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We don’t just talk the talk; we walk it, often with a little pep in our step. We’re a passionate bunch, and it shows not only on our blog, but also in our products and services, all designed to help you elevate your brand. Come here often to find actionable marketing advice. Nonprofit fundraising ideas. Website and tech trends. News about commercial printing advancements. Ideas for a purpose-driven company culture. And a whole lot of love for your company and organization.
Firespringer Feature: Mikaela Shybut, dog foster parent and caring volunteer
If you pop in the side door of Firespring’s Lincoln office, you’ll be immediately met by a wave and a smile from Mikaela Shybut. She’s one of our amazing account managers, and her positivity...
Print vs. Digital Design: More Than What Meets The Eye
Design WORKS. We know this because of how it makes us feel, but also #science: The human brain processes visual data better than any other type of data, taking in and comprehending images 60,000...
5 Easy Ways to Marry Print and Digital Marketing
Synergy: The interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc. You are hereby invited to the wedding...
Nonprofit Marketing Collateral: Print is Still In
Even as the world moved online in 2020 and both businesses and nonprofits relied on digital marketing to get the word out, direct mail became the sweetheart of the year. During this time of...
7 Ways to Motivate Your Board Members to Fundraise
Motivating your board members to fundraise is a tricky subject: They probably didn’t join because they love to asking for money (and if you have one of those, good for you), yet their passion for...
Firespringer Feature: Michael Blue, Biz Dev Associate and Meals on Wheels Volunteer
On the clock, Michael Blue’s mission is to help Firespring’s clients find the right solutions to elevate their success. Off the clock, he’s on a different mission: to provide meals for those in...
Show Up & Stand Out with Virtual Events: Practical Steps to Start Today (video)
On this episode of Theory of Why, a video series focused on helping organizations make smart marketing moves, I explain why now is the time to get started with digital events and why the four...
4 Creative Ideas to Promote Your Brand During a Virtual Event
Brand-building has become more challenging in the age of increased remote working. But if you get creative, you can effectively promote your brand during a virtual event. There are various...
12 Quick Tips for Better Grant Writing
Grant writing is not for the faint of heart, but it can mean big bucks for the nonprofits who do it well. In 2019 alone, over $75 billion dollars were awarded by foundations, according to Candid,...
5 Ways to Get Sponsors for Your Nonprofit Event
What is an event sponsor? Are you looking for sponsors for your nonprofit event? Not sure how to begin? Well, let’s start with the definition. “Corporate sponsor: A for-profit company that...
Firespring Thanksgiving Our Favorite Tradition
In November 2003, Firespring was a very different company. We weren’t even called Firespring yet, and our print and web divisions had yet to combine. But the Firespring of 17 years ago was still...
Firespringer Feature: Kasey Sendgraff, Recruitment Specialist and Costumed Volunteer
Boo at the Zoo is Lincoln Children’s Zoo’s largest fundraising event of the year—tickets nearly always sell out. It’s an event that requires lots of sponsors, volunteers and planning to create...
