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Are Your Comms Helpful Now or Just Adding More Noise?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

In days following the murder of George Floyd. I had no words. This is unusual for me as a journalist, speaker, leadership team member of an advocacy-based nonprofit, and downright talkative person. . Image: Unsplash by munshots. My nonprofit wanted to put out a statement. Freelance news stories [demanding a Black perspective] awaited. And then there was the white cashier who decided I “looked tired.

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In Praise of Postcards

Ann Green

If you’ve been fundraising and communicating with your donors the last couple of months, you’ve probably been doing most of it electronically. . Electronic communication is good, but communicating by mail is better. Start thinking about communicating by mail again. If not now, sometime soon. Especially if donors contributed since the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Newsletter: Not Business as Usual ?; Companies Tweet Support for Protests But What About Real Change? ; The #1 Reason to be on Twitter

Selfish Giving

I have to be honest with you. I don't much feel like talking about corporate partnerships this week. After the events of the past eight days, it seems insignificant. What I want is to love and respect my country again. Years ago during a visit to the U.K. I visited the Tower of London. The tour guide asked the crowd if there were any Americans in the group.

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New! Earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits is a blog and webinar series offered by Nonprofit Tech for Good. Those who register and attend all three webinars in the series will earn a “Certificate of Completion” in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good. The required three webinars are: Website & Email Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Hot Topics in June: Raising Awareness, Collaborating with Co-Workers, Communications Planning

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Here’s what’s happening in June at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: June 29 – July 6: Annual All-Access Pass Discounted. It’s almost time for our Summer All-Access Pass discount. Mark your calendars to save $200 on the best way to attend all of our training webinars for an entire year. Learn more about our All-Access Pass. TODAY!

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Should You Publish a Statement of Solidarity, Support, and Action?

Mission Minded

Your organization's voice is important, because systemic racism has influenced and infiltrated every facet of life and work. The post Should You Publish a Statement of Solidarity, Support, and Action? appeared first on Mission Minded.

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5 Things That Nonprofits Wish They Knew Three Months Ago

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. If you had a time machine and could go back to before coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted the world, how would you prepare? What would you do differently? We surveyed over 700 nonprofits to find out what advice they’d give themselves and others about fundraising in the new normal.

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Work From Home Stuffing Envelopes – 100% Scam

Getting Attention

Work From Home Stuffing Envelopes, AKA: A Story of How You Got Screwed, Again. If you think you can sit at home on the couch and eat potato chips stuffing envelopes (with a glove on so you don’t get grease on the product), you are SADLY mistaken. I mean, physically you can, but it definitely […].

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Leading teams in pandemics and crises

Concord Leadership

In Tuesday’s Nonprofit Storytelling Conference conversation with Denise Jacobs, a question came up from a middle manager in this pandemic and social unrest. The middle manager is trying to be human with her team. Giving them space to process and still get their work done. But this isn’t being supported by her senior leader. Her […].

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Female Leaders, What Obstacle Is Standing in Your Way?

Women's Non Profit Alliance

2020 has been a doozy and our June matra feels appropriate: seeing through obstacles. From a global pandemic to nationwide injustice, the stress has made it feel difficult to keep your work, family, and life afloat. But as a leader, you also know a thing or two about facing and conquering a challenge. “For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.

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7 big ideas for raising ‘major gifts of assets’ right now from Dr. Russell James

iMarketSmart

A couple of weeks ago, my longtime friend Dr. Russell James presented his top recommendations for fundraisers to consider especially during the coronavirus era. If you missed the event, don’t worry. You can view the recorded webinar and download the slides here. Along with so many others, I’m very thankful to Dr. James for his research and contributions to the sector.

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The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Facebook Fundraisers

Nonprofit Fixer

In 2016 Facebook (FB) released a tool that has changed the way money is raised through social media. It has been a huge success. So huge that it can be hard to break through. This platform is evolving, but there is money to be raised within your network. I raised $12,000 in about 45 days on FB on my first try. I can’t guarantee you will do the same, but I will show you how I did it.

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The Virtual Interim ED

Ken Goldstein

A few weeks ago I began a new consulting gig as the Interim Executive Director of the Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS). No big new thing there. I've taken Interim ED assignments half a dozen times before. But I've not taken an assignment like this during a time of official Shelter-in-Place orders (but, really, who has?). Previously, the only "virtual" consulting I've done has been limited to very short engagements.

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Where to Focus Your Fundraising Attention Now

Lets Talk Nonprofit

Early reports are that last month's. #GivingTuesdayNow raised more than $500 million - just a tick lower than last December's #GivingTuesday. That's amazing! And donors truly are amazing. These results prove that donors are as charitable as ever. They haven't stopped giving during the coronavirus crisis. However, many nonprofits stopped asking (and, therefore, their donations are down).

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.