by Niki Kidd | Dec 5, 2012 | Audience Development, Fundraising
A word that is exceptionally prominent this time of year is a simple one – gift. And while gift giving during the holidays can be both a rewarding and stressful occasion, gift giving to charities is something that provides a bit more tension for those nonprofits...
by Niki Kidd | Nov 28, 2012 | Audience Development, Fundraising
Yesterday marked the first ever online event known as “Giving Tuesday.” Whether or not it will have a sizable impact on nonprofit donations or resonate for years to come has yet to be seen. But there is a question that needs to be asked – is this actually...
by Niki Kidd | Nov 21, 2012 | Fundraising, Strategy
As we approach the end of the calendar year, nonprofits everywhere are gearing up for their last fundraising push. Research has shown that up to one-third of all giving is done in the month of December alone, making this end of year appeal critical for the success of...
by Niki Kidd | Oct 17, 2012 | Messaging
As should be readily apparent, it is election season here in the United States. This can be a busy time for some nonprofits trying to fold advocacy efforts into the election cycle, while others try to sustain fundraising efforts in the face of increased political...
by Niki Kidd | Oct 10, 2012 | Messaging
We’ve discussed the difference between small and large nonprofits, most specifically in relation to social media. But differences in size obviously go beyond just social media – it is a main deciding factor in hiring (or if you can even have a staff),...