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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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Nonprofit consulting

December 10, 2020

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

While the month is winding down, there are still some things you can do to take care of you, your team and your donors...
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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Leadership

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

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Quick tips

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

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Social media Marketing

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

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Marketing Nonprofit consulting

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

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Core values
Nonprofit consulting

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

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Quick tips

January 30, 2020

Lessons learned from my time as a student-athlete

I’ve been a jock my whole life. Some of my earliest memories are playing basketball in my driveway and running football...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Quick tips

October 31, 2019

Applying improv to life and work

Several months ago, I was having lunch with one of my peers in the fundraising consulting field. And I told him I...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Fundraising Grant writing Marketing

October 17, 2019

Writing for audiences in sensitive situations

As you write your appeal letters, grant narrative or marketing copy, you might be wondering how to properly tell your...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Business partnership
Nonprofit consulting

September 20, 2019

Outsourcing work to the best people

Like most small agencies and consulting firms, we outsource certain types of work to outside vendors or contractors and...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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