by Justin P. Clark | May 16, 2019 | Fundraising, Justin, Messaging
Most nonprofits create internal goals for events, programs, and communication. These goals are critical to the ongoing operation of the organization and integral to develop a messaging strategy. Often, these internal goals are included in external communications. This...
by Social Change Consulting | May 2, 2019 | Design, Messaging, Strategy
This blog post was co-written by Justin Clark and Annemarie Henning When beginning an event or campaign, nonprofit organizations often need to create custom artwork. While hiring a professional designer is often the best choice, some organizations create an art...
by Justin P. Clark | Apr 12, 2019 | Audience Development, Fundraising, Justin, Messaging
In a recent meeting, someone said, “Listening is a skill that never goes out of fashion.” This sentiment is especially true in the nonprofit world. Listening to your donors, volunteers, or individuals that your programs serve is critical to building and sustaining...
by Adam Chang | Apr 9, 2019 | Adam, Data and Analytics, Fundraising, Messaging
Consistent and ongoing fundraising is a necessity for many small and medium-sized nonprofits. We recognize that it’s easier to rely on a couple of large-sized grants to kick off programs when starting out. But you may discover that grants (both public and private) can...
by Justin P. Clark | Mar 19, 2019 | Data and Analytics, Fundraising, Justin, Messaging, Strategy
During a recent discussion about mission-driven and fundraising communication, someone mentioned, “You can’t share a narrative without stats, and you can’t share stats without the narrative.” This statement is a helpful reminder. Nonprofits must strike a balance when...
by Justin P. Clark | Mar 5, 2019 | Audience Development, Justin, Messaging, Strategy
Content creation and curation can be incredibly time-consuming for small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations. In a work environment with time constraints, it can be challenging to carve out time to manage the ensuing conversation once you click publish. Who is...