Pen & Pug

Name: Pen & Pug
Address: Lincoln, NE, US
Telephone: +14024508171

Marketing | Writing | Fundraising

03/18/2026

It takes a whole lot of creative magic to make Purpose Palooza! happen.

Mighty kind thanks to our in-kind sponsors:
Eagle Printing & Sign
Make It Pop
Rebecca Marie Brand & Lifestyle Photography
Stingray Writing
SevnSpero Creations
Umbrella Photo Booth

They help turn a good event into a great experience.

Join us this Friday, March 20. Grab your seat 👉 bit.ly/49AzzuY

03/13/2026

Just one week until Purpose Palooza!

We’re grateful for our Presenting Sponsors — Filament Essential Services, Lincoln Community Foundation and AMA Lincoln — whose support helps bring nonprofit and marketing leaders together for a day of practical learning, fresh ideas and meaningful connection.

March 20 is almost here.

Save your seat today: bit.ly/49AzzuY

03/10/2026

Back for an encore at Purpose Palooza!

These experts are returning to the round table lineup on March 20:

Nathan Wén Hé, Director of Communications, Civic Nebraska
Kristin Malek, Event Extension Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ingrid Kirst, Nonprofit Leadership Consultant, Ingrid Kirst Consulting
Katherine Warren, Chief Operating Officer, KidGlov

From inclusive marketing and strategic events to recruiting great people and elevating your brand without a big budget, these round tables are packed with ideas you can take back to your team.

See more topics and register: bit.ly/3Zzj9xb

Special thanks to our purposeful sponsors Filament Essential Services, Lincoln Community Foundation and AMA Lincoln.

Purpose Palooza! is powered by Cause Collective and Pen & Pug.

03/06/2026

Four more experts are making their Purpose Palooza! debut this year, bringing fresh perspectives to the round table conversations on March 20.

Lily Escobedo,
Creative Design Lead, Level Ten Creative Marketing Firm

Jana McGuire,
Senior Account Director, Look East Strategic Communications

Wendy Van,
President, Open Window

Andy Seiler,
Founder, Cuemotion & Good Life Network

Their round tables will dive into brand consistency, media interviews, authentic messaging, and turning great stories into powerful film.

See more topics and register: bit.ly/3Zzj9xb

Special thanks to our purposeful sponsors Filament Essential Services, Lincoln Community Foundation and AMA Lincoln.

Purpose Palooza! is powered by Cause Collective and Pen & Pug.

03/03/2026

The countdown is on.

Still deciding if Purpose Palooza! is for you?

It’s a one-day gathering built for local nonprofit pros and marketers who want practical ideas, real conversations and stronger connections.

Take a purposeful seat.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lopk1b

02/26/2026

Back by popular demand. These facilitators are making an encore appearance at Purpose Palooza! on March 20:

Seven Keys to Personal Branding & Thought Leadership
by Dan Parsons, CEO, Parsons Public Relations, Inc.

Designing Website Navigation That Works (and Converts)
by Kiersten Hill, Director of Nonprofit Solutions, Firespring

Creative Ways to Spark Energy and Momentum on Your Team
by Jen Landis, Creative Confidence Coach, Jen Landis Co. & University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Purposeful Disruption and Granting Yourself Permission to Fail
by Rich Claussen, Business and Community Development, Olsson

Facilitated round tables. Real conversations. Practical takeaways.

See the full lineup and register today at bit.ly/3Zzj9xb

Special thanks to our purposeful sponsors: Filament Essential Services, Lincoln Community Foundation, and AMA Lincoln.

Purpose Palooza! is powered by Collective and Pen & Pug.

02/24/2026

Mission is powerful.
Burnout is real.
Revenue matters.
So does reflection.

Four round tables at Purpose Palooza! are tackling what nonprofit leaders are actually navigating:

Anne Constantino – Mission or Exhaustion?
Founder & President, Constantino Consulting Agency

Lori Seibel – Power in the Pause
President, Agate Consulting; Retired President/CEO, Community Health
Endowment

Matthew Landis – Oxygen Masks for Nonprofits
Director of Creative Services, Filament Essential Services

Alexis Wingert – From Flat to Funded
Grindstone Media & Make It Pop

Real conversations. Practical strategy. Sustainable impact.
March 20.

Full lineup + link to register at: bit.ly/3Zzj9xb

02/21/2026

One month from today...

On March 20, you could be:
• swapping ideas with nonprofit leaders who get it
• gathering practical strategies you’ll actually use
• having the kind of conversations that spark momentum

Purpose Palooza! is just one month away. If stronger storytelling, smarter fundraising, or clearer strategy is on your 2026 goals list...this is your nudge.

Register today at https://bit.ly/49AzzuY

Powered by Cause Collective & Pen & Pug 💜💜

02/17/2026

Pull up a purposeful chair! These returning facilitators are leading round tables at Purpose Palooza! on March 20:

🟣 Lynne Lange, Professional Coach & Consultant, Mission Matters - Table Topic: Leading Above the Line: Conscious, Curious, Creative

🟣 Randy Hawthorne, Vice President of Community Engagement, Downtown Lincoln Association - Table Topic: Make All of Your Marketing Work Together

🟣 Chris Whitney, Communications Coordinator, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce - Table Topic: Media Matters: Making Your News Stand Out

🟣 Meredith Q. Killion, Owner, Sweet Boy Marketing - Table Topic: How to Build a Simple Posting Plan for Consistent & Effective Social Media Marketing

These conversations are designed for nonprofit leaders who want clarity, alignment, and practical tools they can actually use.

See more experts and round table topics at https://bit.ly/3Zzj9xb

Special thanks to our purposeful sponsors: Filament Essential Services, Lincoln Community Foundation, and AMA Lincoln.

Purpose Palooza! is powered by Cause Collective and Pen & Pug

02/14/2026

Won't you be mine? ❤️

Marketing Strategy, Creative Writing and Nonprofit Fundraising are my love languages! Take advantage of this Valentine's Day special offer - all marketing services come with free pug hugs & kisses!

Contact us today at https://penandpug.com/

02/13/2026

Burnout is real.
And white-knuckling your way through leadership isn’t the goal.

On March 20 at Purpose Palooza!, our afternoon keynote speaker Liz Ring Carlson is talking about something a lot of leaders feel… but don’t always say out loud.

The Cost of Burnout—and the Power of Intentional Leadership.

Liz brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience—and her own story of burnout and recovery—to share practical, doable strategies around mindset, boundaries, and sustainable success.

You’ll leave encouraged. And equipped.
Register: bit.ly/49AzzuY

Special thanks to our purposeful sponsors:
Filament Essential Services• Community Foundation • AMA Lincoln

Purpose Palooza! is powered by Cause Collective and Pen & Pug

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