Crayons & Marketers

06/09/2026

As many nonprofits finalize budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, here's a question worth asking: Does your budget include a line item for marketing?

Too often, organizations expect marketing results without allocating the resources needed to achieve them. Yet marketing plays a role in nearly every organizational priority, from fundraising and volunteer recruitment to stakeholder engagement.

Imagine what it would feel like to start the new fiscal year with an actual marketing plan in place.

Could you reach more donors? Recruit more volunteers? Increase event attendance?

As you finalize your budget, what's one thing your organization could do more of with additional marketing support?

Book a call today ➡️ crayonsandmarketers.com/contact-us

06/08/2026

Your board members have the potential to become some of your nonprofit's strongest advocates.

They believe in your mission and want to help build support for it, but here's the gap we see again and again.

When asked, "So what does your nonprofit actually do?" they freeze. They lack the words and the confidence to make a convincing argument.

But it's not a passion problem. It's a preparation problem. Board members are most effective when they feel confident talking about your mission. To do that, they must be engaged.

Read on to learn how to strengthen board engagement. ➡️ tinyurl.com/22tslw2y

06/05/2026

Doing great work and being known for great work are two very different things.

Many nonprofits assume that because they're making a difference, people know about it. The reality is that some of the most impactful organizations in a community remain largely invisible to anyone outside their donors, volunteers, and program participants.

Visibility isn't about puffing yourself up. It's ensuring the people who can help advance your mission- volunteers, new donors, and community influencers- know who you are, what you do, and why your work matters.

Remember, the organizations creating the greatest impact aren't always the ones doing the most work. Often, they're the ones doing the best job telling their story.

What's one thing you wish more people knew about your organization? Type it in the comments.

Looking to amplify your organization's impact? ➡️ Learn more at crayonsandmarketers.com

05/21/2026

We’d like to congratulate our client FiftyForward on its 70th anniversary! That's seven decades of helping older adults in our community thrive through engaging programs, supportive care services, and timely resources.

Crayons & Marketers collaborated with Bryan Williams, founder of Laws of Ace Films, to create this beautiful video to capture a glimpse of the impact this storied organization continues to have on our community.

If you have a FiftyForward story, we'd love to read about it in the comments.

🎥Click to watch.

For 70 years, FiftyForward has supported older adults across Middle...

05/18/2026

Being present for our clients during media opportunities matters to us. We want them to feel prepared, supported, and confident in the stories they’re sharing about the impact they’re making.

FiftyForward CEO Sallie Hussey did a fantastic job today speaking about the treasured partnership they’ve shared with Nashville Public Television for many years.

That’s what you can expect from our team: we show up and stand alongside our clients from talking points to filming day.

05/07/2026

5-Star Review Alert! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We'd like to thank our friends over at Pawster for their kind words. It was a pleasure working with them this year to build out their social media strategy, marketing calendar, annual fundraising campaign (Barkday!), and volunteer recruitment strategy. Head over to Google to see the full review.

Pawster is a phenomenal organization meeting families where they are during times of crisis. Helping keep pets and the people who love them together is a beautiful mission, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to support it.

If your family needs crisis foster care for your dog or cat, visit pawsternashville.org.

05/06/2026

We’re proud to be a sponsor of Ascension Saint Thomas HerHealth360 presented by Mamaya Health!

Join us for an unforgettable evening designed to make women’s health feel approachable, empowering, and even fun. This event brings together trusted providers, expert voices, and wellness resources.

Learn what preventive care you need, ask questions you’ve been putting off, and connect directly with health professionals, all while enjoying food, drinks and shopping!

Crayons & Marketers' founder, Jacqueline Hayes, will also participate as a panelist at HerHealth360 IGNITE, where six innovators in women's health will share solutions to address care for women at every stage of life.

📍 Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville
📅 May 7, 2026 | ⏰ 5–8 p.m.
✨ Complimentary admission & free valet

Register here: https://ascension-tn.regfox.com/herhealth360-2026.

We hope to see you there!

04/17/2026

We made our way to the Tennessee CASA Conference in Murfreesboro today, right alongside our friends at Snapshot.

We’re grateful to the Tennessee CASA team for the opportunity to support this conference and the 31 local CASA programs serving 60 counties, which train and support community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system.

04/16/2026

Crayons & Marketers is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Tennessee CASA Conference.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers are everyday people who step into extraordinary roles, standing up and speaking out for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

We look forward to connecting and cheering on the people who make this work possible.

04/15/2026

The Crayons & Marketers team spent the day at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle TN Bridge to Excellence conference. It was a full day of learning, fresh ideas, and good conversations with people who care deeply about their mission and the community.