Blogging can either be the best part of my day or the worst, depending on the topic and my state of mind. Writing about something you find interesting, fun or useful is great because you want to share that excitement with others. That desire then fuels your passion and creativity in your writing, making your blog post more engaging. But writing about a topic that you’re not fired up about can be seriously painful. If you want to jazz up your 2015 blog calendar, here are 20 ideas for blog posts that you’ll actually enjoy writing.
- Interview an industry expert.
- Recap an event or workshop that you attended. Summarize the key takeaways.
- Give a list of 10 thought leaders to follow on social media and explain why.
- Discuss current industry trends and give your take on them.
- Highlight another organization that you partner with and celebrate their work.
- Discuss something relevant or timely related to an upcoming holiday or observance.
- Highlight staff employees that are living out your mission in their daily lives and tell their stories.
- Explain “how to” do something that you’re an expert at.
- Share a list of top mistakes pertaining to a specific subject and how to avoid them.
- Share best practices for networking in your industry.
- Create a list of ways you see mission-driven organizations succeeding.
- Give tips on helping your staff learn about and internalize your mission.
- React to something in the news.
- List your favorite online resources pertaining to your industry or sector.
- Share the top five ways supporters can engage with your organization.
- Allow new employees to introduce themselves via blog posts.
- Feature something your organization does in the community, such as service projects or community outreach.
- Do a round-up of the most relevant industry news at the end of the month.
- List your organization’s favorites in a specific category, such as favorite eco-friendly products, mission-driven retail stores, places to visit in your headquarter’s city.
- Share thank you letter to your followers and supporters.
What other topics are you planning to blog about in 2015?
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