Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 20, 2018

I’m working on a new two-part webinar series for late April on building an organizational culture that supports your communications work. . I’m using a basic definition of culture: The shared assumptions, values, beliefs, attitudes, and standards that govern how people behave. Or you can email me directly. .

Culture 122

Culture Communication Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

In other cases, they are organizations, industries, professions, or cultures. An entrepreneur hoping to market affordable solar finds it necessary to collaborate with architects, materials scientists, and roofing contractors. Simply put, social change requires social collaboration.

Collaborations 132

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

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

JUNE 28, 2022

Looked around who wasn’t at the table or represented in our communications and hired “experts”. Presented a board with a reparations line item for communities that might have been harmed by our “well-meaning” intentions. Co-collaborated to create summits/retreats with those underrepresented.

Communication 193

Communication Collaborations Culture Activism 193

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 78

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 78

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 22, 2020

With more nonprofit professionals working from home during the pandemic, some of you are experiencing a new problem: coworkers and bosses who suddenly want to be in constant communication with you. Of course, we communicators desperately need our coworkers to talk to us in order for us to do our jobs well, but not ALL DAY, EVERY DAY.

Communication 180

Communication Culture Collaborations Nonprofits 180

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 27, 2021

Last week, we shared that we found in the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report that a majority of nonprofits said they did more communications planning (63%) and that the level of internal collaboration on the communications workload went up (57%) as a result of the pandemic. Problems Made Worse by the Pandemic.

Participation and motivation 300

Participation and motivation Collaborations Communication Leadership 300

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. Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. Conduct interviews with select board and staff members.

Collaborations 115

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 115

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 20, 2015

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. Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. to 2:00 p.m.

Communication 241

Communication Nonprofits Technology Collaborations 241

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 8, 2022

This week we have nonprofit office culture and leadership, some fundraising to-dos for the summer, Twitter Ads, Google Grants and more. NonProfit Pro talks about The Importance of Positive Nonprofit Office Culture. Twitter Launches Initial test of Collaborative Tweets. Nonprofit Communications Training and Coaching for You….

Communication 173

Communication Ethics Culture Leadership 173

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

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 24, 2025

Informal networks of social supports do existas they have for millenniaand help people manage the challenges they face; however, under the atomizing pressure of our economy and culture, these supports are often too underresourced to fill in the gaps. The United States is in a societal mental health crisis.

Health 87

Health Public and Social Policy Medical Public and Nonprofit Management 87

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 15, 2019

Today’s Mixed Links is a special round up of communications and marketing breakout sessions from this year’s conference. Each session includes “collaborative notes” which are Google Docs where attendees add insights from the sessions and panelists include links to their presentations.

Communication 156

Communication Advertising Nonprofits Retention 156

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. But by building an organizational culture that cuts across borders to unify staff, team members are better equipped to build bonds across time zones. Commitment to learning goes hand in hand with respect.

Health 242

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Civil Society 242

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

Some of the reasons might be deeply embedded in our sectors culture, from a tendency to lionize founders and treat individual visions as sacrosanct to our collective fascination with unicorn stories, the rare organizations that achieve massive scale independently. We needed to raise over $2 million in a week to consummate the transaction.

Social Enterprise 108

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofits Culture 108

Candid

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Funder Safeguarding Collaborative (FSC)fiscally sponsored and co-founded by Global Fund for Childrenworks to create organizational practices and cultures in support of safeguarding. This article will highlight findings from a recent FSC report analyzing the challenges its U.S. Photo credit: Karen Hatch The post Doing good, wrong?

Philanthropy 95

Philanthropy Culture Law Collaborations 95

NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

Well-trained team members are more likely to make informed decisions, adapt to changing circumstances, and deliver high-quality services to their beneficiaries and our communities. READ NEXT: Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture 2.

Nonprofit governance and management 238

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Governance Leadership 238

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

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? Transparency + Communication. Collaborative Fundraising. Donor Engagement. Donor Recognition.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 317

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 317

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

The last decade has seen an explosion in donor advising and education groups, giving circles , pooled or collaborative funds , impact investing networks, philanthropic prizes, and pledges. Women are more collaborative: Women are more likely to engage in collaborative giving than men (e.g. a giving circle).

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

This includes assessing market trends, analyzing donor behavior, and leveraging new technology to enhance operations and communication. Established nonprofits periodically review and reaffirm their values, mission, and beliefs to ensure alignment with their evolving priorities, community needs, and societal trends.

Public and Social Policy 209

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 209

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture. During this interactive course taught by nonprofit leader Mandy Cloninger , you’ll explore the various types of strategic collaborations, including partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.

Nonprofit governance and management 288

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 288

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 29, 2020

Let’s look at another common collaboration problem for communications staff: You can’t get the information you need from the right people to do your job well. We’ll tackle this situation using our Four Steps to Work Through Collaboration Problems. Or perhaps this is more about meeting culture.

Collaborations 188

Collaborations Culture Communication Nonprofits 188

Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

Culture 102

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 102

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In 2023, Candid completed our first external SOC 2 audit, a collaborative effort across our administrative teams. In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. And that’s what building a culture of compliance is all about. At Candid, we can relate.

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

Candid

MARCH 19, 2025

Among the findings Candid senior communications specialist Parshya Kavoosi highlights from the annual study is that the gender pay gap has been narrowing except at the largest organizations. The growing role of women in the nonprofit sector The great restructure: Gender inequity culture in the nonprofit sector.

Leadership 95

Leadership Philanthropy Culture Nonprofits 95

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

This week we have social media trends, donation form best practices, how to spot a toxic work culture and more. Scott Westcott at Turn Two Communications shared A Communicator’s Guide to the COVID-19 Anniversary. If you are looking for a new job, find out How To Identify A Toxic Culture Before Accepting A Job Offer.

Communication 130

Communication Ethics Culture Energy 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 15, 2025

At Wellspring, we have seen gifted, deeply committed, and mission-oriented co-leaders become misaligned on fundamental questions of strategy or organizational culture, ultimately reaching a place where each leader feels unable to compromise. If you move forward with co-leadership, prepare for success.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Construction 122

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 10, 2022

And finally, if your team is still working from home, check out these 4 Simple Strategies For Successful Remote Collaborations. You Are Not The Expert: Tips for Designing Content for Communities Not Your Own. Nonprofit Communications Training and Coaching for You…. The Nonprofit Communications Director Mentoring Program.

Communication 143

Communication Psychology Nonprofits Collaborations 143

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 Marketing Guide

AUGUST 7, 2015

All this week, we are taking a look at what it means to be a CALM Communications Director ( Collaborative , Agile , Logical , and Methodical). If you don’t create methods for others to follow in your absence, and instead embed all the marketing and communications knowledge within yourself, you are ultimately failing your cause.

Collaborations 189

Collaborations Psychology Production Energy 189

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

This week we have social media trends, donation form best practices, how to spot a toxic work culture and more. Scott Westcott at Turn Two Communications shared A Communicator’s Guide to the COVID-19 Anniversary. If you are looking for a new job, find out How To Identify A Toxic Culture Before Accepting A Job Offer.

Communication 127

Communication Ethics Culture Energy 127

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Collaboration is the first word in our CALM not BUSY framework. . Internal collaboration with your colleagues requires trust. The post Collaboration Tip: Create Your Own Version of the Colbert Questionert appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Watch a few of the interview segments and see what you think!

Collaborations 130

Collaborations Marketing Marketing Culture 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 21, 2020

CALM not BUSY is the framework we created to help you understand how to manage your nonprofit’s communications work for maximum effectiveness. You should work on being more Collaborative, Agile, Logical, and Methodical (CALM) and less Bogus, Unrealistic, Sidestepping, and Yoked (BUSY).

Collaborations 279

Collaborations Management Communication Nonprofits 279

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 14, 2021

At Nonprofit Marketing Guide, we’ve been training, coaching, and researching nonprofit communications directors and teams for more than 15 years. In that time, we’ve learned A LOT about the stages that nonprofits and their communications staff go through as they establish, implement, and grow robust marketing and communications programs.

Collaborations 210

Collaborations Culture Communication Marketing 210

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 13, 2018

For those of you who can’t be with us, I am dedicating today to rounding up communications and marketing breakout sessions from this year. Each session includes “collaborative notes” which are Google Docs where attendees add insights from the sessions and panelists include links to their presentations. Enjoy your weekend!

Communication 123

Communication Collaborations Nonprofits Culture 123

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