Selfish Giving
AUGUST 15, 2017
The dog days of summer are here! But I'm thinking of fall and busy planning my fall speaking/travel schedule. Do you live in or near one of these cities? Washington D.C. - September 10 - 13 Chicago, IL - September 14 -15 Boston, Ma [ Inbound 2017 ] - September 25 - 28 Chicago, IL - October 17 - 18 Milwaukee, WI - October 19 New York, NY - October 20 Do you need a an hour of consulting?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 3, 2017
Joshua Clay. We Internet users have a voracious appetite for online video. Video is increasing in nearly every digital channel, from email to web pages to social networks. Done right, it drives clicks and conversions better than text alone. Marketers across the spectrum are planning to increase their use of videos to educate, service, and sell. Yet, for small nonprofits, producing a worthwhile online video can seem daunting and unattainable.
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Pam Moore
AUGUST 28, 2017
Are you ready to gain an unfair competitive advantage on Facebook? Would you like to stomp status quo and serve your customers quickly, personally and in a more human way by leveraging automation and a platform that more than 1.2 billion people are currently using? If you answer yes to these questions then you need to understand the power of Facebook Messenger for business and how it can easily help you serve your customers, even while you sleep.
Ann Green
AUGUST 16, 2017
By John Killoran. If your organization is looking for ways to amp up your donor stewardship and build better relationships with supporters, look no further than your nonprofit Customer Relationship Management (CRM). That’s right! Your CRM is full of useful management tools that can aid you in cultivating donors. Unfortunately, many of these features go unnoticed by nonprofits or aren’t used to their full potential.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 12, 2017
YouTube launched almost 13 years ago on February 14, 2005 and you got to give credit to the early adopter nonprofits active on YouTube in its early years. These early adopters were also embracing Myspace when the vast majority of nonprofits hadn’t yet had their aha moment about social media. Today, approximately 72% of internet traffic is video and one billion hours of that video is watched daily on YouTube.
Fundraising Coach
AUGUST 7, 2017
I'll be on the road quite a bit this fall. If you'll be at one of these events, let's try to meet up! Atlanta - August 14 - YNPN 2017 I'm looking forward to giving leadership trainings on taking charge of your own career. They've let me offer a $30 discount to people reading this. Register at [link] and enter the promo code ynpn17_speakerpromo to get the discount.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 30, 2017
Much of our work in nonprofit marketing and fundraising is about persuasion. How can we convince people to support our work with their time or money or to change their own behaviors? It all starts with asking for what we need in a clear, convincing way. Here are three steps to getting people to give, volunteer, or act: 1. Get Your Call to Action Right.
Pam Moore
AUGUST 2, 2017
Tired of spinning your social wheels trying to market your business on Facebook? Join me for a free live training event on Thursday, August 3rd at 2pm et ! This is a special Facebook live webinar event packed with actionable tips and strategies you can implement immediately. Grab your seat right now. Free Facebook Training Webinar – Here is What you will learn: . 6 foundational pillars for success for Facebook marketing for business.
Ann Green
AUGUST 9, 2017
August is here. People are already starting to talk about fall and back to school sales are underway, like it or not. Even though you may still be in summer mode, September will be here in a flash. Fall is a busy time, especially if you’re doing a year-end appeal. Many nonprofits rely on their year-end appeal for a good portion of their revenue. Get a jump start on your appeal and start planning it now.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 24, 2017
The inaugural edition of the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report will be released on September 12, 2017. Based on the survey responses of 4,084 donors worldwide, the report summarizes donor data across six continents about how online and mobile technology effects giving. The report also examines the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism.
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
Mission Minded
AUGUST 10, 2017
We’re fortunate to be working in a time of low unemployment. The challenge of this encouraging news is that employee retention and acquisition is on the minds of many nonprofits. We want to find – and keep – great employees. Have you thought about the role brand plays in this challenge? Smart nonprofits do. Employee Acquisition […]. The post How Brand Powers Your Employee Retention & Acquisition Prowess appeared first on Mission Minded.
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 1, 2017
Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Luconda Dager , President of Velvet Ice Cream , about their long-term partnership with Pelotonia , a grassroots bike tour that funds cancer research at The Ohio State University. On the eve of this year's ride, Pelotonia is working with partners like Velvet Ice Cream to exceed last year's total of over $24 million raised.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 8, 2017
You are so excited because your nonprofit is getting ready to do some strategic planning and you think you might — finally! — get some real strategic direction for your communications plan. Don’t hold your breath. While it’s fabulous that many nonprofits are recognizing the value of strategic communications plans, the sad fact is that too many are satisfied with a buzzword bingo card strung into a few paragraphs.
Pam Moore
AUGUST 23, 2017
Would you like a competitive Facebook edge? Ability to stand out from the crowd in a good way? Maybe up your game with Facebook marketing and do something your competition hasn't figured out yet? . If you answer yes to this question, then you landed on the right blog post today. I'm going to help you get that competitive edge in a quick and easy way by using Facebook Messenger.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Fundraising Coach
AUGUST 8, 2017
Capital campaigns are a wild roller coaster ride of vision-fueled excitement followed by long stretches of slow. slogging. work. The slow parts require incredible discipline to stay on course. I know because I’ve helped run 18 capital campaigns at schools, universities, and hospitals. Most were at organizations that felt they didn’t have “the right” donors.
The Agitator
AUGUST 13, 2017
It’s no secret that in the not-too-distant future, organizations in the UK and the European Union could lose access to between 50% and 85% of their donors if they don’t get some form of permission — from those donors — to send communications. The Agitator has written about this here … offered a free download of the DonorVoice white paper on Opt In/Opt Out … held several free webinars and live sessions on the subject … and pointed our readers to research on donor consent here.
Mission Minded
AUGUST 3, 2017
Full disclosure, this post comes with tips, passion, AND some serious jams. What an exciting moment! You’ve decided to change your nonprofit’s logo or visual identity. You realized it just doesn’t do your organization justice. Now it’s time to start picking out your favorite colors and fonts, right? Wrong. Nonprofit design should be a strategic […].
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 22, 2017
[Note on Today's Podcast: Megan and were testing a new way to record the show and everything was going great. until afterward when we listened to the audio. Something was off with my microphone and I sound very, very weird (Yes, more so than usual!). Megan thought it was hilarious! I wasn't so thrilled. Still, the content is good! So, forgive us. We'll do better next week!
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 15, 2017
Before social media, nonprofit communicators needed mostly text, and convincing non-communications staff to devote time and energy into writing was (and still is) a challenge. Now, communicators need visuals as much as they need text. With the proliferation of smartphones with good cameras, it’s easier than ever for everyone on staff, regardless of writing talents or interests, to contribute to your nonprofit’s communications channels.
Pam Moore
AUGUST 16, 2017
Are you sick and tired of spinning your social wheels in the content marketing engine feeling as if you are creating, creating, creating loads and mounds of content yet getting nowhere? ROI is not something you have seen in a long, long time? Have you ever thought that maybe you have lost your mojo? Maybe, just maybe you have been shot down one too many times?
Fundraising Coach
AUGUST 3, 2017
Hiring a fundraising consultant, while incredibly important, can be tricky. With so many firms and so many service packages, how can you tell which is the right choice for your nonprofit? Well, don’t worry! We’ve broken the process down to 5 simple steps to help you figure it all out: Understand your organization Read up on consulting services Use your network Be thorough throughout the hiring process Communicate and sign Read on to see our tips for hiring a fundraising consultant !
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 10, 2017
A great magician never reveals his or her secrets. Is your nonprofit like a dazzling magical act in your community? Are you doing all sorts of good for all sorts of people and keeping it to yourself? Let me give you one more trick to put up your sleeve: transparency. Being transparent with your donors may sound like a no-brainer, but all too often it goes by the wayside.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
The Agitator
AUGUST 8, 2017
“You’ll never get milk from a cow by sending it a letter.” That’s what my fundraising buddies told me 47 years ago when I left university major gift fundraising to help launch a new, direct mail-driven nonprofit called Common Cause. Sadly, too many development directors, major gift officers and CEOs still feel the same way. It’s as though exposure to direct mail or email will somehow infect their major donors and prospects.
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 14, 2017
If you’re operating in the cause marketing space and you’ve never heard of Smithfield Foods , you’re missing out. This is a company that exemplifies what it means to leverage the power of doing good while building its national and regional brands. Check it out: Here’s a story that will inspire you to think bigger about your organization’s cause marketing efforts and goals. * * * Smithfield Foods is to the packaged meats and pork industry as Nike is to the athletic wear industry.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 21, 2017
Tiffany Magennis. Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. We’d love to feature YOU in this series! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Tiffany Magennis is the Director of Communications for Haddonfield United Methodist Church in New Jersey.
Pam Moore
AUGUST 7, 2017
Welcome to the digital age of marketing where you are the brand. You can run and hide but you can't escape the need to build your personal brand. We all know people buy from people. People also tweet with other people. They connect on LinkedIn with other people. They live video stream, Instagram and SnapChat with other people as well. When a new potential client contacts us to do business, the first place go to learn about them is the internet.
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Fundraising Coach
AUGUST 1, 2017
Online giving definitely is growing. And if you listen to the growth statistics, you may feel you can fully fund your organization using online giving tools. If that's you, stop. Seriously. When something grows from 1% to 2% it's 100% growth, but it's still not the other 98%. According to a recent GivingUSA webinar, online giving is now 8.3% of all giving.
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 29, 2017
Nonprofit professionals don’t like to compare their work to that of the for-profit world. And it makes sense: nonprofits exist primarily to help those in need, and for-profit organizations exist primarily to make money. However, certain aspects of nonprofit work truly are synonymous with for-profit practices, even if they’re called something different.
The Agitator
AUGUST 22, 2017
I saw two surveys today that reassure me that old-fashioned mail, my favorite medium, will probably outlive me. The first has no relevance to fundraising, but does shed some light on people who follow local issues and politics. The regional council on which I serve recently conducted a random survey of constituents which found that the preferred channel for receiving news and information about local issues was — for 35% — the mail.
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 8, 2017
Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Scotty Pansky , co-founder, and Katie Malark , Senior Director, Research, of Allison + Partners , about a new study on how digital Influencers can drive donations and engagement with causes. On the show, Megan, Scott, Katie and I discuss: Scott Pansky, Allison + Partners. Katie Malark, Allison + Partners.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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