Successful nonprofit marketing can capture the attention of donors, volunteers, legislators, and service consumers. Recognition like this can lead to a successful organization for years to come. The second edition of Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations provides various strategies to build upon when marketing for nonprofit and social impact organizations. Stacy Landreth Grau integrates research-based insights and practice-based innovation with a comprehensive introduction to the basics of marketing for small- and medium-sized organizations. She breaks the academic research into understandable and digestible points within her chapters, making this a great primer for nonprofit professionals and anyone interested in working for or starting a nonprofit. The book provides readers with an indispensable overview of marketing. This new edition highlights new and innovative organizations and how they are using methods new to the field. Grau explains the fundamentals of marketing for nonprofits. It is an ideal resource for courses in both business schools and social work programs, as well as nonprofit managers who are ready to explore new and innovative ways to support their organization. Upon finishing this book, readers will know how to integrate important aspects of marketing into the fabric of an organization's mission, including brand strategy, social media, market research, target audience selection, promotional tactics, and market valuation.

Social media influencers rule the world! Gone are the days of worshipping movie stars and athletes only for their talent. Everyday people are fast becoming the new celebrities and thus influencers for Millennials and Generation Z. In the past few years, social media influencers dominate pop culture and brands are eager to work with them to build their brands. From music to gaming; from fashion to sports; from wellness to lifestyle branding there are more than 50 million people calling themselves "creators" and many are influencers amassing a highly engaged community. For brands, what are the most effective ways to identify and cultivate influencers and support content creation? This book is for anyone who wants to understand the landscape of influencer marketing with an eye for collaborations between influencers and companies. Perfect for brand managers and agency professionals, up and coming influencers, and students wanting to enter this exciting field of marketing, this book combines practical advice and examples with an overview of the academic insights to date. Topics include creators and the creator economy, typology of influencers, how to work with them, considerations for campaign design and implementation. Celebrity 2.0: The Role of Social Media Influencer Marketing to Build Brands is a great primer to the influencer marketing ecosystem and the influencer marketing relationship framework to learn how content marketing, native advertising and content marketing all come together.

As many organizations learn the hard way, getting Internet exposure for a just cause is not as easy as it seems. Connected Causes: Online Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations lays bare the most effective strategies that nonprofits often pay big money for consultants to unveil. Facing a climate of stiff competition for funds, volunteers, and policy influence, this book will help managers in all types of nonprofit organizations more effectively use current Internet technologies to build a widely recognized brand that retains a loyal and supportive base. Examples and tips throughout make this a very practical handbook.