Give away time and you'll find empathy; Give away empathy and you'll find love; Give away love and you'll find purpose.

Check out our top 5 blogs from 2018. Only the best for you! Wishing you everything merry and bright this holiday season. - mailchi.mp/b4d770147c20/e…

Love this. Wikipedia wins! They break the rules all the time. The premise of Wikipedia itself was dismissed as illogical and ridiculous. Here’s Wikipedia on #fundraising fundraisingisawesome.com/2017/12/03/rul…

4 Simple Elements of a Successful Social Media Advertising Campaign socialmediatoday.com/news/4-simple-… via socialmedia2day

Great advice on how to Choose Shareworthy Images for Social Media, johnhaydon.com/choose-sharewo… via John Haydon👨🏼‍💻

How to Create a Winning Nonprofit Marketing Plan smackdabcommunications.com/2019/01/07/how…

Measuring Success: Your Guide to Conducting a DIY Fundraising Campaign Audit smackdabcommunications.com/2019/01/28/mea…

Big insight about an important little topic we marketers may not think enough about -- #microcopy

Wondering if your #nonprofit sent out too many (or too few) email appeals during your End-of-Year (#EOY) fundraising? According to an M+R sample, nonprofits sent 11 email appeals out in December 2018. mrss.com/lab/2018-eoy-f…

Why great fundraising campaigns fail & how to ensure yours succeed! smackdabcommunications.com/2019/02/06/why…

Valentine's is a week away. There's no better time to show your supporters a little #donorlove! 💜Here are 5 simple but meaningful ways to tell your donors you love them. 😘smackdabcommunications.com/2018/02/12/5-w…

To all you fearless nonprofit marketers and fundraisers, I know you think your donors are the hero’s, but if you’re completely honest with yourself, I bet you fit the bill too! #MotivationMonday

Surround yourself with these people 🏹 The doers 👩‍🔧 The problem solvers ▶ The forward moving 💙 The passionate ✈ The dreamer 🏆 The inspired 🎖 The grateful 🥊 The motivated 💡The optimists 🙂 The realists 💪The mentally strong _____________________________ #TuesdayThoughts

It's Valentine's Day! Make your #donors feel extra special today by telling them how important they are to your #nonprofit. Call, write, send videos...share the love! smackdabcommunications.com/2018/02/12/5-w…

Hundreds of millions of dollars available. Relationships over instant gratification. It takes research and planning. Patience is key. Here are a few of many updates, thanks to The Chronicle of Philanthropy facebook.com/16867768980668…

Great article by Jeff Brooks about what #love can teach us about #fundraising: futurefundraisingnow.com/future-fundrai…

Great Grant Proposal? Need more funding? Submit to Unfunded List. Thx #HeidiWebb for spreading the word about this service. unfundedlist.com/submit-your-pr…

While the strategies and tactics we use in fundraising make a difference, it's our dedication and consistency that really impacts our results. thestorytellingnonprofit.com/blog/consisten… via Vanessa Chase Lockshin