BUSTING THE NONPROFIT OVERHEAD MYTH Embracing Trust-Based Philanthropy Nonprofits have long been haunted by the “overhead myth,” the misguided belief that an organization’s worth and impact are determined by how LITTLE it spends on administrative and operational costs. Dan Pallotta’s powerful message in the “Uncharitable” documentary exposes the damaging impact of this myth, challenging…
ELECTION YEAR + EOY CAMPAIGN NUGGETS Here are our recommended dos and don’ts when it comes to planning, launching, executing, and stewarding your donors through this end-of-year season in the midst of a presidential election cycle! While these recommendations are specific to 2024, these do’s and don’ts can be applied to any election (local,…
SHARE YOUR IMPACT INVITE YOUR AUDIENCE TO A WINNING TEAM Everyone likes to win. Whether it’s your March Madness bracket or choosing the quickest line at the grocery store (yep, I see you), we all want to be on the winning team. And nonprofits are just that – a team. A team of…
UP YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME GET TO KNOW THE PLATFORMS AND HOW TO USE THEM If you’re like most nonprofits, at some point you’ve experienced the struggle of knowing how to utilize social media best to meet your organizational marketing goals. Knowing what content best suits your organization heavily depends on your brand,…
THE STATE OF NONPROFITS STATE OF NONPROFITS On a day when we nationally celebrate the love we have for each other, we’re zooming in on the people changing the world and spreading love in our own backyard. After 11 years of coming alongside nonprofits to elevate their missions and visions, we believe North Carolina…
new YEAR, SAME MISSION Happy (almost) New Year, nonprofit family! As we enter 2023, we’re on the edge of our seats for the impact nonprofits will have on our communities in the upcoming year. You are transforming lives in remarkable ways, and we’re so thankful for you! Entering into a new year…
Sitting back Slow down you crazy child. Four years ago, I cranked up my red minivan, rolled the windows down and blasted Vienna on the way to my high school graduation on a warm June night through the foothills of western North Carolina: my home, and the only one I’d ever known. Full…
The power of effective storytelling “Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell.” – Seth Godin | author, entrepreneur, marketer and public speaker Stories are a lifeline. A way to share experiences and move one another toward empathy. We’ve been shaped by the stories passed down from…
10 years of learning and supporting the next generation how education + youth development nonprofits are utilizing effective marketing Time flies! We’re already three months into our year-long celebration of a decade of Love and Impact here at Angel Oak Creative! We’re continually seeking opportunities to help nonprofits realize their full potential and learn…
Communicating for Impact how nonprofits in the housing and refugee spaces are tackling marketing challenges For more than a decade, Angel Oak Creative has been blessed to play a small role in the huge impact the nonprofits we serve are having in our community and around the world. This March, we’re highlighting the incredible…