Google+ for Nonprofits at BlogWorld Expo in LA

by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 10, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media

Here’s a video of my “Google+ for Nonprofits” session from BlogWorld Expo in Los Angeles last month. There were 2 sessions about Google+ there: Guy Kawasaki and Chris Brogan did one; I did the other. This was presented days before Google opened up...

Top 10 Blog Posts in 2011

by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 9, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media

The year is coming to a close so it’s the season for “Top 10 Lists,” right? Here are the list of the top 10 most popular posts published here on FundraisingCoach.com in 2011. # 10. was actually a tie between both: 3 Easy Phone Tips and 3 Tips for...

So you have a Google+ page for your nonprofit, now what?

by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 17, 2011 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media

On Tuesday, 501 Mission Place hosted our monthly “Office Hours” on Google Hangouts. We had a blast! I hosted it using the “Hangout with extras” so I was able to give the hangout a title (not creatively called “501 Mission Place November...

A FundraisingKick: An easy email fundraising idea from Zappos

by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 16, 2011 | 3. Ask, Internet & Social Media

I don’t normally share my messages to the Fundraising Kick folks here on my blog…but I am today. Here’s what I sent them this week. Two weeks ago, I got an email that got me thinking “why couldn’t nonprofits do that?” Here is the entire text of the...

How to Write Posts People Will Remember

by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 14, 2011 | Guest Posts, Internet & Social Media

I’m honored to introduce you to Darren Rowse, uber-blogger. I’ve learned alot from Darren over the years and finally got to meet him last week at BlogWorld Expo in Los Angeles. This post seemed perfectly suited to help your nonprofit retool your blog so...

Google+ is open to nonprofits

by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 7, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media

If you’ve been waiting to join Google+ until your nonprofit or organization could have a presence on Google+? The wait is over. About 30 minutes ago, Google opened up Google+ Pages! I’ve scoured their introductory material and have found references to...