Grove9

09/03/2026

Are your donors the heroes of your story, or just the people you ask to fund it?

In this new article for Christian Leadership Alliance, Grove9 CEO & Chief Brand Strategist Justin Eklund explores a powerful shift in nonprofit storytelling: helping donors clearly see the meaningful role they play in advancing your mission.

If you want to deepen donor connection and inspire greater engagement, it may be time to rethink the story you’re telling.

Read Justin’s article at https://christianleadershipalliance.org/magazine/do-donors-know-their-role-in-your-story/

Do your donors truly feel connected to the mission? Do they understand how their giving directly impacts hearts, lives, and eternities?

07/29/2026

A strong marketing strategy is the foundation for greater impact. Before investing in tactics, pregnancy resource centers need a clear plan that aligns their mission, messaging, and outreach with the women and families they serve.

Learn more in our latest blog about how strategic thinking leads to smarter decisions, better stewardship of resources, and sustainable growth over time. Read the blog now: https://grove9.com/blog/strong-strategy-greater-impact/

07/07/2026

Some foster care agencies grow steadily. Others stay stuck, struggling to fill homes and keep families engaged.

The difference? Strategy.

High-impact agencies don't treat recruitment as a last-minute scramble. They invest in consistent marketing, build documented recruitment plans, prioritize retaining the foster parents they already have, and track what works.

The result? Sustainable growth – and more children placed in loving homes.

Our latest blog shares exactly what these agencies do differently:
https://grove9.com/blog/what-high-impact-foster-care-agencies-do-differently/

06/17/2026

Impact is something we build together. Last week we had an amazing content day with one of our amazing clients! Very happy and grateful for the trust and momentum we created.

06/15/2026

Faithful supporters have sustained pregnancy centers for decades. To keep growing your impact, you also need to reach younger donors who give to causes that match their values.

The next generation of donors cares deeply about purpose. Are they connecting with your mission?

Our latest blog is about showing your impact, building trust, and inviting supporters to step beyond writing a check to volunteer, attend, follow, and pray.

The centers that grow aren't always the ones with the biggest budgets. They're the ones that intentionally build trust and help supporters see the difference they're making in the lives of women and families.

Read the full post to start building a community of lifelong supporters: https://grove9.com/blog/pregnancy-center-marketing/

05/20/2026

National Foster Care Month reminds us why this work matters!

We care about this mission deeply because we believe every child deserves a safe, stable, and faithful loving home. We’re humbled by the agencies, families, and caregivers who step into hard places with courage, compassion, and love.

Here are a few words from our team:
Betsy - "As someone who was adopted and had siblings who were fostered, this work is deeply personal. There is no greater Kingdom mission than supporting the agencies that help children find safety, stability, and forever families. I’m grateful to play even a small part in that work."

Lynn - "I’m so grateful for foster agencies and parents who love kids, families, and foster parents so well. Watching them all in action, 'Let the little children come to me' (Matthew 19:14) really feels alive here and is what making a Kingdom impact is all about."

Christina - "We’re honored to support foster, adoptive, and kinship care organizations that stand in the gap and provide vital tools and resources for families in crisis. Their lives are changed - finding hope, strength, and resilience to keep going, to fulfill their 'yes' and build a loving, forever home for their families."

Justin - "Serving children and families in Jesus' name is the 'perfect storm' for me personally. As only God can do, He orchestrated adoption into my upbringing, my professional experience, our Grove9 team, and my wife's heart as we grew our family. There's no place we'd rather be!"

This is why we do what we do. Not for recognition, but because serving children and the people who care for them is our calling and reflects the Father's heart.

If you’re serving foster, adoptive, and kinship families, we see you, and we’re grateful for you.
Thank you for your faithful care for the children and families who need it most.

05/14/2026

To every foster parent, thank you. Your care makes room for safety, healing, faith, and family restoration. You remind children they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.

This National Foster Care Month, we celebrate your yes.

See how foster parenting and recruitment help more children find safety, stability, and hope.

Read more. https://grove9.com/blog/national-foster-care-month-why-foster-parenting-and-recruitment-matter/

05/10/2026

Congratulations Servant Solutions on the success of your first Synergy Huddle! We are thrilled to be a partner, helping to grow the Kingdom Impact!

What happens when great minds from AI, marketing, and strategy come together with a shared purpose? Momentum.

This month, we held our inaugural Synergy Huddle, bringing together trusted partners and collaborators to strengthen ideas, build lasting connections, and create smarter solutions for the future of Servant Solutions. We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful for the people helping shape it alongside us.

05/07/2026

Today’s Lead Wichita Prayer Breakfast was a meaningful reminder to continue widening our circle for greater impact.

Our Grove9 team was grateful for the chance to connect with nonprofit partners who care deeply for people and families in our community, including EmberHope and EMPAC. It felt especially meaningful to share that space during and .

We’re thankful for all of the organizations doing the hard, important work of supporting families across our country!

One key takeaway that stayed with us: treat your heading like a compass. Make sure it intersects with a little discomfort in your life by widening your circle.

We’re grateful to keep learning, connecting, and showing up alongside those making a difference! Giving God all of the glory!

05/01/2026

Is your foster care website making it easy for families to learn how to become a foster parent and begin the foster parent application process?

Effective foster care agency marketing goes beyond design. Your website should guide families with clear steps, instill trust, and provide strong support for foster parenting. All while communicating your unique brand and messaging.

Discover more in our newest blog here: https://grove9.com/blog/your-foster-care-website-isnt-broken-but-its-not-working/