Happy Halloween! Join me for some spooky Mixed Links… First things first, if you need a little help figuring out what scary movie to watch this weekend, here are The Best Halloween Movies and Television Shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu according to Time. Join us Sunday, November 1st, as we begin another #NPCommPix photo…
Did you know 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…
Yeah, you’ve been there. You’re cc’d on an email that has nothing to do with you. Then, to make matters worse, everyone who answers that email hits “Reply All” continuing the endless loop of suck. How about this scenario, sent in anonymously through our newest spin on our Day in the Life blog series – Nonprofit…
Happy Friday! Join me for some Mixed Links… For those of you who feel like you’re being pulled in many different directions, but still need to keep creating, take a listen to 5 Simple Steps for Creating Content, Even When Life Gets in the Way (podcast). Kivi guest posted over at Classy blog on how to Get…
Receptionists can be a lifeline for your organization. They can have many responsibilities, including being the heartbeat of the office and the first person clients or supporters talk to, leaving them with a wonderful first impression. Or not. You might also find yourself in this situation, shared with us by a nonprofit communicator through our newest…
I hope everyone’s week was as great as mine! Let’s cap things off with some Mixed Links… For a special Halloween-themed treat, take a close look at spooky volunteer behaviors during Tobi Johnson’s free webinar Your Nightmare Volunteer: How to Manage Difficult Volunteer Behaviors on October 30th. From nightmare volunteers to nightmare bosses, here are 10 Signs…
We’ve covered your agenda in our Day in the Life series, but now we want to know what ticks you off. Don’t worry, this form is anonymous so we won’t tattle on you. Sharing your frustrations, struggles and annoyances is not only a great way for you to let off steam and commiserate with your…
It’s Friday so let’s celebrate with some Mixed Links… The Nonprofit Blog Carnival for September is up. This theme was how to say thanks. Don’t waste valuable resources on lapsed donors. Here’s Why You Need To Say Goodbye To Some Donors. And How You Can Do It. Want to know more about Instagram? Beth Kanter created The Ultimate…
Yep, it’s that time of year already. Year-End Fundraising Season. But you aren’t going to wait til the last minute to plan your campaigns this year. This year, you will have all your ducks in a row before you flip the calendar to November. This year you will OWN year-end fundraising. Here are some resources…
Looking for some inspiration for your peer-to-peer fundraising campaign? Rob Wu, CEO of CauseVox, has some great examples and advice for you in today’s post. ~Kristina Guest Post by Rob Wu of CauseVox Enjoying a successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaign can take some trial and error. The best way to shortcut some of that experimentation is…
I am! We started our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series back in 2013. It’s been a popular series that’s allowed us to get a glimpse into the everyday, nitty-gritty things you have to do for your job as a nonprofit communicator. It’s been a while since we posted someone’s day because we need to…
Greetings from beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama! I am at a tennis tournament this weekend, but I wouldn’t miss our Mixed Links time together… You have until Monday, September 28 to submit a post for this month’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival. The Carnival is hosted by Mary Cahalane, and the theme is How Do You Give Thanks. Check out…
