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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.

May 14, 2026

How Nonprofits Can Reach Donors Across Email, Social Media and Digital Channels

Reaching your donors and supporters across multiple digital platforms isn't just a marketing strategy. It's an...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, nonprofit services & operations

April 30, 2026

Nonprofit email marketing: How to increase donations and engagement

Your nonprofit email list is gold...and underused Your nonprofit email marketing tools are one of the highest‑ROI...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

February 2, 2026

How to achieve gold medal fundraising - Winter Olympics

I am a self-identified Olympics fanatic. I spend hours watching sports I don’t completely understand, but that doesn’t...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, nonprofit services & operations

AI

May 8, 2025

AI for Nonprofits: 7 Practical Uses You Maybe Haven’t Thought Of (Yet)

AI tools aren’t just for writing. But, that is the extent of how many people use them.
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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

Dot Org Content Team

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

Sara Lundenberger - VP, nonprofit services & operations

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

Sara Lundenberger - VP, nonprofit services & operations

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

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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

Sara Lundenberger - VP, nonprofit services & operations

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

Dot Org Content Team

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

Dot Org Content Team