Charting a course for increased impact with your goals Happy New Year, nonprofit family! As we enter the new year and celebrate our 10th anniversary, Angel Oak Creative is excited about the impact nonprofits are going to have on our communities in 2022. We’re thrilled to play a small role in changing the…
A Match Made in Facebook… Happy fourth quarter! End-of-year giving season is upon us, which also means we’re sneaking up on GivingTuesday. The Tuesday following Thanksgiving is one of the most influential giving days of the year when people invest in your mission and generosity is on full display. Tuesday, November 30 will be here…
Did the holiday season sneak up on anybody else or is it just me? With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we who speak nonprofit know that means Giving Tuesday is also quickly approaching. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that encourages people to give back and do good on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. On our end,…
Whether or not you realize it, your most powerful tool is your annual report. So, don’t sell it short. Yes, it’s a reporting mechanism to meet your fiduciary responsibility to donors. But don’t stop there just to cross it off your list. It has the potential to be so much more… Here are six steps…
As we head into event fundraising season for many nonprofits, we realize this year will be unique. Galas, auctions and large gatherings are being replaced by Zoom events, house parties and live streaming. Overwhelming? A little. But be encouraged because this pivot can present incredible opportunities! Pulling off an effective virtual event requires putting in…
Our heart and soul is helping nonprofits strategically share their unique stories with excellence and in compelling ways – ultimately drawing more people into their mission. Because of this, we’re excited to share with you some new additions to our AOC Portfolio. Enjoy these short snippets and click each link to explore the full spreads! …
On May 5, 2020 for the first time, a global day of giving and unity called Giving Tuesday Now will take place. This new day organized by GivingTuesday (which occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year) is a chance for people from around the world to come together in response to the unprecedented need caused…
We’re celebrating the new year by celebrating the blogs you loved the most in 2019. If you haven’t read these blogs already or you want to revisit a certain topic, check them out. 1. End of Year Appeals: A Healing Transitions Success Story We all love a good success story. This blog shows how our…
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means it’s time for celebration and gratitude. For many nonprofits, this season of gratitude is also a season of preparation – looking ahead to the new year, striving to reach campaign goals and reflecting on all that has been accomplished. And one way to do that is through…
7 Tips for Fall Fundraising Campaigns The crisp air is gracing our mornings. Football watching is filling our weekends. The pumpkin spice latte is caffeinating our days. Fall is upon us! And for those in the nonprofit world, it’s fundraising season. If you’re like me, your schedule is already getting filled with numerous fundraisers from…