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Nonprofit Branding

A nonprofit needs to develop a strong brand, just as a business does. Branding is about more than a logo. It is about how you run your nonprofit as much as it is about marketing it.

Aha! Moments in Brand Management - a Review

Branding is not a one time event. It lives and dies through our customer relationships.

Examples of Nonprofit Mission Statements

If you need samples of real mission statements, use these from some of the most up-to-date organizations today.

Beyond the Logo - Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding

In Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding, I found a consistent theme of breaking down silos within organizations. Branding does not reside in the marketing department. It belongs to everyone, from fundraising to programming.

How to Make Customer Service Part of Your Nonprofit's Culture

All the marketing in the world won't help if your nonprofit is short on good customer service. Make sure that your clients, donors, and volunteers are treated well.

How to Write Great Taglines and Mission Statements

Do taglines and mission statements matter for nonprofits? Two nonprofit experts say they do and advise how nonprofits can write better ones.

Five Ways to Maintain Your Nonprofit’s Ethics and Preserve Your Brand

A brand is nothing less than your DNA; it’s a true reflection of how healthy, or unhealthy, your organization is from top to bottom—including its ethical behavior.

No More Bull: Lessons in Branding From the Financial Meltdown

What happens when an organization places more emphasis on its logo and marketing efforts than it does on its core cultural values?

5 Steps to Defining Your Nonprofit's Brand

Branding is much more than advertising and marketing. It involves the management of your reputation through keeping your promises to your supporters.

How to Create a Nonprofit Name that Everyone Remembers

Does your nonprofit name stick in the mind? Does it reflect your mission and who you serve? Here are some tips for making your org's name memorable.

Is Your Nonprofit Mission Statement Boring?

he cure for boring mission statements is to recognize that they are part of your marketing and approach them in that way.

Mission Statements Submitted by Readers

Does your nonprofit organization have a mission statement that you are proud of? Share it here.

Mission Statement Mistakes - Five Ways to Sabotage Your Nonprofit Mission...

Mission Statement Mistakes - Five Ways to Sabotage Your Nonprofit Mission Statement

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