I can get very ranty and soapbox-y about today’s topic. I’m gonna keep things tame instead. Social Media Metrics I believe that data tells a story. Using data is critical to the success of your organization’s fundraising and marketing. The problem is knowing what data...
Six years ago I did a lot of marketing work for a former friend of mine. He owned two different businesses and I helped both of them. We agreed on the amount to be paid and a contract was signed. Because of cash flow issues, I helped him out by spreading the overall...
Last month Giving USA published its Annual Report on Philanthropy for 2022. It’s not looking great on the giving landscape. But just because the numbers are problematic doesn’t mean your nonprofit has to suffer and deal with a downturn in donations. Looking Back To...
This is a guest post by Gabrielle Perham. Nonprofits rely on marketing to attract donors, carry out their missions, and make a positive impact in their communities. However, in a crowded and competitive landscape, it can be difficult to stand out and convince people...
Fifteen years ago this month, I was appointed CEO of a wonderful nonprofit. This organization ran a nursery and kindergarten. What made them special? They were the first of its kind in Israel to have kids with and without disabilities learning together. It was a...
Many years ago I was asked in a job interview: “If you were sitting with a potential donor, how would you convince them that our nonprofit is the best out there and the only one worthy of a donation?” My reply to the interviewer: “I would never do that, because you’re...
