{"id":2182,"date":"2012-02-09T04:56:17","date_gmt":"2012-02-09T11:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.periniassociates.com\/?p=2182"},"modified":"2012-02-09T04:56:17","modified_gmt":"2012-02-09T11:56:17","slug":"12-free-tips-promote-nonprofit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/periniassociates.com\/index.php\/2012\/02\/09\/12-free-tips-promote-nonprofit\/","title":{"rendered":"12 FREE Tips To Promote Your Nonprofit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michael B. Perini, ABC<\/a>
\n perini & associates<\/p>\n

I am always asked from nonprofits,”Is there any promotional tools that I can use that are FREE!” \u00a0Nonprofits traditionally do not have \u00a0PR or marketing budgets. \u00a0Unfortunately, many see building relationships as a “cost” vs. an investment. \u00a0See this blog post on ways that your nonprofit can be successful.<\/p>\n

Below is a list of 12 tips. \u00a0By free, i mean you don’t need to write a check to pay for these services. \u00a0However, yes, you will have to take time to research and provide materials. \u00a0So, there is a people cost that I think most of you understand, right?<\/p>\n

You will find that these are Colorado-based, but there are similar resources in most communities, if you just take the time to look.<\/p>\n

1. Send a Drumbeat to your network. \u00a0<\/strong>By this I mean, talk your nonprofit up! \u00a0At personal socials, networking events, and the like. \u00a0Have a separate business card just for your nonprofit.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0 www.your non-profit name.com. \u00a0<\/strong>If you don’t have a website, have a professional design one. \u00a0Some web designers will even offer their services as a “in-kind” donation<\/a>. \u00a0The challenge for you is to keep the website current.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 http:\/\/www.facebook.com. <\/strong>\u00a0Facebook allows for nonprofits to set up their own page where you can tell potentially millions about your organization and managing donations.<\/p>\n

4.-8. Use local resources. \u00a0The links below all offer an event or activity calendar. \u00a0All are free. \u00a0You can pay for some extra features but pricing is low and not necessary until you have that PR\/marketing budget approved. \u00a0Search for like items in your community.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0http:\/\/www.csindy.com\/colorado\/calendar\/Section?oid=1064334<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

5. \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/events.gazette.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

6. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.peakradar.com\/event\/ <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

7. \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/www.rockymountainnews.com\/events\/<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

8. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/www.zvents.com\/z\/colorado_springs_co<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.findwoodlandpark.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

10. \u00a0Use your local newspaper. \u00a0<\/strong>Many allow nonprofits to list events in organizational calendars\u00a0<\/strong>Yes, put together a news release and forward it to the media in the local community.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0 Use city banners and business marquees. \u00a0<\/strong>Many offer these services free. You need to schedule in advance and have a banner ready. \u00a0A local sign shop may be willing to donate the banner as a donation.<\/p>\n

12. \u00a0http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/. \u00a0<\/strong>More than 80% of those who search on the internet are looking to find a video that relates. \u00a0So, if you don’t have a video for your nonprofit produce one. \u00a0Again, ask a PR or video production firm to assist. \u00a0Many offer a % of their services pro-bono. \u00a0You won’t know until you ask.<\/p>\n

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