NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The communications teams at the most successful nonprofits are laser focused on showing people how their work transforms lives — and they can clearly articulate their vision.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When it comes to timing of email communications for your peer-to-peer events, there are three big levers you can adjust. Timing also varies by type of event, which breaks down into four categories. Let’s look at how peer-to-peer email timing levers vary for each event type.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

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. Newsletter. Understanding Your Audience.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Storytelling can entertain, educate and entice people to act. Nonprofits have more stories at their fingertips than any other organization. Nonprofits that create an internal storytelling culture can excite staff and volunteers, entice new supporters, strengthen relationships with donors, and raise more funds.

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Big Duck

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Learn how to effectively involve board members in marketing and communications in nonprofit organizations.

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Hands on Fundraising

MAY 30, 2023

It’s never too late to get organized and create a fundraising communications calendar One of the secrets of successful fundraising is consistency. Creating a communication calendar is how you do […] The post Your fundraising communications calendar: how to appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. 1) Audit Last Year’s Communications. Your brand strategy and key messages should form the foundation for all of your donor communications, new and old.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 13, 2022

Last week, I attended and spoke at the International Foundation’s Technology and Benefit Communications Conference, held in Boston, MA. I spoke on the topic of “Next-Generation Tools to Enhance Your Communications,” or next-gen tools to communicate benefits to employees. Her advice? Megan’s advice is brilliant.

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DonorPerfect

AUGUST 22, 2023

As a nonprofit professional empowered with AI, you step into the role Read More » The post 5 Ideas to Use AI for Giving Tuesday Communications appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Given this trend, we asked some of our partners, what are some messaging and communications best practices to help nonprofit fundraising and engagement staff recruit and retain more recurring donors? With testing, nonprofits can experiment and improve on what communications work best for their sustainer audience. Alras Digital.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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. But times are changing. Opting In & Opting Out.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

The generosity of donors is crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success, which means that you should strategically plan your communications with them. Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. Consider your communication channels. Social media.

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Big Duck

JULY 12, 2023

Discover how effective communication can enhance board member recruitment and engagement.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In a previous blog post , I wrote about how bundling your donor communications can save your nonprofit time and money. You can bundle your donor communications in two ways: going all in or bundling in batches. We recommend that you bundle a minimum of 3 months of donor communications in one batch. . Create your bundling plan. .

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One Cause

JANUARY 11, 2023

The post Donor Communication Guide: Creating the Ideal Communications Cadence appeared first on OneCause.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To spread the word about a new initiative or build awareness around your mission-driven work, effective communication with your audiences is key. This is where a communications campaign can come in handy. Step 2: Define your audience Understanding your audience can make or break your communications campaign’s success.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising alone made substantial gains with millions more raised thanks to its e-communications strategy. For Pieta House, its Darkness into Light event began in 2009 with 400 participants at its signature Dublin event and evolved to 200,000 participants across 200 events in 16 countries a decade later.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Powerful Strategies for Communicating with Guests, Donors, Volunteers, and More!

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Hands on Fundraising

APRIL 4, 2023

When donors make a planned gift, they solidify their legacy and make a real difference in the world (and tap into valuable tax […] The post Communicating Planned Giving to Your Donors: 5 Tips appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And, conveniently, anyone can make a planned gift.

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Qgiv

APRIL 19, 2023

An event communication plan is crucial to the success of your fundraising event. A good event communication plan can elevate your event and help you make the most of your fundraising efforts. This blog post will cover how to create your event communication plan. What is an event communication plan?

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Ensure communication is a two-way street . One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Personalize all appeals .

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

ChatGPT is as valuable a tool as they come, so let’s take a look at how you can leverage the power of AI to optimize your nonprofit email communication. Because it produces human-sounding responses quickly, ChatGPT can be a huge asset for nonprofits looking to streamline email communication. What is ChatGPT?

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Big Duck

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The post 3 ways to become a better communicator appeared first on Big Duck.

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Communication 126

sgEngage

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Purpose-driven communications are those that put brand-purpose at the center. Establish your organization’s brand purpose and use it to guide the development of your marketing strategy whilst considering the most effective ways to communicate that purpose to various audiences. What is purpose-driven communications?

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Big Duck

MARCH 22, 2023

The post 4 questions to guide your next communications hire appeared first on Big Duck.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

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. Before mass nonprofit strategic communication communication, get….

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 1, 2021

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? This is a real-life example.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Only 10% of philanthropic foundations have a website to communicate their work. What that statistic means is that for 90% of foundations, the 990-PF is often the only means for communicating their work. Largely considered a document prepared for tax compliance, its important role as a principal vehicle of communication is overlooked.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2021

ability to communicate?member How are you communicating your member value? Have you updated how you’re communicating your member value since last year? Here are two tips to communicating member value: Beware of the laundry list. Communicate the value?and Your association delivers in spades. member value.?How

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In our first Countdown to GivingTuesday blog post we covered tips for determining goals, using impact to drive storytelling, and planning communications. Now let’s look at making connections and drafting communications. Strategize ways in which your committee can help extend the communication reach of the stories you share.

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Big Duck

MARCH 29, 2023

The post How can you center community in your communications? appeared first on Big Duck.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 26, 2021

Let's review some of the best social media tools you should consider for your nonprofit to help you focus on your donors and prospects, and alleviate much of the stress in making sure you're doing well on social media.

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Big Duck

MARCH 1, 2023

The post What are the latest nonprofit communications trends? appeared first on Big Duck.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Nonprofit leaders must be proactive in identifying risks, take steps to prevent them, and be prepared with a communications plan in the event of a crisis. The post Identifying and Mitigating Nonprofit Risk with a Six-Step Crisis Communication Plan appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Big Duck

MARCH 8, 2023

The post 90-day plan for new Communications Directors appeared first on Big Duck.

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Director Communication 105

Big Duck

MAY 10, 2023

The post How can we bring radical honesty to communications? appeared first on Big Duck.

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Communication 98

Big Duck

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The post How can you manage burnout and fatigue as a communications professional? appeared first on Big Duck.

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