Yesterday I replied to the arguments made by people who want to reprint blog posts or RSS feeds in full, often without proper credit. Let me be clear: I have no problem with others excerpting or discussing my posts – I wholeheartedly encourage that. That’s part of the natural beauty of the blogosphere. My problem…
An article from this blog was recently reprinted in an email newsletter and on a website without my permission and without a link back to this blog. The same thing has happened recently to a handful of blogging colleagues. Is that fair use or content theft? When and how is it OK to reprint information…
This week’s Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants is up at Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology. Michelle asked bloggers to talk about the mistakes we’ve made with clients and she got a few very honest and interesting replies. Check it out — it’s great reading for consultants and those who hire them. Next week the…
Britt Bravo has posted the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants this week on the theme of having fun while doing good (which is also her blog theme). Fun cartoons, some great case studies, and insightful lessons — all sure to produce at least a smirk, if not a full-on smile. Next week the Carnival moves to…
Here is this week’s Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants, albeit a few days late (my business trip was busier than expected-sorry). It’s all about nonprofit how-to’s this week. Sit back, click around, and learn how to do something new! Cool People Care explains how to tell your story to generation Y. Cause-Related Marketing shows how to…
I’ve got a new poll up. Once again, I’ll post advice related to the winning answer. {democracy:6}
Jeff Brooks at Donor Power Blog has posted this week’s edition of the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. He asked what’s good or bad about fundraising and got some interesting perspectives. Next week, the Carnival comes back home here to Nonprofit Communications and it will be a “How To” edition. If you want to contribute, write…
Are the copy and images in your nonprofit marketing materials drugging readers into ignoring you and your issue entirely? It’s a process called narcotization. Here’s how it works. People were shown pictures of gum disease. One group saw photos of a mouth just a little rotten. The second saw photos of moderately rotten gums. The…
Jeff Brooks at Donor Power Blog is looking for posts on what’s good or bad about fundraising for next week’s Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Here’s what’s bad about fundraising from my perspective as a nonprofit marketing and communications consultant. These are the three reasons that I nearly always turn down requests to write grant applications…
I really enjoyed Marc Sirkin’s recent post on the differences between “radical attention hogs” and “platform players,” which he presents as a take of the difference between causes and organizations. He argues that as a nonprofit becomes more established, it will naturally lose its edge. I agree that this path is true for most organizations,…
This week’s edition of Real Time with Bill Maher featured Cornel West and Mos Def, and it was one of the most entertaining and interesting episodes this year. At one point, they talked about the complacency of the media and how many mainstream reporters want to fit in with and be liked by the people…
Nancy Schwartz at Getting Attention has posted another stellar edition of the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants, this time on how nonprofits can use online video to strengthen their marketing impact. It’s loaded with great examples, how-tos, and pitfalls — a must-read for anyone considering how to use video to promote a nonprofit cause. Next week…
