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Nonprofit Communications Plan: How to Pick the Best Platform for Your Message

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It’s important to determine goals and objectives , understand your audience , and develop a coherent message as first steps because having these pieces in place will help you identify the best medium or communication channel for each nonprofit message. . It helps solidify your nonprofit brand and build rapport with your audience.

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The Core of Any Good Nonprofit Story – Struggle and Overcoming

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This is especially effective when trying to convince an audience why the mission of your organization is an important one. Stories are a form of communication that really shows an audience why something matters by giving an issue a context, a face, and a name. . Struggles can be big or small. character against nature. relationships).

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Nonprofit Strategic Communication: Internal Branding and Messaging

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Before you communicate with an audience, get together with your board and staff and get your stuff straight. Once you’ve crafted these branding tools , take the time to run a few small focus groups. and Indianapolis-based nonprofit that fosters community programs in Indiana for the terminally ill, seniors, families and the home-bound.

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Animal Fundraising: 4 Top Ideas for Your Organization

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Pet grooming tools. You can use this expertise as a fundraising tool by sponsoring paid classes or talks for your supporters and the broader community. Consult with trusted members of your target audience to determine the right amount to charge for each class. For your classes to be successful, you’ll need an audience.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Auctioneers have to capture the audience’s attention with eye-catching items that spark bidding wars. This guide is a great place to start to generate ideas for items and packages that will captivate your audience at your next auction event. Search for someone who your audience would be excited about.

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National Study Reveals: Digital and Social Media Are Delivering Results for Arts Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Robert Stein, Deputy Director for Research, Technology, and Engagement at the Indianapolis Museum of Art told us, “Museums have tended to use [websites] as extensions of marketing.” But as digital media matures as a tool for cultural organizations, groups are using it as a gateway to connect people with art. There’s more, of course.

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Creating a Virtuous Cycle of Engagement For Millennials

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A one-size-fits-all approach is nearly impossible and will only meet the needs of a small segment of your audience – typically the super-engaged Millennials. Kari is Principal of KDS Strategies in Houston, TX , and Derrick is CEO of Achieve in Indianapolis, IN. Online Organizing Social Networking Trends Web 2.0'

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