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.

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Communication Retention Fundraising Fundraising 286

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 25, 2023

Hundreds, if not thousands, of people working in nonprofit comms are struggling with the same issues. I talk to them daily, and it’s one of the reasons we decided to create a private community (it’s free; folks with the All-Access Pass get more). A lot of you work for nonprofits doing complicated, hard things.

Communication 202

Communication Nonprofits Leadership Education 202

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Is your nonprofit still producing one of those multi-page annual reports? Besides that, theyre often boring, they focus too much on the organization and not on the donors, they require a lot of time and effort from staff, and theres no guarantee donors will even look at them. If so, why? Anything thats more than four pages is too long.

Food 169

Food Nonprofits Homelessness Activism 169

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. This is a great way for nonprofits of all sizes to bring in a steady stream of revenue. Its important for you to diversify your revenue sources. The good news?

Nonprofits 165

Nonprofits Environmental Charitable Contribution Volunteerism 165

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. Concise writing doesn’t mean you need to be terse or all your print communication has to be one page. Is it Clear?

Communication 223

Communication Nonprofits Food Fundraising 223

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofit boards play a critical role in guiding the organizations they serve, helping steer decisions, ensuring fiscal health, and offering strategic oversight. However, one glaring issue that’s often swept under the rug is the lack of prompt responses to communications from executive directors and nonprofit staff.

Culture 113

Culture Nonprofits Leadership Communication 113

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 9, 2023

Email Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations Email marketing can help any Nonprofit, Charity or NGO to engage with potential donors and to nurture previous donors. Check out these tips and get started with email marketing for your Nonprofit.

Nonprofit Organizations 145

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Marketing Marketing 145

Ann Green

JANUARY 26, 2022

If your organization doesn’t have a monthly/recurring giving program or it’s fairly small, now is a great time to start or grow your monthly giving. In this post, I’ll tell you why monthly giving is important for your nonprofit, how to start or grow your program, and how to nurture it going forward. Keep it up throughout the year.

Nonprofit Organizations 185

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Retention Nonprofits 185

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?

Communication 181

Communication Nonprofits Food Fundraising 181

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email, text, and social media. Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes.

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Governance Associations Fundraising Fundraising 305

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

While artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent across society, its use growing especially quickly in the nonprofit sector. 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.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership 130

Ann Green

MARCH 17, 2025

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. Many organizations spend a lot of time and energy on acquiring donors, concentrating more on volume, and dont seem concerned that theyre churning through different donors year after year. Both your nonprofit and your donors may be feeling financially strained.

Retention 169

Retention Communication Recruitment Energy 169

Allison Fine

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Automation and AI can free up staff in fundraising, communications, finance, and service delivery efforts.

Finance 363

Finance Nonprofits Communication Fundraising 363

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. No matter what event format your nonprofit is considering, you will need to take key event planning steps to make your fundraising event a success. Collect donations from event tickets/participation.

Recruitment 104

Recruitment Nonprofits Management Food 104

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?

Communication 177

Communication Food Nonprofits Fundraising 177

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Broad segments of the nonprofit sector are concerned about the new presidential administration and the threats it poses to nonprofit organizations. No matter whether the approach is to go on defense or offense, shoring up the organizations compliance is critical.

Public and Social Policy 121

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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director at iMission a full-service digital-first marketing agency working exclusively with nonprofits and social sector organizations. Successful nonprofit fundraisers have always understood the power of personalization in effective communications. Get started !

Fundraising 117

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 117

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.

Communication 173

Communication Finance Governance Nonprofit Organizations 173

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. But big goals cost big money.

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

By Shannon Whitehead , Content Strategist at Neon One a software that connects nonprofits with the technology and resources that empower them to build a community of generosity. Determine what youll share and when across your communication channels, including email, social media, text messaging, and your website.

Participation and motivation 109

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Technology Recruitment 109

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 17, 2021

The leader of a nonprofit organization plays many roles with many constituencies. It's a role that consists of marketing, public relations, communications, programs, finance and many other interwoven elements. But there's one primary role every executive director should have.

Finance 264

Finance Nonprofits Communication Nonprofit Organizations 264

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

Corporate Sponsorships for Nonprofits | A Guide to Grow Nonprofits/ By Bala Guntipalli Introduction to Nonprofit Board Management Software: Technology has become an integral part of our lives, changing the way we do business and manage organizations. Nonprofit boards typically consist of people from various backgrounds.

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

Ann Green

MARCH 28, 2024

Your nonprofit organization may be putting off some version of your own spring cleaning and decluttering. You’ll also make some much-needed improvements to your infrastructure and donor communication. I mentioned this in a recent post , emphasizing that your donor communication needs to be clear, conversational, and specific.

Energy 290

Energy Nonprofits Communication Nonprofit Organizations 290

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. Our friends at NeonOne report that a third of nonprofit organizations raise between 28-50 percent of their revenue in the last months of the calendar year.

Communication 180

Communication Organizational Development Culture Marketing 180

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 8, 2022

Find out The Importance of DEI in Your Marketing and Communications Strategy. And finally use these 4 Tips for Increasing Employee Engagement in Nonprofit Organizations. Nonprofit Communications Training for You…. April 21: Social Media Trends for Nonprofit Communicators in 2022 with Kivi Leroux Miller.

Communication 143

Communication Production Nonprofits Marketing 143

Affnetz

APRIL 23, 2024

Nonprofit Donor Management Software | Top 10 Premium Solutions / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: Buying nonprofit donor management software can be tough, but this blog helps you understand the criteria and sort through the top players in the market.

Management 244

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 244

Ann Green

JULY 5, 2023

This may be a quieter time for your nonprofit, but you don’t want to be too quiet and ignore your donors. 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. Keep communicating with your donors.

Communication 173

Communication Governance Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 173

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image credit: Elli on Wikimedia Commons On August 28, 2024, the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation exempt under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, along with two churches, filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Law Taxation Activism 105

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

By Carl Diesing Alongside moves management and capital campaigns, grant fundraising is one of the most intricate fundraising activities that a nonprofit organization will undertake. For an in-depth look at grant management and how these tools can assist your nonprofit, explore DNL OmniMedia’s guide on the topic.

Technology 330

Technology Management Nonprofits Foundations 330

Ann Green

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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. Some of you may already have a communications calendar, which is great. Remember the ask thank report formula.

Communication 143

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Nonprofits 143

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

A capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort designed to raise a significant amount of money for a nonprofit within a set timeframe. It typically combines major gifts, public contributions, and planned giving to achieve financial goals that advance a nonprofit’s mission. Did you enjoy this story?

Public and Nonprofit Management 186

Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising Healthcare 186

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

Collaborations 215

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 215

Ann Green

MAY 5, 2020

The nonprofit sector is experiencing an urgent need to conduct business from a remote location. The perks of this arrangement include preventing workers and volunteers from contracting illnesses, spending less money on overhead, having people across the world become involved in your organization, and more. Communication is key.

Technology 239

Technology Nonprofits Activism Communication 239

Ann Green

JUNE 23, 2022

This may be a quieter time for your nonprofit, but you don’t want to be too quiet and ignore your donors. 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. Keep communicating with your donors.

Communication 160

Communication Governance Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 160

Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Picture this: You’re a mid-size nonprofit with a tight budget. You’re doing your best to engage your employees and compensate them for the value they bring to your organization, but many leave after working with you for only a short amount of time. FAQ #3: How do I know if my organization needs compensation consulting services?

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Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Retention Law 105

Ann Green

JUNE 16, 2022

Keeping things simple is also important for your nonprofit organization. That said, 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. Mark Twain.

Food 243

Food Nonprofits Communication Activism 243

Ann Green

JULY 9, 2024

Keeping things simple is important for your nonprofit organization, too. Even so, you need to continue to raise money and communicate 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. Fundraising numbers are down.

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