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How the Overhead Myth Undermines Your Nonprofit’s Brand and Mission

If you’re a nonprofit leader debating whether to invest in branding, chances are you’ve felt the invisible hand of the Overhead Myth pressing down on your decision-making. The tension between financial prudence and strategic investment is especially intense when it comes to nonprofit branding and the overhead myth. You’re not alone. This myth is one

The Advocacy Advantage: Mobilizing Your Mission’s Strongest Voices

It’s been a tumultuous 2025 and we’re less than four months in! Nonprofits are feeling the pain and uncertainty around funding sources, policy changes, and economic pressures. Now more than ever (we’ll be able to stop saying that someday right?), nonprofit organizations need passionate supporters. Not just for financial support, but also for awareness and

Nonprofit Engagement: How to Build Lasting Love and Loyalty with Supporters

Happy Valentine’s Day and Random of Acts of Kindness Week! I hope you have a wonderful day full of love and kindness. I don’t know about you but I need it. Today I want to talk about love. Valentine’s Day is a great time to reflect on the relationships that make your nonprofit’s work possible—your

Branding vs. Marketing for Nonprofits: Why You Need Both to Thrive

Branding vs. marketing for nonprofits. It’s a common misconception for many leaders. “Branding” and “marketing” are often used interchangeably. They are not, however, the same thing. For nonprofits, understanding the distinction and connection between these two forces is essential for creating an impactful organization. Branding builds trust and identity, while marketing drives engagement and action.

Mission-Driven Branding Strategies: Key Insights from My 2024 Content Marketing Musings Newsletter

As I reflect on this year and plan for what’s next, I decided to revisit the articles I wrote in my Content Marketing Musings newsletter on LinkedIn. Over the past twelve months, I’ve consistently shared insights, strategies, and stories designed to help mission-driven organizations—nonprofits, healthcare providers, B2B service companies, and faith-based organizations—clarify their brand messages,

How Do You Tailor Marketing Strategies to Different Demographics?

I was honored to be asked to contribute to this BrandAwareness.io article along with other marketing experts. Here’s what I said. Nonprofit Campaign Engages Younger Generations Nonprofits earn better results when they tailor their fundraising and marketing strategies to specific audiences. By understanding the people they want to reach-their interests, concerns, and motivations-they can create

How to Reflect Brand Values in All Aspects of Business: 14 Strategies

And the guest post hits keep coming! This one was for MarketingExecutive.io. I weighed in on the question, How Do You Reflect Brand Values in All Aspects of Your Business? Please read and share! https://marketingexecutive.io/qa/how-to-reflect-brand-values-in-all-aspects-of-business-14-strategies If you’d like to evaluate and/or update your brand so that it’s reflected both internally and externally, reach out! I’d