Google Chrome for a Cause: Boon or bust?

by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 16, 2010 | Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools

I just saw a tweet from @legaleagle2010 about the USAToday’s story on Google’s Chrome for a Cause. Apparently, installing this extension will let you donate money for every tab you open in a day. You’re able to choose to support either: The Nature...

Give a goat! A great social media call to action

by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 9, 2010 | 3. Ask, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools

  Check out this very effective call to action. World Vision took a page out of Heifer International’s catalog and adapted it to a social media world. The text is just: Help save a child’s life with milk, cheese and more! Give a goat Clicking on the...

[Guest Post] Why it’s time for YOU to say good-bye to free WiFi

by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 30, 2010 | Guest Posts, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools

I’ve long been a fan of Peter Shankman and the company he founded called HARO. Last month he posted a warning about free wifi that resonated with me. He gave me permission to repost it here. I hope it helps keep you safe! Why it’s time for YOU to say...

QR Codes: The Future of Fundraising?

by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 9, 2010 | Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools

Earlier this fall, I was at the National Catholic Development Conference in Chicago. Wandering through the exhibit hall, I came across this flyer. If you’re like me, you don’t really know what that box is in the upper righthand corner. It’s called a...

Get the most out of Facebook

by John Haydon | Nov 2, 2010 | 2. Engage, Guest Posts, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools

This week, I’m honored to introduce John Haydon. John knows Facebook and he knows nonprofits. In this post, he shares some apps for using Facebook even more effectively! Check out his blog at www.JohnHaydon.com To help you get the most out of your Facebook Page,...

How to begin blogging and tweeting

by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 26, 2010 | 2. Engage, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media, Question Marc?, Samples & Tools

Q: How do I get started blogging and using Twitter? Are there classes I can take? Great questions. Blogging and tweeting can be terrific ways to do the “engage” and “love” steps of the “Get R.E.A.L.” fundraising process! Here are...