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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 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

Graphic Design

Design

July 25, 2023

Six graphic design tips for nonprofit creatives and marketers to help your ad content stand out

Graphic design has always been important in nonprofit marketing and fundraising, but with the distractions our...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Using LinkedIn mobile app

Social media

July 17, 2023

Yes! Your nonprofit can (and should) use LinkedIn: tips for using LinkedIn for nonprofits.

As a nonprofit marketer, you may be asking yourself, “should I be investing time and resources in LinkedIn for my...

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Searching on Google

Digital marketing

June 1, 2023

Using Google Ad Grants to increase visibility for your nonprofit

As a nonprofit, it is important for people to know who you are and what you do. So, why wouldn’t your organization want...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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

Team planning

Strategic planning

March 23, 2023

How to prepare for your nonprofit strategic plan

You’ve made the decision to do it. Your board has agreed it’s a good idea and now you are headed down the road to...

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Teamwork

Strategic planning

March 9, 2023

Strategic planning is a team sport. 6 ways to set your team up for the win.

Most people wouldn’t think of strategic planning as a team sport. But if you look at the elements that go into creating...

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Quick tips

March 8, 2023

Celebrating International Women's Day

(This blog was updated from the original post in 2018.)

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Planning

Strategic planning

February 16, 2023

Strategic Planning – 8 things you need to know to set yourself up for success

Your organization has decided to do a strategic plan and you have been tasked with leading the process, but you’re not...

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Planning

Strategic planning

January 26, 2023

8 reasons why strategic planning is important for nonprofits

Some nonprofits and their boards may question the need for formal strategic planning every few years. It can be...

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions