Professional development and lifelong learning are fundamental components of nonprofit marketing. Being up-to-date with all the latest nonprofit software products, marketing and digital strategies, fundraising techniques, tech-savvy apps, and productivity hacks is a must.
Luckily, in today’s virtual world, there is a number of top-notch marketing blogs that are both free and easily accessible. The experts, gurus, and innovators behind this content are the credible voices that drive conversation and action within the nonprofit field. Each one of them offering a fresh perspective and a constant flow of extremely beneficial information, tips, and guides.
Below is a list of 36 marketing blogs your nonprofit should start reading/ following today! To make it easier we have separated them into 4 categories- Fundraising/ Donations, Marketing/ Social Media, Technology, and All-Encompassing Nonprofit Info. Happy Reading!
Fundraising/ Donations Experts
- Pamela Grow
- Shanon Doolittle
- The Storytelling Nonprofit
- Bloomerang
- Mary Cahalane- Hands on Fundraising
- Joan Garry Consulting
- Fired-up Fundraising- Gail Perry
- Bullock Consulting- Kristen Bullock
- Big Duck Blog
Marketing/Social Media Mavens
- Beth Kanter’s Blog
- Social Media Examiner
- Social Media for Nonprofits
- Jeff Bullas
- Social Fish
- Julia Campbell Social Marketing
- Getting Attention
- John Haydon
- Kivi’s Nonprofit Communications Blog
Technology Whizzes
All- Encompassing Nonprofit Experts
- Care 2 Blog
- Nonprofit Hub
- Nonprofit Tech 4 Good
- NP Engage
- Network for Good
- Social Brite
- Guide Star
- Darian R Heyman
- Brady Josephson- re:charity
- Salsa Labs
- Causevox
- About.com Nonprofits
- Classy
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The role of a nonprofit marketer within your organization is essential to growing and engaging your community, as well as your online presence. Listen to the pro’s (or the list above) and get ideas for compelling content, communication strategies, and fundraising approaches for your nonprofit. A little bit of reading goes a long way!
If you have any favorites that aren’t already on the list, please feel free to add them in the comments section!