Small Biz and NFPs - Stop Relying on "What We Always Do" Small Biz and NFPs - Stop Relying on "What We Always Do" The Sprocket Report Kate Gingold / Tuesday, December 5, 2023 0 600 Article rating: 4.0 Following the old ways may be easy, but doing business “like we always do” can be a sure path to stagnation or slow failure. Read on for five ways “as always” is hampering your success. Read more
Learn from this Year's Giving Tuesday to Plan for Next Year's Learn from this Year's Giving Tuesday to Plan for Next Year's Kate Gingold / Monday, November 28, 2022 0 707 Article rating: 4.0 Like us, you are probably involved with a not-for-profit close to your heart. One way you can support them this Giving Tuesday is to help build their online community. Read more
Prep Your Website to Be a First-Class Event Ambassador Prep Your Website to Be a First-Class Event Ambassador Delegate most of your work! Kate Gingold / Tuesday, January 4, 2022 0 1280 Article rating: 3.0 Whether you are holding virtual or in-person events, of course you want lots of folks to attend. Here’s how to put your website to work to care of many of the tasks needed to make your event run smoothly. Read more
How We Help Non-Profits on #GivingTuesday and Every Day with PayPal How We Help Non-Profits on #GivingTuesday and Every Day with PayPal Kate Gingold / Monday, November 29, 2021 0 1347 Article rating: 4.0 Looking at #GivingTuesday from the not-for-profit’s point of view, take a look at how easy and worthwhile it is to ask for online donations through PayPal Read more
How Not-For-Profits Can Get Face-Time with Patrons During the Shut-Down How Not-For-Profits Can Get Face-Time with Patrons During the Shut-Down The Sprocket Report Kate Gingold / Monday, July 27, 2020 0 1648 Article rating: 5.0 When all events in spring were cancelled, everyone hoped for the best come summer. Or maybe fall? But as the cancellations keep coming, non-profits need to Read more
It’s #GivingTuesday: How Can Your Biz Help? It’s #GivingTuesday: How Can Your Biz Help? The Sprocket Report Kate Gingold / Monday, December 2, 2019 0 1578 Article rating: 3.0 Black Friday – a vacation day for many – jumpstarts the holiday shopping orgy. Cyber Monday continues the buying spree once folks are back at their desktop computers. Not-for-profit organizations look to Giving Tuesday with the hope of a share in this spending bender, but your business can give back all year long. Read more
Checklist for Marketing Your Summer Event Checklist for Marketing Your Summer Event The Sprocket Report Kate Gingold / Tuesday, June 25, 2019 0 2155 Article rating: 4.0 This is an update to "Key Web Elements for Event Planners" dated 4/15/2013.When your business or not-for-profit organization holds an event, you want to be sure to get the word out so it will be well-attended. Here’s a checklist you can use to remember the most important digital marketing opportunities. Read more
Website Tips for Organizations Website Tips for Organizations The Sprocket Report Kate Gingold / Monday, January 14, 2019 0 2111 Article rating: 4.0 The IRS recognizes 1.8 million nonprofits. With so much competition, your organization needs a website that really delivers. Take time to audit your site and note problem areas so you can address them as your budget allows. Read more
Google Wants to Help Your Nonprofit Google Wants to Help Your Nonprofit The Sprocket Report Kate Gingold / Monday, September 10, 2018 0 2380 Article rating: 4.0 Have a favorite nonprofit? One way you can serve them is to help them make use of Google for Nonprofits. Check out all the benefits available! Read more
Are News Releases Still Relevant? Are News Releases Still Relevant? The Sprocket Report Kate Gingold / Monday, July 3, 2017 0 3396 Article rating: No rating The short answer is “Yes.” Now read on for a few tips on why you should write them, what to write about and where to send them. Read more