two-week vacation, and am just back and hugely refreshed. So my challenge to you (and to myself) is this: How to get perspective on communications work, without leaving town? So my challenge to you (and to myself) is this: How to get perspective on communications work, without leaving town?

Communication 40

Communication Marketing Marketing Nonprofits 40

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Tadlock Roofing partnered with Boys Town , a national nonprofit that supports children, families and communities on #GivingTuesday. Not only did Tadlock Roofing offer to match donations to Boys Town up to $10,000, the president of Tadlock agreed to jump out of a plane if they met their goal.

Food 153

Food Retail Children Activism 153

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 11, 2024

Getting Started with Advocacy Nonprofit advocacy takes many forms, from communicating with legislators to organizing community meet-and-greets to inviting legislators to tour your facility the next time they’re in town. The key is to find the approach that best aligns with your organization's resources and mission, and just get started.

Public Policy 93

Public Policy Collaborations Associations Governance 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 3, 2022

For citizens who live somewhere not covered by a local newspaper and who are not intimately involved with local politics, their only view of events in their town may be through local social networks. It was a hit and by 2006 the forum began to expand to other towns in Vermont. Fortunately, we believe the local paradox can be overcome.

Nonprofit governance and management 95

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Participation and motivation Values 95

Selfish Giving

MAY 25, 2022

There were Uber rides around town. Maybe it would have helped! Or maybe not. There was an indoor graduation ceremony with thousands and an outdoor ceremony with tens of thousands. There were dinners with family and friends.and trips to Starbucks, of course.

Universities 130

Universities Food Health Foundations 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 18, 2024

Not long after, an explosive social movement called the Indignados began to take shape, and on May 15, 2011 (called 15-M) mobilized 130,000 people across Spain, and 15,000 in Barcelona, going on to occupy the central town square Plaça de Catalunya.

Public and Social Policy 112

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Medical 112

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2023

She knew Hurricane Harvey might hit her rural town of Alvin, TX, but it wasn’t until the water reached her feet that she knew she and her husband had to evacuate. She drove, exhausted, watching the smoke roll over her town and wondering what her street would look like when they returned.

Medical 142

Medical Disaster Relief Environmental Management 142

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 29, 2024

For example, a bakery’s homepage could read “[Town Name]’s Best Donut Shop” below its name. Aim to appear in local media such as the town newspaper or area-specific TV news channels. Set up local listings on platforms like Google and Yelp.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Retail Production Environmental 52

Jeff Brooks

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The donation got quite a lot of press coverage, so they figured everyone in town was highly aware of it. Their greatest fear was that donors would be less inclined to give, thinking Scott’s donation meant they weren’t needed. What should they be saying to donors who might be feeling dwarfed or crowded out by MacKenzie Scott.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising 98

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 27, 2021

All of this, even though NOMOS Glashutte is the youngest among the 11 competing watchmakers based in the small town of Glashutte, the birthplace of German watchmaking. Lange & Söhne, NOMOS made the small town of Glashutte more popular to watch enthusiasts. It Is Located in Germany’s Watchmaking Town.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Associations Production Marketing 52

EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Or, if you’re not focused on a federal campaign, you can promote non-legislative actions like quizzes, feedback surveys, and virtual town halls with an elected official or a key staff member. Leverage the fall events Festivals, charity walks, and fairs are a regular part of fall weekends in big cities and small towns across America.

Recruitment 78

Recruitment Activism Nonprofits Collaborations 78

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Power and Politics in the Fight to Control Jackson’s Water In the wake of the water crises, the ongoing policy and management issues surrounding water use in Jackson kept the town in national headlines for more than a year. But the meters didn’t work.

Environmental 95

Environmental Health Poverty Governance 95

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Singing statues at Halloween Town! Find out which stores setup in your area from your local chamber or town hall and plan a fundraiser. Read up on how I used cause marketing for Halloween Town. Click to watch. But for fundraisers Jack Skellington ‘s Halloween is #1. Halloween is social. You’ll raise more money.

Fundraising 248

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Recruitment 248

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You can send out a summary email, hold a town hall, or follow up individually with respondents. Close the client feedback loop “Closing the loop” is the essential step of telling clients what you heard from their feedback overall and how you plan to respond.

Organizational Change 128

Organizational Change Nonprofits Poverty Retention 128

Selfish Giving

JUNE 2, 2010

There is a ton of info on my blog about Halloween Town. Also, check out the official Halloween Town website. Tags: Hospital Cause Marketing cause marketing halloween town boston hospcorpdev hospital corporate development iparty ocean state job lot. They’re all right here! Read them from the bottom up.

Marketing 147

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits 147

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Tune in as we tackle an issue few want to talk about, but can be found in small towns and big cities across America! She contends that philanthropy has become a competitive sport, overrun by agenda-seeking, glory-hogging, desperate-for-attention-housewives who will do most anything to capture the prize: recognition and upward mobility.

Philanthropy 191

Philanthropy Nonprofits 191

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Avoid Obsessing Over It When you are far away from your native town, the first thing you want to do is call your relatives and friends. There is a fine line between keeping in touch with close people from your native town and not moving forward. Sure, connecting to people back home might be a great coping tool.

Health 52

Health Activism Governance Food 52

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 25, 2024

The man, who was hired despite Bowman’s concerns, allegedly escalated his harassment, and even suggested they share an Airbnb rental with her while the two were attending an out-of-town conference.

Public and Nonprofit Management 59

Public and Nonprofit Management Law Management Marketing 59

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

When I sat in a room of public relations officers for colleges and universities and suggested that, in certain situations, they might want to let their students know about events happening on a rival campus across town, they all looked at me like I was a complete idiot.

Universities 71

Universities Leadership Activism Marketing 71

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

We also communicated new or updated policies at organization-wide town halls with information on where to find them. At Candid, we tapped into multiple ways to internally share our SOC 2-related policies. For example, staff can access policies through our intranet, and we refer to these resources regularly.

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 18, 2023

Image Credit: Ankush (Yogletics) on pexels.com Philanthropy should fund climate mitigation in rural communities like lives depend on it—because they do. Late last month, a long-track tornado tore through Mississippi and Alabama, killing 26 people and decimating the entire town of Rolling Fork, MS.

Philanthropy 91

Philanthropy Poverty Governance Environmental 91

Lets Talk Nonprofit

AUGUST 1, 2018

When I visited a small South Carolina coastal community earlier this year, I picked up a copy of the town newsletter at the visitors' center. This town has a clear policy for how much money it will set aside for charitable purposes and how that amount is calculated. The town clearly identified their priority areas.

Charitable Contribution 52

Charitable Contribution Foundations Governance Collaborations 52