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Good design is invisible. But so is design that harms.

Most designers would agree that good website design is invisible. What do we mean by this? Invisible design is design that works. When it goes unnoticed, it means “no complaints.”…

By: Ida Persson

Five reasons nonprofits organizations need brand guidelines

When it comes to effective communication, we know the importance of showing up consistently. We’ve discussed the importance of creating a brand beyond the logo, and a big part of…

By: Ida Persson

Before you decide on the HOW or WHAT, ask these 5 WHYs

This is part of a multi-part series: Strategy, Strategy, Psychology, and the Mindfulness of Nonprofit Marketing. If you missed the introduction or part one, head on over. Imagine yourself in…

By: Amy Small

How to Manage a Live Event on Twitter

When it comes to driving conversations and engaging in your industry space, social media is key. While there are a number of ways to be effective on social media, we’re…

By: Janine Guarino

Life Hacks to Survive (and Thrive!) this End of Year Giving Season

Estimated Read Time: 8 minutes It’s the fourth quarter; time for nonprofit organizations to prepare for the End of Year giving season. Stressed yet? Don’t be. Much — but not…

By: Media Cause Team

Why Brick + Mortar Nonprofits Need to Think Differently this Year-End

What do I miss most? Easy. It’s yoga with Mr. Jack. If you were to ask me what I’ve missed most after being cooped up in the house since March,…

By: Nicola Leckie

Everyday Democracy

Prior to 2016, I wasn’t a politically active person. The system is complicated, and it’s too easy to get confused and overwhelmed by the whole thing. And while I always…

By: Sarah Ackerman

Tell Congress: Nonprofits need your support! #Relief4Charities

Over the last six months, the impact of COVID-19 was a little unknown, but we knew nonprofits would be greatly impacted. Some estimated there could be upwards of a 75%…

By: Media Cause Team

What I Learned About DEI While Launching the Media Cause Marketing Fellowship Program

As the Black Lives Matter protests erupted this past June, many companies reflected on their diversity challenges. At Media Cause, we made some big commitments, including a $100,000 investment in…

By: Eric Facas

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How to Be More Inclusive + Accessible on Social Media: Part 2

This is part 2 of a two-part series focusing on accessibility, inclusion, and social media written by guest blogger, Alexa Heinrich. If you missed the first post on why accessibility…

By: Alexa Heinrich

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5 Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Invest in Advertising

Despite an increase in nonprofit spending on advertising (+ 17% in 2019, according to M+R’s Benchmarks Report), many organizations still think digital advertising is out of reach for them, and…

By: Katey Parker

Embracing our problems before jumping to solutions

This is the first blog from our SVP of Creative + Branding, Amy Small, in an ongoing series about Strategy, Psychology, and the Mindfulness of (Nonprofit) Marketing. — It’s human…