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7 Proven Strategies to Maximize Donations for Giving Tuesday

7 Proven Strategies to Maximize Donations for Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is just around the corner, and there’s still time to make the most of one of the biggest fundraising opportunities of the year! With a strategic approach and the right tools, your nonprofit can inspire supporters, drive donations, and build lasting connections. To [Read more…]

5 Marketing Mistakes You Do NOT Want to Make in 2025

5 Marketing Mistakes You Do NOT Want to Make in 2025

As we head into 2025, the marketing landscape is evolving faster than ever. New technologies, shifting consumer expectations, and an increased focus on authenticity are rewriting the rules. While innovation is exciting, it’s easy to fall into common pitfalls that can derail even the best-laid [Read more…]

Great Sand Dunes National Park: You Can’t Have Stars Without Darkness

Great Sand Dunes National Park: You Can’t Have Stars Without Darkness

In the midst of a desperate half-run through the soft sand and dark forest, a red-bulbed flashlight clutched in one trembling hand and my dog’s leash gripped tight in the other, I saw what was sure to be the next day’s headlines flash before my [Read more…]

Moving to Colorado: You’re on Your Own, Kid

Moving to Colorado: You’re on Your Own, Kid

“Don’t you ever wonder, if you took a left turn instead of taking a right, you could be somebody different?” DAVE MATTHEWS BAND I am in high school.  In less than a year, I’ve lost both a cousin and a classmate to tragic accidents. My [Read more…]