Let’s face it: volunteers are valuable. They believe in the vision of your organization/church/nonprofit/team enough to dedicate their time and energy—for free. It’s important to note that while they may not be getting paid monetarily, they may benefit by experiencing a sense of belonging and purpose through volunteering at your organization/church/nonprofit/team. If done well, volunteer…
You see the need to market your nonprofit or church online. You’re realizing communication isn’t always easy. Even on your best days, you may struggle to get your point across or convey your message. Throw a diverse audience into the mix , and things can really seem challenging—even downright complicated. You know your message is relevant and…
In our modern technology and service-driven culture, it’s inevitable that the long hours, constant availability, and demands on social and mental energy will lead to burnout at some point. While many people experience burnout early on in life when balancing school, work, and social activities, it can be difficult to manage as a nonprofit or…
When working a day-to-day job, many people struggle with fulfillment in their work. If you’re filing paperwork or managing meetings, your mind might wonder: why is this document important? This email? What is the significance of my work? Nonprofits provide many with the opportunity to devote time to the things that have inherent value, and volunteers…
Picture this: You’ve spent weeks jotting down notes for a brainstorming session with your teammates. You’re excited to hear their ideas. The day has finally arrived. You sit down in the session, and. . . Crickets. Maybe you volunteer an idea and get several nods of approval before the dead air fills the room again. What went…
Athens Church was planted in Columbus, Indiana, to live out a specific mission—to see a people, city, and world awakened to the glory of God. After launching in 2016, the church had grown and established itself as a thriving, gospel-centered community of believers. When we started working with them in 2019, they occupied a clear…
Easter is coming. And—as it turns out—people are still looking for Jesus this time of year. But, instead of searching the tomb, they’re searching Google instead. And, while it might seem like you’re busy enough this Easter season, it’s essential to market your church online. It might even be easier than you think. Why your…
While Easter is still a few months away, we’re starting to think through what this will look like for the churches we partner with. And—if you’re involved in your church’s communications team in some capacity—it’s probably time for you to start thinking about how to prepare your church for Easter too. Not sure where to…
When we think of business crises, we tend to think of major, famous disasters such as the BP oil spill, Chipotle’s E. coli outbreak, wildfires that take out entire regions, or maybe even COVID-19. For smaller organizations, the crises that turn into PR disasters seem out of the picture. But business crises can affect them…
2022 was a busy year for Anna Montgomery & Co, for the small businesses and nonprofits that we partnered with, and probably for you, too. We’re already looking ahead to what’s coming in 2023, but we also want to take time to look back and both reflect on and celebrate this past year. With that,…
