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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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2024 Nonprofit Outlook by Amy Wong at Dot Org Solutions
Fundraising Marketing Nonprofit consulting

January 10, 2024

2024 Nonprofit Outlook

2023 was a wild ride for nonprofits. COVID-era funding programs ended, Interest rates shot up and the markets finished...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Yearly planning
Fundraising Nonprofit consulting

December 29, 2023

The ultimate yearly planning guide for nonprofits and how to stay on track

It can be hard as a fundraiser to plan ahead, especially when you are pulled in a thousand different directions, given...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Digital marketing Nonprofit consulting

December 28, 2023

How Google and Yahoo's email policy changes will impact your nonprofit

Google and Yahoo are making changes that will affect the way your nonprofit uses email for fundraising and marketing....
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Nonprofit connections
Networking Nonprofit consulting

August 19, 2022

Three ways being authentic helps nonprofits establish a connection with their constituents

Many nonprofits want to know how they can establish a connection with their constituents. Luckily, the answer is simple...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Understanding your audience
Marketing Nonprofit consulting

June 22, 2022

Five ways to make sure you understand your nonprofit’s audience

When it comes to marketing, there’s no shortage of tactics and platforms for spreading the word about your nonprofit to...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Working from home
Marketing Nonprofit consulting

January 21, 2021

Four marketing trends for nonprofits to consider this year

Earlier this month, HubSpot released an article about marketing trends to watch in 2021. These kinds of articles are...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Gold balloons
Nonprofit consulting

December 10, 2020

10 ways to take care of yourself, team and donors in December

While this year has been challenging, there are still some things you can do to take care of you, your team and your...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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virutal meeting on laptop
Marketing Nonprofit consulting

March 26, 2020

Staying connected while staying apart

As many people transition from working in the office to working from home, effective communication becomes increasingly...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

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Core values
Nonprofit consulting

March 5, 2020

How shaping our workplace culture has transformed our business

There is so much discussion in business circles about building a strong workplace culture. There are hashtags devoted...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Business partnership
Nonprofit consulting

September 20, 2019

Outsourcing work to the best people

Like most small agencies and consulting firms, we outsource certain types of work to outside vendors or contractors and...
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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Coffee, notebook
Nonprofit consulting

September 11, 2019

A year-end appeal checklist

No, it is not too early to think about your year-end appeal. As a matter of fact, it might be a little late. But, if...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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Hosting a meeting
Leadership Nonprofit consulting

August 23, 2019

Three operational changes leaders must make to propel their business

I believe the best way to propel your nonprofit or small business is to look for methods to improve your operations....
Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

Amy Wong, president, Dot Org Solutions

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