Online fundraising is growing but still only represents >8% of total fundraising in the U.S. And fundraising through social media channels such as Facebook is even less strong. However, social media will deliver long-term revenue growth if nonprofit leaders make a strong commitment now.
Twitter is full of great information for, by, and about nonprofits. It was hard to choose from a very long list, but here are some of my favorite Twitter accounts dedicated to the advancement of the nonprofit community. Feel free to contribute more names in the comments section.
This post is a compilation of my favorite online resources for nonprofits. They offer “how to” advice on everything from traditional fundraising to board management to the latest trends and tools in social media.
I recently got some unusual thank yous from local charities. This is one way for nonprofits to really stand out in the minds and hearts of their donors, but many just don’t take the opportunity.
Journalists need fast access to primary sources of news—in other words, people they can interview. Or people who know people to interview. Organizations need to have their stories told. Who puts them together? HARO.
In any endeavor, there are obstacles to success. Before you can formulate an effective strategy–or recruit the right people to help you–you have to figure out what is going to stand in your way.
In several years of working with nonprofits, I’ve heard hundreds of stories about the struggles and triumphs of disadvantaged people. One story in particular moved me to tears and I want to share it with you.
The social web—Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.–makes it easy for all of us to comment and share messages about social issues. We believe we’re doing good in the world, but are our actions having any measurable effect? Or are we just “slactivists”?
This post is the first in a series from a session at SXSW in Austin about how social networking is changing advocacy for nonprofits. Whether you work for a nonprofit, or are a constituent or supporter of one, this series will give you some important perspective and ideas.
As it says on my About page, stories are at the heart of all nonprofit communications, but even in technical and business materials, there are stories to motivate your constituents in exactly the right way. In fact, the best part of my job is telling stories.
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