nonprofit resources

Today kicks off a major overhaul to Facebook pages. Individuals adopted what is being called the “Timeline” about a month ago, but today all pages will automatically switch. As with any change in technology, there are some great opportunities for nonprofits, and some strategic decisions to be made.

What is “content curation?” How do I know if my nonprofit is engaging proactively through social media? These are a taste of the topics covered at Social Media for Nonprofits, a touring conference packed with social media experts from both nonprofit and for-profit fields. I recently got a chance to check out the New York event on January 31 and created a Storify to share the day’s highlights with you!

In 2011 alone, we saw many exciting changes in the world of nonprofit fundraising. There is no way we can predict exactly how things will look in 2012, but based on growing trends from last year, we can give you some important developments to look out for.

Children aren’t the only ones looking forward to getting gifts for the holidays; this is also the most important time of the year for charitable giving. Making the most of this opportunity requires far more than depending on the generosity of the season or making your website red and green.

We were pleased to be invited to speak at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI) in San Diego last week. Cary Thomas from The Scripps Research Institute has worked closely with us in the past, and as one of the meeting's Program Co-Chairs, he asked us to develop a presentation about how AIRI's 86 nonprofit member institutions could maximize their use of social media and technology.

The email marketing and fundraising landscape is ever-evolving, and it is increasingly important that organizations develop a comprehensive email strategy.

Facebook has created new features for its Nonprofit Resource Center, including downloads like a Pages Manual and a more general guide to increase your organization's presence on the social network.