Listen to the full episode at NonprofitNationPodcast.com or look up Nonprofit Nation on your favorite podcast app! There are more than 10 million nonprofits and non-governmental organizations worldwide. Nonprofit organizations account for 5-10 percent of the United States’ economy and about 10 percent of U.S. employment. Nonprofits can be a force for good in the world, whether they are organized …
Instagram for Nonprofits: How to Use Instagram to Raise Awareness and Build An Audience
Instagram is a marketing powerhouse for brands, companies, and nonprofits alike. If you want to target a younger demographic, Instagram could be for you, with 59% of online adults ages 18-29 active on the network. More than 500 million people have Instagram accounts, more than 300 million of which use it daily! Another key characteristic that differentiates Instagram from social …
5 Summer Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit
Guest post by Sara Lowe Picnics, pool parties, soccer games, BBQs – the possibilities are endless for you to be able to soak up the warm weather. And what a great idea for your nonprofit to take advantage of the warm months and to come up with some fun and creative fundraising ideas that your donors will love. 1. Hold A Yard Sale …
The Big Difference Between Marketing and Fundraising and Why It’s Important
In my years as a full-time nonprofit employee, I was often a one-woman Marketing, Communications, Development, Outreach, Kitchen Sink department. In one position, I was all of those things plus the Volunteer Recruiter and Coordinator! Not surprisingly (as I am sure this has happened to many of you or may be happening right now) I became burned out and disillusioned …