Tag: nonprofits
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Bad News Bears: How to Announce Big Changes at Your Nonprofit
In my last blog post, I outlined the many reasons why I prefer communications systems over plans. Systems keep you flexible and able to adapt and shift your organization to meet the needs of your community. Adaptability is a great strength, but big changes can be jarring for your community. Your organization may have started…
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What To Do When Your Giving Day Goes Wrong
On May 3rd, nonprofit staff members across the country cried out in frustration as their giving day platforms shut down during Give Local America, a single day of giving across 54 communities. The failure came after weeks (or months) of nonprofits communicating with their donors to build momentum for this fundraising blitz. And on the day, around 10am EST, it all…
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Bizsplaining: Mansplaining for Nonprofits
A few years back, I was getting pro bono advice from a few PR folks who worked at big firms. They had fancy degrees and long, unintelligible titles. I showed them a few examples of our collateral, our website, and our social media posts, and sought their advice. “Well, first you need a completely new website.…
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