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Starting the Year Off Right: Creative Problem-Solving in Nonprofit Marketing

As the new year begins, it’s natural to feel a renewed sense of energy and possibility. For nonprofit marketers, this is the perfect time to reassess, recalibrate, and set bold goals. Marketing in the nonprofit world isn’t just about telling your story—it’s about solving problems, reaching

Start a group activity and see what happens

Meet Roscoe the Rock Snake! A simple idea: add a painted rock to see how long he can grow. This adorable community project is a perfect metaphor for nonprofits: 🎨 It Starts Small: Just one idea or action can spark a movement. 🤝 It’s Collaborative: Everyone

How YouTube Won Over Teens (Again): Lessons for Nonprofits on Adapting, Evolving, and Thriving

In the ever-changing landscape of social media, YouTube has once again emerged as the most popular platform among teens. While competitors like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat have all enjoyed their moments in the spotlight, YouTube’s staying power and adaptability have allowed it to reclaim its throne.

In Tune with Impact: Finding Nonprofit Inspiration in Music

In the holiday spirit, let’s have some fun this month by looking at clever, and sometimes random things that we can learn from our favorite music! Music has a power that’s hard to put into words, yet we all feel it. A song can lift you

The Harmony of Engagement: Creating Programs That Hit the Right Chords

A great song doesn’t just capture your attention — it keeps you coming back, singing along, and feeling connected. That’s the essence of membership engagement for nonprofits. You want your members to feel invested, supported, and excited to be part of your mission. These five classic

From Anthems to Appeals: What Fundraisers Can Learn from Classic Hits

Fundraising is an art and a science — much like a great song. It’s about inspiring people, building connection, and moving hearts. Classic hits have a way of doing all this and more. Let’s explore five timeless songs and the lessons they offer for creating fundraising

Finding Your Nonprofit’s Groove: Marketing Lessons from Music’s Greatest Hits

Music has a way of grabbing our attention, stirring our emotions, and leaving a lasting impression. A great song hooks listeners with rhythm, melody, and message — the same way great marketing hooks an audience. Nonprofits can learn a lot from music’s greatest hits when it

Mission Statement Worksheet II

The Mission Statement worksheet is designed to help you evaluate and refine your organization’s mission statement to ensure it inspires creativity, aligns with goals, and allows for flexibility in addressing community needs. The link below will take you to a Google doc, which you can either

Give a potato?

Okay… to be honest, this one has me perplexed. I really don’t know how this applies to what we do. Maybe you can help me figure it out. I saw this on Facebook back around Halloween, and it brightened my day. I think it’s the combination

6 Ways to Engage Members on Giving Tuesday Without Making Them Feel Nickel-and-Dimed

Giving Tuesday is a golden opportunity for nonprofits to inspire generosity. But if your organization already relies on membership dues or frequent contributions, asking your members for yet another donation can feel like you’re stretching their goodwill—or worse, making them feel nickel-and-dimed. The good news? You