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You’re not really out of toilet paper – why scarcity hurts

Lately, my mind keeps bouncing back to the idea of scarcity. We’re in the middle of a pandemic and suddenly scouring the stores for toilet paper. Something happens to a person when they start panicking about toilet paper. But it’s also something the nonprofit sector battles – or doesn’t – every day. Financial scarcity Especially […]

Filed Under: Blog, Caring for yourself Tagged With: nonprofit management, self care 2 Comments

Just for you: free tools you can use

It’s summer. It’s hot. Who doesn’t need free tools? Your mask itches. (Wear it anyway!) So today’s post is an easy one: no heavy lift, and maybe a little help. Here’s a grab bag of free or cheap tools I use and like. Remember, sometimes, free isn’t so free – the time and effort you […]

Filed Under: Blog, Nonprofits Tagged With: nonprofit tools, writing tools 8 Comments

4 Best Practices for Stronger Board Member Communication

Board members have a strong responsibility to serve your nonprofit and ensure it has the resources it needs to succeed. The decisions they make guide your organization’s work and can either propel you toward fulfilling your mission or set your efforts back. With the level of responsibility that your board holds, a failure in communication […]

Filed Under: Blog, Boards Tagged With: board communication, board relationships Leave a Comment

The US Postal Service and you

Between COVID delays and the attempt to hijack our constitutionally created United States Postal Service, mail has slowed down. A lot. But if you’re hoping my next line will read, “so direct mail is over”, I will disappoint you. Because it’s not. It’s still the channel with the highest response rates. And people who are […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: direct mail, donor communications, Postal Service 2 Comments

Google Ad Grants – How to Get in, and 10 Best Practices for Success

Google Ad Grants: How to receive & make the most of this free $10,000/month advertising grant from Google Am I Eligible? If you’ve never looked into the Google Ad Grants program before, this is probably the first question you will ask. Ad Grants is one of the most widely available grants available for nonprofits and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Marketing Communications Tagged With: Google ad grants Leave a Comment

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