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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 8, 2020

Picking the best vendor partner or contractor for your company

This blog was originally published on September 20, 2019. Like most small agencies and consulting firms, we outsource...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

August 20, 2020

How to find value in webinars and virtual professional development

Even before the pandemic, webinars were an easy way for all of us to do a little professional development, hear some...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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

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

March 5, 2020

How shaping our workplace culture has transformed our business

There is so much discussion in business circles about building a strong workplace culture. There are hashtags devoted...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions