I have been working with the Center for Loss and Bereavement for a few years now, and I love supporting their mission any way that I can. In April they held their 5th Annual Strides of Hope 5K at Heebner Park in Worcester, PA. This event raised funds and awareness for grief support services at the Center and brought together the community to remember loved ones. The day was filled with hope, healing, and connection.

As the end of the year quickly approaches, now is the time for your organization to ramp up your fundraising efforts. Around the holidays, many supporters are eager to make meaningful contributions to a good cause to support your mission.

Crafting engaging and authentic blog posts is a powerful way to remind your audience of the impact they can make and inspire end-of-year giving. Blog posts can also be repurposed into multiple social media formats (think carousels, short form videos and interactive stories) and used throughout the last few months of the year. Here are eight blog post ideas to help your non-profit stand out and encourage contributions as the year comes to a close.

In a culture inundated with constant information, storytelling remains one of the most powerful tools to capture an audience. Through narratives, we weave connections, evoke emotions, and inspire action. For nonprofits who focus on bringing awareness to social causes, storytelling becomes a crucial part of their communication plan. Telling your organization's story is the key to raising awareness, mobilizing support, and driving change. Among the myriad of storytelling mediums, photography remains a compelling and powerful way to convey the core mission of your nonprofit.