Originally known as "autoblogs," podcasting dates all the way back to the 1980s, but they really began to gain traction in 2004 with the introduction of portable digital audio devices like the iPod. About 57% of the US population listens to audio podcasts regularly today.

Why are podcasts so popular and compelling? Humans love stories, and we tend to remember information easier when it's communicated as part of a narrative. Podcasts tend to include more storytelling and narrative communication, allowing people to engage with content uniquely and effectively.

Many nonprofits lean heavily on volunteers to accomplish all kinds of tasks and carry out their mission. In fact, many charitable nonprofits have no paid staff and are run exclusively by volunteers! They’re undoubtedly one of the most valuable resources for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes.

But how do you find these stellar volunteers who eagerly give of their time and talents? There are loads of recruitment strategies and methods out there, and some might be more appropriate for your organization than others.

A mission statement is a one-sentence summary that describes the reason your nonprofit or program exists. It's meant to tell people what you do and who or what you serve.

In short, your mission statement has both an internal and external purpose. Externally, it draws people in and makes them want to learn more about your nonprofit or cause. Internally, your mission statement should influence and guide your decisions around marketing, communication, and fundraising.

Political campaigns are expensive--whether you’re running for a local office or a national position! It seems like the price tag for a successful political campaign is only increasing. Up and down the ballot, the 2020 election season broke quite a few campaign spending records!

Raising that much money can feel like an overwhelming prospect and discourage very qualified candidates from running for office. Even though the political fundraising scene is highly regulated, the right fundraising strategies can help you reach your financial goals and run a competitive political campaign.

While we can’t advise you on those campaign finance regulations, we can help you lay a strong foundation for your fundraising.

They say, "failing to plan is planning to fail." The same is true with fundraising, and experienced development professionals understand that successful fundraising demands strategy, organization, and a plan.

It can feel difficult--even overwhelming--to manage the entire fundraising process day in and day out. Things can get even more complicated when you're working with a fundraising team.

Creating a fundraising calendar can be an excellent recipe for year-round fundraising success! The great news is that you can develop and implement a fundraising calendar any day of the year. We've consulted with some fundraising and nonprofit experts to gather the best tips, tricks, and strategies to help you build a great fundraising calendar.