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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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Digital marketing

Digital marketing

May 11, 2023

4 best practices for optimizing your nonprofit website

As a nonprofit, having an effective website is a crucial part of attracting and engaging potential donors and...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Digital Marketing

Digital marketing

April 21, 2023

Three ways digital marketing can help nonprofits connect with constituents

Nonprofits know connecting with constituents is essential to spreading your message and raising funds to further your...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Nonprofit connections

Networking Nonprofit consulting

August 19, 2022

Three ways being authentic helps nonprofits establish a connection with their constituents

Many nonprofits want to know how they can establish a connection with their constituents. Luckily, the answer is simple...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Design concepts

Design

July 22, 2022

Five graphic design principles for nonprofit organizations

Not every organization has the luxury of an in-house graphic designer, but with these design resources and an...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Understanding your audience

Marketing Nonprofit consulting

June 22, 2022

Five ways to make sure you understand your nonprofit’s audience

When it comes to marketing, there’s no shortage of tactics and platforms for spreading the word about your nonprofit to...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Gen Z coworker

Quick tips

April 22, 2022

Five tips to help you better understand your Gen Z coworkers

Offices today include a mixture of coworkers, ranging from Boomer to Gen Z. You’ve likely noticed interoffice dynamics...

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Dot Org Content Team

Working from home

Marketing Nonprofit consulting

January 21, 2021

Four marketing trends for nonprofits to consider this year

Earlier this month, HubSpot released an article about marketing trends to watch in 2021. These kinds of articles are...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Laptop and phone and coffee

Social media Marketing

July 22, 2020

Reasons nonprofits can (and should) use LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a great tool, but many employees of nonprofit organizations and small businesses do not fully understand...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

virutal meeting on laptop

Marketing Nonprofit consulting

March 26, 2020

Staying connected while staying apart

As many people transition from working in the office to working from home, effective communication becomes increasingly...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Working together

Marketing

September 5, 2019

Four tips for ensuring your messaging communicates impact

A common problem for nonprofits is finding meaningful ways to communicate impact to donors. They might find themselves...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Woman with heart hands

Fundraising Social media

August 29, 2019

Four things to remember about social media donors for year-end giving

This year is more than halfway over – and, as the weather starts to cool down, we are all marking our calendars for...

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Dot Org Content Team

Marketing

August 8, 2019

Three reasons your nonprofit needs to establish marketing personas

If you have worked in the for-profit marketing world, there is a good chance you have heard of the benefits of building...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team