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Treating Election Day as the Holiday It Is

At Media Cause impact is our North Star. Day in and day out, we accelerate the impact of organizations and people doing good in the world. We work to help…

By: Jillian Ingram

If Not Us - Make Advocacy Effective Again

Introducing If Not Us! Episode 1 – Make Advocacy Effective Again

Media Cause is proud to launch “If Not Us.” If Not Us is a series of candid conversations with people doing good in the world—and those stepping up to question and…

By: Eric Facas

Taking Risks

Nonprofits: It’s time to start taking some risks

I said it. The big, bad four-letter word: RISK.  It may seem like a pretty insensitive thing to be talking about right now, considering the fact that we’re still in…

By: Media Cause Team

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How to Set Up Your Google Ad Grant For Success

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to set your Google Ad Grant account up to drive impact and move your mission forward. If you don’t already have a…

By: Ian Gardiner

Google Ad Grants

How to Apply for the Google Ad Grant in 5 Easy Steps 

Applying for a Google Ad Grant isn’t as hard as you may think! Simply follow these five easy steps below to open your Google for Nonprofits account and complete your…

By: Media Cause Team

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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: Media Cause Team

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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: Media Cause Team

5 Whys

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: Media Cause Team

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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: Media Cause Team

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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

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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: Media Cause Team

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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: Media Cause Team