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TGL Trusted: The Project Management Systems Nonprofits Need to Stay on Track (With Savvy Sloth Strategies)
Welcome back to TGL Trusted, a content series where we sit down with experts we trust to bring you deeper insight into the digital marketing topics that matter most. This month we’re talking about project management with one of our go-to partners for calm, clear structure: Renee Tate, founder of Savvy Sloth Strategies (and our amazing Senior Project Manager here at TGL). If the thought of marketing operations makes you want to cry into your calendar, this one’s for you.
10 Things We’d Never Let Our Clients Do (and Why You Shouldn’t Either)
In this blog, we’re sharing 10 things we’d never let our clients do: the red flags, risky habits, and hard no’s we’ve learned to steer clear of. Why? Because part of being a good partner means protecting your brand, even when that means saying “no” to things that might feel tempting but don’t actually serve you. Consider this our tough love list, built on a decade of experience, strategy, and care.
A Strategic Planner’s Guide to Marketing in 2025: Tools, Templates & Tips
Each month, we’re spotlighting one of the marketing personas from our recently released quiz, taking a closer look at what makes each one tick. We’ll break down your key strengths and share the curated tools and tips designed to help you thrive. Today, it’s all about our Strategic Planners. If you’re the kind of person who sketches out a timeline before the kickoff call, secretly loves quarterly planning, or keeps a folder of campaign recaps, just because, you’re in good company.
Lessons From the Frontlines: What Our Social Impact Clients Are Teaching Us About Hope and Resilience
Running a digital marketing agency that supports nonprofits and philanthropies means we’re constantly plugged into the moment. And this is a moment. Our clients are responding to rapidly unfolding events, heartbreaking stories, and systemic challenges that feel bigger than any one campaign. I’ve learned so much from our clients about what it means to stay grounded, mission-aligned, and resilient in the face of nonstop everything. Here are a few lessons I’ve picked up.
10 Essential Strategies for Building Rock-Solid, Long-Term Client Relationships
Today’s blog turns our attention to the core building block sustaining mission-driven organizations: long-term relationships. Whether you're engaging donors, connecting with community members, collaborating with government partners, or cultivating board members—your success depends on how well those relationships are nurtured over time. Here are 10 Essential Strategies for Building Rock-Solid, Long-Term Client Relationships.
TGL Trusted: Harness the Power of Video Storytelling to Advance Your Brand’s Mission (With Really Useful Media)
We’re excited to kick off our TGL Trusted blog series, where every month we will highlight our collaborators/partners who excel in areas of digital marketing that benefit our shared mission-driven community. This month, we’re spotlighting Really Useful Media, a partner we trust to bring mission-driven stories to life through the powerful medium of video.