Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Before the American Library Association’s Annual Conference , I had the privilege of taking a tour of the shoe retailer’s main office to see what libraries and nonprofits could learn from the company. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. Embrace and drive change.

Pass-Through 77

Pass-Through Nonprofit Training Retail 77

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2017

My 10 Best posts are by far the most popular piece of content I’ve ever published on my blog – or anywhere else for that matter. Did your favorite promotion make my list, or did I pass it over? Second, the fundraiser was a huge success, raising $18 million dollars through the sale of over 12 million red noses at Walgreens stores.

Retail 85

Retail Pass-Through Donation Fundraising 85

Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Before the American Library Association’s Annual Conference , I had the privilege of taking a tour of the shoe retailer’s main office to see what libraries and nonprofits could learn from the company. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. Embrace and drive change.

Pass-Through 62

Pass-Through Nonprofit Training Retail 62

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether you aim to purchase new sports equipment, fund a class trip, or renovate the library, your fundraising efforts can gain a major boost through sponsorships. Restaurants, retail stores, and service providers that cater to families are often good candidates. It is easy for a message to slip through the cracks.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Proposal Ethics Education 52

Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

A nonprofit marketing plan requires you to think through your marketing goals, your audience’s communication needs, your organization’s brand, your budget, marketing channels you want to use, and what roles your team members play in your marketing strategy. Let’s walk through an example of a SMART goal.

Nonprofit 69

Nonprofit Media Goals Donation 69