Why Blog?

by drpeggy September 10, 2009 Blog Building

Let’s begin with a definition. Wikipedia defines blogs as “A blog (a contraction of the term “weblog”)[1] is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. “Blog” can also be used [...]

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It’s all about Relationships

by drpeggy September 9, 2009 Relationship Building

OK, so I have already broken my schedule, but I figure you will bear with me. Was a bit under the weather yesterday – so you get two posts today. This first one is for Relationship Tuesday! It’s important when you embark on your social media campaign that you constantly remind yourself of one, overarching [...]

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Where to Begin?

by drpeggy September 7, 2009 Getting Started

So you have decided to venture into the social media whirlpool?  OK, now what?  Here are 5 tips, each with an example or a resource. TIP NUMBER 1: Do A Little Research The obvious google search seems to suggest that you are alone in a wilderness, with only a few sites and stories about other [...]

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What’s Coming Up!

by drpeggy September 6, 2009 Blog Building

It’s been awhile since we have added to the nonprofit and social media conversation.  Please forgive personal and family demands (much of which you can read about on www.thewomenspeak.com) for our absence.  In our efforts to get back on track, we are starting a new blog post format! It is impossible to identify one entity [...]

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A Little Respect?

by drpeggy August 3, 2009 Community Building

While economists think the recession has reached a bottom, the impact on individuals and families is still extensive, as witnessed in rising unemployment and home foreclosures. Nonprofits organizations are seeing this reality in the numbers of people seeking their services and the shrinking of the resources to provide them.  The most vulnerable, children, are suffering [...]

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Where are the Voices?

by drpeggy July 8, 2009 Fund Development

I have worked in the nonprofit sector for 25 years, as a social worker, as an administrator, a fundraiser, an educator and as a consultant.  I have also worked in the for profit sector as a business owner and a consultant.  We are guilty in this country of thinking that economic factors only affect the [...]

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The Viral Nature of Knowledge

by drpeggy June 24, 2009 Community Building

When I talk about social media and non profits, I get a wide range of responses, as I discussed in my very first post on this blog  (click here to read).   There is no question that social media can now be seen in the communication, development and marketing plans of nonprofit organizations.  But the approaches, [...]

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The 140 character challenge

by drpeggy June 17, 2009 Community Building

So – exactly what can you say about your organization in 140 characters?  More than you know!  For  many marketing and development professionals, the challenge of 140 characters is so daunting they simply don’t try.  “How can you develop any kind of relationship with 140 characters?”  Ask the growing people following and being followed on [...]

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A Matter of Choice

by drpeggy May 12, 2009 Defining Social Media

The most important aspect of social media and nonprofits, from my perspective, is the element of choice. There are so many ways for people interested in your organization to find you and so many ways they can talk to you and contribute their voice and resources to your work.  If you didn’t recognize the icons [...]

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Social Media and Nonprofits?

by drpeggy May 11, 2009 Getting Started

Social Media can help nonprofit organizations be seen and heard. The resources available to help anyone navigate the chaos of social media (yes, that is my age talking), are also being tailored and expanded specifically to help nonprofits use this platform to show how their work makes a difference. Throughout this blog-site you will find [...]

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