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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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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

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Coworker relationships
Leadership Quick tips

May 26, 2022

Creating healthy coworker relationships (and why it’s important)

Coworker relationships can be hard to navigate. Healthy relationships at work can sometimes make or break your career....
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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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

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Fundraising

September 16, 2021

Knowing why your donors give

The general rule of fundraising says that asking the right donor, at the right time, for the right amount will lead to...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Desk
Digital marketing

June 24, 2021

Six digital marketing investments nonprofits can make to improve reach

For many nonprofits, digital marketing consists of occasional mass emails, an infrequently updated website and posts on...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Positive work relationships
Leadership Networking

February 25, 2021

Forming good working relationships and why they're important

It's important to make sure your work relationships are healthy — after all, we spend a considerable amount of time at...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Nonprofit planning
Fundraising

February 4, 2021

The best time to create a plan is now

It’s never too late to plan. Even if know you can’t implement anything until later this year or you aren’t sure where...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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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...
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Dot Org Content Team

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Strategic planning
Strategic planning

January 7, 2021

The importance of nonprofit strategic planning in uncertain times

Strategic planning during uncertain times may seem like the last thing your nonprofit wants to do or should do. But it...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Gold balloons
Nonprofit consulting

December 10, 2020

10 ways to take care of yourself, team and donors in December

While this year has been challenging, there are still some things you can do to take care of you, your team and your...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Leadership

November 19, 2020

Eight attributes of strong leaders and teams

Throughout my career, I have spent a great deal of time studying leadership. Some of that study was from working and...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Fundraising

November 11, 2020

'Tis the season for giving

When we get close to the end of the year, there are three different things I think about personally: Thanksgiving (my...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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