Forget the Press Release — It’s All About Your Pitch
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Your team expects you to write press releases, but they may not get attention from reporters. Use these pitch-writing tips to get traction.
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The Fundraising Authority
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
All that can and does happen every day for nonprofits, both large and small, thanks to smart public relations efforts. What Is “Public Relations”? Simply put, “public relations,” or “PR,” encompasses all the activities your organization does to get press coverage for your work. How Can Good PR Help Me Raise Money?
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Nonprofits Source
JANUARY 11, 2024
Even if you are a capital campaign beginner, you probably know that these campaigns have a quiet phase and a public phase. Then, you’ll announce your campaign and begin the public phase. In this post, we’ll explore five tips that will help you market your capital campaign during the public phase so you can meet your goal!
Donorbox
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Although press releases might seem more the domain of big corporations, celebrities, and politicians, they can be a great tool for nonprofits to grow and inform their audience. Press releases are not only useful for publicising and advertising events.
Forum One
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Press Release published here on PR Newswire. Related News Public Relations Leader Joins Forum One Board of Directors The post Press Release: Forum One Launches CEO Search appeared first on Forum One. President & CEO Chris Wolz to Retire After 26 Years of Leadership. The search for his successor is already underway.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 24, 2013
Social media has forever changed how nonprofits and journalists distribute and consume news stories, yet the format of nonprofit press releases has not evolved at all. Almost every communication medium out there has been impacted by the rise of social and mobile media, but not press releases. 3) Include a photo on your press release.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 14, 2023
Amazon Web Services announced the launch of the 2023 IMAGINE Grant Program, a public opportunity open to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 25, 2022
AWS), an Amazon.com company, announced the launch of the 2022 IMAGINE Grant Program, a public grant opportunity open to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Amazon Web Services, Inc.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 26, 2022
The Forum, in collaboration with Accenture and Microsoft, is building a Global Collaboration Village as the virtual future of public-private cooperation. It will provide immersive spaces where stakeholders can convene, create and take action on the world’s most pressing challenges.
NonProfit Hub
JANUARY 14, 2021
Even so, getting attention from the shrinking, but highly diversified, press pool still takes persistence and creativity. Here are 6 steps to get the press to tell your story: 1. Reporters do not wait at their desks for press releases to arrive. Don’t wait for them to call. Start small. Make your website media-friendly.
Kindful
APRIL 8, 2021
While it seems that some nonprofits have the luxury of being a household name or are always in the press, this just isn’t the case for the majority of us. Huge organizations have huge teams and designated employees just for nonprofit public relations and outreach, media connections, and communications. Reaching out to press.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Today brings a book that is an indispensable resource for public relations practitioners who want to learn how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of public relations – which has become a far cry from primarily writing press releases and establishing media contacts. I’m expecting a dramatic growth in the industry.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend. What’s the problem?
Non Profit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 1, 2023
In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch digital marketing and fundraising campaigns.
VisionLink
MARCH 22, 2020
Or catch up on the announcement from the Governor, and stories in the press. Governor's Office Fox News The Denver Channel, Channel 7 KKTV Channel 11 Colorado Public Radio Westword Denver Post Visionlink is honored to provide the volunteer and donation technologies to support Colorado. You can join them here.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch digital marketing and fundraising campaigns. January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Candid
MARCH 13, 2024
First report: Funding to HBCUs For our first publication, ABFE and Candid decided to focus on a specific aspect of Black leadership—historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Since its release, the publication has been the most downloaded report in Candid’s collection of social sector research.
The Fundraising Authority
JANUARY 2, 2021
Public Relations Funnel If you’re engaged in public relations efforts, don’t just put press stories out there and move on to the next. For more on using “sneezers,” read How to Make Your Fundraising Efforts Go Viral ). Be engaged, and create a funnel based on those PR efforts.
Candid
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Other public information. Candid staff also scan websites, press releases, social media, and news sources for grantmaking information. In fact, only a small number of grants are web-scraped from other public sources. corporate donations, public charities that give donations). Many of the largest U.S. foundations (e.g.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 2, 2022
In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 5, 2014
View: New York Public Library Annual Report. Press Release Infographics. View: Infographics as Press Releases. Press Release Infographics. Animated.GIF Infographics a.k.a. Animagraffs. View: Cheetah: Nature’s Speed Machine. Annual Report Infographics. Fundraising Mobile Media Social Media infographics Video'
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 22, 2020
Also, some folders, such as those containing the 990s, bylaws, and approved minutes, can be linked to the nonprofit’s website to make the organization more transparent to the public. 2) Strengthen Institutional Memory. Plus, think of the potential trees saved! FULL BIO ].
Greater Giving
AUGUST 10, 2023
Media Relations, also known as Public Relations (PR), plays a pivotal role in getting the word out and generating excitement. Their primary responsibility is to promote the event through various media channels and engage with potential attendees, sponsors, and the public. The Power of Great PR What are media relations?
The MatrixFiles
MARCH 22, 2021
Some newsletters are open to the public, while others are members-only. Here’s a simple sign-up journey: Member is already logged in, goes to the sign-up form, presses the Subscribe button next to the newsletters of her choice, and gets a thank you pop-up. Individual navigates to the sign-up page, presses Subscribe.
.orgSource
JANUARY 9, 2023
Feature new directors prominently throughout your social media platforms and send press releases to their local publications and news outlets. Mentors can contact new directors before the meeting to review the agenda, discuss norms for behavior, and answer questions that might be awkward in a more public setting.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 1, 2021
In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
How much you can find out about individual donors depends on how much information a nonprofit or donor is willing to make public. While the IRS doesn’t require public disclosure of contributions to most nonprofits, it does require disclosure of contributions to private foundations.
AFP Blog
APRIL 3, 2014
HACKtivation'' Matches Tech Talent With Nonprofit Groups | San Francisco Public Press : While the tech community continues to be demonized across San Francisco, nearly 100 mostly tech workers acted as angels last weekend by donating their expertise to a dozen nonprofit organizations that help the homeless.'
NTEN
JUNE 1, 2011
NTEN's newest publication is free and hot off the press. What do Guerrilla Video, Facebook for Volunteer Management, and #GettingSlizzard have in common? They're all featured in the latest issue of NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders !
Museum 2.0
JANUARY 8, 2018
It's sparked public uproar, legal battles, and nationwide press coverage. It's cracked the crumbling, outdated rules around deaccessioning--and unearthed more serious issues of public trust. Cue public uproar and legal action to block the auction. The issue is violation of public trust. Here's what happened.
M+R
MARCH 1, 2024
powell is the co-author, with Stephen Menendian, of the forthcoming book, Belonging without Othering, How We Save Ourselves and the World , with Stanford University Press. The post Winning Elections Without Losing Everything: A conversation between The Othering and Belonging Institute’s john a.
The Modern Nonprofit
MARCH 1, 2022
While the corporate sponsor contributes to an organization to help further its mission (usually monetarily), the nonprofit then promotes the sponsoring corporation’s connection to its cause, offering positive publicity and a boosted reputation.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 19, 2019
In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. 20: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Greater Giving
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
This is a great time to set up your GivingTuesday donation page, plan a few publicity blasts, and start approaching donors about commitments. First, decide how much effort you want to put into publicity and promotion. Then feel free to choose one of our suggested publicity plans, or make your own!
NonProfit Hub
JULY 28, 2015
Breaking news: press releases are a gold mine. You already know that your events make a difference in your community, but through press releases, that impact can be magnified. Press releases help your nonprofit reach a wider audience and showcase your mission and great work. Write to the Unknown. Tell Your Story.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Asking nonprofits to create a survey and email language to collect demographic data places an extra burden on their already limited time and resources. As a nonprofit ourselves, we understand that staff are always hard-pressed for time. nonprofits and foundations.
Cloud 4 Good
MARCH 4, 2022
As one of the largest public universities in the U.S. Other Recent Press Releases From Cloud for Good: Cloud for Good Recognized As A Salesforce Summit Partner. Cloud for Good is thrilled to team up with ASU on Talent for Good,” said Founder and CEO Tal Frankfurt. “As www.cloud4good.com. About Arizona State University. 855-536-1251.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 24, 2020
News articles on your website can serve the same function as blog posts on your website provided they are dated and written like a blog post, not a press release. Second, search engines are consistently searching the web to index fresh content. Blog Design Best Practices. 1) Understand and embrace modern blogging.
Qgiv
MAY 14, 2021
Your crisis communication plan’s purpose is to guide your organization’s public communication in response to an event that could negatively impact your organization. Some issues might just require close monitoring while others may require a press release that’s approved by your CEO. There are varying levels of crises.
Candid
JULY 27, 2022
We review the flurry of news stories, press releases, and announcements, and we actively search websites to identify and record grantmaking data. Candid’s real-time data is skewed toward large donors from English-speaking nations who publicize their giving. Collecting and using “real-time” data during crises .
Candid
MARCH 11, 2022
Corporations account for 55% of the total dollar value of grants awarded; foundations and public charities 40%; and high-net-worth individuals for 5%. Candid collects data from publicly available sources, including press releases, websites, membership reports and surveys, and local reporting. Giving by funder type.
Candid
JULY 1, 2021
Mastercard ) or issuing periodic press releases announcing aggregate funding to groups of nonprofits (e.g., Microsoft has also made public some of the exact amounts they’ve donated to specific organizations. When funders share grants directly with Candid , we’ll capture them in our public-facing racial equity map.
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