sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Create Clear Channels of Communication Effective communication is the foundation of any successful relationship. Your nonprofit should establish clear channels of communication with its audit team before the audit starts. The executive director and audit partner discussed what could be done to improve the process.

Relationship 96

Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 96

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. Communicators are often on the front lines of coming trends and can spot challenges in the making.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Integration Trend 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

By Talia Walsh , Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Heal the Bay – an environmental nonprofit that protects the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles, California. For example, Heal the Bay’s Gorgongosa Coffee : Don’t promote everything in your Shop all at once on your channels.

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Facebook Los Angeles Online Effective 267

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. Communicators are often on the front lines of coming trends and can spot challenges in the making.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Team Integration 221

Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

By continuing to carefully communicate with their communities, they gain audience insights and trust built on empathy and an understanding of shifting needs. Meaning they have to scramble to get back on track and are months, or even years, behind because they slowed or stopped communications. They are behind the curve.

Benefit 64

Benefit Marketing Change Time 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

How much effort are your social media channels really worth? Larry Swiader, Senior Director of Digital Media at The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. Federal Government has made digital communications a priority. Previously she worked in communications at Orchestra of St. By Sacha Evans.

Social Media 119

Social Media Channel Difference Media 119

Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

How effective were your various marketing channels and efforts? For example, did your marketing channels or activities have less/more impact than they’ve had in previous campaigns? Then, consider timing a multi-channel recruitment approach that coincides with when your biggest supporters typically register. Your messaging?

Campaign 84

Campaign Tips Online Fundraising 84

NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Director of Professional Services. The emerging field of Engagement Scoring provides the tools for nonprofit communication specialists to make data-driven decisions to engage site visitors. If your organization is like most, you have a communications team pushing content through multiple channels. Betsy Ensley.

Communication 78

Communication Metrics Mail Channel 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

By Josh Kashorek , Director of Marketing at Journity , and advocate for using data to create high-performance nonprofit marketing campaigns. They also have a responsibility to their donors to spend their resources wisely – especially when it comes to things like marketing and communications that often get put on the back burner.

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Metrics Digital Marketing Retention 310

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

For the past few years, I’ve been teaching a workshop called “ Leading on Social Channels ” for nonprofits that want to leverage the personal brands of their leaders. There are many nonprofit leaders using social channels — take a glance at the list of lists of nonprofit CEO on social media. Demonstrate impact.

Channel 50

Channel Social Media Job Media 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

Include links to your active social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Create a special video from your executive director, staff, board members or even a beneficiary featuring a heartfelt thank you for donating and emphasizing one call-to-action. 3) Send to Social Media.

Action 336

Action Donation Mobile Social Media 336

Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

Email is a major communication channel for many nonprofits. It’s a channel that functions as part of your larger digital strategy. An omnichannel strategy brings all your communications into harmony, providing a cohesive donor experience. But since emails are low-cost and easy to send, your supporters get a lot of them.

email 91

email Campaign Ideas Tips 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

I was asked to facilitate a session on the question, "Should CEOs and Executive Directors Use Social Media?". Your organization's social media strategy should be not implemented by one lonely intern sitting in the corner of your communications and marketing department. I think it depends. .

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Social Media Director India Media 99

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The directors serving your organization may feel they are engaged simply by attending meetings or making contributions. If you want or need more from them, it’s critical that you communicate those expectations clearly. For example, donors, volunteers, team members, and fellow directors can participate in providing board feedback.

Build 41

Build Director Government Demonstration 41

sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2024

That includes in the application portal, on your website, partner websites, and on your social media channels. Having access to the entire application at once allows them to work more efficiently, instead of having to go back to the Executive Director three times as they get to different sections.

Application 90

Application Grant Help Blackbaud 90

NonProfit Hub

MAY 4, 2021

The directors serving your organization may feel they are engaged simply by attending meetings or making contributions. If you want or need more from them, it’s critical that you communicate those expectations clearly. For example, donors, volunteers, team members, and fellow directors can participate in providing board feedback.

Build 62

Build Director Government Demonstration 62

sgEngage

JULY 3, 2023

For example, think of strategies for engaging your base through new, low- or no-cost channels, or implement automated processes to speed up operations. Communicate openly and often with stakeholders. Reach out to steadfast supporters and communicate your needs. Lean on your board of directors.

Model 81

Model Fund Nonprofit Evaluation 81

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Donna Fischer, director of development for UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center Foundation, offers a reminder to time your communications “so those giving from IRAs have time to process their contribution requests, so their check arrives before end of year.” Deadlines are amazing at inspiring action.

Fundraising 103

Fundraising Donor Celebrate Chicago 103

Care2

JUNE 15, 2011

But what if you don’t have the budget or staff to focus on eight (or eighteen) different giving channels? Join us on Wednesday, June 29 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET for Multi-Channel Fundraising: Magic or Myth? Karla Capers, Online Director, Union of Concerned Scientists. We can help!

Channel 58

Channel Fundraising Blackbaud Advocacy 58

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Organisations across the world are responding to the devastating pandemic by using everything at their disposal to make lasting change in their communities, and Giving Tuesday offers a significant fundraising opportunity for the sector to recruit new supporters and volunteers. Last year , in the U.K. Set Achievable Goals.

Giving 112

Giving Tips Game Digital 112

Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Diverse candidates are not applying for fundraising positions through the traditional channels, and the hiring officers don’t know where to post their job listings in order to attract them. . Do you have a communications position to fill? Yes, the issues are complex. Focus on Professional Development. How about an events manager?

Develop 121

Develop Pennsylvania Mentoring Newsletter 121

Care2

JANUARY 24, 2013

Monthly Donors, Social Media, and Cross-Channel Integration: Critical Tactics to Boost Your Fundraising in 2013 -- Tuesday, January 29th at 2:00PM ET. About the Presenters: Paul Habig -- Executive Vice President/Creative Director, SankyNet. Sarah Alexander is the Deputy Organizing Director at Food & Water Watch.

Channel 66

Channel Social Media Integration Wyoming 66

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 19, 2021

This week, we sat down with Brady Josephson, the managing director of the NextAfter Institute. Brady gave us some great information about multi-channel marketing , based on their research. For instance, how we communicate with donors has a direct impact on donor retention.

Podcast 45

Podcast Retention Channel Interview 45

EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

The Campaign Workshop is an award-winning political consulting firm that specializes in targeted communications, digital, mail, and video for advocacy and political campaigns. In order to attract and activate caring advocates, you need a clearly defined vision, consistent and accessible communications, and multiple opportunities for action.

Advocacy 207

Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? I hate to break it to you, but in a healthy organization it’s the job of the executive director and development director to firmly, but gently, guide your board in the direction of good fundraising. What’s your favorite?

Game 59

Game Fundraising Storytelling Press 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2015

Are you an one-person communications department? Perhaps you can relate to this chart from Gerard Matthews , Communications Director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. As a one-person communications department, your workload, which includes doing the social media, is always increasing.

Personal 50

Personal Communication Program Arkansas 50

Top Nonprofits

JULY 26, 2021

One key way to capture donations and differentiate your nonprofit is your brand identity, which should be present in every aspect of your external communications, especially your donation page. Your nonprofit likely takes a multi-channel approach toward fundraising. Your nonprofit’s brand communicates your mission, cause, and values.

Donation 111

Donation Nonprofit Gift Channel 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2019

By Gary Wohlfeill , Director of Marketing at CrowdRise , who works with partners to develop highly engaging fundraising campaigns and leads the marketing team in developing the CrowdRise brand. When you communicate with supporters about this opportunity, present real situations.

Program 279

Program Practice Fundraising Platform 279

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

But, in today’s world of digital over-communication and rowdy town halls overtaken by DC-based interest groups, one, two or even 20 Susans isn’t enough. How to Use Online Channels to Build Offline Support. There are two key roles in building your offline program – the digital director and the grassroots/field/volunteer director.

Offline 44

Offline Campaign Channel Cancer 44

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 8, 2012

The former director of communications for McDonald's, David Grossman , now a leading consultant, speaker and author offers a free eBook about how to communicate effectively. Poor communication within a company leads to more workplace theft, more injuries, more turnover and an overall disengaged employee base according to David.

eBook 56

eBook Communication Cisco Chicago 56

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. They attract an ideal audience—donors and businesses with high-capacity networks often interested in supporting community events with exposure to an affluent and influential demographic.

Practice 246

Practice Tips Fundraising Sponsor 246

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Katy Beth Cassell, Director. At the end of the day, this kind of peer-to-peer connection is a helpful way to amplify your goal on a day saturated with communications! Victoria Becker, Associate and Maryann Grunseth, Director. Get in touch here!

Gift 207

Gift Consultant Audience email 207

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Embrace personalization : With the changes in donor expectations outlined in the report, prioritize the individualized touch in your fundraising communications. Diversify fundraising channel s: The report documents shifts in donor behavior and preferences. Donor communication is woefully lacking in many nonprofits.

Action 75

Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

Care2

JANUARY 20, 2015

According to the 2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , by NonprofitMarketingGuide.com, nonprofits are becoming more confident and more intentional about reaching out to target audiences, raising money, and retaining donors through engagement. What are your communication goals for 2015?

Trend 28

Trend Communication Metrics Mail 28

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Back Channels, Workflow, Data, Twitter, and me March 13, 2007 I read Beth’s recent blog entry on Twitter , and of course, the neo-luddite in me said “waste of time!&# Be Helpful.

Channel 100

Channel Twitter Data Open Source 100

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 19, 2022

When the pandemic limited in-person access to critical services, many nonprofits were forced to adopt digital channels to support constituents, accelerating a trend of the past decade. In fact, 89% of nonprofits report that digital communications are critical to achieving their organization’s mission.

Digital 59

Digital Report San Francisco Children 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2011

At WITNESS, we’ve been wrestling with the promise and peril of new communications technologies. If this post has piqued your interest, check out the RightsCon livestream here or on CitizenTube’s channel. Sam, Program Director at WITNESS, is a human rights advocate, video producer and trainer. Sam Gregory.

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Technology Communication San Francisco Policy 117