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Keeping Your Volunteers Engaged over the Summer
Ah, sweet summertime. A time of lazy days by the pool, staying out late and of course, lots and lots of ice cream. But for many nonprofit organizations, summertime can actually be a bit more...
Givesource: Software Cuts Costs of Fundraising, So More Money Goes to Nonprofits
See what people are saying about Givesource. Written by Mike Kelly, Omaha World Herald Columnist. (Full story originally appeared in the 7/22/18 edition of the Omaha World Herald.) Across the...
Refreshed and Relaxed: Summer Cocktails For Any Wedding Theme
From on-trend floral cocktails to tried-and-true signature drinks, refreshing and creative cocktails are the perfect way to beat the heat and keep on theme during summer weddings. Check out the...
Speak Website Lingo Enough to Be Dangerous(ly Helpful)
CMS. ISP. URL. SEO. HTML. If there ever was a language for those who love acronyms, web speak wins the crown. You can’t throw a rock without hitting an acronym or two (or a bajillion) when we’re...
Working with an Agency: How to Shop for a Marketing Partner
One of the main questions you need to consider when working with a marketing agency is what kind of relationship you need and what type of work they are going to do for your company. Do you...
Nonprofit Fundraising: Do You Really Need to Register?
“Do we have to register with our state in order to legally fundraise?” This is a question we get frequently from nonprofits that are either just starting up, starting to grow or simply wondering...
When to In-House It and When to Outsource
You’ve heard it time and time again: Your nonprofit should have a blog. Marketing your nonprofit organization is about more than just posting on social media or sending out the occasional email...
Google Chrome Security Changes: How Your Nonprofit Can Avoid Website Shaming
Ready, set, secure. If you want to stay on Google’s good side, it’s time to make sure your website is encrypted—or, in other words, enabled with HTTPS. Beginning in July 2018, the browser Chrome...
Work With An Agency: Determining Your Needs
To determine if your company needs to work with an agency, you need to understand what level your marketing program is currently at. A good way to do that is to think of a marketing program as a...
Repurposing Old Blog Posts
Do you ever have those moments when you look in your closet and realize you have nothing to wear? None of your shirts seem as cute as they used to be, your jeans lost that extra flare you loved...
Bride Highlight: Megan Conway
We love playing a part in peoples’ love stories by helping with invitations and other wedding printing! Case in point: Firespring bride Megan Conway, who said “I do” on April 7, 2018. How They...
Best Practices for Designing Your Email Signature
Build a great email signature Your organization’s email signature may seem like a minor part of your brand, but consider how much of your work is conducted via email and you’ll realize that this...
