Trust Is More Valuable Than Money

Brian Sooy is a designer, volunteer, donor, and nonprofit board member. He is the principal of Aespire, the design and marketing firm that empowers mission-driven organizations to create...

How will you TRIPLE year-end EMAIL fundraising?

It’s not (repeat, NOT) too soon to start planning with these 7 tips!   Strength in Members helps nonprofit organizations develop strong relationships with their supporters.  Big River has...

Measuring The Networked Nonprofit: Using Data To Change The World

For any nonprofit developing a social media strategy, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit by Beth Kanter & Katie Delahaye Paine is a must-read.  The valuable content is presented in a way that is...

Bridge Conference(July 9-11)

Mark your calendars for 9th Annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference, July 9-11, 2014, Gaylord National Hotel, Washington, DC.   – Get practical solutions to your...

How JCU Used Twitter To Raise Over $4,000 In One Day

Again and again, I hear nonprofit fundraising professionals wonder if investing valuable time and resources in social media is really worth it.  My response:  “It IS!!!” You don’t need to dedicate a...

Why You Should Create A “Why I Give” Page

Creating a “Why I Give” page on your website is a brilliant idea for two reasons.  First, when existing donors publicly voice their support and fondness for your organization, their...