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Mindful Watercoloring
This team activity will engage everyone no matter their level of artistic talent. Prep & Materials Materials Needed (Amazon Links below)...
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Sep 141 min read


The Power of Curiosity
I've always been curious and eager to understand how things work, why things are the way they are, and how to improve them. As a child,...
julieshannan
Sep 12 min read


The Magic Pill Myth
As a seasoned fundraiser, I help organizations raise money and resources. I love to help great nonprofits do even more! And there are a...
julieshannan
Jun 13 min read


Make Every Month LOVE Month: The Take 10 Method for Lasting Impact in Just 10 Minutes a Day
Valentine’s Day is my favorite time of year to shower donors and supporters with love and gratitude! But why limit it to just one day?...
julieshannan
Feb 141 min read


Share the LOVE: Valentine's Day Party Ideas
Here are a few games to make your Valentine's Day party even more fun!
julieshannan
Feb 72 min read


3 Fun and Easy Office Holiday Party Games
Looking for ways to liven up your office holiday party or family gathering? These three festive, easy-to-organize, and downloadable games...
julieshannan
Dec 18, 20242 min read


10 Budget-Friendly Team Building Ideas for Nonprofits
Team building doesn’t have to mean expensive retreats or complicated programs. In fact, some of the best activities are simple and...
julieshannan
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Big Mission Workshops
At Big Mission Consulting, our workshops are designed to help nonprofit teams get energized and excited about their mission. Whether...
julieshannan
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Social Media Toolkit 2024
Social media for nonprofits often gets overlooked, ignored, or delegated to a volunteer who may struggle to keep up with the latest...
julieshannan
Mar 22, 20241 min read


Season of (Donor) Love
Every month is a great month to show your donors some love, but February is especially our favorite! We're sharing our top 5 ways to show...
julieshannan
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Top 5 (Virtual) Ways to Say Thank You
The end of the year is such a great time to say thank you to our donors, employees, vendors, and clients, but it's also the busiest time...
julieshannan
Dec 20, 20232 min read


Fundraising isn't just one person's job
I can't tell you how many times people have told me they want to hire a fundraiser to raise all the money. Someone to just take care of...
julieshannan
Nov 25, 20231 min read


Do You Have a Reliable Earned Revenue Stream?
Many nonprofits are looking for new and innovative ways to raise needed revenue. With individual giving down 10% last year, this is the...
julieshannan
Oct 19, 20232 min read


Social Media Toolkit 2023
Social media for nonprofits often gets overlooked, ignored, or delegated to a volunteer who may struggle to keep up with the latest...
julieshannan
Oct 11, 20231 min read


Creating an Effective Development Plan
Creating a Development Plan can be intimidating, especially if it's your first time making one. A great plan captures current state and...
julieshannan
Sep 7, 20231 min read


Using LinkedIn Contacts for Development
One of the best strategies for development is having the right person reach out to individuals, foundations, and corporations. The...
julieshannan
Sep 1, 20231 min read


Help Wanted! Hiring and Retaining Talent!
I recently did a webinar for Rachel Muir about hiring development and marketing directors during this competitive time, and how an...
julieshannan
Jul 19, 20231 min read


A Creative Solution to Increase Impact
Increasing impact oftentimes comes with increasing capacity. Ignite Youth Club provides afterschool programming for high-need students...
julieshannan
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Big Mission Top 3: Winning Sponsorship Packets
No need to spend hours trying to create the perfect sponsorship packet from scratch! We've compiled our TOP 3 right here! Here are the...
julieshannan
Jun 13, 20232 min read
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