Measuring Success in Nonprofit Marketing

Measuring Success in Nonprofit Marketing

Measuring Success in Nonprofit Marketing In the early 1900s, the department-store magnate John Wanamaker famously quipped, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is, I don’t know which half.” A century ago, it was incredibly difficult to...
The Riches Are In Niches

The Riches Are In Niches

The Riches Are In Niches One of the simpler ways to grow a business is to focus on a niche. It makes it easier to grow your sales and your expertise. It also opens opportunities for innovation. What does it look like to focus on a niche? Niches mean a specific focus....
3 Rules for Donor Communications

3 Rules for Donor Communications

3 Rules for Donor Communications I like to keep things simple. Thankfully, growing donor relationships through communications doesn’t have to be complicated. It comes down to building a communications plan that reflects three priorities: clear, consistent, and...
What is Public Relations?

What is Public Relations?

Practically Speaking: What is Public Relations?    Public relations is a widely used phrase that often lacks a shared definition. Many people think of PR as something a business does in the aftermath of a scandal or reputational mishap. For many brands, public...
Your Organization Needs an Enemy

Your Organization Needs an Enemy

Your Organization Needs an Enemy   Strong brands are against something. Walmart is against high prices. Whole Foods is against processed foods. Tesla is against fossil fuels. Even non-profit organizations need an enemy. IJM is against human trafficking. Charity...