Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Three times a year, Curt and I teach 25 to 35 nonprofits of all sizes how to raise money from companies. Corporate giving is a part-time activity for many companies. Of the 12,000+ public companies, fewer than 500 have full-time contributions or community relations managers. Corporate giving has plummeted to just.80%

Public and Nonprofit Management 278

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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 Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

Collaborations 208

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 208

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

from creative agency Public for Meals on Wheels America. I only want subscribers who are active readers. Second, keeping my list small and active keeps me motivated to deliver the very best content every week. Marketing Your Cause 1. What are people curious about when it comes to your nonprofit's work?

Marketing 162

Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising 162

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” Public investments like ARPA have reawakened a commitment by politicians to use our dollars to improve access to quality housing, schools, and jobs.

Public and Social Policy 118

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 6, 2012

On Tuesday, I shared a Theory of Change for nonprofit marketing. For example, what is “content marketing” and why should nonprofits shift toward it? The kind of transformation is consistent with what’s happening in the larger world of for-profit marketing too, beyond the nonprofit sector.

Marketing 194

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Advertising 194

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2023

One of the best ways to maximize your ROI on outreach is to cultivate your digital presence through marketing. While digital marketing is usually associated with the for-profit world, your social impact organization has just as much to gain from having a strong online identity. Collaborate with nonprofit influencers.

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Marketing Marketing Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 200

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 29, 2015

If you are a nonprofit communicator, odds are you are fighting the Curse of Knowledge in your organization in some way, most likely because your program experts and long-time staff have it. It can lead to a warped perspective about how the public views, or should view, your issues. Managing the Curse of Knowledge.

Public and Nonprofit Management 225

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Communication Leadership 225

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Editorial style guide or brand book, whatever you call it, your nonprofit will benefit from written documentation about how the content you create should look and sound. The Types of Nonprofit Style Guides Cheat Sheets: Maybe you just need a simple one- or two-pager summarizing the most important points you want everyone to implement.

Race and Ethnicity 253

Race and Ethnicity Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Health 253

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 10, 2024

Like Herding Cats I can recall a few times in my nonprofit journey when coordinating a new marketing campaign across departments felt more like herding cats than orchestrating a symphony. It made it clear how vital a focus on collaboration is, especially when we’re all trying to do a lot with a little in the nonprofit world.

Collaborations 232

Collaborations Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing 232

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 10, 2025

While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations. To help you out, we will cover six essential tools every nonprofit should have in 2025.

Technology 187

Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 187

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 8, 2025

This happens daily when local governments park public funds in banks. Public funds amounting to billions of dollars are turned into private profits for services using your assets. The Peoples Money for the Peoples Needs What difference could a public bank make? It turns out, quite a lot. It turns out, quite a lot.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Finance 111

Affnetz

APRIL 30, 2024

/ By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. This metric holds the key to sustainable growth and impact for nonprofits. Understanding and implementing these practices can help nonprofits boost their fundraising efforts and ensure long-term success.

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Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Management 264

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 16, 2018

This one actually may make a big difference in how nonprofits use the networking site though. For those of us who have seen declining organic reach for a while now, this might just seems like a nail in the coffin for organic marketing via Facebook Pages. Naturally, we LOVE this kind of word-of-mouth marketing!

Public and Nonprofit Management 207

Public and Nonprofit Management Advertising Nonprofits Communication 207

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 25, 2019

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! She is also on the Action Civics Advisory Committee for Sacramento County and an active volunteer at her daughter’s elementary school. I often check in with any active partners during this time. Don’t see the form?

Public and Social Policy 190

Public and Social Policy Communication Public Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 190

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 18, 2024

For nonprofits, annual reports play an important role in maintaining both financial transparency and donor trust. As the name implies, most organizations create and publish these reports once a year, making them a staple that any nonprofit professional could benefit from brushing up on. Choose annual report components to include.

Public and Nonprofit Management 243

Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Leadership Nonprofit Leadership 243

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

from creative agency Public for Meals on Wheels America. I only want subscribers who are active readers. Second, keeping my list small and active keeps me motivated to deliver the very best content every week. Marketing Your Cause 1. What are people curious about when it comes to your nonprofit's work?

Marketing 130

Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Tina James​ Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Florida Blue Tina James, the senior manager of corporate social responsibility at Florida Blue, is one of 20 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2023 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

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Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 244

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

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. OK, that’s a little harsh, but some of you need a wake-up call.

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Participation and motivation Universities Leadership Education 227

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Agencies of record can also be the single agency allowed to purchase and manage advertising on behalf of a client. Your nonprofit can create b-roll and make it available to news organizations to supplement what they record on their own. These terms are often used interchangeably in the nonprofit sector.

Public and Nonprofit Management 224

Public and Nonprofit Management Children Advertising Activism 224

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2014

Here’s 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. In this role, she is responsible for managing social media and ensuring that all online tutorials are free from grammatical mistakes and that they have a cohesive look and feel.

Communication 176

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 176

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a non-profit marketing and development professional, I have spent my career figuring out how to cut through the noise of a crowded marketing space. But, even when you guess right, it’s possible that your marketing is creating harm. And when you don’t guess right, your marketing is both harmful and ineffective. .

Non-Profits 143

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Ethics 143

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Among other things, brand SERPs include the most important pages on your site, your most recent social activity, your Wikipedia page (if you have one), and the latest news stories about your company. To do this, they use a variety of techniques, including public relations management, content marketing and technical SEO. .

Management 84

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Management 84

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 3, 2017

Is program sustainability something your nonprofit talks about? More than ever, program sustainability is a concern for nonprofits and the grantmaking organizations that fund them. If you’ve ever seen this question on a grant application before, I’m guessing it’s one that you and many other nonprofits struggle to answer confidently.

Marketing 108

Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management 108

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2023

In addition to raising necessary funds for your cause, you might host a fundraiser to accomplish the following goals: Raise awareness and educate the public about issues related to animal rights. Activities and entertainment: Plan activities and entertainment that are related to the fundraiser and will engage attendees.

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Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 200

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

ByJackie Sue Griffin The nonprofit world isnt what it used to be. To thrive during 2025, nonprofits must create workplaces where employees feel connected to the mission and see clear opportunities for growth. Your nonprofits brand isnt just about marketing; its about showing potential hires what makes your organization special.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 6, 2021

10 Powerful Twitter Marketing Tips [That Work like Magic]. All organizations can benefit from having a solid Twitter Marketing strategy (B2B, B2C, NGOs, etc.). Check out the following tips and improve your Twitter Marketing. Twitter is a powerful marketing platform that needs your attention. Define Your Business Goals.

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Marketing Marketing Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 145

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Deciding to start a new nonprofit is the beginning of an incredible journey. But once you see your nonprofit’s impact, the hard work will all be worth it. In this guide, we’ll help you make sure you’re on the right track in getting your new nonprofit up and running. Take steps to incorporate your nonprofit.

Finance 98

Finance Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 20, 2020

During my decade as a nonprofit executive director, I took an embarrassing number of tests like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® that confirmed what my family and friends could have told me for free. I like getting my energy from active involvement in events and having a lot of different activities.

Public and Nonprofit Management 262

Public and Nonprofit Management Energy Activism Medical 262

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 3, 2021

Get thousands of free stock photos for your nonprofit, NGO or Social Enterprise. We’ve compiled a list of free breathtaking stock photos for nonprofit organizations, NGO’s and Social Enterprises which you can use right away for your website, mailing list, social media or other online and offline activities.

Social Enterprise 145

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Public and Nonprofit Management Energy 145

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 11, 2021

Not all introverts have an abhorrence to public speaking. Kimberly cites a study by the Academy of Management that shows “that extroverted leaders excel when leading a team of passive individuals. On the contrary, proactive teams do not mesh as well with extraverted leaders, but thrive under introverted management.”

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Here are five takeaways from the 2024 Civic 50 Report that nonprofit leaders can leverage to expand or initiate successful corporate partnerships: 1.

Disaster Relief 109

Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Recruitment 109

Nonprofit Megaphone

AUGUST 6, 2024

50 Nonprofit Marketing Ideas Are you a nonprofit looking for creative ways to thrive and grow but feel limited by a small budget? Perhaps you are a large nonprofit seeking to function and market more efficiently. As a nonprofit, you exist for the good of those in need. If so, this list is for you!

Marketing 98

Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 29, 2024

Nonprofit organizations often operate on shoestring budgets, with every dollar being stretched to its limit to fulfill the organization’s mission. Yet the lifeblood of any nonprofit is its people – the passionate volunteers and hard-working staff who dedicate their time, energy, and talents to making a positive impact.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Culture Leadership 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 1, 2015

Our public relations expert Peter Penepento is back this month to share some ideas on getting the word out about your good cause without using the media. For today’s nonprofit communications pro, however, the answer to this question isn’t quite as clear cut. So how do you activate this network? Peter Panepento.

Public and Nonprofit Management 222

Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy Production Activism 222

Selfish Giving

APRIL 17, 2019

It's "Marketing Your Cause" - and with good reason! You realize that the better you market your cause, the easier it will be to recruit corporate partners. Last week, I shared a post on ten nonprofits that are using Instagram incredibly well. And I'm not even active on Instagram ! Marketing Your Cause 1.

Culture 113

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing 113

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 16, 2023

Those who’ve managed to scratch out a way to stay are at risk every day of being erased. In 2018, I gathered a group of nine people from the community—small business owners; residents; nonprofit, school, and university leaders—to discuss how to preserve our beloved neighborhood. Many have already closed, buckling under tripling rents.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Community Development Nonprofit governance and management Cultural Diversity 81