Storytelling Articles

Does Good Writing Still Matter?

In the AI era when you can generate an email or letter in under a minute with the right prompts, does investing in good fundraising writing still matter? If you believe that good writing is the product of sound thinking, the answer is a resounding YES! In his New York...

What NOT To DO When Times Are Tough

We’ve all been there at one time or another… when economic changes, an uncertain political climate, or other external forces have led to lower response rates and decreased revenue. Typically, when revenues decline, the first thing you are asked to do is cut expenses....

Communications is NOT Overhead

You know the one about . . . if a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it; did it really make a sound? Here’s the nonprofit version. If you have a powerful campaign or story, but you are only talking to a small subset of people, is it really powerful? Did it make...
2024 Giving Tuesday

2024 Giving Tuesday

This year, as so many people around the world face challenges, Impact is honored to continue our tradition of making...

8 Ways to Ace 2025 

8 Ways to Ace 2025 

There is a lot of sobering news in the social impact sector as we wind down 2024. Donor numbers are down, we’re seeing...