Friday, June 11, 2010

Hewlett Foundation | The Philanthropy Blogosphere

Hewlett Foundation | The Philanthropy Blogosphere: "More broadly considered, the episode was another coming-of-age moment in the flourishing philanthropy blogosphere. Once a backwater of the online world where a relatively small number of people interested in philanthropy talked among themselves, these blogs have grown significantly in presence and profile in recent years.

Their writers now routinely receive press credentials to blog at major conferences like the Council on Foundations, their postings are monitored by influential publications like The New York Times, and foundation program officers join in the conversations on the blogs, using them as sounding boards for policy and sources of ideas."

Online Giving Up 14% in 2009, Fund-Raising-Software Firm Finds - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Online Giving Up 14% in 2009, Fund-Raising-Software Firm Finds - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Online Giving Up 14% in 2009, Fund-Raising-Software Firm Finds

Online giving increased 14 percent in 2009, according to the latest index on Web-based fund raising by the software company Convio, which provides fund-raising and other programs to nonprofit clients."

Direct Mail in a Digital World - Resource Center - AFP

Direct Mail in a Digital World - Resource Center - AFP: "By Jonathon Grapsas

(June 8, 2010) It's easy to get caught up in the digital hype. We're now used to hearing terms like click through's and impressions as frequently as response rates and average gifts.

Surely there's enough data now to finally forego four page letters and move across completely to the online space. Perhaps it's time to acknowledge the direct mail doomsayers are right after all."

7 Ways to Use Psychological Influence With Social Media Content – Engage365

7 Ways to Use Psychological Influence With Social Media Content – Engage365: "One of the hallmarks of social media is content: creating it, sharing it and engaging with it.

The best content in social media inspires, informs, educates or entertains (and if you’re really lucky, it does all four!). But how do you create content that goes viral?"

Thursday, June 10, 2010

We now resume our regular posting of material

Some of you may have noticed that this blog had temporarily disappeared for a few days. We are delighted to say that we are back. Thanks to all of you for staying with us. Our regular postings will now resume.
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AFP Resource Center