by Jordan Frank | General Nonprofit Advice, Misc, Nonprofit Website Help
Nonprofit blogs can be quite powerful by providing a consistent way to update and inspire your fans. Here are some ways you can improve your writing: 1. Balance the analytical and emotional appeal with stories and statistics. Write like both a thought leader and...
by Jordan Frank | General Nonprofit Advice, Misc
Sometimes it just never seems like there is enough time in the non profit world. With some focus and planning, this technique can help you keep your sanity and get your work done with gusto. Closely related to Parkinson’s Law (work will fit into the time that you...
by Jordan Frank | General Nonprofit Advice, Misc
Always include your sources – research, check facts and give credit. Also, don’t round numbers. “Tell them what you are about to tell them, tell them, and tell them what you told them.” Only have a logo on the first and last slide. Be on schedule. Pretend your...
by Jordan Frank | General Nonprofit Advice, Misc
Webinars are powerful tools for both deepening existing relationships and generating new fans for your non profit. You do need to have a few tools, a good quality video camera and preferably a quality mic. You can host it for free on youtube though it is a bit tricky...
by Jordan Frank | General Nonprofit Advice, Misc, Nonprofit Website Help
Almost all non profit websites all have the essential pages such as contact us, history, donation page, mission, projects, etc. If you are just launching, get a MVP, a minimum viable product, with these essentials (make sure you have the essential pages – the...
by Jordan Frank | General Nonprofit Advice, Misc, Nonprofit Website Help
Marketing words like “copy” or “branding” can sound like dirty words in the non profit space. But just because you are not making a profit does not mean you shouldn’t have a business savvyness, an edge, in convincing people of the worthiness of your cause. Keep these...
by Jordan Frank | Misc, Social Media For Nonprofits, Tools
Twitter is a powerful and easy to use platform to build a community in large part thanks to the third party tools. Not convinced you should put the time into it? Read 5 reasons why non profits need to take advantage of Twitter. Here are 5 tools that can really make a...
by Jordan Frank | General Nonprofit Advice, Misc
A favorite answer of consultants on almost any question is “that depends”. In this case, it depends mainly on your budget and composition of your staff. Keep in mind that nowadays are so many alternatives to getting your own office space – from...
