Nonprofit Forum
Nonprofit Marketing 101
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
D.J. Bordini Center - 5 N. Systems Drive, Appleton WI
Nonprofit marketing often lands on the plates of already busy staff, volunteers, and board members, leaving many teams unsure where to focus their limited time and resources. In this practical, hands-on session, our facilitator, Erin Ter Beest of Crane Crest Communications, will help nonprofit leaders bring clarity and structure to their marketing so they can reach more people without adding to their overwhelm.
Participants will learn how to:
- prioritize what matters most,
- strengthen core efforts like mail, social media, fundraising and donor communications,
- and build simple systems that make marketing more manageable.
Who Should Attend:
This session is ideal for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers who want clearer direction, greater confidence in their marketing decisions, and realistic strategies they can implement right away.
About the Facilitator:
Erin Ter Beest, Marketing Strategist & Founder - Crane Crest Communications
With more than 20 years of experience working in and alongside nonprofits, Erin helps organizations cut through overwhelm and build clear, sustainable marketing approaches that support their mission. Known for her calm, practical style, she focuses on starting with clarity and purpose, so marketing feels manageable and meaningful. Erin also leads C3 Marketing for Nonprofits, a community that supports nonprofit leaders with strategy, tools, and guidance.
Registration Fee:
**If you're unsure whether you're within our service area, please email NPLI before making your payment.**
Refund Policy:
All registration fees are non-refundable. However, if an event is cancelled or postponed, the following conditions apply:
- Event Postponement: If NPLI postpones an event, registrants will not receive a refund of the registration fee. If you are unable to attend the new date, you may send someone in your place. All registrants will be notified via email immediately if an event is postponed.
- Event Cancellation: If NPLI cancels an event, registrants will receive a full refund of the registration fee. The refund will be credited to your Wild Apricot account for use towards future sessions. All registrants will be notified via email immediately if an event is cancelled.
