Social Media Post Ideas: Captivating Content Tips
Social media can be a pivotal tool for nonprofits, small businesses, and essentially any kind of organization. Effective social media marketing can help you connect with potential audiences and solidify brand recognition. In short, the social media stage has been a game-changer since its inception, making effective social media post ideas essential for success. However, […]
Nonprofit Planning Pitfalls (And How to Avoid Them)
The number one mistake nonprofits make (that can potentially sink their organization) is poor planning. Clarity and intention are important for any business, but arguably even more so for nonprofit planning. Without a clear, strategic plan, nonprofits can’t convey their mission, carry out necessary tasks, or attract donors. And that combination can be devastating. In […]
Capital Campaign Strategies: Five Proven Methods
In our last blog, we went over the basics of capital campaigns. As we know, capital campaigns can be an excellent way to raise significant cash for nonprofits. But what are some specific, proven capital campaign strategies to help nonprofits reach their goals? In today’s article, we’ll detail five key capital campaign strategies and how […]
Capital Campaigns Uncovered: A Guide for Nonprofits
Nonprofit professionals are no strangers to the importance of fundraising. Like any business, a nonprofit needs funds to continue operating and fulfilling its mission. Capital campaigns are one way that nonprofits can get the necessary funds to reach their goals. This fundraising strategy is often implemented when nonprofits need significant cash flow for a big […]
Preventing Workplace Burnout: 4 Strategies
Burnout is a term that’s become more prominent recently in many of today’s workplaces. The basic definition, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) is as follows: “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” For small business or nonprofit workers, burnout can be an even more commonplace […]
Strategic Fundraising Throughout the Year: Timing is Everything
Fundraising is one of the most important pieces in the puzzle of nonprofit work. You need funds to fulfill your nonprofit’s mission, and more often than not, you’ll have to ask your community for money. But when is the best time of year to do donor outreach? And how do you optimize your strategic fundraising […]
Beyond Cold Calling: Making Meaningful Connections in PR
Cold-calling is an age-old sales strategy that’s markedly familiar, but can be difficult to master. If you’re essentially any kind of working professional, you know how important it is to generate leads, as well as the historical prominence of the cold-call for doing that. In today’s blog, however, we’re going to go over some cold-calling […]
Marketing Trends to Look for in 2024
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for maximizing marketing success. As we approach the next year, it’s important to know what marketing trends to look for in 2024. Once you know what’s working in marketing right now, you can adapt it to fit your brand’s needs. The first step […]
How to Create an Elevator Pitch: 5 Easy Steps
Have you ever heard of an “elevator pitch”? If you’re a film buff, you might recognize it as a common term to describe a filmmaker’s brief description of a movie idea. However, it can also be applied to business pitches. Learning how to create an elevator pitch for your business is one of many initial […]
Employee Appreciation: High-impact, Low-cost Recognition
As the holiday season approaches, you might be thinking about ways you can express employee appreciation to let your team know that they are valued at work. Even if you’re on a tight budget, there are plenty of things you can do to show your team you care. The Basics of Employee Appreciation Showing genuine […]