There is a secret no college student wants to admit to themselves or their employers. COVID-19 has stunted our professional development and confidence in the workplace. You may share a college town or favorite dive bar with your company's new intern. You may exchange filtered stories of fun nights out and extraordinary (or nightmare) professors.…

It’s a cliche that “social media is always changing,” but that doesn’t mean it's not true. New trends and platforms pop up constantly.  It can be difficult to stay ahead of the curve.  Here are five ways your nonprofit can do just that. 1. Diversify your content   We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through your…

The Beginning As I finish up my final moments as a Momentum Intern, I took the time to reflect and reminisce about my time here. I gained valuable insights and experience as to what it is like to work for a rewarding and selfless agency.  January 3, 2022. This was my very first day stepping…

It’s that time of the year again; sipping mugs of eggnog by the fireplace, watching nightly Hallmark movie specials, and engaging in uncomfortable conversations with your family members.   Asking painfully awkward questions appears to be one of the only holiday traditions your family fails to forget, and unfortunately faking bad reception doesn’t work at the…

Op-eds are an effective way for nonprofits to establish thought leadership. But how do you get an opinion piece published? Two of Momentum's senior management team, account supervisor Kylee Siaw and senior media strategist Zach Halper, led a webinar in June for Candid, a national resource for nonprofits, to help nonprofit leaders write opinion pieces…

One year ago we launched The Forward, a newsletter with recommendations you didn't know you needed and inspiration you can't help but forward. This year our readers were watching, listening, playing and more - but what recommendations got the most attention? Here's the Top 10 (did your favorite make the list?) 10. What we're watching...…

Tatianna Jefferson, Jemel Roberson, Ahmaud Aubrey, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, and so many more names.  I marched for justice for these names on August 28th, 2020 at the 57th Commencement of March on Washington. It was more than just a march; it was a community gathering. COVID-19 did not stop the beautiful words and ceremonies…

Momentum recently released its 10-Step Guide for Writing and Placing Op-Eds for Your Nonprofit. Looking for more tips? Our team has you covered: Tip: Your headline is critical - it is the first thing both opinion editors and readers see. Keep it short, snappy and tied to the news cycle to draw your audience in. Momentum Example: New…