Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 26, 2023

It’s here – our most popular download of the year highlighting the year’s nonprofit communications trends! The 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report marks our 13th edition and this might be my favorite. As the author of most of our #NPCOMMLIFE posts, the well-being of our community is very important to me.

Communication 216

Communication Retention Collaborations Nonprofits 216

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

You set goals, like these twelve communications goals for nonprofits , including community engagement, raising awareness of issues, and fundraising. And every day you manage tactical communications channels like email, social media, print marketing, PR and more. The answer is Communications or Marketing Strategies. .

Communication 210

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Advertising Nonprofits 210

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ensure activities are operated consistent with all applicable laws , including Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and any licensing, registration, zoning, and contractual requirements. Public charities can engage in many pro-democracy activities , including get-out-the-vote drives and voter registration drives.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 121

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 28, 2022

Now for the first time in my storied nonprofit career, I’ve had the honor of working with a team, including my cohort Nicki Faircloth, that not only centers on equity but also works actively to uproot systems of oppression internal and external. Looked around who wasn’t at the table or represented in our communications and hired “experts”.

Communication 193

Communication Collaborations Culture Activism 193

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

Crucially, this “boundary spanning” activity (to use the term coined by organizational theorist Michael Tushman in 1977) is not just for innovators who have the resources and inclination to approach things differently. Simply put, social change requires social collaboration. Sometimes these social boundaries are academic disciplines.

Collaborations 132

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 132

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Whether youre envisioning a rustic lodge, a serene retreat center, or a modern conference space, booking early ensures youll have options that inspire creativity and collaboration. Organize all activities outside of the retreat: hotel reservations, transportation, off-site dinners, entertainment activities.

Collaborations 113

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 113

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

From scheduling meetings and distributing board materials to tracking attendance and managing communication, board management software offers a solution that saves time, enhances efficiency, and improves collaboration. However, without proper management, board activities can become disorganized, time-consuming, and inefficient.

Management 245

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 245

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success. Encouraging open dialogue and fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning are also key to promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Collaborations 215

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 215

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 3, 2022

Your nonprofit’s communications and marketing workload requires more staff members than you have now. With that rapid growth often comes additional investment in communications teams. For more specifics about how these changes often roll out as teams grow, see Growing Your Communications Team: How Much More Work Can You Do?

Communication 173

Communication Collaborations Production Leadership 173

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 14, 2022

It’s one of the most common complaints we hear from nonprofit communicators: I don’t have enough time to do all this work. . But we also know that if you work in nonprofit communications, 99% of the time, you’ve been asked to do too much (or have agreed to do too much or have too many great ideas on your own).

Communication 173

Communication Production Management Collaborations 173

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 10, 2017

It’s my least favorite goal for nonprofit communicators: Brand Awareness. Nevertheless, raising brand awareness is a top goal for many nonprofit communications departments, according to our research. For example, what kinds of awareness-raising activities lead to more volunteers? But that still costs $2,200.

Communication 154

Communication Nonprofits Collaborations Activism 154

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

When we change the rules, we must communicate this and bring our stakeholders along. We can use a meeting or retreat, led by an outside facilitator, to reflect: Is our work informed by and oriented around communities? How do these values show up in your resource development activities? Transparency + Communication.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 317

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 317

Affnetz

MAY 21, 2024

This will help you tailor the curriculum, activities, and overall experience to meet the needs and interests of your target audience. Develop a curriculum that aligns with your chosen theme and incorporates hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations. Will the curriculum be flexible?

Management 246

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Children 246

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If youre an experienced marketing pro, social media is already on your radar as a valuable communication channel for acquiring donors and spreading awareness of your cause. Create sub-communities on social media. But you can also use social media platforms to strengthen another facet of your support base volunteers.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 98

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Effective internal communication and trust are the foundation of donor retention success. However, misalignment within an organization can create roadblockspoor internal communication, siloed departments, and lack of strategic coordination can all lead to lost fundraising opportunities.

Finance 73

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 73

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Trust is the cornerstone herean active, vocal community builds credibility for your nonprofits mission. Strategies for building community Most nonprofits emerge out of a clear community need (think food banks, homeless shelters, health-focused foundations). What better way to break through all the digital noise?

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Retention 102

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 19, 2023

My third book urges you to be CALM not BUSY if you want more communications success. Being CALM (Not BUSY) Means Being Collaborative, Agile, Logical, and Methodical. It’s all about how your nonprofit communications team and your organizational as a whole work together. C is for Collaborative. A is for Agile.

Collaborations 215

Collaborations Communication Activism Production 215

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Back in August, I offered a new mantra for nonprofit communications pros: Get CALM. Being CALM means being Collaborative, Agile, Logical, and Methodical. C is for Collaborative. Have clear lines of authority, delegation, and communication internally. CALM: Collaborative, Agile, Logical, and Methodical?

Collaborations 205

Collaborations Activism Communication Production 205

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2020

It’s the number one goal for nonprofit communications professionals: Community Engagement. Our Nonprofit Communications Trends Reports show that year after year. But what does Community Engagement mean? Activities such as liking, commenting and sharing on social media are forms of interaction/engagement.

Activism 189

Activism Governance Collaborations Communication 189

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

This is a story about knowing you need help, being open to receiving it, persevering, collaborating, and leading. It’s a story about how a small group of dedicated professionals — in this case, rangelands professionals — are becoming communications leaders in their sector and bringing their colleagues along.

Communication 130

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 22, 2017

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. This is my favorite time for creative or collaborative work.

Communication 149

Communication Sociology Environmental Law 149

Big Duck

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Explore insights on fostering collaboration, onboarding communications leaders, and managing day-to-day activities to build culture, retain staff, and foster growth.

Communication 98

Communication Collaborations Culture Activism 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Strategies for Enhancing Team Performance To unlock the full potential of nonprofit teams, it is crucial to implement strategies that enhance their performance and cultivate a workforce of the future. Foster Open and Transparent Communication: Establish regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and ideas.

Nonprofit Leadership 207

Nonprofit Leadership Collaborations Construction Leadership 207

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

Below is a pie chart highlighting how I collaborated with clients last year and provided value through my work. Second, I occasionally collaborate with agencies as their tactical consultant, helping to bring their strategies to life. Paul, Minnesota, uses images as a communication tool. The percentages are derived from revenue.

Retail 130

Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I was determined to get to the root cause and find solutions to the barriers that were stopping us from executing these important mission-forward activities. The result was better collaboration, clearer communication, deadlines met, and the ability to measure and learn from each project.

Management 242

Management Marketing Marketing Activism 242

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Yet in systems built to isolate and decimate our biodiversity for profit, examples of healthy community provisioning, collaboration, and innovative system building are becoming rare. The showcase was a collaborative project organized by the Ubuntu Climate Initiative in partnership with the media arts center Open Signal.

Culture 126

Culture Collaborations Values Construction 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 15, 2025

If this is not yet the case, staff and board should be actively working to create that balance. Executives who are genuinely leading an organization together are committed to a different, more collaborative leadership style. If you move forward with co-leadership, prepare for success.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Construction 122

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

Expand corporate and community partnerships Corporate and community partnerships provide more than financial backingthey foster mutually beneficial relationships that strengthen your nonprofits mission. More often, businesses are focusing on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and looking for ways to collaborate with nonprofits.

Public and Social Policy 118

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 118

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. The executive director should work with the board chair to define and communicate the difference between governance and management.

Nonprofit governance and management 103

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 103

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2023

Collaborate with nonprofit influencers. One of the best ways to get your content in front of new audiences is by collaborating with nonprofit influencers with significant viewership. Plus, you don’t have to partner with household names for your collaboration to be successful. Daily active users from your community.

Marketing 207

Marketing Marketing Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 207

Anedot

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Located in beautiful Novato/Marin County/CA, our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration, equity, excellence, integrity, and learning and continuous improvement. Join an organization dedicated to providing a supportive and professional working environment.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Collaborations 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 20, 2020

I like getting my energy from active involvement in events and having a lot of different activities. I sometimes jump too quickly into an activity and don’t allow enough time to think it over. For those who don’t have a sidewalk, window art is another way to communicate with the outside world.

Public and Nonprofit Management 261

Public and Nonprofit Management Energy Activism Medical 261

Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Located in beautiful Novato/Marin County/CA, our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration, equity, excellence, integrity, and learning and continuous improvement. Join an organization dedicated to providing a supportive and professional working environment. 16 hours per week.

Food 52

Food Participation and motivation Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The position requires a versatile leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and implement development and fundraising efforts that ensure financial sustainability. The Executive Director will be adept at program oversight, and at fostering community partnerships and volunteer engagement.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 24, 2025

Literature (most of it in Portuguese) documents ICTs individual and community impact 23 which includes a marked reduction in the number of people needing specialty mental health services after participating in a series of ICT sessions. The collaborative seeks to expand that history by helping to bring solidarity care to the United States.

Health 71

Health Public and Social Policy Medical Public and Nonprofit Management 71

Anedot

MARCH 11, 2025

Have excellent oral and written communication skills, having significant experience in making presentations to potential grantors/donors, and having either authored external written communications and/or had final approval authority for them, ensuring appropriate and error-free style and content. Marketing & Communications a.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Homelessness Finance 52