Selfish Giving

APRIL 27, 2022

This is too bad because you all know how much I like, use, and recommend Twitter. Like you, I would also like to see a better world. I'm preparing for the worse, and you should too. Your email list is the only online audience you truly own. With email, your audience goes with you. Have we gone too far?

Retail 173

Retail Food Nonprofits Marketing 173

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Much like you focus on donor retention, you also have to develop a plan for employee retention to ensure your team feels satisfied coming to work each day and upholding your mission. Show your employees you appreciate them. For example, you may have an employee without a leadership position start leading team meetings.

Leadership 224

Leadership Retention Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits 224

The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

When severe weather strikes, a nonprofit leader’s first instinct is to help others impacted by disaster, according to Eric Spacek, assistant vice president – risk control at Church Mutual Insurance Company. For All Weather Incidents * Document everything you can with pictures and videos, and store copies off-site.

Management 59

Management Insurance Food Activism 59

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 4, 2024

Today we have to commit to graduating beyond that perspective to move in the direction of our vision, so we can stop fighting against racism and finally end racism. This article will help you learn how to have big conversations when you see or experience someone acting from a state that is causing harm.

Sociology 104

Sociology Culture Activism Values 104

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. This explains why some folks seem to manage lots of demands without burning out (they usually also have lots of resources).

Psychology 98

Psychology Healthcare Culture Health 98

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 12, 2024

This approach is far past enduring the demeaning jokes about periods and hormones that women have had slung at them for many generations in the workplace. Instead of asking yourself, ‘What if I have a hot flash in the middle of a board meeting?’ take back control of your life,” says Kingsberg. “ But it’s time to be real.

Culture 73

Culture Healthcare Medical Public and Nonprofit Management 73

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 6, 2024

Termites in Your Organic Garden – What to do Gardening organically is not just a hobby; it’s a commitment to nurturing nature in the most natural way possible. Understanding these insects’ behaviors, lifecycle, and the specific impact they can have on your organic garden is the first step in managing them effectively.

Construction 52

Construction Activism Food Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 16, 2024

We’re hopefully increasing and improving their balance sheet, so when they do get other capital, they have more assets on their balance sheet versus more debt.” We’re hopefully increasing and improving their balance sheet, so when they do get other capital, they have more assets on their balance sheet versus more debt.

Finance 57

Finance Philanthropy Production Foundations 57

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I have been organizing since I was a young person. And people ask, what allows you to sustain a life in this work and to stay committed to these sometimes seemingly maybe abstract or distant sort of revolutionary ideas or goals? And for me, it isn’t in the winning. We do our best, and sometimes we suffer some hard defeats.

Activism 106

Activism 106

Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

And do I thank the donor or the administrator? Because the donor has not been thanked by YOU. And you never, ever want to pass up an opportunity to show your gratitude! And you never, ever want to pass up an opportunity to show your gratitude! Do not thank donors for their “tax-deductible gift.”

Finance 117

Finance Values Associations Foundations 117

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

And why do monuments even matter? Once you get them down on the ground and realize how big they are, you have a real problem on your hands,” Sarah Beetham, the chair of liberal arts and an assistant professor of art history at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, told NBC News. What happened to those monuments?

Culture 131

Culture Construction Foundations Technology 131

Clairification

JANUARY 14, 2024

I have a dream… Today would have been Dr. Martin Luther King’s 95 th birthday. His answer to the Almighty was, “ If you allow me to live just a few years in the second half of the twentieth century, I will be happy.” The time is always right to do what is right.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. In each of us.

Philanthropy 106

Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Activism 106

Clairification

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Negative self-talk can really mess you up. And I hope for you as well. Our control lies fundamentally in how we approach the problem. How many (if not all) of these do you fairly consistently say, or think? We all do it. This is something you can change. “I have to do that.”

Fundraising 112

Fundraising Fundraising Management 112

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This is where AI and big data analytics have stepped in to make roars in the food industry. Do you know what the best applications of AI for your food industry are? Chapters Smart sensors It really feels frustrating when a machine stops working every time you use it to complete your tasks. Of course, it does.

Food 52

Food Manufacturing Production Technology 52

Clairification

APRIL 1, 2024

Ever have a well-meaning, yet perhaps overly controlling or risk-aversive, boss say to you: Our fundraising letter must be no longer than one page. That’s not how we do things. We don’t need a P.S. Alas, these are common fundraising appeal fallacies that will cost you money. YOU are the fundraiser.

Fundraising 65

Fundraising Fundraising 65

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2024

Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Cyndi Suarez: Can you share a little about the state of Tribal sovereignty in Maine? And all the other Tribes outside of Maine have full Tribal sovereignty.

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Public and Social Policy 92

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 15, 2024

Chapters Customer touchpoint The concept of customer experience may be foreign to companies that don’t have an employee with some expertise in this area, but there’s a simple remedy that can help everyone get started: customer touchpoint. When you put all your customer touchpoints together, you get a customer journey.

Activism 52

Activism Production Advertising Marketing 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when it makes sense to celebrate a nonprofit anniversary: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a 75 th anniversary coming up, and I really think we should do something to celebrate this milestone. What should I do? You think this is an important milestone.

Food 96

Food Homelessness Poverty Education 96

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 8, 2023

When someone looks for your name online , you want them to find only positive things, particularly in a professional sense. Your personal brand is going to allow you to curate and shape the perception people have about you. . From an SEO perspective, having a blog is also important. Define Goals for Personal SEO.

Recruitment 144

Recruitment Activism Marketing Marketing 144

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Does the idea of an audit from the IRS leave you with sweaty palms? Luckily, being prepared can help you avoid accounting mistakes that could come up in a nonprofit audit. This guide will help you better understand the common mistakes nonprofits make in their accounting systems. For example, your nonprofit receives a donation.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Finance Nonprofits Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 3, 2023

We can do all the lobbying we want and pay the high price lobbying firms. We are not organizing on an even playing field, where we’re just trying to create a better world of a world that exists and there’s no one in control. And so, when we think about this, we have to think about how we are in a contest for power.

Children 117

Children 117

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2020

I thought it might be helpful to you for me to share some of the questions I ask when I am coaching them. This is a big question that on its own can unravel lots of details about control, supervision, internal communications, boundaries, and support or lack thereof. Are you a perfectionist? What would good enough look like?

Communication 91

Communication Management Production Nonprofits 91

The NonProfit WordPress

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Understanding domains and hosting is confusing enough already, and all you want to do is have your website and do your work, but unfortunately, you always need to remain vigilant to avoid being ripped off or having your domain stolen. This means they can send you official looking things about your website.

Technology 52

Technology Activism Nonprofits 52

Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

You each have a big voice, use it,” Feldt says. “At At Take The Lead we help women understand the power we already have.” Moore told the audience, “What a gift to be here with you all. Black women have been the source of my strength and my learning,” he said. We have challenges our male counterparts do not face.

Health 67

Health Finance Leadership Insurance 67

The Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Effective supervision can empower your volunteers to reach goals and do their best work. Luckily, there are a few best-practices that your organization can put into place to ensure that volunteer supervisors maintain control of a volunteer task, but create a positive experience for all stakeholders at the same time.

Management 92

Management Values Retention Health 92

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

We at Nonprofit Marketing Guide have used Facebook Groups practically since they became available. We have dozens of them based on the various training cohorts we have created over the years. For the specific kind of work we do, Groups are lacking in many ways. Organizing content by topic is a laborious nightmare.

Management 138

Management Activism Communication Marketing 138

Pam Moore

MAY 30, 2018

Just when you thought you had your social media and digital marketing strategy and plan together, 2018 hit many marketers like a load of bricks with fast, unexpected changes. They want to be in control and be able to trust the brands they invest their dollars in. How do you stand above the crowd?

Marketing 157

Marketing Marketing 157

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 20, 2021

If you are a white woman working in the nonprofit sector, then do yourself a favor and listen to The Ethical Rainmaker: White Women as Gatekeepers , an interview of Fleur Larsen by podcaster Michelle Shireen Muri. One of the key quotes is “Helping is the sunny side of control.” Take a listen.

Ethics 76

Ethics Nonprofits Management Marketing 76

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

Nonprofit communicators, get your copy of the 2024 trends report by filling out the form on the Nonprofit Communications Trends Report page OR you can join our Private Community space and access this year’s report, trends reports from the last several years, and lots of other resources. Oh yeah, it’s all free by the way!

Communication 99

Communication Nonprofits Management Marketing 99

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 23, 2024

Your business likely has both short-term and long-term goals that you use to guide your momentum. While the long-term goals might not be ones that you expect to meet any time soon, they are also shifting because of changes that occur to your own business, unforeseen incidents that require you to alter your direction.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Technology Marketing Marketing 52

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Your donor database is only as good as the data you put into it. A clean database should be a high priority as you plan ahead. Don’t let poor data keep you from reaching your fundraising goals! What is poor data really costing you? Prevents you from launching impactful campaigns. Creates a poor donor experience.

Health 116

Health Values Management Fundraising 116

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when to soft credit donors in their database: Dear Charity Clairity, I have two questions: (1) Our organization received a check from one spouse, without any paperwork crediting the other spouse. Something warm and upbeat like this will do the trick: Hi Debbie!

Foundations 92

Foundations Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 92

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Something significantly less noble than having other income. We should be able to do what we want to do without relying on anybody else, right? They likely use cell phones, have trash picked up from their office and home, use electricity…the list of their dependency is long. Something temporary.

Culture 124

Culture Nonprofits Production Governance 124

Ann Green

APRIL 22, 2024

We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. You need to communicate regularly with your donors and you need to do it well. Here are a few ways you can make your messages stand out and get noticed. Here are a few ways you can make your messages stand out and get noticed.

Nonprofits 64

Nonprofits Communication Recruitment Fundraising 64

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 21, 2023

8 Ways to Control Sweating at Work No One likes to sweat excessively. Here are 8 Ways to Control Sweating at Work so next time you know how to reduce sweating easier. No matter if you are at home, out in public, or at your place of employment, it can be not embarrassing to deal with excessive sweating.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Food Marketing Marketing 52

Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

How do young people today see their role in making the world a better place, and what are the implications for the social sector? Gen Z doesn’t see such trips as service because “it’s hard to create reciprocity when you go into another environment and you…drop in for a week and then drop out,” said Dugan.

Leadership 119

Leadership Foundations Activism Collaborations 119

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We have ideas for newsletters, social media, blog posts, and more. Fill out the form below to get April’s prompts emailed to you next week. Have a favorite Suess story that’s really a bigger life lesson related to your cause? Green Eggs and Ham, The Lorax, and Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Suess’s Birthday.

Environmental 84

Environmental Nonprofits Culture Marketing 84