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5 Factors for Improving Digital Accessibility & Equity

Digital accessibility and equity requires working with complex technical factors and making trade-offs. We break these factors down into bite-sized elements and explain what you should consider when making choices on your digital platforms.

Published on September 6 by Neil Ruud

Podcast

Social Impact Organizations Must Learn to Think and Act Like Digital Media Companies

Today’s social impact organizations have strong missions and inspiring visions, yet, all too often many of the strategies and approaches in the social impact space are still rooted in tactics that worked best in the pre-digital era.

8/25/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

Stop Chasing Website Perfection. Launch a Living Digital Hub Instead

Social impact leaders need to keep their digital presence up to date, but an outdated perfectionist mindset often derails these efforts. Learn to operate your website with an information-era mindset.

8/9/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Evolved Digital Strategy Panel: How to Foster Connections and Drive Impact Using Digital Strategies

In this episode of the We Are For Good Podcast, Eric joins a panel of modern impact thinkers to explore tactics for building evolved methods to grow the digital influence of an organization.

8/3/2023 by Eric Ressler

Video

Social Impact Brand & Digital Strategy Live Discussion

We hosted an informal live discussion with peers and colleagues in the social impact space to talk shop, ask and answer questions, and network.

7/27/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

Is Your Social Impact Marketing Strategy Built on a Strong Foundation or a House of Cards?

You need a strong foundation to get the most out of your digital marketing. Gain an understanding of the core elements required to support a marketing machine that can help your organization flourish, grow, and move your mission forward.

7/26/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Prioritizing Creativity Over Working Hours in an Agency

As a guest on the Agencies That Build podcast, Eric Ressler highlights the power of the four-day workweek.

7/19/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

Are you Acting with Courage?

How have you and your organization acted with courage this year so far? How might you act courageously in the second half of 2023, and beyond?

7/12/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Designing Your Donation Page for Conversations

Digital Marketing Therapy host Sami Bedell-Mulhern sits down with Eric for a conversation about Cosmic’s approach to crafting a donations page that will build trust and engagement and inspire donors to come back again and again.

7/6/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Empowering Social Impact Organizations to Catalyze Real World Change

RENEWables podcast host David Smart welcomes Eric for a discussion about the intersection between marketing, branding, and social impact.

6/27/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

Beyond Aesthetics: The ROI of Brand Building

Brand building goes beyond visual aesthetics. As a core pillar of your long-term strategy, it has multiple upsides and the return on investment can benefit every aspect of your organization. Discover the value of brand building and how to measure its ROI.

6/22/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

9 Things to Know Before You Start a Relationship with a Creative Agency

If you're at a pivotal moment of expansion or transformation, a creative agency can be integral to your growth strategy and implementation. A significant organizational shift may seem like a magical metamorphosis from the outside, but it’s typically the result of a strong partnership with a creative agency. Learn 9 things you should know to establish a successful relationship with a creative partner.

6/7/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Designing a Purpose and Strategy with Eric Ressler

Host Belden Menkus of The Purposeful Strategist sits down with Eric Ressler, founder and CEO of social impact creative agency Cosmic.

5/31/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Deliberate Leaders: The Future of Social Impact Fundraising with Eric Ressler

Deliberate Leaders podcast host and business coach Allison Dunn welcomes Cosmic founder Eric Ressler for a conversation about how the social impact sector needs to change in order to take advantage of the benefits of the information era.

5/18/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

The Benefits of Our Blueprint Approach to Designing Websites

Stop thinking of your website as a digital brochure. Learn how our Blueprint approach to website design provides multiple benefits beyond education and fundraising.

5/10/2023 by Matt Steele

Podcast

Nonprofit Unplugged: How To Transform Your Mission As Your Brand with Eric Ressler

This week on Nonprofit Unplugged, host Shaikra Releford is joined by Eric Ressler, founder and CEO of social impact creative agency Cosmic.

5/9/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

Nail Your Impact Story With These 4 Crucial Components

Understand the benefits of looking beyond your organization’s founding narrative and learn how to develop an impact story that builds brand awareness and inspires action.

4/26/2023 by Matt Steele

Article

How our Component-driven Design System Beats Template-based Websites

Our component-based design strategy produces flexible websites that allow content creators to easily add, update, and remove copy while maintaining good design principles and brand consistency.

4/12/2023 by Matt Steele

Podcast

The Road to Philanthropy — Social Impact with Eric Ressler

Cosmic Founder Eric Ressler joins podcast host Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors to discuss the power of a well-produced mission and what it takes to go beyond grabbing the attention of viewers.

4/5/2023 by Eric Ressler

Podcast

Long Shot Leaders - How to Market Yourself or Your Business and Create a Social Impact

Long Shot Leaders host Michael Stein joins with founder and creative director Eric Ressler for a conversation about how Cosmic helps organizations advertise and build brand awareness and inspire action.

3/29/2023 by Eric Ressler

Article

Benefits of Our Integrated Branding Process

Our integrated branding process supports social impact leaders through an in-depth look at the core aspects of your organization.

3/28/2023 by Matt Steele

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