As the end of 2018 approaches, we’ve gathered a collection of the best nonprofit media campaigns from the first 10 months of the year. Whether these organizations are raising money, spreading awareness or trying to create a movement, they’ve all put a unique spin on traditional mass media marketing. Check out our favorites! AARP Spotify Playlists You probably haven’t heard this idea before—this year, AARP created categorized Spotify playlists to use the power of music […]

One of the most difficult decisions to make as a new or existing nonprofit is whether to hire an executive director. Many nonprofits start with this position, whether they’re the founder of the organization or they were brought in to provide leadership and wisdom. But for a lot us, there is no primary person to deal with the execution of long- and short-term goals. If you and your staff find yourselves doing too many things […]

I was lucky enough to attend the Nonprofit Innovation and Optimization (NIO) Summit a couple of weeks ago, and it didn’t disappoint. The folks at NextAfter really know how to make an event more than just a break from the office. Here are my biggest takeaways from this year’s NIO Summit. 1. Attendees really wanted to be there This should probably go without saying, but I was amazed by how engaged and energetic the attendees […]

Over the summer, we launched our What’s Next? podcast in hopes of preparing our readers for the years to come. We’ve had some awesome guests so far. Here’s what they’ve had to say. Kishshana Palmer: “Sink or swim” Kishshana Palmer believes that within the next decade, the nonprofit sector will reach a fork in the road. Organizations will either thrive by inventing new problem-solving ideas, or fall behind if they get stuck “limping behind innovation.” This […]