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A trusted source of information, trends and advice for nonprofit leaders, fundraisers and marketing professionals

We know your time is valuable. We also know that the nonprofit sector changes quickly. That's why we take great care in preparing our weekly blog based upon industry trends, questions we've been getting from clients and colleagues, and our own research about what we hope will be valuable.

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Balancing paid and organic social media strategies for nonprofits

Social media Digital marketing

April 7, 2025

Balancing paid and organic social media strategies for nonprofits

Social media is one of the most effective tools for nonprofits to raise awareness, engage supporters and drive action....

Dot Org Content Team

Maximizing the impact of a small marketing team

Marketing Nonprofit consulting

March 7, 2025

Maximizing the impact of a small marketing team

Most nonprofits have limited budgets and limited time. If they are lucky they have a dedicated fundraiser AND a...

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Now Is The Time To Diversify Your Income Streams

Fundraising Nonprofit consulting

February 25, 2025

Now is the time to diversify your income streams

There has been a lot of uncertainty in the nonprofit funding space and some organizations may be worried that their...

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Strategic planning

January 31, 2025

The importance of nonprofit strategic planning in uncertain times

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This blog originally posted in January 2021. It was updated in January 2025 to be more in line with...

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Fundraising Marketing Nonprofit consulting

January 15, 2025

2025 Nonprofit Outlook – and our hits/misses from 2024

We started creating a nonprofit outlook a few years ago when we saw how the pandemic was affecting the nonprofit...

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Fundraising Nonprofit consulting

December 23, 2024

The ultimate yearly planning guide for nonprofits and how to stay on track

It can be hard as a fundraiser to plan ahead, especially when you are pulled in a thousand different directions, given...

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Digital marketing Marketing

December 18, 2024

Using digital ad campaigns to boost your nonprofit presence

Nonprofits face many challenges when it comes to reaching and engaging with their audiences. People are distracted and...

Dot Org Content Team

Developing successful nonprofit email marketing campaigns

Digital marketing Marketing

December 11, 2024

Developing successful nonprofit email marketing campaigns

As a nonprofit, you have unique goals compared to traditional businesses. You also have a wide range of constituents...

Dot Org Content Team

Fundraising

December 9, 2024

Finish strong! Six tips for successful year-end fundraising

The end of the year is approaching and we all know what that means! Nervous fundraisers are doing everything they can...

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Digital marketing

December 2, 2024

Getting started with digital marketing for nonprofits

The digital landscape continues to evolve, offering nonprofits like yours new opportunities to connect with your...

Dot Org Content Team

Nonprofit consulting Quick tips

October 21, 2024

Building a High-Performing Nonprofit Board: Strategies for Effective Composition and Recruitment

We get asked by a lot of our clients about boards – how to educate them, how to engage them and how to get them to...

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Nonprofit consulting Quick tips

October 21, 2024

Upholding Operational Excellence and Transparency as a Nonprofit Board Member

We get asked by a lot of our clients about boards – how to educate them, how to engage them and how to get them to...

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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