What time is it? Mixed Links time! Join me, as we take a look at some good stuff from around the web on nonprofit communications and more… John Haydon talks about Features Versus Benefits in nonprofit communications. If you are in the market for volunteer management software, VolunteerPro is hosting a FREE Online Volunteer Management Software Expo Wednesday on…
If you are curious about how other nonprofits handle branding and graphic design, join us Thursday, October 20th for our latest Nonprofit Q&A Panel. Today’s guest post is by one of the panelists, Cindy Olnick. ~Kristina Guest Post by Cindy Olnick of the Los Angeles Conservancy After thirty-five years, the Los Angeles Conservancy got its first…
Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Share your day with us! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Sarah Tarnopolsky is a Donor Relations Communications Officer…
Happy Friday! It’s time for some Mixed Links… The #NPBaton on Instagram still has a few spots open in October if you are interested in taking the baton. Network for Good shares Four Donor Communication Mistakes to Avoid in Year-End Giving Plans. Marc Pitman answers a question we get asked a lot – Is #GivingTuesday worth it?…
Last week, we talked about those wordy phrases you need to trim (and what to use instead). For example, just say “enough” instead of “a sufficient amount of.” Today, we are going to cover redundant phrases. Here are the major infractions impeding your efforts to “cut the glut” followed by a list of other phrases…
Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Share your day with us! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Kristen Olsen is the Communications Manager for the…
Ready to cap off this week with some Mixed Links? While normally everyone is telling you how awesome it is to be on social media, Nonprofit Tech for Good shares 12 Not-So-Great Realities About Nonprofits and Social Media. Joe Garecht at the Fundraising Authority hosted this month’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival on The Best Tips for Amazing…
We’ve all read those mission statements or fundraising appeals that seem to have smart ideas, but when you take a closer look you realize they just have a lot of words. Shorter is nearly always better. Replace these wordy phrases with their concise alternatives. a majority of = most a sufficient amount of = enough…
Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Please share too! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. As a freelancer, Erika loves to help mission-focused organizations get out…
How was your week? Relax and have some Mixed Links with me… Emily Peck tackles the recent Clinton controversy and workplace culture at large in Working While Sick Isn’t a Hillary Thing. It’s an American Thing. Joe Garecht at the Fundraising Authority is hosting this month’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival and is looking for submissions on The Best…
Why do organizations in the UK, Canada, and Australia raise more money with bequests than we do in the US? Fundraising expert Tom Ahern believes that the answer may be as simple as not having a marketing plan to ask for those bequests. A simple plan might include: Writing a vision statement that lets donors…
Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. We want more stories! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Kirsten McIlvenna is the Communications Director for International Child…
