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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.

October 21, 2024

Building a High-Performing Nonprofit Board: Strategies for Effective Composition and Recruitment

We get asked by a lot of our clients about boards – how to educate them, how to engage them and how to get them to...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

October 21, 2024

Upholding Operational Excellence and Transparency as a Nonprofit Board Member

We get asked by a lot of our clients about boards – how to educate them, how to engage them and how to get them to...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

October 21, 2024

Understanding the Critical Legal Duties of Nonprofit Board Members

We get asked by a lot of our clients about boards – how to educate them, how to engage them and how to get them to...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

September 5, 2024

Overview of Giving USA 2024

Each year, Giving USA publishes their report providing stats and insights on charitable giving in the U.S. The report...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

July 24, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Facebook Business Manager for Your Nonprofit

As a nonprofit, you're likely on the lookout for effective digital tools and strategies to increase your online...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

June 4, 2024

Using storytelling to help your nonprofit’s marketing

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word storytelling may be your favorite books, plays and movies,...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

January 25, 2024

Marketing your conference to maximize success

Hosting a successful conference takes time, energy and planning to ensure you are bringing value to the attendees,...
Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

Sara Lundenberger - VP, Nonprofit services & operations

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

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

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

November 6, 2023

Four tips for effectively communicating with diverse audiences

Knowing and understanding your audience is extremely important. In a past blog post, we talked about best practices for...
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team

October 23, 2023

Recognizing partners and sponsors on social media

You have probably heard the saying “it takes a village” in reference to reaching a goal or accomplishing a big task....
Dot Org Content Team

Dot Org Content Team