Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 7, 2023

We’re putting some extra focus on social media this week as we prepare for Thursday’s webinar Social Media Trends for Nonprofit Communicators in 2023. Social Media in General The typical social media user actively uses an average of 7.2 Social Media in General The typical social media user actively uses an average of 7.2

Communication 226

Communication Activism Nonprofits Marketing 226

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In our 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , we asked if you would be looking for a job with a different organization in 2023. More than a third (34%) of nonprofit communications staff plan to look for new jobs in 2023. But we suspect that a much larger percentage are open to opportunities even if they are not actively looking.

Communication 219

Communication Nonprofits Retention Activism 219

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator. Although I’ve worked for various organizations since then, including a Big Box Store and an Association, my heart remained in the 501 (c) 3 sector, where I run social media and communications today. How are you communicating with your co-workers?

Communication 292

Communication Children Nonprofits Associations 292

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 17, 2022

Number of monthly active users: 2.91 Number of monthly active users: 2 billion. Number of monthly active users: 1 billion. Number of daily active users: 211 million. Number of monthly active users: 2+ billion. Number of monthly active users: 810 million. hours are spent on social media. Gender: 38.4%

Communication 207

Communication Activism Nonprofits Marketing 207

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 217

Communication Retention Collaborations Nonprofits 217

Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits / By Mike Crum The best software for fundraising activities include a range of impressive features that help with the different stages of a fundraising cycle. This major pitfall can be avoided by investing in the best software for fundraising activities.

Activism 130

Activism Fundraising Fundraising Management 130

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

With all these conversations about artificial intelligence, it might be overwhelming to consider where to begin or how to utilize it as social impact communicator. And time, we all know, is the thing most treasured by ever-busy nonprofit communicators. They are like having an excellent communications assistant at our disposal.

Communication 226

Communication Technology Nonprofits Ethics 226

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The best way to do this is to maintain open lines of communication with them. . But your organization shouldn’t stop there when planning your communication strategy. Instead, make sure you’re segmenting your donor base when planning how to communicate with them. Why Donor Segmentation Matters for Communication.

Communication 178

Communication Activism Donor Motivation Values 178

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 25, 2022

Need to improve your Active Listening Skills in the Workplace ? Bonnie Meyer shares 4 Communications Strategy Tips for Donor Retention. Nonprofit Communications Training for You… The Annual All-Access Training Pass. April 21: Social Media Trends for Nonprofit Communicators in 2022 with Kivi Leroux Miller.

Communication 180

Communication Nonprofits Production Retention 180

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

Clairification

JANUARY 8, 2024

Actively Build Donor Trust The Donor’s Bill of Rights is a great starting point. The post 10 Strategies to Actively Build Nonprofit Donors Trust appeared first on Clairification. Donor retention guru Professor Adrian Sargeant has spent 20+ years researching the relationship between trust, philanthropy and continued donor commitment.

Activism 115

Activism Construction Retention Philanthropy 115

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 18, 2024

The lesson of the activity was to teach the campers to set goals, strategize, and effectively communicate to accomplish the goal. They participated in a team-building exercise where the campers were passed a hula hoop around the circle while holding hands.

Civil Society 306

Civil Society Activism Communication 306

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

MARCH 17, 2022

One of the reasons that measuring nonprofit marketing communications work is so hard is that we have a lot of different marketing and communications objectives to consider. Measurement Frameworks for Communications and Marketing. For example, having people attend an event or donate money are impacts of your communications.

Marketing 277

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Activism 277

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 26, 2020

No matter where you are in the process of creating more effective communications and marketing for your nonprofit, you can always do more. These five levels are from our Five Levels of Nonprofit Communications Effectiveness based on years of research for the annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Reports. Level 1: Beginner.

Public and Nonprofit Management 290

Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing Activism 290

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 8, 2021

I’ve been in a lot of conversations lately where I’m encouraging nonprofit comms staff to create levels or tiers that represent a certain level of comms staff effort and/or a certain volume of communications activity, such as numbers of emails or social media posts. Additional communications added to the editorial calendar.

Communication 277

Communication Activism Marketing Marketing 277

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When candidates are actively raising money, it’s easy to question whether that pulls money away from other causes that donors typically support. The post Boost Your GivingTuesday Campaign With Personalized Communication appeared first on Bloomerang. We invite you to share your insights in the comments below.

Communication 112

Communication Activism Nonprofits 112

Ann Green

MAY 5, 2020

Communication is key. Just about everyone knows that communication is crucial to running a successful organization. Therefore, it’s more important than ever to be proactive and communicate with your team. Automating tasks can help save you money on payroll and overhead, as well as making your organization active 24/7/365.

Nonprofits 235

Nonprofits Technology Activism Communication 235

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Despite the growth of online fundraising and other nonprofit software solutions that allow you to execute your tasks from anywhere, communicating with different team members virtually can be more difficult than gathering in a central office space and meeting in person. Encouraging everyone to take a communications course.

Communication 130

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership 130

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 PRO

APRIL 12, 2023

A well-timed, personalized outreach activates a feeling of pride in your donors that can inspire them to give. Does your organization have a strategy for stewardship communications with multiple touchpoints throughout the year? Could you use more support in getting creative campaigns across the finish line?

Activism 246

Activism Communication Marketing Marketing 246

NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2022

But the process of identifying the right metrics and reports to measure and communicate is more complex… especially when it comes to finding metrics to drive grant performance. Download to see the list.

Activism 246

Activism Communication Fundraising Fundraising 246

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 21, 2021

We get this question so often we created a free online course that will help you create a plan for real success (as opposed to vague “awareness” activities that are usually a waste of time). Which communications tactics to use. You aren’t alone. What “raising awareness” really means. How to measure your success.

Activism 281

Activism Communication Marketing Marketing 281

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 16, 2019

Accomplishments as Opposed to Activities Donors really just want to know: What were the results of what you did? Connect the everyday activities of your organization to your mission statement. Don’t assume that readers will automatically understand how your activities help you achieve your mission. What difference did it make?

Nonprofits 246

Nonprofits Activism Governance Communication 246

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

While many will argue it’s all about pay, according to Gallup research , the highest quit rate is among those that are “not engaged” and “actively disengaged” workers. Millions of people have quit their jobs across all job categories with many more considering it. State of the Global Workplace: 2021 Report.

Associations 326

Associations Nonprofits Management Activism 326

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 19, 2023

My third book urges you to be CALM not BUSY if you want more communications success. It’s all about how your nonprofit communications team and your organizational as a whole work together. Have clear lines of authority, delegation, and communication internally. Let’s explore what I mean by that. A is for Agile.

Collaborations 215

Collaborations Activism Communication Production 215

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

To help you grow into a modern leader, we’ll explore these common nonprofit management skills you can (and should) develop at your own organization: Marketing Fundraising Public Speaking Interpersonal Communications Relationship-Building Strategic Planning Delegation Budget Allocation Problem-Solving Before training your team, invest in yourself.

Nonprofit Management 235

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 235

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 23, 2021

We have a free online course that will help you create a plan for real success (as opposed to vague “awareness” activities that are usually a waste of time). Which communications tactics to use. But if you weren’t one of those 200 people and you struggle with what it means to raise awareness, we still have you covered!

Activism 262

Activism Communication Marketing Marketing 262

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 16, 2020

The right metaphor can be extraordinarily helpful in communicating a message. Better substitutions include Leader/Follower, Active/Standby, or Primary/Secondary depending on the context. I am seriously considering it, even though what we do today, mostly with kids, is a very different activity than the origin story.

Ethics 266

Ethics Activism Marketing Marketing 266

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 18, 2023

Community engagement is nonprofit communications professionals’ number one marketing and communications goal. Our Nonprofit Communications Trends Reports show that year after year. But what does Community Engagement mean, and how can your nonprofit do it and measure it?

Activism 185

Activism Nonprofits Communication Leadership 185

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

Ann Green

JUNE 18, 2020

In regular communication documents with your team. Give your supporters an opportunity to provide input on your organization’s activities through feedback and potential (virtual) meetings. After all, without their generous contributions, your philanthropic activities wouldn’t be possible. . Communicating with them frequently.

Retention 203

Retention Nonprofit Administration and Development Activism Communication 203

Ann Green

JUNE 16, 2022

That said, you need to continue to raise money and communicate fairly regularly with your donors, while not taking on too much. Here are a few ways to simplify your donor communication without making it too difficult for you. Here are a few ways to simplify your donor communication without making it too difficult for you.

Food 240

Food Nonprofits Communication Activism 240

Ann Green

JULY 9, 2024

Even so, you need to continue to raise money and communicate regularly with your donors, while not taking on too much. Here are a few ways to simplify your donor communication without making it too difficult for you. Here are a few ways to simplify your donor communication without making it too difficult for you.

Food 224

Food Nonprofits Communication Activism 224