The imagery of the flame struck me today as I watched Hollywood Anderson’s, American Idol audition. As soon as he sang the first word I was captivated. His voice drew me in – it’s strong and incredibly warm. His voice and choice of phrasing brought to light the power of his story. […]
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The idea of creating a blog for your nonprofit organization might be a new endeavor. Blogging keeps your site fresh with content that engages your visitors and allows them to connect to your story in deeper ways. Here are some blogging essentials to help keep you going. […]
If you’re a millennial reading this you might be thinking, “Are we hard to talk to? We’re not that different.” #truestory Keep in mind this all comes from a place of good intention. There are nonprofits out there looking for the best way to connect with you. […]
The decorations are all packed up, the parties are over and the kids are back in school. January is a time when what we need most is rest, but the to-do list yells, “Let’s do this!” So take a deep breath and let’s look at the 4 things you need […]
This year is winding down quickly! We want to encourage you to think of your next annual report and make note of your accomplishments this past year while they’re fresh in your mind. The financial component of your report is a given, but your story elements are essential to capture. […]
We are going to take a look at some best practices when communicating with millennials. Now, before we jump into this, I realize some of you might be rolling your eyes a bit. But remember, it’s important to consider your audience when you communicate; just text your grandfather and see if he agrees with me. […]
Sending year-end giving statements with a simple “thank you” is not really enough. You have a significant opportunity to impact your donors with your gratitude heading into the New Year. I challenge you to start a new campaign which brings a fresh significance to how you acknowledge your donors and volunteers. […]
If millennials are an enigma to you or to your organization let me encourage you that they are worth pursuing. Millennials are raving fans of those organizations and brands they identify with. This means they will share who you are with their circle of influence and also evangelize your cause to reinforce your relevance. […]
There was a day when the internet wasn’t this ubiquitous entity that was connected to our lives in so many ways. The cautionary tale is there was a time when someone said, “We don’t need a website” and they were wrong and they were entirely late to the game. […]