Forget the Press Release — It’s All About Your Pitch
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Your team expects you to write press releases, but they may not get attention from reporters. Use these pitch-writing tips to get traction.
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Association TV
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Stop the presses!
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 12, 2023
While that is an incredible statistic, it leaves a pressing question: What makes your nonprofit stand out in the sea of millions? There are approximately 1.8 million charitable nonprofits in America that provide help and support in various ways.
The Fundraising Authority
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
Simply put, “public relations,” or “PR,” encompasses all the activities your organization does to get press coverage for your work. Smart non-profits have started to realize that a strong PR effort, and good press coverage, can lead to increased fundraising. Good press coverage is a great way to find new prospects.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
One of the most pressing issues for today’s nonprofit professionals is the uncertainty of today’s economy. Inflation is skyrocketing, and consumer prices are through the roof. So, what does this mean for fundraisers? Logic would tell us that with higher expenses, potential donors have less money to give to their favorite causes.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative released a study that answers some of the most pressing questions about donor-advised funds.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 25, 2022
that are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, announced the launch of the 2022 IMAGINE Grant Program, a public grant opportunity open to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the U.S.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 18, 2024
Together we’ll inspire leaders across our mission-driven organizations, as we work to solve the world's most pressing challenges. For those unable to attend the AWS IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference in person this year, the content is now available on-demand. Log-on, listen and share with others.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 26, 2022
It will provide immersive spaces where stakeholders can convene, create and take action on the world’s most pressing challenges. The Forum, in collaboration with Accenture and Microsoft, is building a Global Collaboration Village as the virtual future of public-private cooperation.
Forum One
JUNE 15, 2023
Press Release published here on PRNewswire. Forum One was founded in 1996 on the idea that the internet could bring people together to collaboratively solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Arlington, VA) — Forum One has appointed Elisabeth Bradley as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2023.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Solving today’s most pressing challenges requires innovation, collaboration and disruption. Nonprofits of all sizes are embracing that as an opportunity, using the AWS cloud to increase support, expand awareness, and advance mission impact locally and globally. Join us for the inaugural Fundraising.AI
The Fundraising Authority
APRIL 11, 2021
Event and pre-event naming opportunities Inclusion in press releases and event programs Signage at the event Recognition by event speakers from the podium Press availabilities Recognition on the organization’s website Event Benefits – What event benefits can you offer your sponsors in return for their sponsorship?
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 18, 2024
So don’t wait, log-on, listen and let others know – let’s spread the word and inspire each other as we work to solve the world's most pressing challenges. No problem, all 11 sessions are now available on-demand.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 11, 2020
We surveyed over 1,000 membership organizations to help solve all of your most pressing challenges related to virtual events. Read this post to learn the top three takeaways and download the Virtual Event Report to read the full insights.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 14, 2023
that are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Amazon Web Services announced the launch of the 2023 IMAGINE Grant Program, a public opportunity open to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the U.S.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Millie is launching Giving Madness, a first-of-its-kind gamified giving platform that brings teams together and closes a pressing nonprofit funding gap. Inspired by elements of March Madness, Giving Madness allows corporate teams to build their own 'giving brackets' where employees play to give.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 1, 2021
3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay. 7: World Health Day — #WorldHealthDay. 11: Good Deeds Day — #GoodDeedsDay. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 14: World Dolphin Day — #WorldDolphinDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 24, 2020
News articles on your website can serve the same function as blog posts on your website provided they are dated and written like a blog post, not a press release. Second, search engines are consistently searching the web to index fresh content.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 2, 2022
3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay. 3: Good Deeds Day — #GoodDeedsDay. 7: World Health Day — #WorldHealthDay. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 14: World Dolphin Day — #WorldDolphinDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 1, 2023
3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay. 7: World Health Day — #WorldHealthDay. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 14: World Dolphin Day — #WorldDolphinDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. 16: Good Deeds Day — #GoodDeedsDay.
The MatrixFiles
JANUARY 12, 2022
I hesitate to press Spam on most of the messages I receive because most are legit businesses and many are newsletters I subscribed to a while back. I even deleted about 1,700 drafts of emails; God only knows why they were still in there. I Unsubscribed From a Zillion Newsletters. I have no idea how I get on so many lists.
The Fundraising Authority
JANUARY 2, 2021
Public Relations Funnel If you’re engaged in public relations efforts, don’t just put press stories out there and move on to the next. (For more on using “sneezers,” read How to Make Your Fundraising Efforts Go Viral ). Be engaged, and create a funnel based on those PR efforts.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 24, 2017
If you are blogger or journalist and on September 7 would like to receive a press release and early embargoed release of the report and corresponding infographics, please email Heather Mansfield at heather@nptechforgood.com. The report will be released in English, French and Spanish.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 26, 2020
We sat down with Nancy Settle-Murphy, virtual meeting expert, to answer your most pressing questions about virtual meetings and events. Here are the answers to the most common questions we received.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 16, 2014
3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay and #LIUB. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 22: Earth Day — #EarthDay. 25: World Malaria Day — #WorldMalariaDay. 25: World Penguin Day — #WorldPenguinDay.
Nonprofit AF
JANUARY 3, 2022
I know the heaviness of this week presses down on us like a weighed blanket. Hi everyone. Welcome to 2022!
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 22, 2020
A cloud service allows your board members and committees to conveniently work together on documents such as press releases, communication materials, or event planning without meeting in person or worrying about version control.
Wild Apricot
JULY 9, 2020
We sat down with nonprofit expert Sean Kosofsky to answer your most pressing questions about engaging members, growing membership and fundraising. Here are the answers to the most common questions we received.
Get Fully Funded
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Step 2: Write a pitch or a press release. If you want to pitch your story to several news outlets, you need to draft a press release, which you can later adapt for your website’s blog, your email marketing communications, and your social channels. Convert your press release to a PDF. See what types of stories they cover.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 12, 2023
If you’ve been watching the financial press lately, America may be heading into a recession some time in 2023. Your nonprofit can track all of your Donate Now, Pay Later donations on your nonprofit dashboard. It’s that easy. An Opportunity in Recession.
Association Analytics
MARCH 16, 2023
If you’re pressed for time, you could send out a 10-15 minute survey, compile the answers, and then hold a 30-minute meeting to review the results with the group. Aim for one subject matter expert, one decision maker, and one staff member who executes the tasks. Try to avoid adding more than 5 people per group or department.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 3, 2018
3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay. 7: World Health Day — #WorldHealthDay. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 14: World Dolphin Day — #WorldDolphinDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 18, 2021
These are all pressing, immediate issues, requiring quick intervention — often from local nonprofits — to save lives. When you think of hunger, severe weather or abandoned animals, I’d be willing to bet your first thought isn’t “that can wait.”
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 23, 2021
So here is a review of the book "Green Green," published by Civil Sector Press, written by Canadian David Love, who has been raising funds for more than 51 years. I love fundraising book recommendations and, as you probably know by now, I love reading (and writing) fundraising books.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 1, 2017
3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay. 7: World Health Day — #WorldHealthDay. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 14: World Dolphin Day — #DolphinDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay.
The Fundraising Authority
AUGUST 6, 2021
If your silent auction gets press coverage, more businesses will want to be featured in the auction next year. This is because events, when properly run, show a compounding effect. If you hold a great event, your guests will tell their friends and bring them to the event next year.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 31, 2017
3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay. 7: World Health Day — #WorldHealthDay. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 14: World Dolphin Day — #DolphinDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay.
VisionLink
MARCH 22, 2020
Or catch up on the announcement from the Governor, and stories in the press. Deployed by the State of Colorado, a new site for volunteers and donors is engaging helpful people across the state--by the thousands--who are heeding the Governor's call to volunteer and donate. You can join them here.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 4, 2021
All you have to do is plan your personal message, then press record. That’s why video engagement is quickly coming to the forefront of nonprofits’ digital strategies. The best thing about incorporating video in your strategy is that no special skills are needed. Catch donors while they’re already shopping.
Charity Village
MAY 17, 2022
You’ll likely have had more pressing things to take care of when you started running your nonprofit, and you might […]. We’ve tucked away a bonus policy inside the blog. Can you find it? Are you tempted to put off the task of reviewing and preparing your HR documents? Maybe it’s time to rethink that approach.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Day of Service — #MLKDay 28: Data Privacy Day — #DataPrivacyDay February 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay 4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay 6: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay 13: World Radio Day — #WorldRadioDay 15: Digital Learning Day — #DigitalLearningDay 18: World Whale Day — #WorldWhaleDay 20: World Day (..)
The MatrixFiles
MARCH 22, 2021
Here’s a simple sign-up journey: Member is already logged in, goes to the sign-up form, presses the Subscribe button next to the newsletters of her choice, and gets a thank you pop-up. Individual navigates to the sign-up page, presses Subscribe. Here’s a not so simple sign-up journey. User is taken to a login page.
Charity Village
JANUARY 4, 2024
The Environics Institute, Future Skills Centre, Diversity Institute, and Common Good Strategies collaborated to develop The Burden of Care: Addressing Challenges in Employment in the Nonprofit Sector report, a groundbreaking study of the pressing issues affecting nonprofit sector workers.
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