Do You TikTok Yet?

Author Stephen Baldwin
The digital future is already here. But is your non-profit living in the past?

Why It Matters

A generational engagement gap is an opportunity for non-profits to change their ways to meet and engage young people where they are. In the digital age, fundraisers need new approaches, channels, and ways of communicating to engage young donors and inspire their philanthropy.

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