The Nonprofit MarCommunity blog has shut down publication
Nonprofit MarCommunity
by Marlene Oliveira
2y ago
The Nonprofit MarCommunity blog is officially shutting down. After more than eight years of offering a platform for nonprofit communicators to share their expertise and learn from each other, the Nonprofit MarCommunity blog ceases publication today. My vision for creating this blog in 2013 came from a desire to create an online space where nonprofit communicators could share case studies, how-to content and other guidance. I’d had past success with in-person events, and the community of nonprofit communicators responded with great enthusiasm to the blog format – both as contributors and reader ..read more
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Annual report tips for nonprofit organizations: resource roundup
Nonprofit MarCommunity
by Marlene Oliveira
2y ago
Are you currently working on your organization’s annual report, or planning to get started soon? This resource roundup is for you if you need help with annual report planning, writing, design – or if you simply need a pep talk because you want to enjoy the process this year. The annual report guidance in these posts from the archives is timeless, so I wanted to make sure they aren’t forgotten! If you need help with your approach to your annual report, I hope you’ll find the following links useful. Annual report tips: a roundup of resources Planning >>How to plan your nonprofit’s ne ..read more
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Graphic creation tools for nonprofit marcom pros
Nonprofit MarCommunity
by Angela de Burger
2y ago
Author’s note: This blog was originally written in 2014 and was updated in 2020 to reflect current information and practices. In a world where people have attention spans of eight seconds, nonprofit communicators can use vibrant images to help their stories and messages come to life. A great image can convey an entire narrative that complements key elements of the story you’re telling in words. Readers are drawn to photos and graphics, resulting in more attention and interaction for the content you’re sharing. On social media platforms, posts with photos attract more engagement compa ..read more
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10 tools to include in your nonprofit’s visual identity toolkit
Nonprofit MarCommunity
by Angela de Burger
2y ago
Author’s note: This blog was originally written in 2014 and was updated in 2020 to reflect current information and practices. In a previous post, I discussed elements to include when developing your brand guidelines, including both visual and messaging elements. Once these guidelines have been established it can be incredibly helpful to further support your colleagues (and maybe even partners and vendors) by providing handy tools and templates that are designed and on-brand, ready to be used within their day-to-day work. In this post, we’ll look at elements to include in your organization ..read more
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Four ways nonprofits can use podcasting
Nonprofit MarCommunity
by Angela de Burger
2y ago
Author’s note: This blog was originally written in 2016 and was updated in 2020 to reflect current information and practices. On demand, up to the minute and valuable information is available to anyone in today’s global digital community. Your nonprofit has important info, intriguing stories and a unique perspective to share. Get the word out there! Let your organization’s voice be heard by creating a podcast – an audio production that listeners can access on demand. With millions of podcast downloads every month from services such as iTunes and Spotify, the popularity of podcasting continues ..read more
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Seven tools to include in your nonprofit’s messaging toolkit
Nonprofit MarCommunity
by Angela de Burger
2y ago
Author’s note: This blog was originally written in 2014 and was updated in 2020 to reflect current information and practices. Creating clarity and consistency in your organization’s communications assists your audiences to better understand your mission, strategies and activities. In previous posts I discussed elements to include when developing your brand guidelines and items to provide in your organization’s visual identity toolkit. To round out the resources you offer to staff team members (as well as partners and vendors when appropriate) consider establishing an easily accessibl ..read more
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12 stock photography sites for nonprofits
Nonprofit MarCommunity
by Angela de Burger
2y ago
Author’s note: This blog was originally written in 2015 and was updated in 2020 to reflect current information and practices. If folklore is to be believed, a picture is worth a thousand words. In a time when our messages need to be short and sweet, yet informational, impactful and inspiring, nonprofit communicators can use all the help they can get. If an element of your message can be conveyed by a great photo, I say go for it! There are numerous stock photography sites offering images to help you tell your story. People are drawn to photos Whether you’re publishing a blog and need a compell ..read more
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12 elements to include in your nonprofit’s brand guidelines
Nonprofit MarCommunity
by Angela de Burger
2y ago
Author’s note: This blog was originally written in 2014 and was updated in 2020 to reflect current information and practices. Your nonprofit does important work, serves people with needed programs and services, and enriches your community through the efforts of dedicated volunteers and staff members. Yet you feel your organization’s public profile isn’t as compelling as it could be; people aren’t clear about who you are and what you do. Brand guidelines can help you achieve that clarity. Establishing brand guidelines Establishing brand guidelines is an important component of increasing visibil ..read more
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Annual report tips for nonprofit organizations: resource roundup
Nonprofit MarCommunity
by Marlene Oliveira
3y ago
Are you currently working on your organization’s annual report, or planning to get started soon? This resource roundup is for you if you need help with annual report planning, writing, design – or if you simply need a pep talk because you want to enjoy the process this year. The annual report guidance in these posts from the archives is timeless, so I wanted to make sure they aren’t forgotten! If you need help with your approach to your annual report, I hope you’ll find the following links useful. Annual report tips: a roundup of resources Planning >>How to plan your nonprofit’s ne ..read more
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Graphic creation tools for nonprofit marcom pros
Nonprofit MarCommunity
by Angela de Burger
3y ago
Author’s note: This blog was originally written in 2014 and was updated in 2020 to reflect current information and practices. In a world where people have attention spans of eight seconds, nonprofit communicators can use vibrant images to help their stories and messages come to life. A great image can convey an entire narrative that complements key elements of the story you’re telling in words. Readers are drawn to photos and graphics, resulting in more attention and interaction for the content you’re sharing. On social media platforms, posts with photos attract more engagement compa ..read more
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