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Our niche is nonprofit communications. From the strategy we provide to the content we generate, we’re always thinking about what nonprofits need to be successful. These blogs provide insights to help hone your organization’s communications skills and address questions we hear nonprofits across the sector asking. Read, enjoy and share!
How I Built My Way Here
HOW I BUILT MY WAY HERE Some people follow straight ladders. I prefer scaffolding. I owe an apology in advance: if you came here for a clean career blueprint, you've taken a wrong turn. My career path has less in common with a five-year plan and more with the...
Start Early Win Big: Why Now’s the Time to Plan Your EOY Campaign
Don’t Wait for the Fourth Quarter to Build Your Game Plan It’s only August, but for nonprofits, now is the time to start thinking about the end game. That’s right, your end-of-year campaign shouldn’t be a fourth-quarter scramble. It should be a strategic,...
TURNING YOUR BOARD INTO FUNDRAISING ALL-STARS
Your Board's Untapped Power: Why Fundraising Starts with Them When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, your board holds the potential to be a team of all-stars. A nonprofit board is more than just a governing body—it’s a powerhouse of ambassadors, champions, and...
YOUR BRAND SHOULD BE A POWER PLAY, NOT A PENALTY
RETIRING THE OLD JERSEY— WHY YOUR TEAM MIGHT NEED A FRESH LOOK In the nonprofit world, teamwork is everything. And every good team has a unified look and feel. You can think of your brand identity as your team jersey—it represents who you are, what you stand for,...
TEAM NONPROFITS
TEAM NONPROFITS FOR THE WIN At Angel Oak Creative, we believe nonprofits have the power to change the world. Every day, we witness the extraordinary impact of organizations that work tirelessly to serve their communities. But let’s be honest—achieving that kind of...
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...
