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Dig into our blog for free, practical advice to build your nonprofit or foundation brand — from the inside out.

We glean these insights through real-world engagements. Write our content with communications leaders and first-time CEOs in mind. And as a field builder, share our expertise widely to guide organizations on both sides of the grant.

An inside-out brand: the Four A’s framework.

An inside-out brand: the Four A’s framework.

Define your ambition, determine your approach, amplify your story, and align your organization — to maximize fundingKEVIN L. BROWNOnly one in 1,000 social ventures will scale beyond a small business. Despite impactful products and programs, most just can’t bring in...

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Theory of change: brand ambition.

Theory of change: brand ambition.

The need, the work, and the results of your model — to maximize fundingKEVIN L. BROWNA theory of change is any social venture’s most important document. It’s critical to creating sustained impact and raising money alike. But developing one can be daunting; there’s no...

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Positioning strategy: brand approach.

Positioning strategy: brand approach.

Landscape, uniques, audiences, promises, and personality — to maximize fundingKATHLEEN SOUDERAll too often, social ventures fail to clearly determine their positioning strategy. A process that, when nailed, can sharpen everything you do — from programs to...

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