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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

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

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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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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? Another important habit you should add is making sure your supporters stay informed about where their dollars are going.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many organizations are busy identifying ways to show supporters appreciation for their financial support, volunteer hours, and help promoting their organization’s purpose and programs—and showing this kind of appreciation often means communicating the impact a supporter has had.

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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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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Visionlink is proud to support this year's Colorado Emergency Management Conference. We are honored to support the work of disaster relief professionals here in Colorado, across the US and territories, and internationally, as with relief operations in Turkey. We'll be right in our backyard in Loveland, Colorado, February 14th-16th.

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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

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. The pandemic has drastically altered the ways nonprofits interact with their supporters. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience.

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 26, 2024

Every fundraising professional wants to maximize support for their organization’s cause. 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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With average email open rates at 20% for nonprofits , many organizations struggle to grab the attention of supporters, volunteers, and donors. Yet, some nonprofits are still hesitant to communicate that way. In its infancy, texting was how people communicated with close friends and family members, not businesses and organizations.

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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

APRIL 30, 2021

Smartphones are how we communicate – in fact, a recent study shows that we look at them over a 100x each day. Now any nonprofit can communicate instantly by sending push notifications to the specific groups they work with and serve: volunteers, families, staff, and others.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

While acquisition is definitely a worthwhile goal, a sensible fundraising specialist will tell you that another top priority of any given fundraising project should be retaining the dedicated supporters that you already have. . Ensure communication is a two-way street . Direct Mail versus Digital Communications .

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. This widespread use maximizes their impact.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Secure Your Supporters’ Trust: Mastering Privacy-Compliant Fundraising In an age where every click, like, and share is meticulously tracked, the landscape of digital fundraising is evolving rapidly. Individuals are more aware and concerned about how their personal information is used, shared, and protected.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 12, 2021

The use of the word, “talking” is deliberate here because your communications should sound like a personal conversation you are having with your donor. As much as we all dislike encounters with me-focused people, we can sometimes slip into the same kind of mindset when talking with our donors in our online and offline fundraising programs.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. This transformation requires thoughtful preparation, empathy, education, and strategic communication.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

If your nonprofit is implementing a new Blackbaud solution or tackling new challenges with your existing technology stack , your team will inevitably need Blackbaud support. Read on so you’re prepared to take advantage of the wealth of experience and knowledge that Blackbaud support experts offer when needed.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 24, 2014

No matter how you look at it, communication is key. Regardless of your mission, if you are unable to communicate with your constituents, employees, donors, or any other affiliates, accomplishing your mission becomes immeasurably more difficult. Numbers and figures thanks to the hard work by Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

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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. If your organization is small, you may depend more on your supporters and board members than other staff members.

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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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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback. ASU found that a significant population of its community were already using Slack, making it an ideal choice for a new collaboration tool. In the 2020 U.S.

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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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Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

A phone call gives you the opportunity to build real personal connections with the people who support you. Calling to thank donors for their support after they give a gift can strengthen their bond with your nonprofit, leading to higher donor retention and engagement rates. Talk about surprising and delighting your donors!

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Bonterra

MARCH 14, 2024

Support your whole team through custom digital learning paths curated to their needs. Prioritized support & escalation pathways Ensure that your team stays unblocked and focused on your mission by leveraging prioritized support Skip the line with priority email and live chat support if you and your team run into roadblocks.

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Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

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. What are the key data points to include in donor communications?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

It’s confusing when you hear or see a word you don’t understand, and the same is true for your nonprofit supporters. To get you started, here are seven terms that your supporters may not immediately know. 1) Donation page Your donation page is a specific area on your website where a supporter can make a donation.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2022

If you want volunteers to keep volunteering, your organization must support them. Here are 5 ways to better support your volunteers and drive the most value from them in 2022. One of the best ways to get the most value from your existing volunteers is by making sure that they are engaged, empowered, and supported.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

With nearly 54,000 organizations sharing demographic data with Candid as of March 2023, Candid engaged Viewpoint Consulting to conduct research to better understand how it could improve its systems, services, and support for nonprofits. What supports could help reduce the burden on nonprofits and increase engagement with this data via Candid?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

How to launch and maintain an email marketing strategy that consistently engages donors and supporters. How individuals of varying ages worldwide donate to NGOs, which communication tools they find most inspiring, and which are their favorite causes. <<

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2023

In the nonprofit sector, cultivating a fair and supportive work environment is essential to ensuring the well-being of employees and fostering the success of the organization. By adopting these principles, nonprofit organizations can create a more supportive and inclusive work environment. Beth : I couldn’t agree more.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

Throughout this article, we’re going to cover the ins and outs of using an innovative new strategy, Facebook Challenges, to engage supporters through the following points: Introduction to Facebook Challenges. They offer a low barrier to entry for your supporters, many of whom have existing Facebook accounts and are familiar with the platform.

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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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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Additionally, 170 individuals participated in our 2-year recovery living program, which offers accountability and support in the subsequent stages of their lives. We strive to offer multiple options for volunteers to support our organization. We are always looking for people within our community to help support our mission.

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