Unraveling The Myth of Slacktivism
Image by: spikeyhelen Last year, Malcom Gladwell started quite the discussion–and some heated arguments–in his New Yorker expose on “slacktivism,” doubting social media’s role in impacting real social...
View Article3 Ways to Rev Up Your Meeting Mojo
Image by alexdecarvalho How do you inspire giving? From the inside-out! One way to get started is by doing a meeting makeover. When it comes to “meetings,” people don’t exactly start jumping with joy....
View ArticleHow Are You Inspiring New Givers?
Image by Pencils for Kids, Libore, Niger “Individuals today are no more generous than their predecessors were over four decades ago,” according to a new report released by Blackbaud titled Growing...
View ArticleLinkedIn Introduces New Insights Dashboard for Groups
Earlier this year, we discussed how LinkedIn can help you inspire generosity. Recently, LinkedIn announced its new Statistics Dashboard for LinkedIn groups. The new feature was launched on ALL groups...
View Article4 Lessons Positive Psychology Offers Fundraisers
“Look at the bright spots.” Have you ever heard someone say this in a meeting? There are times to look at what’s not working and assess how it can be fixed. However, there are times you should adjust...
View ArticleGiving Plastic: A Look at Holiday Gift Cards
50% of all gift cards are purchased for Christmas, and most gift cards are purchased for family and friends. With a majority of Americans saying they are more likely to give a charitable gift this...
View ArticleGet Some Face Time Over the Holidays
Image by: Ryo, Giving can be impersonal. You write a check. You drop items off. You put some cash into the collection. And you walk away. This year, challenge yourself to go a step beyond what you’re...
View ArticleHOW TO: Make the Most of December 31
According to Network for Good, 33% of giving for the entire year happens on December 30 and 31. Are you ready for the great year-end push? Grab some last minute tips on social fundraising efforts and...
View ArticleHow Does Listening Lead to Impact?
Image by Melvin Gaal “We need to listen more,” Jeff Raikes, President of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, told the Chronicle of Philanthropy when asked about 2012 New Year’s Resolutions for the...
View Article4 Ways to Get Your Creative Groove On
Tired of doing the same thing? In 2012, challenge yourself to tell your story in new and different ways. Whether it be video, photography, illustrations, comics and more, let’s explore four ways to get...
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