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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Ann Green

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Yet, nonprofit organizations fail to recognize that and send everyone the same letter. I often receive generic, one-size-fits-all communication from organizations that don’t acknowledge I’m a longtime donor or recognize that I’m a monthly donor. One of the reasons is poor communication. Some are monthly donors. Um, hello!

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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.

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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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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.

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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. Become a Better Writer This Month at Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Register Now.

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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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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

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. The Return of the QR Code for Nonprofits.

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Ann Green

MARCH 21, 2024

Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters. If it’s not, it’s time to move away from generic and impersonal communication. Here are a few suggestions to help you improve your donor communication. Situations throughout the world keep changing and your communication needs to be relevant.

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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

JUNE 19, 2023

Keeping things simple is also important for your nonprofit organization. Fundraising numbers are down. Even so, 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.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 11, 2021

In the second edition of The Nonprofit Marketing Guide , I wrote. Those with corporate experience sometimes narrowly define nonprofit marketing as brand management, public relations, and advertising. Those with corporate experience sometimes narrowly define nonprofit marketing as brand management, public relations, and advertising.

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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. It’s time for Mixed Links… NonprofitPro shares 5 Unethical Social Media Practices All Nonprofits Should Avoid. Funraise put together a Summer Fundraising Calendar. NPCOMMLIFE.

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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? And for more on Instagram copy, Classy shared How to Write Engaging Nonprofit Instagram Captions. Nonprofit Hub Breaks Down the Confusion: What is Cybersecurity really? Nonprofit Training for You….

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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. Nonprofit Training for You….

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 11, 2021

Time to wrap up another week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. Here are 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Use LinkedIn to Advance Their Missions. Nick Wood talks about Nonprofit Remote Work: Is Staying at Home Here to Stay? Nonprofit Training for You….

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 21, 2021

I am starting my vacation today, but wouldn’t leave you without the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links… Find out Why Your Nonprofit Needs Both Branding And Marketing Strategies. Nonprofit Training for You….

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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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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. Julia Campbell’s new podcast Nonprofit Nation is live.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 22, 2023

Written by: Doug Scott Reading Time: 5 minutes Nonprofit video stories have the power to evoke an emotional response in prospective donors and compel them to act on behalf of your cause. In fact, studies have shown that 57% of people who watch fundraising videos go on to make a donation. Let’s get started! Follow a narrative structure.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 9, 2021

It’s Friday which means it’s time for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. 5 Tips to Start Considering a Safe and Fun In-Person Fundraising Event Again. Nonprofit Training for You…. Auburn, AL. Here are 5 TikTok Tips to Get More Views.

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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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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.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I am having a heck of a day so let’s just get straight to the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising, shall we? This week we have how to schedule Instagram posts, mental health tips, year-end fundraising advice, and more. Your Day in the Life.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 16, 2021

But I know you’re here for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising so let’s go! Julia Campbell has 5 Quick Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit Email Newsletter. Use these Resources for the Bulk of Nonprofit Workers — Women.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 7, 2022

Let’s end the first week of what will surely be a better year with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. Beth Kanter shares Five New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals. Julia Campbell looks at the Fundraising Outlook for 2022.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Put down your PSLs and jump into the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising like they were a big ol’ pile of leaves. Madison Gonzalez talks about DEI in Nonprofit Storytelling: A Beginner’s Guide to Sharing Empowering Stories. Nonprofit Training for You….

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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. The information below was taken from the BONUS handout Everything Nonprofits Need to Know About Social Media in 2023. female, 56.3% female, 51.8% female, 45.9%

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Time to wind down with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. Sabrina Sciscente talks about TikTok for Nonprofits: 5 Tips To Get You Started. Jarrod Best-Mitchell put together A 6-Step LinkedIn Action Plan for Nonprofits. Nonprofit Training for You….

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 12, 2021

Are you ready for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? A glimpse of the fundraising picture in 2020 reveals some important truths. A Guide for Nonprofits. Hobbies of Nonprofit Communicators: Arts and Crafts. Too Many Cards?

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Ann Green

JULY 16, 2024

It may be quieter at your nonprofit, but you don’t want to be too quiet and ignore your donors. 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. Keep communicating with your donors.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

OK, let’s jump into the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links… Check out these 5 Things To Do This Summer To Be Ready For Fall Fundraising. Nonprofit Training for You…. Let’s talk about your donors.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 2, 2021

Before you head out, let’s take a look at the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. billion nonprofit emails to uncover best practices for their Nonprofit Email Deliverability Report. Nonprofit Training for You…. Register Now. Register Now.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Exciting things are happening here, but I haven’t forgotten to collect the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising for you. Julia Campbell tries to answer the question Should Nonprofits Leave Facebook? Is Facebook Now Optional for Nonprofits? New Orleans, LA.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 1, 2021

with the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have effective board chairs, how to write a social media policy, an apparent nonprofit crash, and more. Amy Eisenstein shares 16 Tools and Apps for the (non)Tech-Savvy Fundraiser. Register Now.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 30, 2021

I am back with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising after missing last week due to poor planning on my part. Here’s How to Up Your Nonprofit Game on TikTok. White Women as Nonprofit Gatekeepers [Recommended Listen]. Nonprofit Training for You….

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