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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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counting money
Fundraising

October 22, 2018

Year-end giving - where is my money going?

It’s that time of year when we start getting bombarded with requests for donations. Whether it’s through the mail,...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Nonprofit newsletter tips
Marketing

October 15, 2018

Four ways to make your organization’s newsletters stand out

It's important for your organization's newsletters to stand out. Take a minute to look in your email inbox. There are...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Giving a speech
Leadership Events Quick tips

October 8, 2018

Nine tips on how to write and prepare an engaging speech

Writing and preparing an engaging speech can be daunting. Sure, you could hire someone to help you develop and...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Business icons in notebook
Leadership Nonprofit consulting

September 24, 2018

Seven things leaders can do to run their nonprofit like a business

If you’re an executive director at a nonprofit, I wouldn’t be surprised if you have heard the following declaration...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Person using phone
Social media Marketing

September 17, 2018

Five ways to make your nonprofit’s social media engaging and effective

Social media is not only an important part of any nonprofit’s marketing plan, but it's also important for it to be...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Planning and marketing
Marketing

September 11, 2018

Eight inbound marketing tips for nonprofits

I had the opportunity to spend the week in Boston at the HubSpot INBOUND 2018 conference. I had never heard of this...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Event planning
Fundraising Events

September 4, 2018

Let's plan some sort of fundraiser...

If you are a professional who works for a nonprofit, you have probably attended or worked at an event for your...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Young professional in a meeting
Quick tips

August 27, 2018

Four reasons why learning is important for young professionals

While it’s important for everyone to continue learning throughout their career, it is especially crucial for young...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Coffee cups

August 13, 2018

You know you have a good vendor when...

It’s mid-afternoon at work and we are only four days away from launching a major project for a client. All is going...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Newspaper
Marketing

July 16, 2018

Pitching the media without a PR background

At Dot Org, we spend a fair amount of time talking with the media, pitching story ideas for clients and responding to...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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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 springtime here in Ohio! And after a very long winter, I am happily enjoying the beginning of warmer weather and...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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