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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.

Blog posts

Fundraising Nonprofit consulting

September 5, 2024

Overview of Giving USA 2024

Each year, Giving USA publishes their report providing stats and insights on charitable giving in the U.S. The report...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Unlocking the power of Facebook Business Manager
Social media Digital marketing

July 24, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Facebook Business Manager for Your Nonprofit

As a nonprofit, you're likely on the lookout for effective digital tools and strategies to increase your online...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Using storytelling to help your nonprofit’s marketing
Digital marketing Marketing Nonprofit consulting

June 4, 2024

Using storytelling to help your nonprofit’s marketing

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word storytelling may be your favorite books, plays and movies,...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Events

January 25, 2024

Marketing your conference to maximize success

Hosting a successful conference takes time, energy and planning to ensure you are bringing value to the attendees,...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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2024 Nonprofit Outlook by Amy Wong at Dot Org Solutions
Fundraising Marketing Nonprofit consulting

January 10, 2024

2024 Nonprofit Outlook

2023 was a wild ride for nonprofits. COVID-era funding programs ended, Interest rates shot up and the markets finished...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Digital marketing Nonprofit consulting

December 28, 2023

How Google and Yahoo's email policy changes will impact your nonprofit

Google and Yahoo are making changes that will affect the way your nonprofit uses email for fundraising and marketing....
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Marketing Quick tips

November 6, 2023

Four tips for effectively communicating with diverse audiences

Knowing and understanding your audience is extremely important. In a past blog post, we talked about best practices for...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Using social media on phone and laptop
Fundraising Social media

October 23, 2023

Recognizing partners and sponsors on social media

You have probably heard the saying “it takes a village” in reference to reaching a goal or accomplishing a big task....
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Analyzing data
Digital marketing

October 20, 2023

Basic digital metrics nonprofits should know and understand

Understanding and using basic digital metrics can help your nonprofit better understand your audience and get more...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Getting started with YouTube Ads for Nonprofits
Digital marketing

October 18, 2023

Getting Started with YouTube Ads for Nonprofits

Our society has become accustomed to YouTube Ads. We can’t watch a go-to-recipe tutorial or a compilation of our...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Fundraising

October 17, 2023

Using rented lists to acquire donors

It’s a new year for your fundraising efforts. One of your goals might be to recruit some new donors to your...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Social media applications on cell phone
Social media Marketing

September 28, 2023

Choosing the best social media platform for your nonprofit

There are so many social media options available, so choosing the best social media platform for your nonprofit may be...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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