Fundraising is rarely anyone’s favorite part of running a nonprofit or community group, but it’s what keeps everything running. The difference between a successful campaign and one that fizzles out often comes down to a few key habits, both good and bad. This year, you might be watching budgets even more closely, or maybe you’re … Read more
Ask anyone who manages a team and they’ll tell you: communication inside a company can get complicated fast. Whether you work at a small startup or a big corporation, getting people the information they actually need—when they need it—can be tricky. That’s where internal communications come in. Managers often find themselves right in the middle … Read more
If you’ve ever worked in a company where it felt like no one knew what anyone else was doing, you know internal communication matters. For most teams, it’s the key difference between smooth sailing and total chaos. Managers sit smack in the middle of all this—they’re connectors, go-betweens, and translators. Without strong internal communications, even … Read more
Every company knows the drill. You whip up an internal survey, press “send,” and then…crickets. Maybe a handful of loyal employees answer. The rest? It’s as if your email slipped into a black hole. But getting honest feedback from your team isn’t just a box to check. Done right, internal surveys can turn up unexpected … Read more
If you spend any time online—especially sharing your work or opinions—you know negative comments are part of the territory. Whether you run a small business, manage a personal blog, or comment on trending topics, no one is immune. The way you handle these remarks shapes how others view you and, just as importantly, how you … Read more
You’ve probably heard about SEO or search engine optimization. For a lot of people, it sounds harder than it actually is. Keyword research is one of the most basic—and important—parts of SEO. This is where you find the words and phrases people are actually typing into Google or Bing. When your site shows up for … Read more