What Nobody Tells Nonprofits About Making Videos: Part 1, Pre-Production
Wondering what videos have to do with your next fundraising campaign? Maybe you’re thinking, “We’re a small nonprofit and what you filmmakers call ‘affordable,’ we call superfluous.” Well, you could be correct AND there is a
A Shot of Springshine Planning
Yes, it's still snowing all over the North East US, and spring may seem a long way off. (If you're in the southern hemisphere, or warmer climes, feel free to skip this post. No, we're not
Survey Says…It’s All About Building Relationships
Last week, at a luncheon held by Women in Development, the guest speaker, Claire M. Costello, shared some insightful statistics on the current giving trends of major donors. “The 2014 U.S. Trust Study of High Net
A Holiday Touch – Use Holiday Cheer To Thank Your Major Donors
December is time to spread some much-deserved holiday cheer. We have asked a lot of our donors. Sending a thank you card or holiday card with a special thank you note is a simple -
Finish Strong in 2014
We are in September - can you believe it? The next few months are going to fly by - with all the holidays, end of the year activities, and work that has to get done.
10 Things Every Non-Profit Can Learn From The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
This is TakeTwo's first BuzzFeed list! You can see this list in all its visual glory on BuzzFeed here. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Regardless of the different opinions out there about it, IT WORKED. The organization
Why the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Wins
TakeTwo has been watching the ALS #IceBucketChallenge closely. Its success is absolutely breathtaking. They have raised nearly $91.6 million dollars more than in the same period of time last year. We want to shake the
Got An Hour? Watch Our Webinar: The Critical (And Often Lonely) Transition from Program Director to Executive Director
This past Thursday, we had the pleasure of presenting a webinar with Purvi Shah, former Executive Director of Sakhi for South Asian Women. During the webinar, Purvi shared some of the lessons she learned while
In Fundraising, Use Perfectionism With Caution
In our society, perfectionism is worn like a badge of honor - revered and touted equally. The best things that come with perfectionism are good quality work and high standards for work performance and product.
No Better Time Than Now! Coordinate Your Nonprofit’s Development & Communications Efforts
The time is now. Really. Don’t spend another day without coordinating your nonprofit’s development and communications efforts. If you’re (still) not sure why, answer these three simple questions