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48in48 Nonprofit Testimonies from 2015
As we near the nonprofit application window (June 1 – 30), let’s see how participating nonprofits from 2015 are doing! “Our site from Evermore has become the backbone of YWCA of Greater Atlanta’s rebranding efforts. With a limited marketing budget and very few resources to build a website on our own, the new, free website…
Read MorePatience vs Persistence
Persistence and patience: When it comes to fundraising, these two struggle in tug of war. Chasing dollars requires a level of persistence to stay on top of cultivating a relationship. But where do you draw the line so your efforts don’t become detrimental to your own hard work? On one hand, you hear your…
Read MoreNonprofits would benefit from thinking small…and thinking big
One of the things we saw with 48in48’s inaugural Atlanta event last year was the difficulty that some nonprofits had with getting ready for their new website to be built. A few even reached out to us the week of the event and said they didn’t think they could “manage” a new website because they…
Read MoreWhat’s behind our “Thank you”
What’s behind our “Thank you”… I once heard that it takes seven times receiving the words “thank you” before feeling truly appreciated. Not sure that if someone rattles off 7 thank yous, that it would feel authentic, but personally, I get the idea. I’m a sucker for a bit extra effort, myself, like a thank…
Read More5 ways that nonprofits can benefit from thinking like a startup
I had the opportunity to run a board retreat for a nonprofit that I’m a part of recently, and the theme of the day was, “How to think like a startup.” My goal with the board was to get them thinking about how a startup would tackle the problems we face vs. simply looking at…
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