Ann Green

DECEMBER 14, 2016

I hope your year-end fundraising campaign is going well. Fundraising is a year-round effort and after you’ve thanked your donors, you need to make a plan to communicate with them at least once or twice a month throughout the year. You’ll keep adding to your communications calendar throughout the year.

Communication 201

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Fundraising 201

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

These articles explain the role volunteers play in building community relationships and resilience. Beyond fundraising: How building community strengthens nonprofit sustainability. So, what can nonprofits do to recruit these essential volunteersand retain them? Fundraisers need to adapt.

Public and Nonprofit Management 97

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Leadership Education 97

Ann Green

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Some nonprofit organizations are good at communicating with their donors, but many are not. Raising money is only part of the fundraising equation. To do all that you need to communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year. Some of you may already have a communications calendar, which is great.

Communication 182

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Fundraising 182

Ann Green

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Year-end fundraising coincides with the gratitude season, which includes Thanksgiving in the U.S. This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t always realize this. Here are a few ways to incorporate gratitude into your year-end fundraising campaign.

Recruitment 165

Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising Communication 165

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Most nonprofits rely on a few annual fundraising events to bring in much-needed donations and to raise awareness for their cause. There are so many forms of fundraising events, from charity runs to fundraising festivals. These goals will help you plan your event with a specific objective and fundraising target in mind.

Recruitment 105

Recruitment Nonprofits Management Food 105

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. Moreover, remember that theres strength in numbers when recruiting and managing volunteers. Create sub-communities on social media.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 98

Ann Green

DECEMBER 8, 2021

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.

Communication 169

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Nonprofits 169

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

A peer-to-peer campaign (or P2P) is a type of fundraising where individuals organize and host a campaign on behalf of a nonprofit organization and collect donations from their friends. Launching a peer-to-peer campaign begins with recruiting some of your most fervent supporters to organize personal campaigns on your organizations behalf.

Participation and motivation 110

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Technology Recruitment 110

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 27, 2022

It’s Friday so that means I have the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week I have TikTok campaigns, inclusive imagery, social media post ideas, how to recruit board members and more. Nonprofit Communications Training and Coaching for You….

Communication 173

Communication Recruitment Nonprofits Marketing 173

Ann Green

AUGUST 6, 2024

If you’re doing a year-end fundraising campaign, the time to start planning it is now, hopefully in an air-conditioned space. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. Be sure your donation page is user-friendly and consistent with your other fundraising materials. Do you have a campaign plan?

Fundraising 271

Fundraising Fundraising Food Recruitment 271

Ann Green

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Some nonprofit organizations do a good job of communicating with their donors, but many do not. Raising money is only part of the fundraising equation. To do all that you need to communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year. Here are some categories you can use in your communications calendar.

Communication 163

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Fundraising 163

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Many people in our sector answer this question by describing what I think of as communications: Creating and distributing content to people about the nonprofit and its issues. So here’s how I explain it: Nonprofit marketing is using communications to build relationships that help you change the world.

Marketing 228

Marketing Marketing Recruitment Nonprofits 228

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 8, 2015

For a lot of nonprofits, that means the biggest online fundraising campaign of the year is right around the corner. The first thing I always recommend in year-end fundraising planning? Board members and staff can play a major role in helping you achieve your organization’s fundraising goals. DECEMBER IS COMING! Are you ready? .

Fundraising 219

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Advertising 219

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

To recruit more passionate team players to serve on your nonprofit board, make sure your organization is asking itself these four questions. 4 Questions Every Nonprofit Should Ask Itself to Recruit the Right Board Members 1. Use this matrix as a guide when recruiting new board members. Do you have a board diversity matrix?

Nonprofit governance and management 240

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Governance 240

Ann Green

MARCH 27, 2018

You can bring this concept of simplicity and balance into your nonprofit communications, too. How much communication is too much. Most likely you’re not communicating enough. Communication is a year-round effort that includes asking, thanking, sharing updates, and engaging your donors. Here’s how. Choose the right length.

Communication 146

Communication Recruitment Nonprofits Activism 146

Ann Green

DECEMBER 14, 2020

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.

Communication 160

Communication Economic Issues Recruitment Homelessness 160

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Peter Drucker stressed the importance of strategic recruitment, emphasizing the need to select individuals based on their competencies, character, and dedication. Tailoring your recruitment efforts to find individuals whose skills and expertise align with your organization’s mission is fundamental. Communicate the expectations.

Recruitment 105

Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 105

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 4, 2022

Welcome to another round up of the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. And Hubspot has 3 Roles Marketing Leaders Plan to Recruit in 2022 [New Research + Expert Insights]. Weigh The Benefits of Hosting Small Fundraising Events vs. Large Galas. Register Now.

Communication 154

Communication Advertising Recruitment Nonprofits 154

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.

Communication 143

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Nonprofits 143

Ann Green

AUGUST 2, 2023

Even though it might be sweltering outside, now is a good time to start planning your year-end fundraising campaign, hopefully in an air-conditioned space. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. Be sure your donation page is user-friendly and consistent with your other fundraising materials.

Fundraising 246

Fundraising Fundraising Food Recruitment 246

Ann Green

JULY 30, 2024

Whether you’re future-proofing your fundraisers by focusing on future giving initiatives or leveraging low-cost digital channels to acquire donors , your nonprofit can still inspire enough support to keep its operations going strong. The three main ethics to keep in mind are consent, confidentiality, and communication.

Ethics 286

Ethics Donor Motivation Environmental Communication 286

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Many people in our sector answer this question by describing what I think of as communications: Creating and distributing content to people about the nonprofit and its issues. So here’s how I explain it: Nonprofit marketing is using communications to build relationships that help you change the world.

Marketing 198

Marketing Marketing Recruitment Nonprofits 198

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 20, 2016

If you send all your email subscribers the exact same fundraising emails for every campaign — year-end or any other time — you’ll never unlock their full potential as supporters. As you approach your year-end fundraising planning, consider these segmentation strategies for your campaign: Transactional. Of course not! Some donate.

Fundraising 201

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Education 201

Ann Green

APRIL 12, 2023

By Patti Schutte Fundraising is all about engaging with supporters and telling your organization’s story. When you build confidence as a public speaker, you can become a more effective fundraiser and nonprofit communicator. You’ll also be able to tell your nonprofit’s story effectively and recruit more support for your cause.

Nonprofits 312

Nonprofits Values Fundraising Fundraising 312

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2023

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.

Fundraising 207

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 207

Ann Green

AUGUST 11, 2020

Pandemic or not, we still have seasons and fall is traditionally fundraising season for nonprofit organizations. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. You may have already set a goal for your year-end campaign in your 2020 fundraising plan and most likely that has changed.

Fundraising 189

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Retention 189

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. These resources offer data on disparities and tips on how to counter themas fundraisers and as grantmakers.

Leadership 99

Leadership Philanthropy Culture Nonprofits 99

Ann Green

AUGUST 11, 2022

Despite all this, now is a good time to start planning your year-end fundraising campaign. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. You may have already set a goal for your year-end campaign in your 2022 fundraising plan (at least I hope you did) and maybe that has changed. Do you have a plan?

Fundraising 192

Fundraising Fundraising Food Recruitment 192

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

But volunteer management isn’t just about recruiting volunteers and telling them what to do. In this article, we’ll discuss exactly how to identify and cultivate the leaders in your community. In this article, we’ll discuss exactly how to identify and cultivate the leaders in your community.

Public and Nonprofit Management 240

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership 240

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2025

As you plan the fundraising events on your nonprofits calendar this year, you likely have questions about which formats will attract the largest audience: in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Virtual and hybrid events absolutely still have a place in the nonprofit fundraising world. Consider fundraising auctions, for example.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Associations Activism 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Written by Findjoo , this is the second post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. You’ll be able to leverage the popularity of these networks to help you recruit new members to your organization.

Associations 134

Associations Recruitment Values Collaborations 134

The Killoe Group

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising offers big benefits for your nonprofit. It’s a powerful fundraising approach. One of the most important components of a strong peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign is your participants, or volunteer fundraisers. Target potential fundraisers. For example, consider where they live.

Recruitment 95

Recruitment Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising 95

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 18, 2018

I just finished up our two-part webinar series on how to measure the effectiveness of your communications work. (If Question #1: What are our communications goals? Nonprofit communications teams work on some subset of these 12 goals: Community Engagement and Education Goals. Program Recruitment Goals.

Recruitment 170

Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 170

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Year-end fundraising coincides with the gratitude season, which includes Thanksgiving in the U.S. This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t seem to realize this. Here are a few ways to incorporate gratitude into your year-end fundraising campaign.

Recruitment 279

Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising Communication 279

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 6, 2025

With the right benefits and marketing strategies in place, you can cultivate a tight-knit community of familiar faces who will be the first to sign up for your events, participate in your fundraising initiatives, and speak out on behalf of your cause. One powerful tactic to consider is recruiting member ambassadors.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Retention Values Energy 59

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Jessica Macy from The Do Good Collective Recruit a Serious and Engaged ‘Get ‘er Done’ Board Most of all, nonprofits need engaged, “Get ‘er Done” members willing to join committees and help the staff accomplish operational issues. They had recruited a nearly all-new board in critical professions.

Ethics 107

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 107

Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

You may have already set a goal in your 2014 fundraising plan (at least I hope you did) and perhaps you need to revise that goal. You may need to recruit extra volunteers or get your materials to a mail house. Be sure your donation page is user-friendly and consistent with your other fundraising materials.

Recruitment 239

Recruitment Communication Fundraising Fundraising 239