I started noticing more tightly cropped headshots in both print and online publications about a year ago and now they are everywhere. These photos are so tightly cropped that part of the head is gone — usually some portion of the hair, but sometimes an ear or the mouth. In modeling/acting circles, it is called…
This week’s Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants is available at the Nonprofit Consultant Blog. While there was no special theme this week, several of the posts Ken selected deal with organizational culture. Check it out. Next week the Carnival heads over to DataScribe Blog with Leila Johnson.
Next week will be “Newsletter Week” at Nonprofit Communications, including a post with tips on writing the hardest kind of newsletter article, as determined by this blog’s readers (you!). Problem is, right now there is a four-way tie between “Donor or Volunteer Profiles,” “Program Updates,” “How-to Articles or Tips” and “Event Summaries.” Vote now and…
Nancy Schwartz at Getting Attention has posted this week’s edition of the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Nonprofit marketers have more opportunities for professional development that you may have realized. No matter your situation, the posts in this edition will help you find ways to boost your skills and knowledge in this growing and exciting field.
Here is a Friday afternoon cocktail of mixed links for your enjoyment (my version of speed linking). This edition focuses on lists, which I love. Getting Attention highlights 110 Real-Life Tips from Fellow Marketers, based on info from Marketing Sherpa. Bamboo Project notes 101 Ways to Practice Blogging, based on a post from I Help…
Nancy Schwartz at Getting Attention asked for thoughts on how nonprofit marketers can stay on top of their professional development. One great way that I’ve continued to learn and grow professionally both as a consultant and previously as a nonprofit director is to turn the tables and move from the student role to the teacher…
I’m interested in hiring a handful of freelance writers/editors who are familiar with InDesign, Dreamweaver, WordPress and/or Joomla to help me get a number of exciting projects off the back burner. You’ll find the details here. Help me find some good help and I’ll be able to double the amount of resources I can get…
Jakob Nielsen’s Alertbox for March 12 (always a must-read e-newsletter) covers “10 High-Profit Redesign Priorities.” The tips are focused on ROI — return on investment — for commercial sites, but many of the tips are applicable to nonprofits too. Here are a few of my favorites, with some comments. — Publish an email newsletter, if…
Heather Carpenter at Aspiration Tech has posted this week’s edition of the Carnival. You’ll find posts on learning what donors want, finding your core message, retaining baby boomer volunteers, executive compensation and more. Check it out and recommend the carnival feed to your friends! Next week we’ll be at Getting Attention with Nancy Schwartz.
Copyblogger is showing people how he would rewrite some of their blog headlines, including notes on why he made the changes he did. I do a similar exercise in my newsletter writing courses and it’s always fun. So, let’s try it here. Either leave a comment or send an email to me at kivi *AT*…
This question came in to me recently on AskKivi.com: “Do you have any referrals to non-profit/charity writers who can write brochures? I don’t want a full service firm, I want a consultant who has written copy for charities: direct mail, annual reports, brochures, promotional/fundraising pieces, etc.” As a full-time freelance writer, I’ve found that most…
As the founder of the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants, I’m happy to see that the success of this carnival has inspired two of our participants to start their own carnivals. Sean Stannard-Stockton at Tactical Philanthropy started The Giving Carnival and Michele Martin at the Bamboo Project started the Wiki Carnival. A quick web search will…
