Social Media for Social Good Academy 2.0 is opening soon! Don’t miss out or lose your spot – get on the Early Interest List by clicking here. What a… time we are living in. (I wanted to avoid using the words unprecedented, uncertain, and disruptive.) You have emailed me and messaged me some of your stories about what is going …
How to Get More People to Sign-Up for Your Event [Webinar Replay]
Social Media for Social Good Academy 2.0 is opening soon! Don’t miss out or lose your spot – get on the Early Interest List by clicking here. If you have a campaign on GoFundMe Charity or are considering launching one, the Registration and Ticketing functionality is a great feature that can help you reach your campaign’s goals. Important: You cannot …
What I Commit to Doing Differently
This morning I gave the opening keynote at the Collaborative Virtual Sessions, organized by Classy. My talk was supposed to be on tactical ways to pivot your fundraising strategy in the light of COVID-19. But, I had much more to say that I felt needed to be said. I struggled with the decision to speak at all, due the lack …
The Next Normal – The Future for Nonprofits In A Post-Pandemic World
When I created this series for the Nonprofit Social Media Nerds, I didn’t choose my words wisely. “Post-pandemic world” – What does that mean? Will we ever get there? We certainly aren’t there yet. These conversations were intended to bring together emerging and known thought leaders and practitioners in the sector, to discuss the current climate and ideas to navigate …
8 Irresistible Benefits of Nonprofit Social Media Storytelling
There are a myriad of benefits that can be gained through a strategic online foray into nonprofit social media storytelling – benefits that will resonate throughout the entire organization, from donors to clients to staff. Here are just some of the many benefits that nonprofits have enjoyed by using stories in their communications and fundraising efforts: 1. Seeing your mission …
Your 5-Point Plan for #GivingTuesdayNow May 5
I encourage all nonprofits, social change agents, activists, and anyone who wants to change the world through generosity and kindness to celebrate this year’s global day of unity on May 5, #GivingTuesdayNow. So much more than a simple fundraising event, #GivingTuesdayNow is a global movement, shedding light on the vital work done by the nonprofit sector every single day, as …
Thanking Event Sponsors: 20 Ways to Thank Virtual Event Sponsors
Social Media for Social Good Academy 2.0 is opening soon! Don’t miss out or lose your spot – get on the Early Interest List by clicking here. With 1.5 billion people across the globe on shelter-in-place orders due to the coronavirus outbreak, many nonprofit gatherings and fundraisers that would have been held in person are moving to digital and virtual …
Planting Seeds for a Brighter Nonprofit Future – In Your Words
In my email last week, I asked nonprofits to share at least one seed that they are planting right now that they think will benefit the organization in the long-term. The responses were wonderful, and I want to share them with you. Fundraisers are SO generous with their expertise and their time. I have decided to keep the responses anonymous. …
Should My Nonprofit Start a #GivingTuesdayNow Campaign on May 5?
I’ve seen this question a lot lately – Should my nonprofit start a #GivingTuesdayNow campaign? There is a lot of uncertainty right now, and even more questions: What if we already have a campaign launched? What about fundraising right now – is it ok? What kinds of campaigns are running? How will I be able to reach my donors? These …








