Feb
01

Communications for Nonprofit Fundraising

by kristin

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We are gearing up for our annual presence at ALDE National Conference, (The Association for Lutheran Development Executives) in Indianapolis IN next week. We are going all out with the racing theme, of course we are bringing remote control race cars and building a track for folks to navigate. The theme for us is “Driving …

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Aug
13

Web Videos, Fundraising Videos & Consulting- Mixing It Up.

by kristin

Variety is the spice of life, right? Seraphim is a fiesta of flavors these days. We are producing a video for a camp in Iowa, a website for a foundation in Texas, a fundraising video for a nonprofit creating affordable housing in Minneapolis, consulting with a public high school, 6 web videos for a group …

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Mar
09

Realities of the Digital Age

by kristin

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The rate of change is so incredible. Amazing things are invented while we slumber and we awake to brand new trends. I listen to the people who study this stuff to get a more balanced picture of the digital reality today. An recent article from the NonProfit Quarterly cited the Pew Internet Project’s work and …

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Feb
29

Helping Nonprofit Leaders with Donor Relations

by kristin

Today, we will host a lunch and learn event for our nonprofit leaders here at Seraphim. Better than the yummy lunch, will be the conversation with George Broostin, (a seasoned development professional from Guild Inc. in St. Paul, MN), Josh Becerra (a social media consultant), Kevin Dragseth and myself (Kristin Wiersma). We realize that last …

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Dec
01

Teaching for the BBB

by kristin

The Better Business Bureau asked us to teach a class on web development for small businesses. We are honored by the request and hope the event (which is today) is a helpful one for member businesses of the BBB. We will be demonstrating how to find a host, domain name and load simple sites, social …

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Oct
31

A madhouse of creativity and energy.

by kristin

I recently read a promotion for a theater production that describes the show as “madhouse of creativity and energy.” We’ve been living that very description around here this summer and fall. The energy and creativity that is free flowing around our offices and studio is exhilarating and exciting. I’m working to create some cool new …

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Jun
20

Making order of social media

by kristin

Ever get overwhelmed by all the new things to learn on the web? So much to read, figure out and conquer. We offer a sustainable learning with a coach. Our team, led by social media specialist Kristina Smith, listens to our clients, and creates a social media plan to fit client goals and preferences.  Clients …

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Jun
20

Communications Audit

by kristin

I just completed two communication audits for a couple local non-profits in the last week. While some communications professionals look at the graphic look, others critique the writing, still others note the photography, video or social media usage.  We choose to look at the whole, from the perspective of the audience the client is trying to …

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Apr
04

Magis Ventures brings mission focus to big business

by kevin

We recently helped strategic consultant Magis Ventures share the value of their process to potential clients through this simple web video.

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