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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.

June 7, 2019

Three problems a marketing consultant can help you solve

Making the decision to hire a marketing consultant can be a daunting task, especially for small businesses and...
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May 30, 2019

Five tips for using social media marketing during an event

If you have ever attended an industry conference, networking event or even an extravagant party, you may have been able...
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May 16, 2019

How to market grant awards and steward funders

Once you receive a grant award, it might seem like the process has come full circle. However, there are still some...
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May 9, 2019

How to write a compelling grant

Sitting down and writing a grant may seem like a stressful, daunting task. However, if you build a structure to follow...
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April 25, 2019

Tips for effectively telling your nonprofit’s story

When discussing a client’s marketing needs, one of the most common requests I receive is for help “telling their...
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April 9, 2019

Preparing your social media for days of celebration

You may occasionally scroll through social media, and think “Wow, there is a day for everything.”
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October 15, 2018

Four ways to make your organization’s newsletters stand out

It's important for your organization's newsletters to stand out. Take a minute to look in your email inbox. There are...
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October 8, 2018

Nine tips on how to write and prepare an engaging speech

Writing and preparing an engaging speech can be daunting. Sure, you could hire someone to help you develop and...
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September 17, 2018

Five ways to make your nonprofit’s social media engaging and effective

Social media is not only an important part of any nonprofit’s marketing plan, but it's also important for it to be...
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August 27, 2018

Four reasons why learning is important for young professionals

While it’s important for everyone to continue learning throughout their career, it is especially crucial for young...
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May 29, 2018

Let’s talk about brands

We all know and are familiar with lots of brands, but what exactly does that word mean? How does an organization...
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May 7, 2018

Why nonprofits should consider creativity when hiring employees

When a company is hiring new employees, there are some key qualities that typically come to mind to describe an ideal...
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