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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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Individual financial planning
Fundraising

July 9, 2018

Now is the time to start your individual giving program

There are nearly 87,000 grant-making foundations in the U.S. and they give more than $60 billion every year. While...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Relaxing next to the water
Quick tips

June 19, 2018

The importance of taking a break

It’s summertime here in Ohio. And after a very long winter, I am happily enjoying the warm weather and longer days....
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Millenial woman with dog
Fundraising

June 11, 2018

Millennials: The next generation of donors

There are approximately 73 million millennials in the United States who just might be the next generation of donors....
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Advertisements in Times Square
Marketing

May 29, 2018

Let’s talk about brands

We all know and are familiar with lots of brands, but what exactly does that word mean? How does an organization...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Woman in library
Quick tips

May 22, 2018

Learning is a life-long process

My daughter, the oldest of my three kids, recently moved back home after her freshman year of college and I quickly...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Grant writing
Grant writing

May 14, 2018

Grants 101: Best practices from a director of fundraising consultant

If you write a few grants or many grants in a year there are some constants to keep in mind: 1. There are no guarantees...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Lightbulb
Nonprofit consulting

May 7, 2018

Why nonprofits should consider creativity when hiring employees

When a company is hiring new employees, there are some key qualities that typically come to mind to describe an ideal...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Women networking
Networking

April 16, 2018

Why do we need to work our network?

There are some people that love a good networking event. They work the room, passing out business cards from one person...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Taking notes at computer
Nonprofit consulting

March 19, 2018

Nonprofit board members' responsibilities aren't what they used to be

In the past, nonprofit board members showed up for three or four meetings a year, attended the annual gala, added the...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Team meeting with data
Marketing Nonprofit consulting

February 12, 2018

Data and you: Why organized information is essential to your nonprofit

I recently participated as a panelist for a professional development program for our local Association of Fundraising...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Using calculator
Fundraising

January 29, 2018

Annual fund planning in January - WHAT?!

You rushed around in November to get an annual fund appeal out the door. I’m guessing that the last thing you want to...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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December 31
Fundraising

December 20, 2017

Finish strong! Six tips for successful year-end fundraising

*This blog was updated in November 2023. The end of the year is approaching and we all know what that means! Nervous...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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