Tragedy of the Content
Memorable, smart and useful content may soon be the only way to attract and sustain supporter engagement. Here's a look at the roles and needs behind transformative nonprofit content programs.
Ted Fickes
This is for all the thirsty people living in our information deserts
We live in the spray of communications firehoses. But too many of our potential readers, members and supporters are so very thirsty. This is bad news for nonprofits and democracy.
Take seriously community, collective power and connection
Some reflections on what we do in the wake of the 2024 election.
Find the people who will love you
Let's talk about building a list with love. Seriously.
Elections, fundraising and community.
Sure, American elections are total madness. But you and your organization can help people through this.
A healthy serving of email delight
Yes yes...we're all doing VERY SERIOUS WORK but an email program without culture of joy is just boring.
A while back I wrote about running a super delightful email program.
Let's talk a little bit more about what pretty never gets mentioned at fundraising conferences
5 things nonprofits can learn from the news biz
News organizations have been through a LOT and have a thing or five to teach nonprofits about community, revenue, innovation, metrics and more.
“What are some unique innovations that nonprofit news could export to the greater nonprofit sector?” Tristan Loper, who runs national programs at the Lenfest Institute for Journalism,