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.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This week, Kristina and I revealed our tentative nonprofit communications training schedule for 2024. Instead, we’ll share them in our community and on social media. The post Reveal Video: Our 2024 Nonprofit Communications Training Schedule appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 20, 2024

We love to see nonprofit communications teams grow! I always do a little dance in my chair when someone in our community says they’ve been approved to hire a new comms team member. But then the question becomes, what should that new communications hire do? How should we write that job description?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For example, AI-generated content has included Misinformation or inaccuracies Harmful bias Unvetted or unclear sources Illegal use of proprietary, copyrighted, and private information In our 2024 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , despite these problems, we found that most nonprofits use AI.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Chronicle is livestreaming keynote sessions from ComNet24, the Communications Network annual gathering in Kansas City, Mo. iStockphoto The Chronicle is livestreaming keynote sessions from ComNet24, the Communications Network annual gathering in Kansas City, Mo.

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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

JULY 12, 2021

We’ve been able to re-start our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator blog series with three new submissions from readers like you! What goes on in a typical day in your life as a nonprofit communicator? The post Nonprofit Communicators, Share Your Day appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 20, 2021

What are all of the things that nonprofit communications teams need to think about and potentially act on to be successful? To put some structure around it, so that you can start to understand your choices and then make them, we’ve identified ten keys to nonprofit communications success. Here are the 10 Keys.

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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.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 6, 2021

Every now and then, a fundraising consultant will write a post essentially saying that all nonprofit communications and marketing should be driven by fundraising goals and staff, with a few limited exceptions, like media relations and general branding. And those programs and services all need communications and marketing support.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 15, 2021

.” Here are some of the ideas and issues you should be naming and owning in your nonprofit as a communications director. The Marketing and Communications Planning Documents. What should your marketing and/or communications plans look like? The Seven Styles of Nonprofit Writing. Name it and own it.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 22, 2024

Earlier today I presented a brand new webinar Easier Content Creation for Nonprofits: Mastering AI, Repurposing and Curation. In addition to tips on repurposing and curating content, I included a whole section on writing better AI prompts for your communications. Join us for a Community Study Hall: Creating Better AI Prompts.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In our 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , we asked if you would be looking for a job with a different organization in 2023. More than a third (34%) of nonprofit communications staff plan to look for new jobs in 2023. Source: The 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report Is the Great Resignation Still Going?

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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. Nonprofit Pro says Every Nonprofit Needs Internal and External Ambassadors. Nick Wood tells you How To Overcome Nonprofit Imposter Syndrome. The 10 Keys to Nonprofit Communications Success.

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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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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 27, 2024

As we enter the fall season, many nonprofits are starting their annual planning processes. With that comes the need to set communications goals for the coming year. As you create your plans for the coming year and try to set communications goals, consider using this framework in discussions with other teams.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 26, 2023

It’s here – our most popular download of the year highlighting the year’s nonprofit communications trends! The 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report marks our 13th edition and this might be my favorite. Changes in Knowledge or Understanding followed with 52% of nonprofits choosing this objective.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 8, 2023

If you have difficulty saying No to your supervisor or colleagues as a nonprofit communicator, you are not alone. Three-quarters (74% of survey participants for the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report ) said it was difficult or very difficult to say No to their supervisors when they make a work request.

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Big Duck

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Take your nonprofit communications team on an internal roadshow to ensure staff understand strategic communications. Engage colleagues and clarify roles—read more to start planning.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The communications teams at the most successful nonprofits are laser focused on showing people how their work transforms lives — and they can clearly articulate their vision.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 17, 2023

Kivi and I are knee-deep in data getting ready to publish the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. With as much grief as we give Facebook, it appears that over half of nonprofit communicators think it is the best network to help you achieve your objectives. appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 1, 2021

I am back with another peek into the new activities nonprofit communicators have picked up during the pandemic. The post Hobbies of Nonprofit Communicators: Music appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing Guide. From Sally Hartman: My new pandemic hobby is playing the piano. Katie Godfrey Demmer.

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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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NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2024

Bloomerang announced an artificial intelligence content assistant and other updates to its email builder to support busy nonprofits.

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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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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Stephanie Krieg It’s been a minute, but I am so excited to bring you a brand new submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series! Stephanie’s Bio Stephanie Krieg, MSHC, CHES, is an advocate for health promotion and communication. This series lets you describe your workday in your own words.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 28, 2021

Today we are excited to release the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report! It’s here! Download Your Free Copy of the Trends Report Now.

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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

MARCH 29, 2021

Communications work is so stressful for me in my current position, and working the earth has always been peaceful to me. When the pandemic hit, I looked at my life and thought ‘I love nonprofit communications but I must find something more peaceful and less stressful or find a balance.’ So it’s a hobby farm/hobby business.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If you have an employee who is one of the 34% of communications staff looking for a new job , we have some ideas on how to keep them around. According to our 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , two factors seem to help nonprofits retain employees. This is another huge number.

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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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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.

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

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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. Nonprofit Training for You….

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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

MARCH 9, 2023

With all these conversations about artificial intelligence, it might be overwhelming to consider where to begin or how to utilize it as social impact communicator. And time, we all know, is the thing most treasured by ever-busy nonprofit communicators. They are like having an excellent communications assistant at our disposal.

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Ann Green

JUNE 19, 2023

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

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