The Summer Solstice, in agricultural terms, is a time when crops are in full growth and approaching harvest. But why let farmers have all the fun? Here are 3 ways you can use the energy of the Summer Solstice to assess and foster the growth of your nonprofit organization.
Summer is the perfect time to assess your organization’s brand growth. Is your brand accurately telling your story? Is there room for improvement? I suggest to my clients that they perform a branding audit at least once per year, and mid-year is the perfect time to do so.
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We’re all accustomed to making “to-do” lists, but how about making a “done” list? This is a list of your organization’s growth and accomplishments.
Some ideas are:
I recommend updating this list monthly, using an app like Evernote or Notion.
Make a list of this year’s marketing campaigns, along with the results for each. Ask yourself the following:
To get started, download my Marketing Campaign Assessment template (Google Doc)
However you decide to celebrate the Summer Solstice, I encourage you to step back from the daily work of promoting your mission, and admire the growth of your organization. You deserve it!
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