Do you use Pinterest purely for the images, or for the content they contain? Something I have been wrestling with for a while... Via Michael Rogers 
The work of several artists and entertainment are featured at free events in Fort Lauderdale. The The Sailboat Bend Artists at the 1310 Gallery in Fort. Via Love Las OLas The corporate culture at too many nonprofits, in short, is akin to that of government agencies or other public institutions in its mediocrity, its dysfunction and its reinforcement of problems by ignoring them or denying they exist. 
A collection of 12 free ebooks on nonprofits, social media, and fundraising. Check the list below, maybe one of these fits a need you have right now. -Ken
Lifetime Donor Attraction System
Social by Social 2012 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report Kivi Leroux Miller
25 Metaphors Nonprofits Can Use to Get Their Messages Across – and the Decrepit Dozen to Avoid
No More Fundraising Thermometers
The First 100 Days of Your New Nonprofit Marketing Job
Successful Nonprofit Events
Online Fundraiser’s Checklist 2.0
Lisa Simpson for Nonprofits: What Science Can Teach You About Fundraising, Marketing and Making Social Change
21 Stupidly Simple Ways to Get More Likes and Comments on Your Nonprofit Facebook Page
How Non-Profits Can Get the Most Out of Google Grants
How to Raise A Lot More Money Now: 50 Great Ideas from 11 Top Experts Via Kimberly Flaherty, Ken Dickens 
This is the best free non-profit program going. Run don't walk to sign up for everything from free software to free advertising. Incredible. Make this your #1 priority for 2012. If you need help with this, ask. -Ken [ http://www.2080nonprofits.org ] Via Ken Dickens 
Fire & Ice Game Convention a family-friendly eventHerald Times ReporterBen Dow, left, in his third year as coordinator of the Fire & Ice Game Convention, plays the board game “Elfenland” with his son, Brenton, 7; daughter, Bella, 5; and wife, Beth. -Very fascinating way to emcompass family activities into a large scale event. 
Non-profits leaders are responsible for attracting, retaining, and growing the financial, human, and capital resources required to deliver programs and work towards satisfying the mission. Often this work is done with lean staff ... 
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BOSTON -- This year’s Pan-Mass Challenge bike ride raised $35 million for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the PMC announced Friday. Friday, November 11, 2011. - This article doesn't elaborate on the event specifically, however, I think it reveals the importance of donators being passionate about the cause. If I am to go into the field of event planning for non-profits I will have to be in charge of putting together soirees and such for our donors as well as the public. It is important to maintain donors as well as attract new donors and supporters. Creating events and fundraisers for a non-profit is essential in its success. Via CELEBRIVIEW 
Knowing how a donor thinks about his or her giving will increase your chances of a positive response to your request for support. Via Kathryn Lima 
An infographic summarizing ten surveys published in 2011 regarding face-to-face and virtual events. - I think this article is rather intriging. The continuous growths of digital communication allows us to explore different avenues of communication. It is important to have acess and knowledge about the dfifferent types of mediums that you can use for meetings, events and conventions when planning a corporate event. -If I need to plan a corporate meeting on a regular basis and my client has employees all over the country then it would make sense to have meetings and seminars over the internet by using OovOo or other types of communication software. It will save the company money and allow for instant contact. Via Lindy McKeown Orwin, Didier Preud'homme (Logicamp) |
QR-codes can be a benefit to your customer - when used correctly. I can think of multiple occasions I've been reading a sign or poster and uttered the phrase "wish they had a QR-code". However, sometimes it can be more of a deterant than anything. This is one of those times.
Remember folks, user-experience matters! Via Jay Nelson, Michael Rogers 
I also sit as the Co-Executive Director of the not-for-profit group Librarians Without Borders. In my non-professional life I'm a music geek (go see High Fidelity), Toronto Maple Leafs fan (don't start), true crime buff, skeptical ... 
"Is the future of #nonprofit #technology in the cloud?" 9/10 non profits use the cloud to house data. 
I never thought of using this as a tool for Non-profits. I am an addict to is and am happy that I can use it even more productively. - iz Via Ken Dickens When you run a nonprofit, most likely your goal is to accomplish as much as possible while using very little funds. This lets you use the money where it is most needed, which is supporting your cause. 
Many of our organizers are still traveling and we’ve got a ton of emails, tweets, pictures, posts, videos and more to catch up on, but we wanted to send a huge thanks to everyone who participated in the Second Life Community Convention 2011 this year, whether you were in Oakland, in Second Life, or on the web! Via Fleep Tuque 
Are you a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the United States? Lauren Kade covers the basics of the Google for Nonprofits program.
very interesting! 
An intimate setting would be nice for the core staff of a non-profit to enjoy a private dinner. We always need to remember after an event is executed to recognize the people behind the scenes. That is why I think a small private reception once or maybe twice a year would be great depending on the size of the organization and their staff. Via j walters 
This is a collection of infograpics about nonprofits, social media, and social good. - This is an interesting article that sheds light on the different types of racing events that are used to fundraise or raise awareness about a certain non-profit. It seems that endurance races are most effective when trying to secure the most amount of money. Endurance races that involve teams have are more likely to raise more money which is a good thing to know. Via The Cause Project 
Mobile Wallets are going to dramatically transform how consumers purchase goods and services. Many predict the end of cash and physical credit cards for both point-of-sale and online transactions w... Via Kathryn Lima 
This article talks about how in 2010 businesses invested money and time into learning and development for employees than ever before. I think this is great because I am a true believer that we must have education throughout our whole life to make us well rounded employees and individuals. Especially with changing technologies and policies it is essential to make sure that your employees are up to date with the most current information. Businesses have realized the value of learning and the importance of investing their time and money into there business to prosper and be efficent. I chose this article because I am thinking about going into corporate planning and since there has been an influx in education for employees that will effect my job as well. I could potentially be planning different ways to educate and plan functions for employees that will be benifical and fun. Via Maria Elena Corbeil |
