by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 24, 2008 | 3. Ask
Today the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported on a seemingly provocative comments from the head of the Wal-Mart Foundation, Margaret McKenna. According to the Boston Herald, she said some charities should fail. I whole heartedly agree. Some nonprofits should fail. Just...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 21, 2008 | 3. Ask
Turn on any news program and you’ll hear about how bad the economy is. But I’ve been hearing some even more disturbing news: some nonprofits are telling their donors “we know the economy is rough so we won’t ask you for money.”...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 17, 2008 | 2. Engage, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
Brian Solis wrote an amazing post today listing loads of Twitter tools for building community. In his post, he gives a description and links to each of these tools: twubble GroupTweet twitt(url)y TwitLinks TweetDeck Gridjit Tweet Later Twist Twerp Scan Summize Twemes...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 17, 2008 | Internet & Social Media, Odd
I just spent 4 hours in the rain putting these signs for our Fall Pops Benefit Concert. The industry calls them “yard signs.” I’m hoping that they’ll catch people off guard in the midst of the signs of the political candidates! It’s a...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 16, 2008 | 2. Engage, Education Opportunities, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
I’m pleased that my Twitter for Nonprofits blog post is helping people venture into Twitter and other social media! After that post, a fellow Twitter follower, Jon Swanson, recommended following Cheryl Smith of CultureSmith Consulting. I agree! Her blog has...