So, you used an AI-generated flyer to promote your event. You got more slack than positive feedback, everyone could tell it was AI, and your marketing agency is quietly hoping nobody thinks they made it. Now what?

AI isn't necessarily the problem. How you're using it might be. We're breaking down why AI-generated marketing can hurt your brand, the common mistakes that make it painfully obvious, and what you can do differently. And if professional design isn't in the budget? We're giving you practical steps, plus a prompt you can steal, to help AI create cleaner, more professional, on-brand marketing.

Because we're not here to shame you for using AI. We'd rather teach you how to use it better. 🌪️

Sometimes business development looks like a polished pitch deck.

You know… one of those sleek presentations with charts, projections, big words, and just enough confidence to make everyone nod like they totally understand what “scalable synergy” means.

(For the record, a pitch deck is basically a dressed-up slideshow that says, “trust us, we know what we’re doing.”)

And sometimes… it looks like me casually scrolling social media, fully invested in a homesteading account while having zero intentions of homesteading. None. Not a single chicken in sight. (We’re not counting Tippy the Chicken. Tippy was a phase.)

Strong brands and powerful storytelling matter big time in the nonprofit world. Marketing isn’t optional… it builds trust, attracts donors, keeps your mission visible, and connects you to your community.

Wondering how much of your revenue should go toward marketing? The short answer: most businesses spend 5–10%. The real answer: it depends on your goals, industry, and growth stage. In this blog, we break down the research, share what we’ve learned in 17+ years, and give you practical advice to make every marketing dollar work harder.

April showers really do bring May flowers… and websites!

April showers really do bring May flowers… and websites!