Many firms believe they only compete when a prospect asks for a proposal. They prepare for the pitch, refine their materials, and give their strongest effort during the sales conversation. But competition does not begin with the pitch. And it certainly does not end...
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What AI Will Never Understand About Nonprofit Marketing
The other morning, I came across a few marketing emails that stopped me in my tracks. They were clean. Polished. Not a comma out of place. And yet… they felt hollow. They reminded me of something Eddie Shleyner, Founder of Very Good Copy and author of a book by the...
Nonprofit Annual Report: How to Make Your Report Into a Story People Want to Read
Most annual reports for nonprofits end up where they shouldn’t: the recycling bin. But let’s be honest. Many nonprofit organizations treat their annual report as a lengthy summary—a list of accomplishments, financials, and program updates that they hope will impress...
How to Sustain Your Nonprofit Marketing When Key Team Members Leave
Your marketing director's resignation letter sits heavy on your desk—right between fundraising campaign materials and upcoming grant deadlines. The timing couldn't be worse. Now what? Here's what most executive directors don't realize: this moment of upheaval can...
Turning Data into Donations with Your Nonprofit Impact Report
Nonprofit Marketing, Uncategorized
You’re a leader in the nonprofit sector, which means you know the importance of communicating your impact to donors and stakeholders. You also know the tremendous effort it takes. When you’re on the continuous fundraising hamster wheel, it can be difficult to find new...
Know Your Donors: How Nonprofits Can Build an Audience that’s Excited to Give
In the marketing world, building an audience is critical for success. Having people in your corner who relate to your messaging and interact with your content means that you have access to people who are far more likely to work with you. For nonprofits and purpose...
Building a Successful Marketing Team for your Nonprofit Organization
Conversations about marketing are slowly but surely becoming more commonplace in the nonprofit sector. In the digital age, it can be so easy for nonprofits to get lost in the noise online. That’s why more and more nonprofit leaders are looking for ways to increase...
Tailoring Messages for Impact: Audience Research and Segmentation for Nonprofits
Connecting with your audience is fundamental to successful nonprofit fundraising and marketing. And yet, many nonprofit organizations still send one singular message out to all donors, partners and volunteers. When it’s time for your team to start sending out...
Marketing Budgets for Nonprofits: Why Personnel is your Most Important Asset
As a Fractional CMO, I work with many different nonprofit organizations, each with their own budget constraints, priorities, and goals. I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard nonprofit leaders share some form of “We don’t have enough money to hire strategic...











