Do You Skip Thanksgiving Too?
How annoying is it that department stores skip over Thanksgiving and go right to Christmas? This year we didn’t even make it through Halloween before you could see decorations for sale, toys being stocked, and Christmas music playing…poor Thanksgiving doesn’t stand a chance. I get it. After all, Christmas time is make-or-break for retailers and,…
Defining Your Niche Is an Essential Part of Your Content Strategy
While you probably aren’t the only nonprofit working in your field, you could be the only one providing a certain kind of information on a specific topic to a specific type of participant or supporter. That’s your niche. Think about restaurants. Sure, there are a few places that serve cuisine from all over the world…
Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – November 9, 2018
I am currently in Gulf Shores, AL at a tennis tournament, but I will always bring you the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of marketing and fundraising. I went a little visual this week with tips on Instagram, photography, video ads, and flyer design. It’s time for Mixed Links… Allie Decker at…
12 Communications Strategies for Nonprofits
You set goals, like these twelve communications goals for nonprofits, including community engagement, raising awareness of issues, and fundraising. And every day you manage tactical communications channels like email, social media, print marketing, PR and more. But what’s in the middle? What connects that tactical work to the larger goals? The answer is Communications or…
Take the 2019 Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey Now
It’s our most popular download of the year: The Annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. Each year, more than 1,000 nonprofit communicators complete the annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey . . . and now it’s time to look ahead to 2019. The Nonprofit Communications Trends Report is the “go to” source for what’s REALLY happening in…
So You Made an Audience Persona. Now What?
Back in April, Beth Hallowell wrote a great guest post for us on How a Little Communications Research Can Yield Big Results. Today she is back to talk to you about supporter journeys and how to create an effective one. ~Kristina Guest Post by Beth Hallowell So you made an audience persona. That’s awesome! Audience…
Responsible for Graphic Design, but Have No Real Training? Join us Tomorrow!
If you have been tasked with creating graphics for your organization, but have little to no design training, then our next BRAND NEW webinar is for you! You can create powerful images that successfully engage donors, funders, media, volunteers and other supporters in-house. But you have to embrace the CRAP Join graphic designer Julia Reich…
Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – November 2, 2018
Best of Fridays to you, kind friends! I have searched high and low for the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of marketing and fundraising and have returned to you with tales of bad press, creepy personalization, and effective social media! It’s time for Mixed Links… Trouble at your organization? Find out How to…
On Tap This Month: Trends Survey, Graphic Design, and, Of Course, Thanksgiving
Here’s what’s happening at Nonprofit Marketing Guide this month: Online Training: November 6: Your Design Is Full of C.R.A.P.: Using the Four Principles of Graphic Design to Create Images that Engage Audiences and Make Your Organization Look Good Learn how to effectively communicate your mission using powerful images that successfully engage your supporters. Registration is $50…