8 Ways to Avoid the “Case of the Mondays”

8 Ways to Avoid the “Case of the Mondays”

Even when you’re doing meaningful work, let’s be honest – it can sometimes be difficult to transition from a relaxing weekend back into the “swing of things” on a Monday morning at work.  But we’re not going to let that happen to you!...
Free Marketing Tools

Free Marketing Tools

Want more productivity? Work smarter not harder with these 8 tools in hand. Grab a cup of coffee, some programs that make your work more efficient, and a persistent spirit – and there’s nothing you can’t accomplish! Here are our team’s Top Picks for...
10 Ways to Grow Your Email List Exposure

10 Ways to Grow Your Email List Exposure

Research suggests that on average your business’ email marketing database diminishes by about 25% every year.  This is partially due to contact email addresses changing over time or moving from one company to another.  Others may opt-out of your email...
Perfect Gift this Season? Make the World Better

Perfect Gift this Season? Make the World Better

What is the perfect holiday gift?  Small hint: it’s not stuff.  Rather, it’s an act of love; something which makes the world a better place.  This season as gifts are wrapped and exchanged, consider making a gift of time, heart, or funding for a deserving...
5 Best Practices: Raising Money for Nonprofits

5 Best Practices: Raising Money for Nonprofits

As our team transitions out of “Benefit Season” and into the Holiday Season, we’re reflecting on what we’ve learned in the past several months.  In the past 6 weeks alone, Luminate Marketing helped launch 3 nonprofit fundraising events.  The...
Our Chicago Innovation Awards Nominations

Our Chicago Innovation Awards Nominations

Grateful and excited about our nomination for the 2014 Chicago Innovation Awards for our video work for Chicago nonprofits.  Our team was nominated for two different awards this year: the first was for the development of a new fundraising ‘series’ of...
Why Passion Matters

Why Passion Matters

Nelson Mandela was laid to rest in Qunu this afternoon, ending a journey that transformed South Africa.  This passionate leader left a mark around the world.  As a tribute we wanted to share this well-known quote of his, showcasing the importance of passion.  Without...
Our Trip Around the World

Our Trip Around the World

We work with ministries and nonprofits, big and small.  Sometimes we have the opportunity to travel to different parts of the globe to help organizations first hand through high-quality photography, video footage, and understanding the mission to new depths.  This...