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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Yesterday we opened the annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey for 2013 and we already have about 200 responses. Participate in our survey (more than 1,200 nonprofits did last year) and you can request a free copy of the 2013 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, to be released in January. Take the survey now.

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A Fundraiser’s Guide to Measuring Donor Engagement

Ann Green

As a fundraiser, you need to increase donor engagement , and the only way to do that is by tracking engagement metrics and monitoring your success. This article will show you four metrics for measuring donor engagement and tell you why they’re important for your fundraising team. . Fundraising Participation Rate .

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Five Ways to Sabotage Your Call to Action

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

When I probe a little deeper, what people often mean is that their communications don’t seem to be motivating people to do what the nonprofit wants, whether that’s donating money, signing up to volunteer, or registering for an event. Memorable and motivating messaging has to answer both the So What? Being Too Vague.

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A New Take on Higher Education Fundraising

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

In today’s guest post, James Vineburgh explains how the typical donor persona for higher education is changing to younger donors, more women donors, more tech-savvy donors, and less trusting donors — and what that means for fundraisers. The questions guiding the study were: What motivates people to give? What do you think?

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Three Stages of Nonprofit Marketing Maturity

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

As I’ve been writing my new book on content marketing for nonprofits, I’ve tried to keep in mind the different stages that nonprofits go through as their communications and marketing programs mature. Communications work is often parceled out among program staff and the executive director. Stage I: Doing.

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5 Steps to Hosting a Fundraiser for Animal-Related Causes

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Hosting a fundraiser can be a rewarding experience that not only raises vital funds for animal-related causes but also brings animal lovers together in support of a common goal. Following these steps will help you host a memorable fundraiser that inspires stronger relationships with supporters and makes a difference for animals in need.

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Make Event Donors Your Next Organizational Donors

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Answer: Your fundraising event donors. According to Event 360’s research, the average event participant secures at least three to four donors — the friends and family who sponsor their walk in the 5K or who come along with them to the party. Engage: Event donors require more nuanced communications, but you still must engage them.