Config Ignore Auto: How To Change Drupal 8 Configuration (Without Bugging A Developer)
facebooktwitterlinkedin Don’t you hate having to call a developer when you can’t update your site by yourself? After all, that’s one reason you paid to have a new site developed in the first place—so you could make changes on your own. Drupal is known for being...
In a COVID-19 World, These Nonprofits Are Winning
Allow me to make a sweeping generalization for a moment. There are two types of nonprofits in today’s coronavirus world: Those who have invested in digital infrastructure and made it a core part of their organization. Those who have neglected (intentionally or...
How To Jumpstart Your New Remote Staff (Without Burning Cash)
Your field guide to remote leadership and operations when you’re flying by the seat of your pantsAs I’m writing this, the world is being upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations around the world are suddenly forced to shut their doors and work from home where...
Prioritizing Website Functionality Without Making Everyone Hate You
So you’re in the middle of a website project (or you’re about to be) and it hits you: pulling this thing off without a hitch and keeping everyone happy is going to be really hard.
Should You Have To Pay For Bug Fixes On Your Website?
The topic of who is financially responsible for fixing bugs on a software project is a question that often comes up during the lifespan of a website. Especially if you don’t have an extensive background in website development and support arrangements, it can be hard to determine what’s “normal” and reasonable in this type of situation.
Essential Roles When Working On A Website Project With An External Team
Defining clear roles and responsibilities is an often-overlooked element of a successful website project. With complex and technical projects, such as those built on Drupal, the need becomes even greater when key stakeholders may not have a complete understanding of the details of the work being performed.
Proven Strategies For Optimizing Your Nonprofit’s Website Redesign Budget
It’s no secret that budget (or lack of it) is one of the biggest challenges facing nonprofits during the website redesign process. In this article, we dive into practical strategies that you can use to fully optimize your website redesign budget so it delivers the most value for your dollar.
Why You Deserve Unlimited PTO And 32-Hour Workweeks
The lines between work and personal life are becoming increasingly blurred with smartphones and tablets constantly interrupting us with work-related emails, texts, and phone calls. Here’s why Brooks Digital is on a mission to create an environment that helps protect your work-life boundaries so you can live an intentional, fulfilling life.
Is Your Culture Silently Killing Your Digital Efforts?
Your nonprofit’s culture is shaping the results of your digital efforts—for better or worse. In this post, you will learn the four types of nonprofit cultures and how they multiply (or stifle) the results of your website, email, and social media.
Balancing Your Nonprofit’s Dream Website With Your Budget
For nonprofits, there is often a central tension when it comes to building the right web presence. It’s the struggle between building a dream website—all of the features and functionality you could ever want for your organization—and the budget—actually being able to pay for all of that stuff.
12 Little-Known Email Metrics
Thank you for reading my email metrics article on NonprofitMarCommunity! While I could only share a couple of my favorites with you, here's a much larger list of 12 email metrics you can use in your organization. Feel free to reach out directly by emailing me at...