Email lists are marketing gold. It’s one of the last platforms where you have access to your contacts’ information, which means you can connect with your audience even if a social media platform goes down. If email is your non-profit’s friend (trust us, it is!), let’s make sure you’re using it to its full potential.
Harnessing Social Media for Summer Impact
Summer is a season of opportunity for your non-profit to amplify your message, engage your followers, and drive donations. By embracing organic social, creating fun and engaging content, and leveraging different platforms, you can make the most of the summer season to further your cause.
DIY Graphic Design Tools and Resources for Non-Profits
Sometimes we create branded graphics and assets for our clients, and sometimes we focus on strategy development and our clients have the capacity and skills to create designs in-house. Today, non-profits can leverage many user-friendly design tools, making design more accessible to their teams than ever. Here’s a list of tools and resources that non-profit staff can use to keep their graphics on-brand and visuals impactful. Happy designing!
Navigating Non-Profit Branding: Essential Dos and Don’ts
Establishing a strong brand identity is not only essential for standing out in a competitive landscape, but also for effectively communicating your mission and engaging donors.
Many non-profits struggle to navigate the complexity of branding — leading to missed opportunities and diluted messaging. So, we’re exploring the essential elements of branding to empower your non-profit in driving change.
Marketing Check-In: Let’s Assess and Re-Prioritize Your Marketing Efforts
This blog is an opportunity to reassess your strategies, gauge your marketing effectiveness, and adjust your plans (don’t freak out – only if needed!). Ask yourself these check-in questions to assess and re-prioritize your marketing efforts so you can move forward with a little (or a lot) more confidence.
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What’s In and Out for 2024
Have you seen the In and Out trend floating around the internet? I’d be surprised (and maybe jealous of your offline lifestyle) if you haven’t! Many folks online are sharing what they consider to be “in” right now as we kick off 2024 — the things that get us excited, we aspire to, and we want more of in our lives. They’re also sharing what’s “out” — the things they’re leaving behind in hopes of growth in the new year. So, here’s what’s IN and OUT for Kitestring…
Hamilton Day: Shining a Light on Small Business
Hamilton Day is a city-wide celebration, uplifting the #HamOnt community and supporting small businesses. The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce first held Hamilton Day in 1931 during the depths of the Great Depression to boost spirits and the local economy. In 2021, the Hamilton Chamber revived the event to support small businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. A great success, the Chamber has now made Hamilton Day an annual event!
‘Tis the Season to Shine: 4 Ideas to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Marketing During the Holidays
The holiday season is a time to gather your community closer, celebrate together, and find moments of light. Getting festive is an opportunity for non-profits to elevate their marketing game and connect with donors, volunteers, and participants in meaningful ways.