This post, written by Claire Axelrad, originally published on her site, Clairification , and we are thankful for her permission to share it with you, since it provides great inspiration. I have a dream for 2015 – and beyond. I have a dream this is the year your organization will move beyond defining yourself by what […]
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Looking through the tech blogs over the last couple of weeks, there’s a term that keeps bursting off the pages as I read. And while I’m still not completely clear on what exactly it means, I’m fairly certain it’s important for every entrepreneur to know about. The Internet of Things, or IoT, is […]
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Making Working Remotely Work When I first entered the workforce, most of the job postings I saw that allowed you to work from home were either technology related or some type of pyramid scheme. Nowadays, however, faster connection speeds, better technology, a desire for more work/life balance, and proven productivity increases have made working […]
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Get By With A Little Help From Your Friends: Make the Most of Social Media Super Users Social media continues to shine as a marketing tool. Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, Instagram and the like make connecting with supporters as easy as pushing a button. It has also made the cultivating of strong relationships with your […]
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Life Lessons from My Dad, A Rock Star Advocate for People Living in Poverty After more than 30 years, my dad, Jack Frech, recently retired as the director of Athens County Job and Family Services, a local Ohio county entity responsible for administering benefits to the poor, like food stamps, Medicaid, and cash assistance. […]
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This post was originally published on PeerToPeer Professional Forum’s Peer Review Blog , and is being shared here with their permission. We felt that it showcases an excellent, unique way for your organization to increase donor engagement and retention. Let us know what you think! When a volunteer decides to raise money for St. Baldrick’s Foundation, […]
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When we think of highly successful people, we think of their motivation, innovation, perseverance, and occasionally their bank accounts. Do we also think of the typical color or style of their clothing? A signature style can help to establish and maintain a unique identity. Unlike the typical notion that success equals high-end fashion, Lifehack suggests […]
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We’re pleased to have Emily Goodstein, Online Media Strategist, share her best tips on growing your email lists via offline efforts, in this podcast. Developing your nonprofit’s email list is crucial. Even if your organization finds many donors are direct mail only, research has found that those constituents who are contacted through multiple channels tend to give more-so, […]
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Top 4 Benefits Volunteers Enjoy What nonprofit organization can function without volunteers? Imagine all the work that would not be finished, all the initiatives that would fall apart, without volunteers. While nonprofits gain a lot from their volunteers, volunteers benefit from their experience. When recruiting and strengthening bonds with volunteers, don’t forget to bring to […]
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Fun Charity Event Ideas Colony Cats is basking in its local business partnership greatness after last week’s Mini Spa Night at Camelot Cellars, located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio’s, Short North. Each month for the last two years, Camelot Cellars has hosted a Mini Spa Night, bringing in vendors from the Columbus area to […]
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