I’ve got a new poll question up: How would you describe the length of your first drafts when writing at work? Too long, too short or just right? Take the poll and leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about writing first drafts. {democracy:5}
This week’s edition of the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants is up at the Bamboo Project. Michele highlighted some great posts from the last week on nonprofit marketing and technology. Check it out. Tell your friends. Next week we travel over to Donor Power Blog. See you there!
It’s the first of the month, which is Blogtipping Day. This month I selected three blogs I hadn’t read before from the list at Philanthropy.com’s Give & Take section. It’s the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s section on the nonprofit blogosphere and they have a nice list of nonprofit blogs on the site. I’m also getting a…
I had to do a little digging to find some stellar posts on the opportunities to shine that many nonprofits are missing (my stated theme for the week), so the Carnival is a tad late, but still great. Check out these posts to improve the way you present your nonprofit to donors, supporters, the media,…
Whether it’s a board meeting, a seminar, or a conference, the events your organization hosts or attends can provide great fodder for newsletter articles — if you highlight the most important points and forget about the rest.When you start writing an event summary, you may be tempted to regurgitate the agenda with a few extra…
Heather Carpenter at Aspiration Tech has posted this week’s edition of the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants, which includes posts on fundraising, public speaking, accountability, burnout, sharing photos online, and the Nonprofit Technology Conference. Read all about it here. Next week, the Carnival returns home to Nonprofit Communications. The theme for next week will be “Overlooked…
I started noticing more tightly cropped headshots in both print and online publications about a year ago and now they are everywhere. These photos are so tightly cropped that part of the head is gone — usually some portion of the hair, but sometimes an ear or the mouth. In modeling/acting circles, it is called…
This week’s Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants is available at the Nonprofit Consultant Blog. While there was no special theme this week, several of the posts Ken selected deal with organizational culture. Check it out. Next week the Carnival heads over to DataScribe Blog with Leila Johnson.
Next week will be “Newsletter Week” at Nonprofit Communications, including a post with tips on writing the hardest kind of newsletter article, as determined by this blog’s readers (you!). Problem is, right now there is a four-way tie between “Donor or Volunteer Profiles,” “Program Updates,” “How-to Articles or Tips” and “Event Summaries.” Vote now and…
Nancy Schwartz at Getting Attention has posted this week’s edition of the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Nonprofit marketers have more opportunities for professional development that you may have realized. No matter your situation, the posts in this edition will help you find ways to boost your skills and knowledge in this growing and exciting field.
Here is a Friday afternoon cocktail of mixed links for your enjoyment (my version of speed linking). This edition focuses on lists, which I love. Getting Attention highlights 110 Real-Life Tips from Fellow Marketers, based on info from Marketing Sherpa. Bamboo Project notes 101 Ways to Practice Blogging, based on a post from I Help…
Nancy Schwartz at Getting Attention asked for thoughts on how nonprofit marketers can stay on top of their professional development. One great way that I’ve continued to learn and grow professionally both as a consultant and previously as a nonprofit director is to turn the tables and move from the student role to the teacher…
