Identity is a complex thing. With brands as with people, there are multiple layers: who you are, how you look, and—ultimately—the things you do. Authenticity occurs when all of these things exist in alignment with one another.

To continue growing, nonprofits must build a thoughtful and intentional brand that leverages their strengths while taking into account their unique goals and challenges.

That process begins with brand strategy.

If you pay attention to brands and marketing, you may have noticed that “purpose” is having a moment, particularly with for-profit brands. Although you don’t hear that word as much among nonprofits. To understand why, we need to look at what these foundational statements actually are.

Your visual identity is important. It’s part of what attracts people and it’s also how they recognize you. Ideally, the way you look also communicates a lot about who you are and what you care about. But just like there’s more to every book than its cover, there’s more to who you are than the way you look.

At the Nonprofit Marketing Summit, we shared branding insights with nonprofit professionals from all over the country. To accompany the presentation, we also developed a range of free resources exclusively for Summit audiences.

For nonprofits—as well as all organizations—a brand includes who you are intrinsically, what you look like (i.e. your visual identity), and how others perceive you. Brand development is about creating and maintaining alignment between these various dimensions.

6 ideas for ways you can connect with supporters and improve donor retention, all while building a more engaged and positive culture at your nonprofit.

What donor personas are, how to create effective ones, and how you can leverage them to serve your nonprofit’s goals and mission.

As nonprofit fundraisers, it’s crucial that we learn to communicate not just with compassion, but with a deeper, more ethical intention.

Increase donations with a campaign-specific donation page that tells your story, engages supporters, and converts visitors.

Effective events are a lot of work, but in the end, they pay for themselves both financially and in the support and memories you create. Here’s provided a 10 step guide that your nonprofit can use to plan and host a successful fundraising event.

Maximize your nonprofit's impact by avoiding donor fatigue. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain supporters with these funnel strategies.

Learn the basics of good storytelling and how to structure your campaign to build emphasis at the right moments.

Discover how the latest AI language model can help jumpstart your creativity and streamline your content creation.

Here are 6 tips on how to make the most of #GivingTuesday and support a cause you care about. Get involved and make a difference in 2023!

Discover how you can leverage storytelling, online and offline giving, and promotional assets to maximize your end-of-year fundraising campaign.

Learn how to connect with audiences by identifying your brand's unique qualities and developing an authentic tone of voice.

From outdated design to poor performance, learn how to determine whether it's time to invest in a new website.

Learn how one client surpassed their fundraising goal by incorporating visuals, telling a story, and keeping donors updated.

Discover how to interview staff and donors, mine data from your CRM, and survey your donor base to craft well-rounded donor personas.