Nonprofit news from around the web: Jan. 7 – 11, 2019

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting nonprofit news items from around the web.

Using design thinking to develop a nonprofit marketing plan
Design thinking is a collaborative, solutions-based strategy for solving problems. How can it help you with your marketing plan?

Using your financials to tell a story in uncertain times
When looking for ways to appeal to donors, nonprofits typically turn to storytelling as a chance to show a compelling need. But many donors also want to see the organization’s financial position to understand how their money was or will be.

Nonprofits step in to fill gaps during government shutdown
As the partial government shutdown enters its third week, nonprofits and volunteers across the country are stepping in to help in a variety of ways, like offering financial assistance to federal workers and providing small diversions to get them through the madness.

Want to build your major gifts? 5 steps to take right now!
What does it take to really nail major gifts – those large investments that every nonprofit needs and wants?

Tech Corner - Is technology and social isolation occurring in pockets of society?
As companies strive to embrace next-gen technologies to improve customer experiences and streamline internal processes, they should be aware that unwanted side-effects could appear.