A Great Idea

A Great Idea

Fun. Timely. Creative. A back door to mission awareness. I love when brands and organizations launch campaigns which grab your attention but aren’t in your face with a “buy buy buy” or “donate donate donate” focus. Instead, they engage their audience with something...
Monthly Giving Increase

Monthly Giving Increase

This is a guest post by nonprofit and grants expert Bethany M. Planton, GPC Having worked in the sector for over 16 years, I know monthly giving helps a nonprofit’s sustainability. Monthly giving dollars are used in different ways by nonprofits- unrestricted dollars...
Both Sides Of The Table

Both Sides Of The Table

In general, my blog posts are based on my reactions and thoughts to something I’ve read or heard. Today’s post is sponsored by Last week’s blog post and the feedback I received A very large project I’m working on related to grants that will be publicized in just a few...
The Big Three

The Big Three

I’m gonna keep it real: There’s some data I reference in this post. But for the most part, the below is based on many conversations with CEO’s, fundraisers and nonprofiteers. It is based on numerous posts I’m seeing on LinkedIn and elsewhere. And it’s based on how a...
Through The Reader’s Eyes

Through The Reader’s Eyes

Sometimes things happen. It’s no one’s fault. I open with that to say this: I am NOT blaming anyone in what I share below. It happened and there was nothing that could be done about it. But I’m using it to teach an important practice when it comes to sending emails...