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.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Your donors want to hear from you and don’t just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Ideally, you should communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year. Current events/News stories.

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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.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 20, 2022

If you’re curious about how often other nonprofits communicate on Facebook, Instagram, email, or any other communications channels, we have answers from the 2022 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. . Communications frequency is one strong indicator of effectiveness. You can download this chart as a one-page PDF.

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Ann Green

JULY 16, 2024

You should communicate with your donors at least once a month and that includes the summer months. Don’t make the mistake of taking a vacation from your donor communication. Continuing to stay in touch with your donors will help you when you launch your fall fundraising campaign. Keep communicating with your donors.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 28, 2024

Nonprofit marketing and communications is all we do here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide. We focus on the needs of nonprofit marketing and communications professionals and offer community, training, coaching, and mentoring. Step One: Join Our Nonprofit Marketing Guide Community and Find Your People! It’s free!

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Ann Green

JULY 23, 2024

If you answered yes, it may be because your communication is well, just meh. The remedy I like to recommend is the 5 C’s of good nonprofit communication. Keep these in mind when you’re writing a fundraising appeal, thank you letter, update, or any type of donor communication. Is it Clear? What is your intention?

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 21, 2024

The relationship between fundraisers and accountants in a nonprofit organization can be challenging. Fundraising and accounting departments provide vital services to the organization, but when they fail to communicate, it can lead to financial errors. For a nonprofit to thrive, these two departments have to work together.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When it comes to timing of email communications for your peer-to-peer events, there are three big levers you can adjust. Timing also varies by type of event, which breaks down into four categories. Let’s look at how peer-to-peer email timing levers vary for each event type.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 10, 2024

Ever thought about how we, as communicators, can build deeper, long-lasting relationships with our stakeholders, especially our donors? Having a good grasp on the wants and needs of your donors, can really make a difference in your donor communications. This type of donor communication builds a strong emotional connection.

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Ann Green

JULY 26, 2023

Unfortunately, a lot of nonprofit communication is not that great. Keep these in mind when you’re writing a fundraising appeal, thank you letter, update, or any type of donor communication. Plain and simple, your fundraising appeal should entice someone to donate. Shorter, more frequent communication is better.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 23, 2021

Welcome to the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. The 10 Keys to Nonprofit Communications Success. New Marketing Essentials Course — And How Marketing is More Than Fundraising! The Little Duck Diner. Savannah, GA. Nonprofit Training for You…. Register Now.

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Ann Green

MARCH 21, 2023

Since the pandemic started, some nonprofits have done better and have created more nuanced, personal communication. It’s time to move away from generic and impersonal communication. Segment your donors Your donors aren’t the same, so they shouldn’t all get the same letter or other types of communication. Here’s what you can do.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 6, 2023

Creating individualized 12-month communication plans for all 150 donors on your major gifts caseload to a fundraiser may initially sound like a lot of touchpoints to create. But the truth is you can create the vast majority of your planning for each donor in less time than you think.

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Veritus Group

MAY 5, 2023

If your non-profit isn't structured around donor acquisition, there's likely to be some tension between the mar-com and fundraising functions. The post The Confusion Around Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising Functions appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Ann Green

JUNE 23, 2021

I want to revisit a topic I’ve written about in the past and that’s the 5 C’s of good nonprofit communication. It’s important to keep these 5 C’s in mind when you’re writing a fundraising appeal, thank you letter, update, or any type of donor communication. Shorter, more frequent communication is better. Is it Clear?

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Your donors want to hear from you and don’t just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Ideally, you should communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 1, 2024

Reflecting on exactly what generosity is, and what it means to donors enables fundraisers to steward it toward loyalty. At its core, fundraising is about developing generous donor relationships. The post Donor Communications Breed Loyalty appeared first on The NonProfit Times. Generosity is not mutually exclusive.

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Mission Minded

MARCH 20, 2024

Why do we communicate with and cultivate donors by sending signals that are inauthentic to the ideals of equity woven into our brand, values, and mission? The post The Problem with Fundraising Communications appeared first on Mission Minded.

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The Storytelling Nonprofit

AUGUST 18, 2024

Effective donor communication is crucial for successful fundraising efforts. The relationship between a non-profit organization and its donors is built on trust, transparency, and ongoing engagement, all of which are nurtured through strategic communication. months between Labor Day and Giving Tuesday to communicate with donors.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 6, 2021

Then take a look at the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. Funraise shared Examples of Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Campaigns During the COVID-19 Crisis. Bringing Community Centric Fundraising to Life. Catch Up on Our Content from This Week….

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 6, 2022

Whether you are a team of one or several, you probably have questions about how other nonprofit communications or marketing teams are set up and how they function. We’ve also learned a great deal by coaching and mentoring hundreds of nonprofit communicators over the last decade. Communications Team Size.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Can you fundraise during or after a disaster that doesn’t affect you? I believe you can and should still communicate and fundraise on behalf of your organization with humility and a spirit of cooperation. The post Can You Fundraise During a Disaster that Doesn’t Affect You?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 13, 2021

Let’s press our luck with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have Instagram ad tips, metrics for video and social, and bad arguments against Community-Centric Fundraising. Want to start advertising on Instagram? Register Now.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 27, 2021

Let’s wrap up the week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have ethical fundraising, email workflows, year-end stories, Space Jam and more. September 9: Creating Your Donor Communications Plan Master Class with Kivi Leroux Miller.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Year-end fundraising season is here. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. Your fundraising campaign will be more successful if you use a combination of mail, email, social media, texts, and phone calls. Here in the U.S.,

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Ann Green

JULY 5, 2023

Fundraising numbers are down and who knows how year-end will go, but it’s important to stay strong and not pull back. Something the pandemic taught us is we should communicate more during tough times. You should be communicating with your donors at least once a month and that includes the summer months.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

November has arrived, and with it, an increasing flurry of communications ranging from political ads to door-busting holiday sales to year-end giving requests. Even if our message is meaningful and brilliant, how can we ensure that we will connect with our key audiences, especially during peak fundraising season?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 7, 2021

join me for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. Funraise put together a Summer Fundraising Calendar. Find out Why Taking an Omnichannel Approach to Donor Retention is Imperative in the New Era of Fundraising. Want a Nonprofit Communications Training Plan?

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Ann Green

JULY 7, 2022

I’d like to revisit a topic I’ve written about in the past and that’s the 5 C’s of good nonprofit communication. It’s important to keep these 5 C’s in mind when you’re writing a fundraising appeal, thank you letter, update, or any type of donor communication. Shorter, more frequent communication is better. Is it Clear?

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Ann Green

MARCH 9, 2022

Since the pandemic started, some nonprofits have done better and have created more nuanced, personal communication. Also, terms like at-risk and underserved undermine your clients/community. How Jargon Destroys Nonprofit Fundraising & Marketing. Let’s keep this up and all do better. Your donors deserve that.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Hustle launched its new Dialer product, designed to assist organizers and fundraisers in mobilizing supporters. The Dialer is a modern calling application that saves time by removing unnecessary manual steps with a smooth and easy-to-use interface.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 11, 2021

Still others, especially those responsible for fundraising, believe that all nonprofit marketing should direct people to donate money. ” Exactly how you define nonprofit marketing and how you define your job as a nonprofit communicator depends a lot on your specific situation — but it’s essential that you do so.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 16, 2021

Ready for the the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? Hopefully you don’t need this, but Three Fundraising Pros Give Their Advice On What You Should Do After You Get Laid Off. Nonprofit Communicators, Share Your Day. The Corner Grille. Atlanta, GA.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 9, 2021

Let’s finish up the week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links… Farra Trompeter talks about managing your nonprofit’s communications as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. What is the Clubhouse App?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 20, 2021

Let’s celebrate with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have how to make a TikTok, a new podcast to listen to, fundraising tips, social media monitoring tools and more. And a very merry un-birthday to the rest of you. Register Now.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 30, 2021

While I think a lot of us could use an actual mixed drink at this point, it’s a little early here in the States so let’s settle for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. Rakhi Agrawal shared Why I am a fundraiser — despite not setting out to be one.

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