by Sarah Brown | Sep 23, 2025 | General
Complicated problems with complicated solutions don’t require complicated communications. Donors don’t want more words. Or longer fundraising comms. So get to the point to get the donor. Simple is proven, not theory. But what does this look like in practice? Here are nine tips.
by Sarah Brown | Mar 22, 2024 | General
Brand communications is like a ladder with 10 steps. The higher rungs help nonprofits (and foundations!) maximize their funding. Understand the 10 steps — from Beginner to Influencer. Then learn how to level up your comms. And boost your fundraising, rung by rung.
by Sarah Brown | Sep 30, 2021 | General
Focus to flourish: the secret ingredient for impact. How narrowing tightly helps nonprofits and foundations maximize funding KEVIN L. BROWN Orville Redenbacher spent his life perfecting popcorn. After being named The Popcorn King, making millions in sales, and...
by Sarah Brown | Apr 20, 2022 | General
Nonprofits and social enterprises must get better at pitching… if they want to get better at fundraising… so they can get better at creating impact. The Mighty Ally pitch deck format is based on story arc best practices and our years of brand-building experience. Five sections, that’s it.
by Sarah Brown | Feb 28, 2022 | General
Social entrepreneurs are often incapable of explaining their work clearly. So we created a beginner’s guide to messaging and storytelling. What it is, why it matters, and how to create a platform. From elevator pitch to public narrative – see seven tools that drive clarity, confidence, and conversions.