If you read this blog and my LinkedIn newsletter regularly, you’ve heard me say this before. Branding in not marketing. I know I may sound like a broken record but it’s such a common yet dangerous misconception, especially for nonprofits and faith-based organizations. Your brand is an asset that must be developed, nurtured, and invested…
Building visibility and recognition for your nonprofit’s brand is like painting a masterpiece. It requires creativity, patience, and a keen eye for detail. But fear not, my friends, I’m here to share some tips and tricks to help you master the art of brand awareness and make your organization shine! Crafting Your Canvas: Defining Your…
I was offered an opportunity to share my thoughts on an article answering the question “How Does Storytelling in Content Enhance Brand Identity?”, thanks to ContentGap.io and Featured! I shared my insights on how storytelling is so crucial for nonprofits because driving positive change often starts with a compelling and personal story of how that…
Both branding and marketing play an essential (yet different) role in communicating your mission and engaging supporters. Both are critical for survival. In this blog, I’ll explore the symbiotic relationship between emotions and logic in branding and marketing strategies, understanding how each plays a crucial role in achieving your organizational goals. Branding is the emotional…
You’ve launched your new brand and your internal stakeholders are completely onboard. Congratulations! Take a breath. Now, are you done? No! Don’t you want to know how your hard work is impacting your organization? Wouldn’t it be great to see how your external stakeholders are perceiving your new brand? Yes! Read on! One of the…
In this week’s Content Marketing Musings, I outlined the critical next steps after building a brand framework. Remember that branding should never be a one-and-done project. A brand is a dynamic and evolving asset of an organization. Your brand needs continuous attention, investment, and adaptation to build and maintain a strong presence in the community.…
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been discussing how critical it is for nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and other purpose-driven organizations to uncover and give voice to an authentic and unique brand. Brand is so important to effectively communicating your mission, building strong long-term relationships with stakeholders, and driving meaningful impact. I use a pyramid…
Last week, I wrote an article about brand messaging pillars. Brand messaging pillars are the three to four messages that help stakeholders understand what makes your organization unique and why they should learn more and get involved. The best pillars are built into your organization’s brand framework. As with every other brand element, your pillars…
In my last few posts in this blog and in my Content Marketing Musings newsletter, I’ve laid out the process of building a mission-driven nonprofit brand, using the brand pyramid framework. This week, I highlighted the importance of creating a personality for your brand. Every brand has a personality — a set of human-like characteristics,…
As we progress up the brand framework pyramid, it’s time to discuss differentiators. An organization’s differentiators are foundational to building a brand that stands out, connects with stakeholders, and establishes a lasting presence in the community. Differentiators contribute to the value proposition, which I discussed in this week’s Content Marketing Musings. They communicate the specific…
