3 Marketing Mistakes that mission-driven leaders make (and what to do instead)

Sometimes you know you’re missing the mark, but it’s tough to pinpoint quite how. Luckily for you, here are some easy fixes to help you reach your fundraising goals and reach more people!

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The secret to massive change (& it isn't what you think)

Last year I did my first "Aqua Therapy Circuit." Aka, a voluntary-torture where you alternate between hot/cold therapies (sauna, hot tub, ice bath, repeat) in a short period of time in the name of wellness. 😅

My jaw clenched. My lips tightened. I felt dread.

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Painkiller or Vitamin... and why you need both!

In the marketing world, offers fall in these two buckets:

  1. Painkiller (S.O.S. make this pain stop now!)

  2. Vitamin (the compound effect of taking a positive action over time)

Lacing up your Nikes every damn day (even when you don't want to) to train for a 5k... that's a vitamin.

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The Best Types of Engagement-Boosting Instagram Posts for Nonprofits

Skip the crazy filters and frames on Instagram and optimize your posts to generate more supporters and donors with these 3 essential posts!

Instagram is the perfect place to attract new supporters and generate buzz for your org, but the same old static feed posts aren’t stopping the scroll 🛑

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3 Way to Show SOCIAL PROOF on Your Fundraising Pages

Does your fundraising page feel like a snooze-fest? Or worse, does it look like it could be for any fundraiser for any nonprofit? Maybe you’re onto yourself and know it feels generic, but aren’t’ sure how to fix it. Read on…

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15 Essential Reads for every brilliant changemaker

This past year I’ve listened to some life-changing podcasts and audiobooks, and dog-eared the pages of my new favorites. With that said, here’s my list of favorite reads of the year…. with a caveat!

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My Favorite Detective Show's Ultimate Storytelling Hack (that works for every brand!)

There’s no spoilers in this blog, but just to say if you haven’t watched Only Murders in the Building, do it!

Martin Short is a gem -- it's worth the watch just to see him and Steve Martin banter. So good.

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Splendid Spotlight with Jenn Graham of Inclusivv

Inclusivv is on a mission to design a more inclusive world. An activist, designer and civic tech entrepreneur, Jenn Graham is the Founder and CEO of Inclusivv, bringing diverse voices together for conversations that matter.

I’m so excited to talk with my good friend, Jen Graham, this week to discuss her incredible nonprofit work with Inclusivv.

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