These days, nonprofit organization partnerships with for-profit companies go beyond writing a check (although that’s still a useful part of the relationship). Nonprofits are tapping into the resources available from successful companies in all sorts of ways. It turns...
Last time, we talked about the first big tip for nonprofits on Twitter, the law of reciprocation. But we’re not done: it’s time for Twitter Tip #2. Nonprofits getting on Twitter for the first time can be like kids let loose in the candy shop. It’s...
Nonprofit boards are notoriously hit-and-miss. For example, in Jacob Smith and Trey Beck’s excellent The Nimble Nonprofit, there’s a chapter titled: “Your Board of Directors: Good Enough Really is Ok.” Not exactly glowing review, by any means....
If you work for a nonprofit organization, your job is in sales. You heard me right. You might not like it, but our professional world is no longer clearly divided between the hardnosed salesperson and all the other people, who can happily avoid the uncomfortable...
Every six months or so, Facebook throws us for a loop and makes big changes to how the website works. The latest change is called Facebook Graph Search, and it’s looking to shake things up for your organization and their Facebook page, if you aren’t ready...