I’m a huge believer in goal setting. Especially in the power of writing down goals. Every December, I write a list of 100 things I want to accomplish in the next 12 months. This technique isn’t for everyone, but it’s fun to see how well received it is for people who push through (like Jon [...]

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I’ll be speaking at the Social Media FTW conference on September 22 in Portland, Maine. The organizers have asked each of the presenters to do a quick video promoting why people should come to their session. Would you help me decide which video to send to the conference organizers? It would be great if you [...]

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This summer, I’ve served on an ad hoc strategic planning committee for an organization here in Maine that’s just celebrated its tenth year. As with any organization that survives this long, we find the environment now is a lot different than when the organization was birthed. The economy is totally different. We’ve learned more about [...]

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I’m a big fan of ongoing education, so I was intrigued to be reminded that college courses on fundraising exist online. In this post, Brandy Olson tells us about some. Brandy is an internet marketer, writer and lover of all things outdoors. She currently performs market research for 43a.com when she is not contributing her [...]

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Today I had the pleasure of being interviewed about Google+ along with Michael Hiles. I made sure to include how I thought nonprofit employees could leverage Google+ (and nonprofits when businesses and organizations are allowed on). You can hear the whole 45 minute show at Google+ – Don’t believe the hype? or here: Listen to [...]

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Twitter chats can be a terrific way to meet new colleagues and get ideas for your work from really creative people. I’m particularly excited about the #smNPchat Pamela Grow started. We “meet” on Twitter every other Friday at noon Eastern time to discuss marketing and fundraising topics related to small nonprofits. Many people that join [...]

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I’ve just finished my final polish on my slides for the three talks I’m doing this week. I’m so excited! These are going to be great trainings! The LinkedBook? Wednesday, I’m giving 3-hour training on how to effectively use social media for individuals and small organizations. I’m calling it The LinkedBook? because all the tools [...]

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I’m thrilled to be able to announce that my publisher, 501 Videos, has made the Ask Without Fear DVD set available online! Now you have the opportunity to get the DVD or have a lifetime membership to a site with the full set of videos, forms, and resources available to you wherever you are! Did [...]

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Tomorrow I’m teaching my first “open” fundraising class. It’ll be held in Lewiston, Maine at the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, and to register for the class, go to http://fundraisingcoach.com/class. Apparently people are finding this lower price-point option fits with their ever tightening budgets! The idea has proven so popular, I’m already [...]

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I love 501 Videos free Movie Mondays. And I love history. So I loved listening to today’s “Brief History of Philanthropy” video! Looking at ancient history, including named giving opportunities in Ephesus, Stuart takes us right up to the present. All in about 5 minutes! To see it, just click on this screen shot to [...]

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