ONE NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING MARKETING TEMPTATION TO STAY AWAY FROM AND OTHER TIPS TO CONSIDER . . .
A few videos ago we talked about the importance of putting together a marketing plan. For this video we give some quick tips on things...
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The MSG Team
- Sep 27
- 2 min
QUESTION . . . DOES YOUR NONPROFIT WEBSITE MATTER?
Midwest Studies Group works with clients all over the country. Nothing gets us more excited than being able to support nonprofits with...
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The MSG Team
- Sep 22
- 1 min
IMPROVING YOUR STAFF COMMUNICATION FOR ANY NONPROFIT OR FOR PROFIT LEADER . . .
When we talk to leaders of organizations they often will say communication is very strong internally. However when we then talk to staff...
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The MSG Team
- Sep 6
- 2 min
THREE NONPROFIT EVENT QUESTIONS TO ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND . . .
Fall is here, which means that it's time for the next round of annual fundraising events to start. Depending on the person, some...
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The MSG Team
- Sep 2
- 3 min
HOW TO MAKE YOUR DONORS FEEL WORTHLESS . . .
The triangle . . . is there a more interesting and flexible shape in the geometric world? Most (but not all) other shapes out there need...
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The MSG Team
- Aug 25
- 2 min
IF WE SAID IT ONCE . . . WE SAID IT . . . WELL, MANY TIMES . . .
Hello Hello . . . is this thing on? At the risk of sounding super pushy, we are going to take the time to sound . . . super pushy on a...
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The MSG Team
- Aug 18
- 2 min
IS YOUR BOARD BORED? SOME TIPS TO SPICING THINGS UP . . .
One of many comments we get at Midwest Studies Group (MSG), is that some nonprofits are struggling to keep their board members engaged. ...
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The MSG Team
- Aug 9
- 1 min
THESE SIMPLE GRANT WRITING TIPS CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE . . .
Grant writing is a very competitive form of fundraising. Sometimes mere points can separate those who receive funding and those who...
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The MSG Team
- Jul 22
- 2 min
NONPROFIT FRIENDS . . . IT'S ALL ABOUT THAT BASE . . .
Keep this thought in mind. As MT once sang to us . . . it's all about that base. At Midwest Studies Group we get asked all the time about...
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The MSG Team
- Jul 12
- 1 min
ARE YOU REALLY READY FOR A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN?
A capital campaign can make a huge impact in the community you live AND it can even be a little fun. However, be sure to consider a few...
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The MSG Team
- Jul 8
- 2 min
DON'T LET THIS COMMON WEBSITE MISTAKE HURT YOUR NONPROFIT . . .
At Midwest Studies Group there is a phrase we tell local nonprofits about websites all the time . . . A good website might not bring you...
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The MSG Team
- Jun 28
- 3 min
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR EXPECTATIONS . . . DO YOU KNOW THEM?
At Midwest Studies Group (MSG) we get the grand opportunity to work with so many nonprofits all over the country. One question/comment...
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The MSG Team
- Jun 21
- 2 min
OUR IDEAL NONPROFIT PARTNERS AND OUR CHALLENGE TO YOU . . .
"What types of nonprofits does Midwest Studies Group like to work with", is a question we get often. Although there are a few things we...
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The MSG Team
- Jun 14
- 1 min
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR NONPROFIT TEAM AT MSG . . .
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US . . . a nonprofit firm made up of over 100 years of shared nonprofit and fundraising experience, Our mission was,...
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The MSG Team
- Jun 1
- 4 min
FUNDRAISING GOALS ARE _____________
This week's entry is for all you nonprofit fundraisers out there . . . whether you are the Exec, Development Director, Grant Writer,...
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The MSG Team
- May 18
- 3 min
BOARD MEMBERS WILL LOVE NONPROFIT LEADERS FOR THESE PR STEPS . . .
As a nonprofit, it feels awesome when you get a great story in the newspaper (which IS still a thing), radio, or TV. What's better than...
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The MSG Team
- May 12
- 5 min
NONPROFIT/SCHOOL LEADERS AND WHY YOU AND YOUR ORGANIZATION ARE HATED . . .
Let's start out by saying that the title of this entry was meant to be a little sarcastic . . . while at the same time, not too far from...
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The MSG Team
- May 6
- 2 min
STARTING A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN? DON'T START BY DOING THIS ONE THING . . .
At Midwest Studies Group we love helping with Feasibility Studies and Capital Campaigns. Being able to connect with people to build...
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The MSG Team
- Apr 28
- 3 min
DON'T WASTE A FUNDERS MONEY AND OTHER GRANT WRITING TIPS . . .
Writing grants can be tough work and honestly not all people are made for such a task. Some personalities tend to enjoy the writing of...
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The MSG Team
- Apr 22
- 2 min
NONPROFIT DIRECTORS . . . WHO TAKES THE LEAD????
Here is a challenge for you. Take a look at this photo. Out of these three people, who is the leader of what's going on right now? At...
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