Being known for something is what allows you get a faster path to donations. It makes it clear to people what you do and how you serve. And it builds trust with potential donors because it is clear where the funds will go. While you do lots of things in your...
Being known for something is what allows you get a faster path to donations. It makes it clear to people what you do and how you serve. And it builds trust with potential donors because it is clear where the funds will go. While you do lots of things in your...
Getting donations is important - but it's not something that should be left up to luck! Paying attention to how your donation page is set up is a great first step. Using data from those donations and your analytics can help you make decisions to improve your donor...
Your donation page is critical, but it's only part of the experience your donors should have with you. Setting up your donation page for conversions is great and then it's all important to ensure they are building continued trust with you. This helps with better...
What does your donation page look like? Is it easy for people to navigate and find, or is it messy and unclear? Or worse, does it send you right to PayPal! Make the most of your donation page with these tips What you'll learn: → making it easy to get employer matching...
Yes you can put your sponsors logo on your website, that's easy. However, there are so many other fun and unique ways you can feature your sponsors on your website. What makes it even better is that these ideas also allow you to gain more visibility for your upcoming...
Are you making these mistakes on your website? Your website is a great tool. Are you making the most of it or just putting it up there and hoping people convert? Dani MacGregor is here to share some common mistakes people make on their websites and how you can fix...
The words on your website make a huge impact on if people keep diving deeper into your organization or if they move on. They help visitors determine if you are the right people to solve the problem they have. This along with a great design can increase conversions....
Calls to action (CTAs) are critical to guiding people where to go for the next step with your organization. Are you utilizing them to the best of your ability? Here are seven ways to encourage your visitors to take the right action at the right time on your website....
Marketing hasn't really changed that much, just HOW we market. It's time to take a step back and think about the actions we're taking. Do they make sense for what we're trying to accomplish, or are we doing them because we think we need to. This episode walks you...
Yes there are always new and different ways to reach and talk to our ideal audience. But at the core, it's about what you say that matters. We want to feel connected to the brands we purchase and donate to. To keep coming back, we want to feel taken care of and that...
Digital marketing may seem like a mysterious thing, but like all things in business, its really just like how you do all things. Take it one step at a time and don't feel like you have to do it all at once. Then its about testing and seeing what works for you. What...
Giving Tuesday isn't too far off. I'm sure you'r working on all the things you need to promote, but are you taking into consideration what their experience is when they land on your website? Keeping it clear and simple will help get more conversions from all the hard...
The header of your website grabs visitors attention and lets them know what's the most important action for them to take. It also shares the biggest pain point you are solving for them. What you'll learn: → how other larger nonprofits are maximizing their headers.→...
SEO (search engine optimization) is all about getting organic (free) traffic to your website. You're probably doing some basic things but if you're ready for more this episode is for you. Erin Ollilia is here to share 5 steps to take what you're currently doing to the...
Accessibility is an important element of your website. It ensures that all people can access the content on your website. It's not only the right thing to do, but there are also leagal requirements around it. Amber Hinds is here to share how to get started with...
When you utilize your digital marketing to bring in new leads regularly it can help you with your long term fundraising strategies. You'll have a bigger pool to talk to as they donor history increases with you. Alex Oliveria is here to share some ways to think about...
If you're putting in all the work to put up a new blog post then you want to make sure as many people as possible are seeing it. This isn't just getting traffic to the page, it's also how you set up the post. Its also important that people have a great next step to...
There are so many different marketing tactics out there, and with a smaller (or nonexistent team) its impossible to do them all. SEO is a great option but is also one that takes time to get rolling. Eli Swartz talks in this episode about if SEO is the right strategy...
When you put similar tasks together you get more done in less time. This is because you're not wasting brain energy on thinking about different tasks and switching between the resources to get them done. You might be wondering what that means as far as types of tasks...
Hopefully you've done the work to determine who you're talking to and how to find where they are so you can reach them. Now it's time to make sure that everything you putting out there matches up with who you have determined as your ideal donor and customer. It starts...
I'm sure the term 'buyer persona' isn't new to you. Have you done the work to actually figure it out? It might take some work on the front end, but once you do it makes the rest of your communication so much easier. What You'll Learn: → tips for building your buyer...
Getting a website up and running for your business is no easy feat. You probably have more questions then answers and when you talk to potential developers they probably speak in a language you don't understand. I'm answering some of the most commonly asked questions...
Building your marketing plan can feel overwhelming. Everyone has a different idea of what needs to be done and there are always trends that come about. But what do you really need to be doing and what maybe can wait for later? That's what we talk about in this episode...
How do you make decisions when it comes to your marketing? I hope that it stems from some sort of data. Its time to start paying attention to what the data tells you so you can keep doing things that are working well for your organization and driving revenue and let...
So websites are much like brick and mortar, you build it, they don't necessarily come. And there are billions of websites out there, and 1000s of them offering the same services that many of the nonprofits that you work with have, right. And so you're competing for...
Either way, you want to look at how quickly your site is loading. And you also want to make sure that you're understanding that the best way to do this, as silly as it sounds, is to give it to someone that, you know, give your URL to somebody that you know and ask...
Data can be powerful but it can also be overwhelming. Chris Mercer joins me on this episode to talk about how to get started with collecting your data and some amazing free tools to help make it easier. In this episode you'll learn: → why you shouldn't be scared or...
WOW! 100 episodes!! I can't believe it and am so thankful for all of you that listen each week. We've had some amazing episodes over the years so I'm sharing a few that have been the most popular and stood out to me. Want to skip ahead? Here are some key takeaways:...
As a nonprofit you have a lot of stories you can share with potential donors to share your impact. How you share these stories can make a big impact. Kari Anderson is here to share ways to be more intentional with your stories and the ways you approach this. In this...
This is my favorite part of the whole conversation. So that's exactly the objection we hear, you know, this sounds great. But we do not have a budget for spending money on online advertising. And the cool thing is that Google has a program which many nonprofits, but...
Visibility is so important in the overall growth of your organization. But how do you go about doing that in the online space? I'm giving you five ways to think about getting visibility that is long term and authentic to your audience and donors. In this episode...
WordPress is a great tool But it can be overwhelming if you don't understand what you're getting yourself into and how to maximize it. I'm sharing with you reasons why you may NOT want to use WordPress for your website. In this episode you'll learn: → the difference...
Don't go into another contract around your website without listening to this episode. These questions will help you better understand what you're getting (and what you're not). In this episode you'll learn: → differences between designers and developers. → why...
A youth center might need new computers and so there's a specific amount of money that they need to reach by a specific time period, and that's separate from their general fund, for example. So if you want to engage that way, you can create a second form on your site...
Promoting your event online can be tricky. It's important to get your message out there multiple times and on the channels that your audience is hanging out on. Now that you have your event online and ready to go it's time to promote. In this episode I'm giving you...
Get my 3 things to consider when creating blog content for your website. Content is a crucial part of your website from a customer experience point of view as well as for SEO. So in this episode, I'm sharing these quick tips you'll want to think about when putting...
Have you ever thought about creating an online course? Don't do a thing till you listen to this episode!!! Starting an online course is no easy task. So before you go down that road, learn what you need to consider before you start the process.What You'll Learn...
Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Time for the down and dirty of ADA compliance. What You'll Learn ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act. Portions of this relate to websites as...
Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Don't stress about creating new content all the time. Repurpose the content you have! We'll share how. Content, content, content!!! Yes, it's important,...
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Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories In this episode I talk with Eva about the redesign of her website. We talk about what to pay attention to, how to use Google Analytics to make informed...
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Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories More than 30% of websites on the internet are built with WordPress. We personally love to use Divi by Elegant Themes. In this episode, we share why. What...
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Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Which of the 4 essentials that Sarah lines out are you going to take advantage of first? Make sure to share it in the comments below. Today's guest expert is...
Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories Are you struggling with your website? Leave us a comment below and we'll help you troubleshoot it! Do you have the website of your dreams? Probably not. ...
Content Creation Email Marketing Organization Social Media Website Digital Marketing Therapy PodcastCategories We want to know what your biggest fear is in creating your own website! Leave it in the comments below. My special guest today is Megan Fries, owner and...
There are so many different ways to build a website. Simply deciding on WordPress is a great choice, but then there are hundreds of thousands of themes to choose from. Where do you even begin? Our choice is Divi, by Elegant Themes, and we'll tell you why....
Do you have an amazing website? Did you spend thousands of dollars on it? Now you want people to know all about it! But where do you begin? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) feels overwhelming. We have you covered. In this post, we're going to give you some ideas...
Have you had your website for a while and it's feeling blah? Not ready to completely rebuild, but you know you want something different? Or maybe you're looking to build a new site for you business, but want it to look different than everything else that's out there...
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