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4 MUST HAVES on Your Custom 404 Page
Ah! The dreaded 404 page. How to you keep those hard won visitors on your site and capture their hearts? Here are my 4 MUST HAVES every 404 page needs that will ensure your visitors stay on your site and get to where they ‘wanted’ to go.
Intention To MOVE
Join me in INTENTION TO MOVE. I am not one for resolutions, (especially around a new year) BUT I am one for intentions. I have found and believe that intentions are easiest at “beginnings”. And we have one starting real soon.
Tis The Season To REST
Hear me out… you need to rest too! Too often the givers, the doers, the people who constantly serve are overlooked in others serving them AND they are AWFUL in serving themselves. If you are like most charities, the holidays are a BLUR of actives, duties, madness and community support. But by this time, you probably feel like a stuffed raisin. Full of joy but depleted in self. So, here, my friend, is some ways to serve yourself because you need to!
5 Reasons Why CHARITIES Should Be On Squarespace
Ok, yes, I love me some Squarespace. But did you know there are countless LEGIT reasons for a charity to be on Squarespace? Check out my TOP 5 reasons your charity should be on Squarespace.
Why ‘ROY’ in IT is Wrong About Wordpress - Dani’s SOAPBOX
Ok, let me get this out of the way. If you are a circa 2005 purist with your “WORDPRESS IS BEST” mantra, feel free to skip. You might be too far gone. Enjoy Dani’s SOAPBOX with some humor, IT Crowd Jokes and some harsh truth about Wordpress VS Squarespace.
How to Get Your Charity Website Ready for Holiday Giving
Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday and finally #GIVINGTUESDAY, the start of the non-profit holiday giving season. If you are JUST NOW thinking and looking at your website, wondering if its ready and captivating enough to collect that extra $$ mulah $$ then this post is for you!
Best Practices When Working With a Rockstar Designer
We totally get it. As a non-profit employee or volunteer, you wear lots of hats and have probably been asked to learn on the fly some task you had no idea (or business) doing. But you do it. For your cause and because you are the salt of the earth. Because you are the best of humans. DIY and on-the-fly only cuts it for so long before you are not only wasting more time but actually doing a disservice to your cause. Read about my standards of practice that create a respectful design communication atmosphere. every. time.
How Web Design for Charities Works
Web design can be a tricky and strange world. Who do you trust? I try to be as transparent as possible (and its why I advocate for you to do the same so your donors see YOUR honesty). This blog breaks down how a website or branding package works with The Charity Design Co.
SPOTLIGHT - Path To College
SPOTLIGHT - Path To College Learn all about one of Dani’s favorite non-profits from their passionate Executive Director herself, Christine Sylvain. Learn from her dynamic start and how to accomplish the same end results for your charity.
Happy Veterans Day
Today I selfishly honor all veterans, especially my sweet husband for his service. One of my most profound moments in life was the moment I knew he was “safe” and on friendly soil when coming back from deployment. I literally fell on my knees in the bathroom and cried. Today, let us remember the sacrifices our service men + women make daily to keep us safe. I will never take another day for granted. Thank you Veterans. Thank You Georgie.
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CHECK OUT my UNDER $100 TOOLBOX system of MOSTLY FREE, (or as close to it as possible) Solutions for your donations, donor acknowledgements, website, accounting, email campaigns and automations. This complete set up fills all the holes in charity management so you can get back to changing the world.
6 THINGS THAT SCARE DONORS AWAY ON YOUR WEBSITE
What are your donors looking out for when they visit your site? Our halloween themed blog of the top 6 things that scare donors away from your website. Run, Hide! You will want to make these changed immediately.
SPOTLIGHT - Speak Up for Kids PBC
SPOTLIGHT - Speak Up for Kids PBC Learn all about one of Dani’s favorite charities from the brilliant Executive Director herself, Coleen LaCosta. Hear her wise advice on how to utilize the power of the internet to bring in more donors and volunteers than ever before.
THISTLE? What is this place?
Get to know the sass and love behind “Thistle While You Work”. Discover the goals and purpose. The hope that you will come to expect this blog to be THE source of knowledge and inspiration for your charity. Dani’ has personal goals for YOUR charity, and we hope to achieve them here with Thistle While You Work.
FREE Photos for CHARITIES!
We all know that charities need to be mindful of their spending. Rightfully so! You need every penny to go to your good cause and changing the world. Below are some of my favorite free locations on the web to get free assets for my charity clients. I have seriously used these for years and for many of them, not spent a penny on image assets. Check out my trusty image toolkit for charities.