Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Yesterday and today, we welcome guest blogger Sean Kosofsky to explain an important marketing concept for all nonprofits to understand: Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP). In part 1 of this two-part blog series, we covered the first few steps of creating a Unique Value Proposition statement. Another nonprofit?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Here are five takeaways from the 2024 Civic 50 Report that nonprofit leaders can leverage to expand or initiate successful corporate partnerships: 1.

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Ann Green

MAY 20, 2020

Over the years I’ve come to find the value of keeping things simple. Keeping things simple is also important for your nonprofit organization. You don’t need a lot of wordy text explaining what your organization does. 5 Nonprofit Email Call-to-Actions That Inspire Action. You’re going through a lot.

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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.

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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.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s important for employers to know what prospective and current employees want in a nonprofit organization. To remain competitive in today’s market for talent, nonprofit employers would benefit from taking this opportunity to reimagine their employee value proposition with these talent attraction strategies.

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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.

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Joan Garry

MARCH 22, 2023

Struggling to make time for high-value work? Learn how to reframe the conversation and make a game-changing investment in your nonprofit organization. The post Admin Support: The Secret Sauce of a Thriving Nonprofit appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting. Drowning in administrative tasks?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. However, even organizations with a long history of impact must continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate to remain effective and relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. This will give your organization the infrastructure, systems, and professional polish you need to gain the trust of donors. But big goals cost big money.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . Name your organization. . Why is that important?

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement. Build strategic partnerships with other organizations. Nonprofit Strategic Planning: The Ultimate Guide + Examples.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For nonprofit professionals, 2022 was another year of learning, adapting and innovating. During the past year, nonprofit leaders turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Why a DEI Committee is Essential for Your Nonprofit: How to Get Started.

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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 Marketing Guide

MAY 10, 2023

When I first drafted this blog article, it was intended to share why one of the nonprofits I work with had all intentions of staying on the controversial platform, Twitter, despite something of a platform exodus – because it met their needs. This sentiment was shared by many brands including some nonprofit organizations.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. These are the kinds of revenue strategies that keep nonprofits just surviving instead of scaling.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 26, 2023

7 Omnichannel Customer Engagement Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations When it comes to nonprofits, engagement is the lifeblood that fuels volunteer participation, donations, and advocacy work. Chapters Why being omnichannel is important? This digital shift was accelerated further by COVID-19.

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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.

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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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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Although nonprofit jobs comprise about 10% of the American workforce, nonprofits are experiencing a workforce crisis. So how can nonprofits compete for top talent? Your nonprofit should emphasize the opportunity potential employees have to create impact in available roles. Sulzer, Inc. How do you do that?

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Candid

AUGUST 12, 2024

nonprofit sector report, released in May, analyzes the demographic composition of nonprofit staff, leaders, and board members in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status. More than half (53%) of all nonprofit staff in the data set identify as BIPOC, yet only one-third of board members are BIPOC.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 24, 2024

Your nonprofit has plenty of responsibilities to manage , from planning fundraising events to organizing community programs. In exchange, your nonprofit can provide marketing for your sponsor, making it a win-win for both sides. If you’ve found yourself wishing for an extra support system, we’ve got the solution for you.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 20, 2023

A nonprofit organization hires a talented professional. This person is valued by their peers and supervisors. They are one of the most talented team members to come through the organization in the past few years. In fact, it’s one of the most significant challenges new managers and nonprofit leaders tell us about.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As the ultimate decision-making body for nonprofit organizations, boards of directors are responsible for guiding a nonprofit’s vision and strategy and for overseeing its financial accountability. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Nonprofit Recruiting Tips to Attract Top Talents in 2025 Having the right people on board means the world. See how your nonprofit can attract top talent and grow together. Nowadays, many people want to make a difference and work for organizations that make such things happen.

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The movement signals a new era of work, one where professionals value autonomy over security and innovation over tradition. This new vision has led nonprofit organizations to reconsider how to best leverage talent in a changing landscape. Now, I control my time and energy investments.”

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Amy Eisenstein

APRIL 10, 2023

I’m a major donor to a 501c3 nonprofit organization. I don’t feel valued at all! I’ve expressed interest in serving on the board of directors and/or committees but was blatantly told by the executive director that I was not qualified and there weren’t any vacancies on either of these.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

How writing skills can help generate more donations for a nonprofit organization Solid writing skills are necessary for growing donations for any nonprofit organization. Writing can support a nonprofit’s cause and help to generate more donations.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 10, 2023

org Christian Brothers University and Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Announce National Partnership Kansas City, Mo. – The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance welcomes Christian Brothers University Graduate School of Business a s the newest university to join its Campus Partnership Program. .”

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Blue Avocado

JULY 16, 2024

Improve how your nonprofit evaluates, recognizes, and motivates its employees. Previous articles on Blue Avocado have discussed the challenges organizations face when designing performance appraisal systems. In some organizations, the values have developed organically (or even accidentally) with little forethought or strategy.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the world of nonprofit organizations, the key to making a lasting impact lies within the power of their teams. These teams are more than just a group of individuals working together; they are the heart and soul of the organization, driving its mission forward.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership.

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Ann Green

MAY 28, 2024

Partnerships with organizations that share your values can yield much-needed support for your nonprofit. By Casey Dorma n In 2022, 360MatchPro reports that companies donated $21 billion to nonprofits, and 88% of all public companies have Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Access to more resources.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 8, 2025

In a traditional feasibility study, the nonprofit hires an external fundraising consultant (typically to assist with the entire campaign). Use the guidance above to weigh this option for your organization, and good luck with your upcoming campaign! Did you enjoy this story?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 16, 2024

Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are making waves in the nonprofit sector, and for good reason. These tools hold the potential to help nonprofit organizations do a lot of good in their communities, as they can be used for everything from taking notes in meetings to identifying new donor prospects.

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