NonProfit PRO

APRIL 6, 2023

Creating individualized 12-month communication plans for all 150 donors on your major gifts caseload to a fundraiser may initially sound like a lot of touchpoints to create. But the truth is you can create the vast majority of your planning for each donor in less time than you think.

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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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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 5, 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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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

They draw on critical communication tools that will help build and nurture relationships that ultimately bring awareness and support to their causes. Nonprofit leaders are both cheerleaders and salespeople for their organizations. Here are some ways to do that.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Hustle launched its new Dialer product, designed to assist organizers and fundraisers in mobilizing supporters. The Dialer is a modern calling application that saves time by removing unnecessary manual steps with a smooth and easy-to-use interface.

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Forum One

JUNE 26, 2024

With new tools and research—including a forthcoming report from Forum One—nonprofits and government agencies can learn to employ strategies already used in the commercial sector to communicate their mission, goals, accomplishments, and brand more effectively. We know mission-driven communicators already labor over word choice.

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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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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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Charity Village

JANUARY 25, 2024

It can feel as if people don’t understand what we are saying, what we are trying […] The post Authentic communication OR communicate authentically  appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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 Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Enhancing Donor Engagement: 6 Essential Communication Strategies Donors are the heart and soul of nonprofit organizations, making it possible for vital programs and initiatives to thrive. Once you’ve segmented your donor lists, you can leverage this data to personalize your communications.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Communication is the most important tool a project manager and their team has to help clients achieve their goals, especially in the ever-changing landscape of the current workplace. Every facet of the organization benefits from a project management role team member and communicating in the most effective way possible.

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 12, 2024

Do your donor communications need a few quick tips? Improve your donor communications… I know. But how do you turn […] The post 7 more quick tips to improve your donor communications appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. I just wrote about this. You’ve probably heard you should write fast and edit slowly.

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sgEngage

MAY 2, 2024

Communicating with students is a key part of the scholarship process. Yet in a Blackbaud survey, only 50% of institutions felt like their communications to students were streamlined efficiently. Below are a few tips on how to streamline communication with students for efficiency and engagement.

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Big Duck

MAY 8, 2024

Learn how to make a communications plan that is clear enough to get results and flexible enough to pivot when the unexpected happens.

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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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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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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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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Communications for an LMS Implementation Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems In the introduction to the Change Management Strategies Series I mention three major factors effecting change. These include an organized implementation plan, communication, and management buy-in.

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Big Duck

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Get insights on the importance of communication for nonprofits and why they are now focusing more on the structure of their communication teams.

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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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Media Cause

JUNE 3, 2024

Effective communication is the key to successful project management, especially with the shift to hybrid and remote work environments. Managing projects and teams can be tricky, even in an office, but careful communication must happen in all work formats to ensure smooth processes and high-quality work.

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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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Big Duck

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Discover how accessibility and inclusion impact nonprofit communications and learn to design effective internal processes for your organization.

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Big Duck

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Discover how strategic planning empowers nonprofits to define objectives and learn our three-phase approach for clear communication.

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Big Duck

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Join Farra Trompeter, co-director, for insights and tools to streamline your donor communications strategy

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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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OneCause

JANUARY 11, 2023

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

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 19, 2024

Clear communication might be your best tool for raising money. Full of buzzwords. […] The post Unlocking Support: The Art of Clear Communication in Nonprofits appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. . […] The post Unlocking Support: The Art of Clear Communication in Nonprofits appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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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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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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 26, 2024

Through matching gift programs, […] The post How To Communicate With Donors About Matching Gifts appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Whether their organization’s vision is to feed those in need, protect the environment, or support the arts, fundraisers are want to make a difference.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to : Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 5, 2022

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming increasingly important to donors and should be at the forefront of nonprofits’ marketing efforts. Having DEI incorporated into your marketing strategy can help alleviate that uncertainty and make you feel confident in what you are putting out in your marketing efforts.

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