How to Keep Your Staff Out of Trouble on Social Media
Watch the recording of a live discussion about establishing and enforcing a social-media policy.
Mass Shooting Galvanizes Advocates for Women
As public discussion about the crisis swells on social media, nonprofits are using it as a chance to draw more attention to efforts to curb violence against women.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Nonprofit World Joins Twitter Discussion About Women After Calif. Shootings
Organizations, donors, staffs, and board members have joined the conversation following last week’s mass shooting.
By Idit Knaan
Contributor
Through pro bono events, charities get can design help and gain an understanding of what works in design, all without breaking the bank.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
Contributor
How to Use Tumblr to Get Your Nonprofit Noticed by Potential Donors
Watch the recording of a live video tutorial on how nonprofits are using Tumblr: for fundraising, for blogs, as a website, and more.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Offers ‘Embedded Reporter’ Fellowship
The reporter will write feature articles for the group’s website and create lists and quizzes in hopes of drawing news-media attention.
By Cassie J. Moore
Contributor
Charity Recognized for Social-Media Work
The Nature Conservancy won the “Best Charity” title at the Shorty Awards, which honor outstanding efforts on Twitter and other social networks.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
How Nonprofits Are Using Google Hangout
View a video discussion on how to use Google Hangout to get feedback and ideas from the people you serve.
Using Social Media to Connect With Older Supporters
Alejandra Owens, who works on digital strategy at AARP, shares tips on how to reach people over age 50.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
How to Get Celebrities Involved in Your Cause
Watch a discussion on how top organizations persuade celebrities to help raise money and promote their missions.
SXSW Interactive Honors 10 People Who Use Technology for Social Good
Among the winners are one who helps artisans in Africa sell their products online and another that helps students pay their student-loan debts by working at nonprofits.
How to Pick Best Social-Media Outlets for Reaching a Charity’s Goals
Twitter reaches influencers and minorities, while Pinterest is best for attracting women and Facebook is great for reaching baby boomers, experts say.
By Cassie J. Moore
Contributor
Choose the Social-Media Networks That Fit Your Charity’s Mission
Knowing who uses what platforms and for what purposes can make outreach to supporters much more efficient.
By Cassie J. Moore
Contributor
LinkedIn Lists Opportunities for Skilled Volunteers
The social network has created a new Volunteer Marketplace, which features service opportunities offered by BoardSource, Taproot Foundation, VolunteerMatch, and other organizations that aggregate such positions.
By Sarah Frostenson and NICOLE WALLACE
Advice on Keeping an Open Mind When Starting on a Design Project
A designer explains why exploring the unfamiliar can result in more effective Web and print designs.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
Contributor
Pro Bono Design Event to Focus on 2 Nonprofits for a Weekend
A “hackathon” at Lake Tahoe in early 2014 will feature six senior designers.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
Contributor