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When to Use Illustration in Your Creative

Illustration is everywhere. The practice has become a major part of brand design and only continues to grow in popularity. As more brands explore adding illustrations to their creative portfolio…

By: Maggie Rakovic

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What to know about cookies
(no, not the edible kind)

If you’ve been on the internet at all these past few years you’ve probably seen the alert that appears at the bottom of your screen asking about allowing cookies on…

By: Joey Hammers

Email Marketing for Nonprofits: Best Practices

Email marketing has been through many iterations over the years, but it still remains one of the most cost-effective ways to reach supporters. Whether you’re reaching out to build issue…

By: Bridget Harrison

Is SEO Important for Nonprofits?

Are you wondering if search engine optimization (SEO) is important for nonprofits? The answer is yes! Search engine optimization can help raise awareness of your organization’s incredible mission, work, and…

By: Megan Brooks

Curious: My Word of the Year

After quite a few spins around the sun, I know I’m not a particularly successful resolutions keeper, and after a failed 19 in 19 list and a total flop of…

By: Sarah Ackerman

Lead Generation: On-platform Forms vs. Website Forms

When you begin planning a paid campaign around generating leads, there are a couple of ways you can capture leads—through on-platform lead generation ads and lead forms hosted on your…

By: Nate Mize-Pressler

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I am 1 in 10: Endometriosis Awareness Month

Although endometriosis impacts an estimated 190 million people around the world (World Health Organization), misconceptions about the disease and a wide array of symptoms across patient populations exacerbate needless suffering. …

By: Kjerstin Laine

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Celebrating Equal Pay Day

updated as of 3/13/2023 Equal Pay Day at Media Cause 15 months. That’s how long it takes women on average to earn what men earned in the previous year. As…

By: Jillian Ingram

MC Female Leadership’s Advice to Their Younger Self

As we make our way through this month highlighting women across the world and their lasting impact, contributions to society, and distinct value they bring to the table—remember that women’s…

By: Liz Smith

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Self-care for Nonprofits

Curious? Skeptical? Gagging at the thought of another article on “self-care?” If I’m being honest, I’m with you on all three of those reactions. But I needed something provocative to…

By: Amy Small

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Rediscovering Your Creative Spark During the Pandemic

As designers at Media Cause—like all designers everywhere—we are constantly challenging what has been done in the past in an effort to create something new or improve on what exists. …

By: Rob

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4 Steps to Breaking Down Complicated Content

Our world today is complex, overlapping, and intersectional. While it keeps life interesting, it also makes it difficult to communicate complicated, nuanced messages. If your nonprofit organization is struggling to…