Skip to content

Welcome to the Dot Org Blog!

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.

Blog posts

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

Read more
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

Read more
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

Read more
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

Read more
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

Read more
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

Read more
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

Read more
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

Read more
Professional typing on computer
Leadership Nonprofit consulting

February 21, 2019

Six ways to become a transparent nonprofit leader

I've frequently come across the topic of transparent leadership and how it relates to building and maintaining a strong...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Read more
People taking notes at conference
Events Quick tips

January 30, 2019

Four tips I learned from attending a conference from another industry

It's important to always be learning, but we often forget we can learn from another industry. As business owners and...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Read more
Woman smiling and giving pep talk
Fundraising

December 17, 2018

A year-end pep talk for fundraisers

As the holiday season begins, many of us will spend more time with family, participate in holiday activities and...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Read more
Three people reviewing information
Nonprofit consulting

November 5, 2018

Five things every nonprofit board should review regularly

Being asked to be a member of a nonprofit board is an honor. It means that the nonprofit has faith that you will help...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Read more