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5 Simple Steps to Prepare for a New CRM Platform

It’s no surprise that you want to migrate your donor data from your old or non-existing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to a new one. As a best practice, make sure…

By: Ethan Touch

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5 Tips to Guide Your 2022 Nonprofit Strategy Plans

The term, “goal” originally meant the “end of a race” or “boundary”. We now think of this as an “end” or “aim”. In short, a goal is an outcome that…

By: Ryan Dobran

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The Design Process Series: Creating a Logo

If you aren’t a designer yourself, the design process can seem like a mystery. But it doesn’t have to be. I think it’s valuable for everyone who works with creative…

By: Maggie Rakovic

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Onboarding New Fundraising Ambassadors: 3 Strategies for Nonprofits

Managing your nonprofit is a massive undertaking. Between fundraising, event planning, donor relationships, and funding your mission, there are several strategic projects to manage.  Don’t worry! There are several ways…

By: Guest Account

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5 Ways to Overcome the Challenges of Starting a Job During the Pandemic

So, you started a new job during a pandemic. You sign on to your new email address where you see emails from people you do not know. You open your…

By: Nicole Thomas

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Google Analytics 4 – A Continuing Story

Like it or not, the switchover to Google Analytics 4 is coming. As we’ve previously recommended, the time to prepare for the switchover is right now. Google won’t be porting…

By: Mo Afzal

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Resources for Native American Heritage Month

The United States would not be the nation it is today without the contributions of indigenous Americans. From our government and laws to environmental practices and different food dishes we…

By: Media Cause Team

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Top 5 Nonprofit Branding Mistakes

Branding is at the heart of all forms of marketing. By developing a brand, organizations, companies, and even individuals can promote their products, services, and causes in a consistent and…

By: Ida Persson

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An Integrated Approach to Audience Engagement

Over the course of my career, I’ve sat on nonprofit advocacy, fundraising, and communications teams—all in an overall digital audience engagement capacity. I’ve been in those meetings (if you’ve been…

By: Clara Campbell

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3 Pillars Of Nonprofit Branding Every Organization Should Know

Amy Small, EVP of Creative & Brand at Media Cause was a guest on the Strategic Nonprofit podcast with Trista McIver. In this episode, Amy and Trista sit down and…

By: Amy Small

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9 Tips for Creating a Social Media Advocacy Campaign

Social media is one of the most powerful tools for activating people to take action. Amidst the constant stream of news updates, social media advocacy campaigns offer people a relevant…

By: Safiyyah Abdul-Khabir

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Why Nonprofits Need to Make Project Management a Priority

When COVID-19 reached its level as a pandemic, I worked at a 34-year old dance institution. We pivoted from in-person body alignment corrections and preparing for national tours and performances…

By: Stephanie Kong