Media Cause Earns Inc. 5000

Media Cause Honored on Inc. 5000 List 

This week, Inc. magazine released their annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. For the 2nd time, Media Cause is honored to be…

By: Media Cause Team

Strategy, psychology, and the mindfulness of nonprofit marketing

Blog Series: Strategy, Psychology, and the Mindfulness of Nonprofit Marketing

I’ve been thinking a lot these days about the connection between Mindfulness and Nonprofit Marketing. Maybe it’s because, in our new work-from-home world, I’ve found myself diving deeper into the…

By: Media Cause Team

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Fundraising Emails That Actually Raise Money

When it comes to digital fundraising, email is the cash cow — when used correctly.  This powerful medium allows you to connect with your supporters when you need to. Even…

By: Media Cause Team

You Are A Human. Not a Brand

Dear creatives: You are a human. NOT a brand.

This post was originally published in 2017 on The 3% Movement Blog. It was most recently updated in August 2020. Over the last several years, it’s become harder to escape…

By: Media Cause Team

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Is Now the Time to Focus on Happiness?

In March, as we all transitioned to remote working and learning, a slew of educational institutions made some of their content available for free. One of these classes was the…

By: Media Cause Team

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Covid-19: 5 Fundraising Takeaways (so far) 5 Months into a Pandemic

It’s five months into the global Covid-19 pandemic, and it feels like five years — especially if you’re a digital fundraiser worried about a recession that seemingly has no end…

By: Dan Reed, CFRE

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Want people to like your nonprofit’s logo? Focus on your brand

A logo. That little symbol in the bottom, at the top, or to the side of websites, brochures, or billboards. Like a signature, it tells the viewer who is responsible…

By: Media Cause Team

"Dissent is the highest form of patriotism." - Howard ZInn

We Can’t Let Boycotts Be Dismissed as Cancel Culture, They’re Democracy at Its Finest

Cancel Culture may be a new term, but people choosing to cancel their businesses with a company in the form of a boycott has been an effective tool for activists…

By: Eric Facas

Rally Starter

Rally Starter: Releases New Advocacy Platform Built to Take Social Change Beyond Petitions

SAN FRANCISCO — Developed by Media Cause, Rally Starter releases digital advocacy tools to help nonprofits, advocacy groups, and community organizers better mobilize their networks to influence decision-makers and create…

By: Media Cause Team

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Thursday Thinky: Lemonade, Perspective & Screaming

We have an abbreviated edition of the Thinky for you today, but this is a good one. We touch on Covid-19 and social distancing through various lenses. We are embarking…

By: Melvin Karsenti

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Thursday Thinky: Life, Boycott & Happy Meal

As we are still getting used to what “normal” means, brands and organizations continue to be inventive to grab their target audiences’ attention. Here’s a roundup of creative strategies and…

By: Melvin Karsenti

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6 Stats to Consider When Planning Your Next Advertising Campaign

https://mediacause.com/guides-and-trainings/media-planning-checklist/Selecting platforms and placements for your advertising campaign is a fun, sometimes scary task. Platforms, ad units, and demographics are always changing and evolving. Especially for nonprofits, who don’t always…

By: Kim Anderson