Sell the tree, not the seed.
Sue Skavlem here.
You've got a mission. (the seed).
You've got staff & a process (water & sunlight)
You've got experience (time)
But now, you need to get more people invested.
I want to show you how to sell the tree, not the seed.
If you and your team want some help in getting your message out there, I'm available for consulting, writing, or design.
Below are some resources I hope will be helpful to you!
xo Sue
Whatever you do, whatever message you have - try and SHOW more than tell.
Marketing for Non-Profits
Your Website
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1-Page Website Must-Haves (podcast)
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Multi-Page Website - Case Study (video)
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Distilling Your Main Message (video)
Finding Your Next Customer
Google Maps
Search Results
Newsletters
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Guest bloggers & Link-backs (podcast)
Social Media & Platforms
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The Post-It Note Test (video)
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Genuine is the New Relevant (video)
AI Tools
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gemini.google.com (used to be called bard)
Content Creation Tools
Local Resources
For Women-Led Founders
ND Women’s Business Center (NDWBC)
ND Women’s Business Center – business resources for women-owned businesses and non-profits in ND. They also have a page specifically for funding.
Finding A Community
Do Good Better is a consulting firm helping to make fundraising easier and awesome! They build fundraising capacity for small-to-medium-sized nonprofits.
Do Good Youniversity
Do Good Youniversity is a monthly membership program connecting small-to-medium-sized nonprofits with practical solutions to your seemingly unsolvable nonprofit.
This business association hosts an MBA Non-Profit Connect every Third Thursday of the month, find more details here! You do not have to be a member of the MBA to attend the non-profit connect.
Tech & Donor Stuff
Donor management options with a cute octopus helper to help you automate tasks!
NDANO is a statewide membership association for all North Dakota nonprofits.
Past Work
Work
Experience
Case Studies & Design Theory
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ConBrio Studios | "Can a Logo Breathe Music?"
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James River Library | "Tapping Into Architecture Roots"
Marketing Portfolio
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designsthatdo.com | web design & business
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helloartandsoul.com | web design & strategy
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bluecypherbooks.com | web design & strategy
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nrasp.org | event marketing & strategy
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massage-alchemy.com | design, copywriting, art direction, & strategy
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Farm Stress Mental Health | design, art direction, & strategy
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Rural Schools Mental Health | design, art direction, & strategy
Good Fit.
If I'm a good fit for your team, let's connect so I can learn more about your district's content & web needs.
xo Sue
701-226-6326