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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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Consulting

Fundraising Nonprofit consulting

June 13, 2019

So, what does a fundraising consultant do?

Here at Dot Org, we don’t just handle marketing – we are also fundraising consultants, who work with nonprofits on...

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Consulting with a client

Marketing Nonprofit consulting

June 7, 2019

Three problems a marketing consultant can help you solve

Making the decision to hire a marketing consultant can be a daunting task, especially for small businesses and...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

People using phones

Social media Events

May 30, 2019

Five tips for using social media marketing during an event

If you have ever attended an industry conference, networking event or even an extravagant party, you may have been able...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Grant writing

May 16, 2019

How to market grant awards and steward funders

Once you receive a grant award, it might seem like the process has come full circle. However, there are still some...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Writing a compelling nonprofit grant

Grant writing

May 9, 2019

How to write a compelling grant

Sitting down and writing a grant may seem like a stressful, daunting task. However, if you build a structure to follow...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Fundraising Grant writing

May 2, 2019

How to start a grant program

When you begin a grant program from scratch or want to grow your current program, there are a few steps to take to make...

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Books

Marketing Nonprofit consulting

April 25, 2019

Tips for effectively telling your nonprofit’s story

When discussing a client’s marketing needs, one of the most common requests I receive is for help “telling their...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Planner

Quick tips

April 18, 2019

Prioritizing when it doesn't seem possible

We’ve all had “that kind of week" (or month, year, etc.). I’m sure you know what I am talking about. It’s the kind of...

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Using social media

Social media Marketing

April 9, 2019

Preparing your social media for days of celebration

You may occasionally scroll through social media, and think “Wow, there is a day for everything.”

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Smile faces, sad, neutral, happy

Fundraising

April 1, 2019

Seven mistakes fundraisers are making

Fundraisers pay attention to a lot of things but often forget to make note of the mistakes they might be making. They...

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Reviewing metrics

Fundraising

March 21, 2019

Four fundraising metrics nonprofit leaders should know and track

Nonprofit leaders must pay attention to many details – numbers served, outcomes, staffing percentages, budgets and...

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Credit card in hand

Fundraising

February 26, 2019

Monthly giving and how it can boost annual giving

Fundraisers and nonprofits are always searching for a way to raise more annual donations, and the secret might be...

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations