"The biennial Nonprofit Tech for Good Report seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofit organizations use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. The 2023 report is based on the survey responses of 1,732 nonprofit professionals that subscribe to or follow Nonprofit Tech for Good
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on social media. Survey questions covered website and email communications, online fundraising, social media, and professional development in the nonprofit sector. The survey was promoted online in 2021 and 2022." (Page 3)
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"This handbook brings together multidisciplinary and internationally diverse contributors to provide an overview of theory, research, and practice in the nonprofit and NGO communication field. It is structured in four main parts: the first introduces metatheoretical and multidisciplinary approaches
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to the nonprofit sector; the second offers distinctive structural approaches to communication and their models of reputation, marketing, and communication management; the third focuses on nonprofit organizations' strategic communications, strategies, and discourses; and the fourth assembles campaigns and case studies of different areas of practice, causes, and geographies." (Publisher description)
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"Featuring advice and stories from over 50 experienced fundraisers, foundation staffers, journalists and more, this book explains how to: make a fundraising plan; work with individual donors; keep givers giving; plan special events; solicit grants from foundations and corporations; use traditional a
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nd social media to engage supporters; start a side business to raise funds; and much more. Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits also provides creative grassroots strategies and dozens of real-life success stories. Best of all, it cuts out the jargon and “consultant speak” that’s all too common in nonprofit books. The 7th edition is completely updated to reflect recent fundraising trends, such as a rise in the proportion of gifts coming from wealthy donors owing to tax changes. It also suggests strategies for drawing supporters to virtual events." (Back cover)
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"This project demonstrates that there is another way of gathering and sharing the stories of people living in poverty around the world. Until now, there has been much positive and enthusiastic discussion amongst INGO communications and fundraising professionals about how to change the way we tell st
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ories, but no one has ever put their money on the line to test whether participant-led fundraising is possible [...] Conclusions: Participant led fundraising appeals can be as, or more effective at raising funds than charity led appeals [...] Stories produced by people from the communities in which the programmes are happening can create a stronger emotional bond with donors [...] Participant led stories feel more authentic to donors [...] It is not necessary to outline to a supporter their role when communicating an issue [...] Participant-led storytelling challenged some of the saviourist narratives INGOs are accused of perpetuating, with both participants and donors recognising this and reacting positively." (Conclusions, page 24-25)
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"An international line-up of authors first discuss communication practices, strategies, and media uses by NGOs, providing insights into the specifics of NGO programs for social change goals and reveal particular sets of tactics NGOs commonly employ. The book then presents a set of case studies of NG
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O organizing from all over the world—ranging from Sudan via Brazil to China – to illustrate the particular contexts that make NGO advocacy necessary, while also highlighting successful initiatives to illuminate the important spaces NGOs occupy in civil society." (Publisher description)
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"Provided you set aside the time to explore and experiment, your nonprofit can use the free or low-cost tools and resources listed below to significantly improve your digital marketing and fundraising campaigns." (https://www.nptechforgood.com)
"La planificación en comunicación institucional colabora a organizar lo que se pretende comunicar. Una buena planificación ayuda a direccionar los objetivos que se pretenden lograr, define los públicos a los que se intenta involucrar y establece cuáles son las herramientas más efectivas para c
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omunicar. En efecto, para determinar acciones de comunicación es crucial marcar un rumbo que funcione de guía, a modo de un mapa que oriente las comunicaciones y que, por lo tanto, permita sistematizar y dar congruencia a dichas acciones. De nada vale arrojar mensajes por distintas plataformas si no se tiene en claro cuál es el sentido de la conversación que se pretende desarrollar. La planificación es un proceso que integra momentos, y que pueden diferenciarse según cuatro criterios: a. Momento analítico: se trata de responder y describir con exactitud la situación comunicacional de la cual se parte, que en general coincide con el diagnóstico; b. Momento normativo: en este momento se formula el plan, ya que responde a la cuestión del deber ser, a lo que se quiere llegar [...]; c. Momento estratégico: en este momento se determina cuál es el camino para transformar la situación inicial en situación deseada [...]; d. Momento operacional: se corresponde con la implementación de un plan [...]" (Página 8-9)
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"For civil society and activists, media is an important part of how we shape opinions, provide information, and advocate for change. But to harness this influence, we need to know how the media works, how to connect with journalists, and how to “speak their language”. This handbook comprises a s
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eries of tip sheets designed to help better connect with media, and to know how to turn issues into news." (About this handbook)
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"In certain countries around the world, people do tend to respond better to advertisements or social media “call outs” phrased either as statements or questions. Namely, three countries – Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nicaragua – demonstrated a preference for questions, while one country, Nepal,
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demonstrated a preference for statements. At the regional level, Asia demonstrated a preference for questions (due to the results from Pakistan and Bangladesh). However, for other countries and the two other regions (Africa and Latin America), the slight preferences noted for statements or questions were not statistically significant." (Key Take Away)
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"Verbände, NGOs und soziale Bewegungen sind nicht-staatliche Akteure, die für moderne Demokratien eine relevante Vermittlungsfunktion zwischen Staat und Gesellschaft ausüben. Sie treten für soziale, ökologische, kulturelle oder politische Interessen ein. Ihre Kommunikationsinstrumente und -stra
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tegien zielen in der Regel zum einen auf politische Entscheider, die sie von ihren Positionen überzeugen, und zum anderen auf die Bürger, die sie zu Teilnahme und Engagement bewegen wollen. Dafür greifen sie auf aufmerksamkeitsversprechende Kommunikationsaktivitäten im online und offline Bereich zurück." (Zusammenfassung)
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"In light of the positive evolution in the mobilization of voluntary contributions over recent years, UNESCO can be more ambitious in setting its resource mobilization targets. At USD 453 million, the funding gap in the draft programme and budget for 2020- 2021 represents an increase of 30% over tha
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t identified for 2018-2019. Going forward, in order to meaningfully play its role in the achievement of the SDGs, and to maintain its relevance and visibility in an increasingly competitive environment, UNESCO needs to step up its resource mobilization performance – leveraging additional financial resources, diversifying its financial partners, working to increase the predictability of its resources, and accessing know-how and capacity from its public and private partners. To realize this ambition every entity in the Organization – whether Sector or Section, Field Office or Institute is called to play its part. To help colleagues contribute in the most efficient way to this house-wide resource mobilization effort, and ensure that we are all pulling in the same direction, the Resource Mobilization Guidebook gives a step-by-step overview of the process of mobilizing resources. It explains who does what as part of a closely coordinated resource mobilization effort, and explains in detail at each stage in the process. It gives an overview of the tools, templates, modalities, and other knowledge resources available to all staff from the preliminary assessment of needs to the final programme evaluation. Most importantly, the Resource Mobilization Guidebook places resource mobilization in the wider context of partnerships, which constitute themselves a separate SDG (SDG 17). Resource mobilization at UNESCO is not simply a transaction. It is a mutual commitment to build a long-term partnership based on a common purpose, mutual accountability and a shared commitment to deliver results. The Guidebook shines a light on the principles, values and priorities that underpin the way we mobilize resources. Its overarching purpose is to facilitate the work of the staff, to encourage the development of house-wide standards, and to foster excellence in the way we nurture and manage partnerships at UNESCO." (Preface)
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"While there are many books, digital libraries, workshops, and presentations on individual aspects of communications for social impact, few resources succinctly cover the broad spectrum of communications needs for this field. To determine the content of the Toolkit, we conducted national qualitative
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and quantitative surveys with small, medium, and large organizations, leaving us with a snapshot of what communicators need today and how those needs have changed over time. The result is a book whose content is directed by the people it was intended to serve. This book is developed as a guide to help you find the best approaches, messages, and vehicles for reaching all of your key audiences. It is not meant to be a textbook or a definitive source on any one topic, but rather an overview of what you, as a social impact leader, need to know to navigate your way through the myriad of communications approaches—from branding your organization and developing your communications plan, to choosing the right tactics and measuring your results. First published in 2002 and now in its 4th edition, this book has undergone a major revision to reflect the latest strategies, trends, and opportunities, both in the field of communications and in the field of social impact more broadly. We’ve borrowed ideas from other fields, incorporating best practices from both small business and the corporate world. We know from experience that a balance of tried-and-true and fresh approaches can help organizations achieve even greater results." (Introduction, pages ix-x)
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"By understanding the ontogenesis of NGOs as civil society organizations from a historical-anthropological, communicational, sociological, economical and managerial perspective, Evandro Oliveira outlines the Instigatory Theory of NGO Communication (ITNC). This proposes the ontological principles, an
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applied conceptual model and a cybernetic operational model for understanding and managing communication at NGOs. Those models were tested using a mixed-method research design." (Publisher description)
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"Citizen science is a vast field. It covers the spectrum of research approaches and offers different methods for engaging volunteers with research in a variety of ways. Common to every citizen science project is a need to communicate with the public effectively. This to recruit and retain citizen sc
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ientists, but equally to inform, train and thank them, in the proper manner, when the project ends. It was this need which prompted Scivil, the Flemish Knowledge Centre for Citizen Science, to set up the working group on communication and participation. The working group decided to document its communication expertise in this guide for anyone who plans to initiate a citizen science project [...] In this guide we provide the building blocks to write up a communication plan for your project, and we include exercises on how to identify a target audience and reach out to schools. We also offer a set of tactics and tools, to secure the initial and continued participation of your citizen scientists. Finally, with our practical tips, you can begin the job of defining your communication plan and choosing the right tactics for effective communication in citizen science. This guide is for anyone who finds themselves communicating and engaging with citizen scientists. The content of the guide is based on studies of citizen participation and the real-life experience of science communicators." (Preface, page 4)
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"This module presents a step-by-step process that will enable members of organisations, or campaigns, interested in improving their visibility and impact, to formulate effective communication strategies for social and behavioural change Chapter One includes elements that help situate the design of t
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he communication strategy within the context of each organisation; including its policies, practices and areas of work. Chapter Two and Three consider the theoretical foundations, paradigms and communication planning models. Chapter Four gives a summary of the different communication strategies and Chapter Five gives an outline of formative research. Chapter Six guides participants, step-by-step, through the design of a communication strategy. Throughout this chapter, participants are introduced to practical worksheets that help synthesise and apply key concepts in each step of the strategy design process. Additionally, references to different components of the Conceptual Module are made, including examples and case studies, which can help participants make decisions at each step of the process." (Overview, page vii)
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"This module provides key conceptual and theoretical elements for participants to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying processes and methodologies that guide the design, implementation and evaluation of a communication strategy. There are many definitions and approaches that vary depending
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upon the type of communication approach, and the specific development and social change issues being addressed. While this is not meant to be an academic text and is purposefully written in a way that is accessible to multiple audiences, it does include relevant academic references for those readers interested in the rich communication for development literature. Chapter One includes a general approach to strategic planning in social organisations. It is expected to help assist understanding of how a communication strategy must be formulated as an integral component of the policies and strategic focus areas of the organisation. Chapter Two briefly discusses key concepts and theoretical shifts around communication, culture, development and social change processes. As communication processes often entail a political perspective, these processes are linked with the goal of strengthening democracy and citizenship, as well as with the achievement of development objectives such as the Sustainable Development Goals and their corresponding targets. This chapter also discusses inclusive perspectives, particularly in relation to gender and human rights. Chapter Three includes a brief history of the evolution of conceptual approaches in the field of communication for development, many of which are derived from important transformations in development efforts over the last 70 years, as well as reformulations of the role played by communication in those processes. Chapters Three and Four introduce key communication models and strategies for social and behaviour change. These chapters emphasise conceptual elements and highlight specific methodological elements that are discussed in detail in the Participant’s Module. Finally, Chapter Five provides core concepts and definitions about designing, implementing and evaluating communication strategies for development and social change, including formative research, strategy design, and monitoring and evaluation. Specific guidance on how to implement each of these steps is provided in the Participant’s Module." (Overview, page vii)
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"This module provides methodological support for the facilitation of workshops aimed at assisting social, community, state and non-governmental organisations in the formulation of communication strategies for development and social change. Facilitators are advised to use this module to plan and prep
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are workshops while making relevant adaptations based on the context in which the workshop will be facilitated, the needs and realities of participants, and the relevant experiences that each facilitator brings to the workshop. This module suggests activities and timeframes, which can be modified according to the availability of resources of the organisation receiving the training, the complexity of communication, social and development issues that constitute the focus of the workshop, or the scope of the strategy to be formulated." (Overview, page vii)
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"La Guía para el diseño de estrategias de comunicación para la defensa del territorio busca contribuir a una pacificación integral de los territorios utilizando como herramienta la comunicación comunitaria. Algunos podrían pensar que somos idealistas, pensarán que sólo siendo bruscos e impon
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iéndonos con violencia y miedo se terminan las guerras. Queda claro, con las enseñanzas de Sun Tzu y los Pueblos Indígenas, que con sutileza, paciencia, astucia y creatividad se pueden construir mundos más vivibles, más humanos. La primera nos lleva invariablemente hacia la muerte y la destrucción, la segunda nos permite imaginar otros mundos. Por último, esta “Guía” busca ser eso, una guía, en consecuencia, no tiene respuestas estáticas o lo que yo llamo “de receta”. Por el contrario, se alimenta de preguntas, paisajes, sueños y esperanzas. Esta guía necesita del movimiento porque sólo así podremos defender el territorio, es decir, la vida." (Página 1)
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