We have the pleasure of working with many organization’s communications staff and volunteers. No matter how big or small there is a common thread: you live or die by the effectiveness of your communications team. That seems like a pretty bold statement doesn’t it? Of course there are other areas
The other day we were asked for our best grant writing advice. Here are our top five best suggestions for some areas you may not have thought about: 5. Don’t abbreviate anything until you’ve defined it first. Spell out program names, organization names, acronyms that define you clients, etc. on
Early in 2014, the Southeast got some snow. Specifically, Atlanta got some snow, and Atlanta doesn’t really do snow. (If you don’t believe me, Google “SNL Weekend Update Buford Calloway.”) In the first snow storm at the end of January, I, along with many people in Atlanta, got a nasty
Last but not least, keep up with all contacts made and next steps for each foundation. When you get funding results, get feedback from your contact whether you are accepted or rejected. If rejected, don’t worry. Many grantmakers are happy to provide some feedback. Sometimes the fact that your organization
2013 has been an amazing year. What started as a “what if” conversation mid-way through 2012 has turned into something we here at Nonprofit Media Solutions are pretty proud of. Lori and I (Betsy) spent half of 2012 in a quiet, planning phase preparing for what we wanted to launch
You have a brilliant communications plan. You execute it flawlessly. It flops. You have a well thought out, timely and industry-friendly social media plan. You execute it flawlessly. Crickets. Naturally, some under-the-breath cussing may take place and a little foot stamping. You’d hoped the next step would be a loud
In each LOI or grant proposal to a potential funder, tell your organization’s story and tell it well. One of the big recommendations we make when evaluating a nonprofit’s grant writing potential is to see a grant proposal as an opportunity to really tell your organization’s story. Make every proposal
Just this week we were talking with a nonprofit organization about helping them tidy up some of their communications pieces and strategy. Then we visited their website. This active, vibrant organization had a stagnant website, promoting upcoming events that had passed more than a few years ago. We at Nonprofit
Numbers, statistics, measurable outcomes. We all know they’re extremely important. Quantifying this information well can translate very well to a grant proposal, impressing potential grant makers. We’ve got a client that has been in existence for a long time. They are well-known and well-established. They get audited, they collect data
We know how important social media is to help build community support, be easily accessible, and quickly and efficiently share your successes and relevant upcoming information. Often organizations sprint to social media as the shiny penny that will fix the problem. If you haven’t properly set goals for your social
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