Nonprofit Nation with Sandy Rees

How to Bend Hearts to Your Cause

Julia Claire CampbellFundraising, Nonprofits, Podcast

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

Instagram for Nonprofits: How to Use Instagram to Raise Awareness and Build An Audience

Julia Claire CampbellInstagram, Nonprofits, Social Media

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

5 Summer Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

Julia Claire CampbellEvents, Fundraising, Nonprofits

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

The Big Difference Between Marketing and Fundraising and Why It’s Important

Julia Claire CampbellFundraising, Marketing, Nonprofits

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 …