Smart Marketing for Small Nonprofits

2020 was a bear of a year, but here’s the silver lining: Confronted by fear, uncertainty, loss and lockdowns, we didn’t hide in a bunker until it was all over. We found new ways to connect and gave what we could to support others, and did it in record numbers. Cindy takes a deep dive into the 2020 M+R Benchmark report.

Events manager Danielle Snelson says that 2020 gave nonprofits permission to hold their events virtually. The question is, now that the pandemic is receding and in-person gatherings are more common, should we keep it virtual in 2021? The answer will depend on what your organization's goals are. In this podcast, Cindy and Danielle talk about when virtual and hybrid in-person/online events will further the goals of your organization and how to do it effectively.

Don’t fear the metrics. Measuring the performance of your website, emails and social media posts doesn’t have to be an exercise in futility. The trick is to know which metrics matter - and what you can do if your nonprofit isn’t measuring up. This episode looks at the metrics your nonprofit should review for website, email and social media performance and strategies to boost those numbers.

On this day celebrating his birth, Cindy’s talking about Dr. Martin Luther King’s powerful speech at the March on Washington - what is now known as the “I Have a Dream Speech” - and how it can inspire nonprofit marketers as they tell the stories of their organizations.

Broadcasts. Automations. Targeted messaging. Are you using the right type of email for the message you need to get out? Learn more about the 4 distinct types of emails nonprofits can (and should) be using to build support and engagement.