Happy Friday! As you’re reading this, I am probably on a tennis court sweating my butt off! But please enjoy these refreshing Mixed Links I’ve gathered especially for you… The Case Foundation and Achieve have released their latest research on millennial cause engagement in the Millennial Impact Research Report. Beth Kanter has put together a…
Have you tried mobile fundraising or contacting your supporters via text? Alexa Lemzy shares some ways you can get started in today’s post. ~Kristina Guest Post by Alexa Lemzy Texting is one of the most effective ways to communicate to a large number of people. Nonprofits and charity organizations that want to effectively reach more people should…
So you’re talking to a nice couple who have been giving to your organization for years. You think they are a great candidate to ask for a bequest. Now what? Well here are a few things you probably shouldn’t say: “So….how was that last doctor’s visit?” “Since your kids turned out to be really horrible people….”…
Good afternoon, fine people! Won’t you join me for some of the freshest Mixed Links around… Nonprofit Tech for Good and the Public Interest Registry just released the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report. M+R shares Four Tips from a Former Journalist to Use the Next Time You Email a Reporter. Network for Good created an…
Last month I told you that no, blogging is not dead. But I know several of you read that and replied, “Gee, that’s really great, Kristina. Now tell that to my blog!” So for those of you who have struggling blogs either because no one is reading them or you can’t think of anything good to…
Nonprofit leaders should be using Twitter! Becoming a thought leader or just a good ED or CEO means listening to and connecting with your constituents regarding your core issues. And the best social media network to use for that is Twitter. Join us next Thursday as online campaign and social media expert, Kerri Karvetski, presents:…
Let’s get down to the real nitty gritty! Are you chugging coffee all day? Do you hate your donor management system? Do you have the best co-workers? Tell me all about it! It’s my monthly call for submissions for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator blog series, and I want you to share all the…
Did you have a good week? Let’s end it the right way with some Mixed Links… Looking to add a little spark to your social media plans? Try these 4 Easy Ways to Take Social Media Marketing to the Next Level. But when you do, make sure you use these 12 Quick Editing Tips for Social…
Are you… Tired of begging for media coverage? Wondering how to engage social media activists and citizen journalists? Or wanting more control over telling your own stories? The good news is you don’t have to rely on journalists to cover your nonprofit and hope they get your story right. In addition to that “Earned Media”…
Here’s what’s happening at Nonprofit Marketing Guide this month: Online Training: September 7: Navigating the Media Relations Trifecta of Earned, Paid, and Owned Media with Antionette Kerr Learn the three types of media and how you can get better at each of them. Registration is $50 or free with an All-Access Pass Learn More and Register September…
I hope you OWNED this week as well as you could! Time to wrap it up though with some Mixed Links… If you are interested in next year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in New Orleans, voting has opened for possible sessions. Social Fish breaks down their Nonprofit Technology Conference Session Hot Picks. (Kivi’s are included!) M+R gives us The 2017 Social…
Are you still sending the same cookie-cutter press releases? Journalism has changed a lot over the last few years, and those just don’t cut it anymore. You need to meet reporters where they are now and take a more personal approach. But becoming a trusted source doesn’t happen overnight. Luckily, we have an expert who…
