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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.
How to Create Marketing Personas for Your Nonprofit
Meet Alex Kauffman. He’s a single male, 27 years old, with a bachelor’s degree in advertising. He works as a graphic designer for a small advertising agency with fewer than 50 employees....
How to Blog: 3 (More) Elements of a Great Nonprofit Blog
Not long ago, I wrote about three of the six elements that I believe are necessary for a well-written and effective blog, which is one of the best ways to add fresh content to your nonprofit...
Effectively Using Stock Photography on Your Website
To appeal to your audience, your organization should make it a priority to up your photography game. According to MDG Advertising, 67% of online shoppers said high-quality images were very...
7 Tips for Your End-of-Year Marketing Strategy
It might feel tempting to close the door on 2020 and hope for better next year, but don’t give up: There are six months left to turn things around and plan for a better second half. After a rocky...
Year-End Fundraising: How to Tell the Right Story
Storytelling is not a new idea for most nonprofits—you know that tapping into people’s emotions, tugging heartstrings and putting faces to your cause through the use of stories is an important...
Speak Graphic Design Enough to Be Dangerous(ly Helpful)
To speak graphic design, you must know its language. It isn’t necessary for non-designers to become fluent, but it’s incredibly helpful to understand the lingo for those of us contributing to and...
Domestic Violence Website Theme: A Safe Haven
Your website is a welcoming place for your organization. For some nonprofits, especially ones dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence, a website can be a place of hope and new...
Resources on Equality, Peace, Justice and #Love
As we celebrate this Juneteenth, we recognize that we need to focus on making significant and lasting improvements in our society. We commit to listening, learning, discussing and standing up for...
The People Making It Happen: Our Print Production Team
In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic spread to Nebraska. We—like many businesses—had some big decisions to make. Our offices shut their doors on March 16, and the majority of Firespringers began...
Customer Appreciation Idea: Send Customized Gift Boxes
Social distancing may still be in place, but don’t let that stop you from reaching out. How are you doing lately at letting your customers know how much you appreciate their business? Customer...
Integrated Marketing: More Registrations & Better Events
Events will happen again. Maybe not next week or next month, but eventually you’ll be planning and promoting and gathering people together in person to support your cause again, so if you do have...
Nonprofit Social Media Strategy: How to Start
So, you created a nonprofit social media strategy. Things were probably going pretty well at first. You shared a few posts, gained a few followers and started growing your social presence. But...
