Calendar Year End Campaign Planning
Feeling the stress and scramble of year end planning for your digital marketing and fundraising campaigns? You’re not alone. Robin Fostel, Senior Director Strategic…
Invoice Emails. Love Them or Hate Them, You Can’t Ignore Them.
As a creative director, my right brain cringes at the stark layout and absence of compelling imagery, narratives, or testimonials. But when it comes…
News Update Journalism Headline Media Concept
Think Like a Journalist: Don’t Be Afraid to Change Your Fundraising Plan
Digital teams spend a lot of time and effort creating and locking in a fundraising plan for the year. And the thought of making…
Big Bird Walks Through Parade In Orlando, Florida
Think Like a Journalist: A Story Can Be Anywhere…
Glancing down, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing in my colleague’s cubicle. A desk drawer overflowing with bright yellow feathers?! The slightest puff…
Reflecting on PMDMC 2021
As the 2021 PMDMC came to a close, I found myself reflecting on the memory of a colleague in public media who once asked…
Data vs Information: Actionable Analytics
We live in a world with ubiquitous data, but the real value lies in analyzing information and making it actionable. Tim Oleary, Managing Partner…
Content as a Case for Support
Most of us know what a snow leopard looks like. But…have you ever seen an actual snow leopard in real life? Executive Producer of…
Donation Form Do’s and Don’ts
While there is no such thing as a 100% conversion rate, a few simple Do’s and Don’ts can help boost performance and improve donor…
Marketing & Fundraising: A Perfect Marriage
Marketing and fundraising truly exist in a symbiotic relationship. At NextGen, we like to think of it as a marriage. Tim Oleary, Managing Partner &…
Budgeting in a Pandemic
All the years I worked in nonprofit organizations—and in my current consulting role—I’ve always looked forward to budgeting season. I know what you’re thinking...spreadsheets…