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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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Marketing Nonprofit consulting

July 11, 2019

Four reasons your nonprofit should conduct a marketing assessment

Marketing is an importance piece of any organization’s strategic plan. You need to make sure your target markets are...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Social media Design Marketing

July 9, 2019

Five tips on using images to make your social posts more compelling

Every day, we are bombarded with content. We pass billboards, flip through TV ads and scan social media for interesting...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Social media Marketing

July 2, 2019

A picture is worth 1,000 words: Best practices for social media photos

Choosing an appropriate an engaging social media photo is important. Every day, we are bombarded with content. We pass...

Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

Planned giving

Fundraising

June 28, 2019

Planned giving marketing

This week’s blog is based on a presentation Amy Wong, president of Dot Org Solutions, gave to a group of fundraising...

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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

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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

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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

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

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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