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22 October 2009

8 Best Free Video-Sharing Sites for Nonprofits

Thanks to low-cost cameras, and free or inexpensive software tools, there’s a place for video production within the budget of even small nonprofits and associations. And distributing your videos on the Internet has never been cheaper or easier... (read more)
Posted Thursday, 22 October 2009 at 8:40 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 14 comments
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15 October 2009

Yes, Blog Action Day is Kind of a Big Deal - What Can Your Nonprofit Learn from #BAD09?

Blog Action Day started in 2007 as the initiative of just two people. Look how it’s grown! This year, some 9,400 blogs in 150 countries are spreading the word about climate change to almost 13 million readers. There are good lessons and ideas here for even the smallest nonprofit organization. (read more)
Posted Thursday, 15 October 2009 at 7:27 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 4 comments
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12 October 2009

Can You Tell Your Nonprofit's Story in 5 Photos?

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge offers a chance for your photos and videos to win cool prizes for your organization, ranging from a Flip video camera to Adobe software. This contest is wide open to all — submissions are welcomed from the... (read more)
Posted Monday, 12 October 2009 at 11:25 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 1 comments
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28 September 2009

Best of Association Jam : Association Links for September 2009

This month’s round-up of the most popular links at AssociationJam.org brings you a broad mix of theory and practical tips for people in associations and nonprofit organizations - oh, and a “must-laugh” Dilbert cartoon for anyone who’s ever faced a challenge on the job! (read more)
Posted Monday, 28 September 2009 at 6:43 AM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 1 comments
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24 September 2009

Non-profit Communications: Which Media to Use?

Earlier this week, Beth Kanter wrote about how to translate social listening into good twitter conversation that supports your objectives , riffing on David Lipscomb ’s Social Messenger Framework — one of the communications planning tools that he’s... (read more)
Posted Thursday, 24 September 2009 at 4:26 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 0 comments
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23 September 2009

Non-profit Website or Non-profit Blog?

Think a blog is just another name for a online journal, not really suitable for a serious non-profit organization? Think again! A blog can be whatever you want it to be. In fact, the main differences between a website and a blog are in the technology behind the scenes, and how your visitors interact with your content. (read more)
Posted Wednesday, 23 September 2009 at 1:22 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 9 comments
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18 September 2009

Introduction to Blogging for Non-Profits: Free Webinar Recording

Is your organization looking at starting a blog, to help you connect more directly with your members and supporters, but you're not quite sure how to go about it? Or maybe you've started a blog, but it doesn't quite seem to be doing much yet? There's... (read more)
Posted Friday, 18 September 2009 at 7:12 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 1 comments
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14 September 2009

Twitter 101 for Nonprofits

You know how, every so often, you come across a presentation you wish you’d created? For me, this week, it’s Twitter 101 for Nonprofits . In this slideshow introduction to the “fastest-growing social media platform in the world,” Frank Barry (@franswaa)... (read more)
Posted Monday, 14 September 2009 at 5:09 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 4 comments
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07 September 2009

So You Want to Work in a Non-Profit?

With the passage of Labor Day, and the start of the new school year, changes in the air! Whether you’re looking to get your first job in the nonprofit sector, or switching directions in mid-career, here are a few key resources to help with your planning and job search. (read more)
Posted Monday, 07 September 2009 at 11:57 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 3 comments
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03 September 2009

Viral Cats Destroy a Nonprofit's Website - and that's a good thing

Have you seen the Greenville Humane Society’s new website? If not, it's likely that a dozen friends will share the link with you before this week is over. As a case study in how nonprofits can use "viral" content - to gain attention, to promote a cause, and to call for action - SpaysNotStrays.org is a winner. (read more)
Posted Thursday, 03 September 2009 at 6:42 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 2 comments
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28 August 2009

Best of Association Jam : Association Links for August 2009

In this month’s round-up of the most popular association links at AssociationJam.org, we're bringing you two videos, two research reports, tips on tech tools, a commentary on a controversial ad campaign — and a host of takeaways from the 2009 Annual Meeting of ASAE and The Center. (read more)
Posted Friday, 28 August 2009 at 2:14 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 2 comments
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25 August 2009

The Good, the Bad, and Missed Opportunities: a Fundraising Case Study

We know that it's key for non-profits to connect online activities with real-world actions , but the reverse is also true, as a door-to-door fundraising campaign reminded me last week. People need to be able to take action for your cause in a way that... (read more)
Posted Tuesday, 25 August 2009 at 5:21 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 1 comments
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19 August 2009

6 Free or Cheap Web Tools to Schedule Volunteers

When a friend mentioned the online system his employer has started using to schedule shift work, my first thought was how useful a similar tool could be for non-profit volunteer coordinators. Sure enough, there’s a version of the web-based software that's specially designed for scheduling volunteers — and it’s free for qualified charities. (read more)
Posted Wednesday, 19 August 2009 at 2:28 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 9 comments
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12 August 2009

Associations Connect at ASAE 2009 - and Online

If you’re headed for the American Society of Association Executives & The Centre for Association Leadership Annual General Meeting & Expo in Toronto this week — or following ASAE 2009 online — the way to keep up with what’s happening is the... (read more)
Posted Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at 9:28 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 1 comments
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10 August 2009

Is Your Non-Profit Website Turning Off New Readers?

"Nobody cares about your website," Gerry McGovern tells business folks: "Your customers couldn’t care less about your new look, your new design or whether your dog has just had kittens." Focus on your audience: That’s the single most important piece of advice you’ll ever get about publishing a successful website or blog. But does this advice apply equally to non-profits? Yes, and no. (read more)
Posted Monday, 10 August 2009 at 5:05 PM by Rebecca Leaman [Curious Apricot] | 7 comments
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