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Today I was thrilled to be interviewed on the Uncommon Giving radio show on BlogTalkRadio, and I wanted to share the link with you if you missed it – click here or listen below. Listen to internet radio with Uncommon Giving on BlogTalkRadio Topics covered include: Using social good to heal from tragedy, including the Sandy Hook shootings and the Boston Marathon …
When I speak with nonprofits about their biggest fear in using social media, most say to me that they are scared of negative feedback. Many nonprofits seem to think that all the wack jobs, former staff members and disgruntled clients will come out of the woodwork and vent on their Facebook Walls, tweet bad things about them and write nasty …
Have you signed up for today’s webinar? It’s hosted by NPO Connect, and I will be discussing ways to use all the communication channels available to nonprofits in a comprehensive and cohesive way. Sign up here! Description: Social and Web 2.0 technologies have changed not just how we market and promote our programs and services, but also how we manage and …
Talk about burnout… I didn’t even have time to write a great blog post for today! So, to announce my vacation next week (YES!!!) I thought I would share with you one of my all-time favorite posts by the incredible Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech 2.0: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits. You should subscribe to her email newsletters and …
If your nonprofit doesn’t know about Pinterest, it’s about time it caught up. In terms of adult U.S. Internet users, Pinterest has almost caught up with Twitter! Nonprofits are actively using Pinterest to connect with new donors, raise money and accomplish their missions. There are several characteristics that separate awesome nonprofit pins from the mediocre. Awesome nonprofit pins: Are visually …
I often field this question in my discussions with nonprofits. “Julia,” they ask. “You are always writing about new social networking tools. Does my nonprofit really need to be active on so many different sites?” Usually, in the middle of asking the question the color drains from their face and they become noticeably agitated and anxious. Nonprofit professionals are always suspicious of …
Yesterday I attended the Social Media for Nonprofits Conference in Boston (well, Cambridge) and I wasn’t disappointed. This year’s line-up of speakers and variety of content was packed with experts and helpful topics. If you missed it, make sure to sign up at the Social Media for Nonprofits website to get updates on upcoming events. (All the presentations I reference below can …
Are you perplexed by Pinterest? Are you doubtful of the value of Pinterest to nonprofit fundraising and marketing efforts? Have questions that need answered? Join me and GiftWorks on May 23 for a free webinar on how nonprofits can use Pinterest to raise money, create awareness and do good. The free webinar, “Pinning for Good – How Nonprofits Can Use …
The word “slacktivism” has surfaced so much of late that I feel the need to write a defense of the much–maligned practice. “Slacktivism” can be loosely defined as sharing a post online, signing an online petition and tweeting a link to a charity’s website. Cynicism Exhibit A: Brian Moylan wrote a provocatively titled post calling everyone who posted the red …