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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.

Creating healthy coworker relationships (and why it’s important)

May 26, 2022
Coworker relationships can be hard to navigate. Healthy relationships at work can sometimes make or break your career....

Summer recommendations from the Dot Org team

July 14, 2021
After a rough year in 2020 and a busy beginning to 2021, I think all of us are ready for a (mostly) normal, low-key...

Eight attributes of strong leaders and teams

November 19, 2020
Throughout my career, I have spent a great deal of time studying leadership. Some of that study was from working and...

The Dot Org Solutions team describes their versatile career paths

October 22, 2020
The staff at Dot Org Solutions was asked to reminisce on their versatile career paths and describe them in one word.

Dot Org Solutions webinar series to focus on nonprofit resilience

October 1, 2020
Our communities rely on nonprofits to thrive. So, we must provide as many opportunities as possible during this...

At-home distractions and how to combat them

September 24, 2020
When we decided to temporarily close our office in March and our team started working from home, we had a lot to figure...

How to find value in webinars and virtual professional development

August 20, 2020
Even before the pandemic, webinars were an easy way for all of us to do a little professional development, hear some...

Leading and planning during a crisis

March 11, 2020
I’m not an expert in infectious diseases. But I do have more than 25 years of experience in public relations, nonprofit...

How shaping our workplace culture has transformed our business

March 5, 2020
There is so much discussion in business circles about building a strong workplace culture. There are hashtags devoted...

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

September 24, 2018
If you’re an executive director at a nonprofit, I wouldn’t be surprised if you have heard the following declaration...

Four reasons why learning is important for young professionals

August 27, 2018
While it’s important for everyone to continue learning throughout their career, it is especially crucial for young...

Why nonprofits should consider creativity when hiring employees

May 7, 2018
When a company is hiring new employees, there are some key qualities that typically come to mind to describe an ideal...

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