The Barrow Gang

Creative Strategies for Bold Success

Author: Rex

  • Boost Donor Love with Automation

    Boost Donor Love with Automation

    Make and impression on your stakeholders with help from ai Automating tasks is like hiring the best employee you never knew you needed, and it can be a game-changer for improving your organization’s donor retention. Consistent, polished communication might be hard to maintain regularly, but with a smart strategy, you can make sure those who…

  • Create a Social Spark

    Create a Social Spark

    How to ignite your nonprofit’s social media impact Are you tired of working in the shadow of bigger and better-funded organizations? Perhaps a refresh on your social media presence will add that spark. The digital world offers an egalitarian space for voices of all sizes to be heard, but you gotta find a way to…

  • Board Power

    Board Power

    finding the keys to unlocking your nonprofit’s potential In a small nonprofit brimming with dedicated employees, you can indeed accomplish wonders. However, compact teams often face the hurdle of limited specialized skills, impacting the organization’s effectiveness and growth potential. Surprisingly, one of the more underutilized resources within your organization might just be your board members.…

  • Quality Unleashed

    Quality Unleashed

    Increase your nonprofit might by mastering metrics Small and mighty nonprofits can accomplish a great deal, yet the struggle cannot be ignored. Passion and purpose drive operational excellence, but with a limited number of hands on deck, it often means there’s less time to dedicate to each task. This can lead to decreased quality, especially…

  • Find Your Tribe

    Find Your Tribe

    It’s time to supercharge your fundraising When you start fundraising for your cause, you need to find your cheerleading squad. These early investors should become tried-and-true fans of your organization’s work, but finding your true fans requires a bit of practice. Got questions or need a strategy boost? Book a free 15-minute Zoom session and…

  • Navigating Nonprofit Tech Woes

    Navigating Nonprofit Tech Woes

    It’s time to launch a tech audit I get three emails a week from tech gurus, all promising to rescue me from productivity woes with a shiny new app for just $15/month. This marvel, they claim, will outshine my trio of systems in ways unimaginable. Fast-forward through five new subscriptions, and I’m right back where…

  • From Bored Member to Board Member

    From Bored Member to Board Member

    Boost engagement and build a cohesive board Board Members can become bored members if you’re not careful. Enhancing board engagement in the mission is a critical element for a successful organization. Remember, this is a two-way relationship, involving setting clear expectations through detailed role descriptions. These descriptions serve not just as a guide for current…

  • Grant Magic

    Grant Magic

    Win more funding and skyrocket your impact Congratulations! You’ve been awarded a grant for your innovative idea to improve your community. Now, as grant reporting season approaches, the foundation that provided the funds wants you to measure your impact… OMG! 😱 While program creation is rewarding and the positive effects on your community are visible,…

  • Punching Above Your Weight

    Punching Above Your Weight

    Strategic Steps for Nonprofit Growth and Resilience We must remember that it’s okay to be small, but sometimes you want to swing like a prize fighter. To make that swing, you need the strength—or in this case, the organizational capacity—to hit the target squarely. An Organizational Audit is an indispensable tool when prepping to punch…

  • Regulations are Scary

    Regulations are Scary

    Quick tips to creating a nonprofit with no fear Look, no one enjoys the prospect of being on the wrong side of a government audit, which can lead to either financial woes or a frantic search for the nearest exit. The thought of starting a nonprofit becomes even more intimidating when faced with the plethora…