Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As the communications roles and responsibilities grow in nonprofits, both staff and managers will question the function of the communications team within the organization. We began researching nonprofit communications team models in 2017 and have continued investigating how they work and what is most effective since then.

Communication 214

Communication Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Retention 214

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. Simply put, social change requires social collaboration. What, then, can be done to encourage boundary spanning?

Collaborations 132

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 28, 2022

Offered training for board and staff based on shared organizational values. 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. Awkwardly be “that person.”

Communication 193

Communication Collaborations Culture Activism 193

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? What are your core values and guiding principles? Transparency + Communication. Donor Engagement.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 317

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 317

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

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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. They should be dedicated to serving our community and willing to go the extra mile to make a positive impact.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Use real-world impact to demonstrate the value of monthly donations. Automating communications to retain recurring donors. To get started, identify companies with values that align with your mission and pitch mutually beneficial opportunities for them to support your cause. Emphasizing the impact of small, regular contributions.

Nonprofits 165

Nonprofits Environmental Charitable Contribution Volunteerism 165

Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

As part of the proposal development process, development and program staff collaborate to define clear objectives as well as anticipated outputs and outcomes. In the ideal scenario, priorities align, the foundation recognizes the value of the proposed work, and the nonprofit receives a grant award. Here are five steps to take.

Foundations 104

Foundations Activism Collaborations Leadership 104

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As of April 2024, 58% of 501(c)(3) organizations have incorporated AI into their digital communications, and 68% use it to analyze constituent data. No matter your communications’ purpose, use generative AI to supplement human content creation, not replace it. Collaborative ) as your foundation.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership 130

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

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. A major value proposition of social media is its two-way interface. Create sub-communities on social media. Stress the mutual benefits of collaborating.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 98

Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2025

Revisit mission, vision and values : Everything naturally and powerfully flows from this foundation. Create a communications calendar: The good news is that there have never been so many communication channels, and the better news is that many of them are affordable even for smaller nonprofits. Where should they start?

Fundraising 110

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 110

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Review your communications and communications policies to ensure that they do not create unnecessary risks of copyright or trademark infringement, defamation, fraudulent misrepresentations, or political campaign intervention.

Public and Social Policy 121

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

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

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. Communication Capabilities: An effective board management software should have strong communication capabilities.

Management 245

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

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 Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

This includes assessing market trends, analyzing donor behavior, and leveraging new technology to enhance operations and communication. Reviewal of Values, Mission, and Beliefs Core values, mission, and beliefs serve as the foundation of every nonprofit organization. Not sure where to even start?

Public and Social Policy 209

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

Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

But really, good nonprofit strategic communication begins within an organization before ever setting out to share with everyone else. . Before you communicate with an audience, get together with your board and staff and get your stuff straight. Before mass nonprofit strategic communication communication, get….

Communication 135

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Values Nonprofits 135

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

As advisors to donors and nonprofits, we know firsthand the impact this wealth can have, and were optimistic that much of it will be deployed through philanthropy or values-aligned investing to address our worlds most pressing problems. Women are more collaborative: Women are more likely to engage in collaborative giving than men (e.g.

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Some challenges may be less tangible, such as cultural differences and values. This can be achieved by emphasizing the global values that unite us, regardless of what language we speak or what day of the week we worship. Principles that are a part of everything you do, starting with recruiting and onboarding.

Health 242

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

Candid

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The foundation is calling on donors to consider leaving 5% of that wealth to their communities, and that message is resonating, says Carrie Malek-Madani, director of marketing and communications. Those early donors set a standard, expectations, and values for future generations to follow.” A strong culture of giving?

Culture 105

Culture Foundations Children Philanthropy 105

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

Candid

MARCH 26, 2025

There, she learned a key lessonthe need for better communication between grant writers and program staff. She soon realized that the most important element of fundraising communication is to share the real impact of the work the United Way did. Dont lose sight of your own values when you fundraise, says Rasmussen.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations Values 52

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. Let's go through each one.

Retail 130

Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

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 Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, you probably work at an organization where each department works in a “horseshoe” format – meaning nobody collaborates well and communication takes way too long – traveling up the chain of command, across, and then back down. It means helping them solve their most pressing issues in a collaborative process.

Leadership 211

Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Culture 211

Ann Green

MAY 28, 2024

Partnerships with organizations that share your values can yield much-needed support for your nonprofit. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the simple steps your nonprofit can take to find a partner that shares your values and can provide the support you’re looking for. What are the benefits of building community partnerships?

Nonprofit governance and management 160

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Nonprofits 160

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

Effectively communicating the exponential increase in impact and value for money that our M&A would create helped with crucial funder conversations. We also received support from the Seachange-Lodestar Fund for Nonprofit Collaboration, a rare donor committed to supporting the operational side of nonprofit M&A efforts.

Social Enterprise 101

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofits Culture 101

Blue Avocado

JULY 16, 2024

If you would like to take your performance appraisal process to the next (and highest) level, it is necessary to incorporate your organization’s values into the system. It is only by identifying your organizational values, communicating them, and then holding employees accountable for them that you will truly achieve world-class performance.

Values 75

Values Public and Nonprofit Management Management Culture 75

Pam Moore

MAY 7, 2023

That's why I was excited to come across Social Cat – a platform that promises to streamline the entire process of discovering, connecting, and collaborating with relevant micro-influencers. Social Cat makes it easy to find one another and collaborate. Bottom line, it's a win-win for both the influencer and the brand.

Collaborations 148

Collaborations Marketing Marketing Production 148

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 28, 2022

My message is we need to seek out peers, women below and above us to collaborate with specifically. My message is we need to seek out peers to collaborate with specifically. A key part of equity is understanding your value, she says, with support of mentors and community and communicating that directly. “

Collaborations 98

Collaborations Culture Energy Psychology 98

Pam Moore

MAY 7, 2023

That's why I was excited to come across Social Cat – a platform that promises to streamline the entire process of discovering, connecting, and collaborating with relevant micro-influencers. Social Cat makes it easy to find one another and collaborate. Bottom line, it's a win-win for both the influencer and the brand.

Marketing 147

Marketing Marketing Collaborations Production 147

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

When supporters commit to giving regularly, they become more engaged with your mission, increasing their lifetime value to your organization. Expand corporate and community partnerships Corporate and community partnerships provide more than financial backingthey foster mutually beneficial relationships that strengthen your nonprofits mission.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 121

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 Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Establish a Consistent File Management System Use a shared collaborative platform that everyone on the team can access and contribute to. This makes sure you’re maximizing the value of these memberships for networking and exposure. situations! All documents, templates, files, and resources should live in one central place.

Non-Profits 229

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Management 229

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Its difficult to ask collaborators to account for AI use after the fact, so discuss this at the outset.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Ethics Health Technology 52

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