While it may seem that having a celebrity take up your cause will be the answer to all your organization’s marketing and branding prayers, there are some key points that you need to consider. We met with Jonathan Herman, Executive Director for The Allan Houston Legacy Foundation to learn from his experience.
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Spread the Love for Heart Health Month
The heart is more than just an organ-it is what allows us to reach out and connect with others. The nonprofit sector needs healthy hearts to accomplish mission! And February is designated the month for heart health awareness.
ReadMOOC U?
Wish there were a way you could continue to learn, but didn’t have to pack up and move to a dorm or take a sabbatical? MOOCs may be the answer you’re looking for.
ReadWarning: Immediately Hacked at Winter Olympics!
After the highly publicized cyber-security failings of Target, Neiman Marcus and Michael’s, we are all a bit wary of how secure our data really is. In this case, at least, we have a warning.
ReadPreparing for in-person meetings with donors
Maybe you’re an old pro at getting out on the road, kissing babies and shaking hands, but in these days of spending 8 hours (at least!) a day communicating virtually, even your skills might be a bit rusty! If you’re newer, then you may find it quite the leap to go from tweeting out @, # or hitting “send” to the actual face to face.
ReadData and resources to enhance your nonprofit’s strategy
NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Network, is a membership organization for nonprofit technology professionals who hold in common the belief that “technology allows nonprofits to work with greater social impact.” To that end, the organization provides the nonprofit sector with very valuable research and resources. They recently released a benchmark study called, Collected Voices: Data-Informed Nonprofits […]
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Best Advice: Trust your gut
Recently, Third Sector Today had the pleasure of meeting up with Jane Weaver, Interim Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Association of Western Carolina. Prior to joining Alzheimer’s, Jane also held executive posts at National Kidney Foundation and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The eldest of seven siblings, a mother, a wife, professional experience in hospitality and nonprofit—yes, she admits, she […]
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Twitter: Tweet Chat 101
Tips and resources on how to host a Twitter or Tweet Chat. And an invitation to take part in one we host to give you some practice!
ReadCelebrating through Service
Remembering Dr. King with A Day of Service, Not a Day Off. Useful tools to help your organization provide service and get the word out.
ReadSuper Powers? Activate! Free Membership
Third Sector Today was created with you in mind. Did you ever wish you could just stand up and yell over the top of the cubicle to ask another development professional or program manager how they elevated donors to the “society level”? Or how they went about producing an Annual Report? Or how they approached […]
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