
12 Must-Have Tools for Nonprofit Professionals aka My Favorite Things for 2025
12/18/24 • 20 min
In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, I thought it would be fun to share 12 of my FAVORITE tools, services, personal treasures, and subscriptions that make my life easier, more productive, and more enjoyable.
Shop Dana’s Favorite Things
The Monthly Giving Mastermind Book (For a limited time, get the first two chapters for FREE!)
FlodeskNonprofit Automation AgencyMonthly Giving Summit Replays (Binge the replays for 50% off through 12/31/24!)
BuzzsproutPodcasting for CreativesButterNuulyLettrLabsMore Than Giving - Virtual Assistants for NonprofitsMission-Minded MerchPura Scent DiffusersFor a detailed description of each of my favorite things, click here.
Resources & Links
My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.
Join The Sustainers, my Slack community for nonprofit professionals growing and scaling a recurring giving program.
Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you.
This show is presented by LinkedIn for Nonprofits. We’re so grateful for their partnership. Explore their incredible suite of resources and discounts for nonprofit teams here.
Through April 30th, LinkedIn is giving away 6 months FREE of Sales Navigator Core to the first 2,000 eligible nonprofit professionals! Click here to apply.
My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.
Let's Connect!
- Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!
- Head to YouTube for digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers
- Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, I thought it would be fun to share 12 of my FAVORITE tools, services, personal treasures, and subscriptions that make my life easier, more productive, and more enjoyable.
Shop Dana’s Favorite Things
The Monthly Giving Mastermind Book (For a limited time, get the first two chapters for FREE!)
FlodeskNonprofit Automation AgencyMonthly Giving Summit Replays (Binge the replays for 50% off through 12/31/24!)
BuzzsproutPodcasting for CreativesButterNuulyLettrLabsMore Than Giving - Virtual Assistants for NonprofitsMission-Minded MerchPura Scent DiffusersFor a detailed description of each of my favorite things, click here.
Resources & Links
My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.
Join The Sustainers, my Slack community for nonprofit professionals growing and scaling a recurring giving program.
Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you.
This show is presented by LinkedIn for Nonprofits. We’re so grateful for their partnership. Explore their incredible suite of resources and discounts for nonprofit teams here.
Through April 30th, LinkedIn is giving away 6 months FREE of Sales Navigator Core to the first 2,000 eligible nonprofit professionals! Click here to apply.
My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.
Let's Connect!
- Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!
- Head to YouTube for digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers
- Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
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As a board member of the Impact Communications Institute (ICI), I am excited to share a thought-provoking conversation during one of our Impact Councils that we hosted in partnership with 3BL Media.
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Resources & Links
If you are on the leading edge of using storytelling for changemaking, I would love to invite you to take the pledge with us.
My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.
Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you.
This show is presented by LinkedIn for Nonprofits. We’re so grateful for their partnership. Explore their incredible suite of resources and discounts for nonprofit teams here.
Through April 30th, LinkedIn is giving away 6 months FREE of Sales Navigator Core to the first 2,000 eligible nonprofit professionals! Click here to apply.
My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.
Let's Connect!
- Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!
- Head to YouTube for digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers
- Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
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How the Canada Post Strike Inspired Hope Centre Ministries to Rethink Direct Mail Delivery
The Canada Post strike began on November 15th, and Shellie Power, the Executive Director of Hope Centre Ministries, is here to shine a light on the fascinating creative strategies she’s crafted to maintain crucial donor communications. (Hint: it’s pretty heartwarming!)
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Resources & Links
Connect with Shellie on the Hope Centre Ministries website, on LinkedIn, or via email at [email protected].
My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.
Join The Sustainers, my Slack community for nonprofit professionals growing and scaling a recurring giving program.
Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you.
This show is presented by LinkedIn for Nonprofits. We’re so grateful for their partnership. Explore their incredible suite of resources and discounts for nonprofit teams here.
Through April 30th, LinkedIn is giving away 6 months FREE of Sales Navigator Core to the first 2,000 eligible nonprofit professionals! Click here to apply.
My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.
Let's Connect!
- Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!
- Head to YouTube for digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers
- Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
Missions to Movements - 12 Must-Have Tools for Nonprofit Professionals aka My Favorite Things for 2025
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