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We recently started working with a healthcare nonprofit that wanted to take a fresh approach to its communications and marketing content. The nonprofit had seen attendance at its community events slip over the past two years — and its fundraising revenues had declined. After a quick review of its website, marketing materials, and social-media accounts,…
On this afternoon’s #NPCOMM Chat Live on Facebook, I talked about how nonprofit communications staff need to set boundaries. You can check out the replay here. Here’s a quick outline of what I discussed . . . 1. Define the Boundary Before you can set boundaries, you need to know your own limits. When are you feeling…
As you’re winding down your week, join me for the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of marketing and fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links… Missed the CALM not BUSY webinar? Kivi is presenting it for PRSA’s Nonprofit Section on March 29 and you can attend free, even if you aren’t a member.…
I’m working on a new two-part webinar series for late April on building an organizational culture that supports your communications work. I’d love to hear what questions or challenges you are facing in the comments. Or you can email me directly. I’m using a basic definition of culture: The shared assumptions, values, beliefs, attitudes, and…
Good day, good friends! It’s time for the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of marketing and fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links… If your emails aren’t being delivered, check out Landing Your Emails – Expert Email Deliverability Tips. Jeff Bullas breaks down Why Facebook Has a Big Problem. Feel like you’re from…
I decided to go all in with Google for my productivity apps this year, getting everything into some combination of Inbox by Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Keep. While I loved playing with Asana and Trello and Remember the Milk over the years, I never fully adopted them the way I have my Google apps.…
Communications directors are in the perfect place to lead inclusive conversations–but let’s be honest–it’s not always easy. My colleague, Kim Pevia, is an expert in this field and she often calls inclusive conversations “crunchy.” I’ve dubbed it “challenging” or “messy,” but the image of the “crunch” resonated. “You know the moment when it happens, you feel…
Sometimes in the nonprofit world, we get consumed with the specific details of online fundraising, advocacy and education for our causes and forget about the bigger trends at play. Let’s take a quick look at three really big trends that will affect everything you do online, including fundraising. Think about all the pieces in the…
Welcome to our latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. We’d love to feature YOU in this series! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Emily Roush-Bobolz is the Communications…
Do you worry you’re being too intrusive when you ask for information about your supporters? Today, Rachel Clemens shares some tips on getting that information the right way. ~Kristina Guest Post by Rachel Clemens of Mighty Citizen One of my first questions for any new nonprofit client is: How good is your data? I’m not asking if…
Earlier today on Facebook Live (watch the recording now), I shared five considerations for creating a professional development plan in the nonprofit communications and marketing field. #1: Live Your Life in Draft. This doesn’t mean that everything stays hidden in draft and never published. In fact, it’s the opposite: freely publish and edit again…
