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What separates effective nonprofit communications teams from ineffective ones? That's one of the questions we set out to answer as part of the 2017 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. We asked participants to assess the state of their communications work in several ways, including their use of marketing technology. The results are clear: Nonprofits report that their communications effectiveness is closely tied to the adoption and use of marketing technologies. MORE
Universal "do good" smartphone app LetsAllDoGood recently launched, enabling organizations of all sizes to reach their supporters directly on their smartphones with rich, actionable content and push notifications. Mobile LetsAllDoGood Mobile App MORE
When a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic strikes, is your nonprofit ready with a well thought out communications plan? Here's how to put one together MORE
So it may not come as a surprise that text message communication is on the rise as doctors’ offices, retail operations, schools—even job recruiters are sending reminders, coupons, and employment opportunities via text. Yet, some nonprofits are still hesitant to communicate that way. MORE
The data gleaned from a highly contextualized segmentation process will help finding obscure commonalities and group them into special interest donor groups for a more focused approach outreach when communicating. Communication Preferences. MORE
Communicate Effectively Communication Energizing Verbs Eric Jacobson on Leadership and ManagementHere is some great advice from the book, Anticipate, the Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , by Rob-Jan De Jong. MORE
Topic : Questions, conversation and ideas about communications for nonprofits. Description : This month’s Communications Roundtable focuses on communications struggles, lessons, and best practices for working internationally. Bit it also comes with very real obstacles for communication: from translation and language barriers to cultural differences that may impact your programs or reception of your services. 2010 presentation communications nten roundtable MORE
Once you and your team have worked together to fine-tune your internal nonprofit strategic communication initiatives by constructing a mission statement, vision statement, and identifying your core values, you can now start to strategize your external nonprofit communication efforts. MORE
we wanted to look back at how the last year has impacted how organizations think about communications and share a few communications lessons learned (or reinforced) in 2020. Lesson one: It’s time to think about crisis communications differently. 2020 was an intense year. MORE
In our recent webinar , we shared valuable insights from 2020 to develop communications strategies for mission-driven organizations. Now that you know you need to have a plan, here are some steps to help you build a communications response plan. Identify your communications team. MORE
What to do in uncertain times when communication is key. Every day brings more uncertainty with the spread of Coronavirus, and your association has a need to expand your communication. Pay close attention to the communications you receive. MORE
The latest edition of the Nonprofit Communications Trends Report offers up some excellent insight into the minds of non-profit staff. We''ve gathered some highlights and shared a handy inforgraphic to help make sense of it all. nonprofit research MORE
But really, good nonprofit strategic communication begins within an organization before ever setting out to share with everyone else. . Before you communicate with an audience, get together with your board and staff and get your stuff straight. Donor Communications Nonprofit Brand MORE
Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Communicating Communication Effective Communication Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Paul Falcone MORE
This webinar was presented on December 19 to more than 1,900 nonprofit staff worldwide and focused on what’s new and next in online communications and fundraising to help nonprofits prepare for the future and embrace being an early adopter. Due to the decline in reach on social media, nonprofits should prioritize email communications and fundraising in 2018 [ Benchmarks for Success ]. As personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet of Things evolve, so must your nonprofit. MORE
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The single greatest threat to effective communications is our inability to identify and prioritize who we’re communicating with. This brings us to perhaps the second greatest threat to communications — the belief that a communication strategy is complicated. As I see it, we have two options: we can continue to operate by the seat-of-our-pants, or we can learn to develop an uncomplicated communication strategy. MORE
One small association thought so, until last week when an unexpected event revealed a major flaw in how the group was communicating with its members. Could your organization get a message to all your members within 48 hours? MORE
These 12 guidelines by two leading communications experts can help you create really great team communication in your organization. Team-Communication MORE
Communications is just as essential for organizational health and function as our own nervous systems are for our survival and well-being. The post Communications: The Nonprofit Nervous System appeared first on See3 Advice for Do-Gooders. strategy communications nonprofit MORE
To help you reach that end, we have compiled this list of tips for communicating COVID-19 precautions to event attendees. Properly Communicating with Your Future Attendees About Your Event’s COVID-19 Precautions. Communicate regularly. Identify the required communication avenues. MORE
How to Improve Communication Between Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees. To make these connections possible, good communication is required. Challenges with Communication. Planner <> Speaker Communication. Communicating well with speakers is extremely important. MORE
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Nonprofit marketing leaders are always thinking about how to best communicate with their donors. Personalized and valuable communication is what builds relationships, and long-lasting donor relationships are what set the foundation for nonprofit growth. Set automated communications up. MORE
Deciding what and how to communication on behalf of your non-profit can be a challenge anytime. It takes work anytime to strike this kind of balance and today I want to share a bit about my communications planning philosophy in the hopes that it helps you think about what to communicate and how. The Two Foundations of Communications (in my opinion) I like to separate communications into categories -- Heartbeats and Remarkables. MORE
We are humans before we are communications professionals, and when crisis strikes it can be challenging to balance emotions with professional actions. The post Communicating in Times of Crisis appeared first on The See3 Blog. strategy crisis communications emergency response Haiti Syria MORE
Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Communicating Communication Communications Books Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Language MORE
Many organizations find that when they audit a risk or compliance issue to discover the root cause, the main issue is often found that the right information was not communicated to all the involved parties. Communication happens in environments that are conductive to communication. MORE
A strong nonprofit communication strategy helps build a loyal client base, improve revenue generation, and power the organization towards steady growth. MORE
The post Communicating with Grant Makers | Tips and Insights appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. It’s a week before your nonprofit’s grant application is due and you aren’t sure what information one question is really asking for. MORE
Looking at donor retention stats and the costs associated with recruiting new donors, it makes sense to prioritize post-donation communications. MORE
And, when it comes to creating a successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaign or virtual event, having a great communication plan in place is essential to your fundraising success. MORE
As part of their post-event communication plan , CISE updated their peer-to-peer event page thanking donors and providing an update rather than taking the page down after the event ended. The post Bright Idea: Post-Event Communications On Your Event Page appeared first on Qgiv Blog. MORE
What are the trends for non-profit communications in 2012? Here's an overview of Kivi Leroux Miller's Nonprofit Communications Trend Report. Non-profit Communications MORE
Curious about how other nonprofits will communicate in 2014? Here are highlights of the 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. nonprofit-communications MORE
In today’s world where so many businesses large and small exist and operate in a virtual world, perhaps no scenario is scarier than to have the vital lines of communication between you and your customers come to a screeching halt. Essentially, blacklisting is an anti-spam measure designed to help email and Internet service providers curb unsolicited junk mail and other communications from suspect websites. MORE
Most nonprofits recognize the need to optimize technology and processes for communications with donors and volunteers. But one area that's sometimes overlooked is streamlining communications with the recipients of the organization's services and tracking data about those recipients. MORE
The post Managing your nonprofit’s communications as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis appeared first on Big Duck MORE
Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. MORE
The post Taking Action: Optimizing your Online Communications appeared first on Byte Technology’s Non-Profit Web Design Insights Blog. Let’s be honest: monetary donations are great, and for many non-profits the most critical element of their operations. Money represents real value in any cause-related mission, allowing an organization to make tangible things happen, whether it’s feeding the hungry, teaching the underserved or rescuing animals in danger. MORE
How to Improve Communication Between Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees. To make these connections possible, good communication is required. In this article, we’ll expand on Bill’s observation and consider the different types of communication that lead to a successful event. MORE
How individuals of varying ages worldwide donate to NGOs, which communication tools they find most inspiring, and which are their favorite causes. << << View All Upcoming Free Webinars >> The Global NGO Technology Report is a biennial research project that seeks to gain a better understanding of how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide use web and email communications, online fundraising tools, social media, mobile technology, and productivity software. MORE
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How do you communicate effectively? Communicating Communication Communications Books Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management MORE
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