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Some Comms Teams Thrived During the Pandemic. Others Not So Much.

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Last week, we shared that we found in the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report that a majority of nonprofits said they did more communications planning (63%) and that the level of internal collaboration on the communications workload went up (57%) as a result of the pandemic. We also asked about the problems that the pandemic exacerbated or made worse for nonprofit communicators, as well as the opportunities or silver linings that arose.

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Why Monthly Giving Makes Sense

Ann Green

A bit of good news from the fundraising world – monthly giving is on the rise! 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 makes sense (or cents) on so many levels, how to start or grow your program, and how to nurture it going forward.

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Newsletter: Now is the Time to Invest in Your New Business Team; Dealing with a CFO That Doesn’t Buy Corporate Purpose ; 4 Ways to Further Your Nonprofit Career with Continued Learning

Selfish Giving

Two things this week. 1. Join me and David Giagrando (pictured above??) TODAY at 2pm EST for our Cause Docs clinic with Dan Cohen of Cause Partners. He'll be answering your questions on how to land lucrative corporate partnerships. Dan will be sharing his prescriptions on getting more meetings, asking powerful questions that advance conversations, overcoming objections and more!

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3 Ways to Increase Engagement with Gamification

The Volunteer Hub

Finding new ways to engage volunteers is crucial for nonprofits in 2021. Here are 3 ways nonprofits can increase volunteer engagement with gamification. For those who don’t know, gamification is the application of game principles and rewards into non-game contexts. Incorporating gamification within a volunteer program can help an organization retain and engage valuable supporters.

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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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2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report [Download Now]

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

It’s here! Today we are excited to release the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report! Inside: The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on nonprofit communicators New data on how often nonprofits are updating their various communications channels How email and Instagram have become much more important to nonprofits Progress on CALM not BUSY activities that improve effectiveness, like using an editorial calendar How team size affects communications frequency Updated data on nonprofit com

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[FREE WEBINAR] Finding and Engaging Major Donors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: DonorPerfect and Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE. Cost: Free. As nonprofits continue to adapt to the new normal, many fundraisers struggle with the goal of engaging major donors. Join major giving expert and ACFRE, Amy Eisenstein, as she delves into the trending topics your organization needs to tune into this year including: Discovering major donors within your donor community.

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Doubt in fundraising isn't surprising - it just might be a gift

Fundraising Coach

There are a number of misconceptions about what being a successful nonprofit leader and fundraiser looks like. One of the most common is that the leader needs to be 100% confident. Completely sure about themselves at all times. If they aren't sure, how can they ask donors to give? Looking in all the wrong places. Since no one starts a nonprofit because they want to ask for money, fundraising feels like an annoyance.

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – January 29, 2021

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

The Collins Quarter. Savannah, GA. Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week. We’re finishing it off strong with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have social media image sizes, email marketing campaigns, our communications trends report, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Hootsuite has put together the Social Media Image Sizes 2021: Cheat Sheet for Every Network.

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9 Socially-Distant Donor Engagement Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. After the challenges thrown at us throughout 2020, no one’s quite sure what 2021 will bring. But there are two things that are certain: social distancing will continue to be a reality and your donors will continue to believe in your mission.

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5 Nonprofit Email Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

NonProfit Hub

Did you know that the average open rate for the nonprofit organization is around 25.17%, much higher than the industry average open rate, which is just 21.33%? According to Mailchimp ? a well-established digital marketing automation platform ? email marketing is one of the most effective channels for nonprofit organizations. Here are 5 nonprofit email marketing mistakes to avoid. .

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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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PPP Round 2 and Other Updates

Non Profit Accounting Academy

On December 27, 2020, a new Covid-19 relief bill called the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (“the new bill”) was signed into law. While the new bill includes many benefits, a few provisions are especially interesting for nonprofits. Paycheck Protection Program Round 2. The new bill kicks off a new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans.

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Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for February 2021

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

No idea what you will talk about on social media next month? Unsure what to include in your newsletter? This post is for you! These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*. If you would like these ideas sent to your inbox a month in advance, sign up for our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts. I send this email newsletter the first week of every month with prompts for the following month.

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Doubt in fundraising isn’t surprising – it just might be a gift

Fundraising Coach

There are a number of misconceptions about what being a successful nonprofit leader and fundraiser looks like. One of the most common is that the leader needs to be 100% confident. Completely sure about themselves at all times. If they aren’t sure, how can they ask donors to give? Looking in all the wrong places. Since no one starts a nonprofit because they want to ask for money, fundraising feels like an annoyance.

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Today’s Talk with Maryanne Dersch

NonProfit Hub

This week, we had the chance to sit down with Maryanne Dersch. Maryanne is a nonprofit coach, author, and speaker who loves to help organizations communicate authentically. She has great advice on how to share your ideas with the people who can make them happen. One of the most important things to learn in communication is how to listen deeply. This can help you transform a stiff idea pitch into a genuine conversation.

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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.

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How to End Social Media Addiction and Protect Your Mental Health

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to End Social Media Addiction and Protect Your Mental Health. What social media addiction is, why it’s a problem, and how to solve it. Welcome to your first Social Media Addicts Anonymous Meeting. I’m Erwin, and I am addicted to social media. Who wants to stand up next? Do you have a problem? Or are you afraid someone you know might have an addiction to social media or digital technology in general?

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Brand Was at the Center of the Presidential Inaugural

Mission Minded

If you’re a nonprofit professional, President Biden just provided a master class in how to successfully launch a brand. The post Brand Was at the Center of the Presidential Inaugural appeared first on Mission Minded.