Comments on: I’m Writing a Book. Wanna Be in It?

By: Lisa Quinn

Lisa Quinn — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:21:20 +0000

Hi Kivi,

I am an ED of a non-profit in Seattle, WA. I happy to give our perspective as an advocacy organization. Since becoming ED just over a year ago, I have shifted from grants/membership model to fee for service. Balancing our portfolio has been key to creating a sustainable organization.

Lisa

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:56:26 +0000

Hi Kivi,

Could defiantely give you an Australian perspective. We are fairly small but have accomplished a lot for the victims of the 2004 Tsunami in Thailand. Would be interested to know more about the wonderful help you offer non-profits. Love to offer help to someone trying to make the world a little better for all.
Daniel

By: Radha

Radha — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:00:10 +0000

Kivi,

We would love to be a part of this, and seem to share many of the same challenges Diana mentioned. Our small NGO is somehow bucking the current economic trends–we are doubling in size this year and opening new offices overseas, which has opened up a debate about whether to shift more autonomy to those offices and what that might mean for our branding and communication…shall I go on? And because our work is done in partnership with developing country governments, we have to be very, very careful abut taking credit for our successes, making it just a wee bit difficult to attract donors. Good luck and let us know how we can help.

By: Diana Boeke

Diana Boeke — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:51:17 +0000

Hi Kivi,
We’ve got it all in our humble little org: internal communication challenges with fundraising offices in four countries, rebranding rollercoaster rides; rapid organizational growth followed by staff upsizing, only to downsize once the dust settled; niche donor group communication challenges–where standard best practices may not be; and the trouble pulling “stories from the field,” the field being in a far away country with a language barrier and confidentiality issues, don’t want to burden devoted field volunteers who have enough on their plate just doing their services. Keep me updated on what you need, and perhaps we can provide a story to match your lessons…best wishes.

By: Betsy Garside

Betsy Garside — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:41:42 +0000

Kivi,
Too funny. I had been wondering if I should approach you with the idea of writing a book together (not that you have any idea who I am). Your style of education is SO refreshing, and your ideas so pragmatic that they SHOULD have an even wider audience than your blog. I had been toying with writing the missing nonprofit marketing book myself, but thought it would be much more fun to do with someone. So glad you are doing this, happy to help in any way.

Betsy

By: Don Wise

Don Wise — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:13:31 +0000

I love this.

Congratulations on the book deal and I look forward to seeing your writings! I teach graduate studies in nonprofit management (including marketing) and have my own consulting group for nonprofits

By: Andy Eltzroth

Andy Eltzroth — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:53:09 +0000

I am a partner in a 2 person design firm in Chicago. We work with many non-profits with big dreams and small budgets. We have a variety of stories and challenges that we would love to share. Please feel free to contact me to discuss further.

Will be a must read for our office.

By: Nancy Schwartz

Nancy Schwartz — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:29:41 +0000

Go, Kivi, go!

By: David Moore

David Moore — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:40:20 +0000

Kivi, would love to plug in some of my local NC nonprofits. I will stay tuned for anyway we can help you in Eastern NC. Good luck.