Make it easy to participate, make it mobile — and don’t forget the fun! One of the great success stories of online advocacy has been DoSomething.org, a not-for-profit that encourages young people to use the power of online to “do good stuff offline.” Last fall I moderated a panel at BlogWorld Expo with DoSomething […]
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12 tips for writing more blog posts each week
Iwrite six to seven posts each week on four different websites, which might seem amazing. But I used to struggle to write just two posts every week (seven is still a struggle, which is a good thing). Here are a few things I do that have helped me be more efficient (but still authentic) with my blogging: Dragon Dictation […]
Nonprofit strategies for getting more out of LinkedIn
Getting the Most out of Linkedin for Nonprofits View more presentations from Debra Askanase Smart ways to tap into the fast-growing business network Target audience: Nonprofits, NGOs, foundations, cause organizations, companies, brands, start-ups, citizen publications. This is part two of a series on how nonprofits, businesses and other organizations can take advantage of LinkedIn. Also […]
Highlights of LinkedIn’s new program for nonprofits
Bryan Breckenridge, head of LinkedIn Nonprofit Solutions, with Salem Kimble of Better World Telecom at last month’s Social Media for Nonprofits conference in San Francisco. LinkedIn Nonprofit Solutions offers mix of free resources & paid packages Target audience: Nonprofits, NGOs, foundations, cause organizations, companies, brands, start-ups, citizen publications. This is the first of a two-part […]
How to use your social networks to create impact
If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area next Wednesday, I hope you’ll stop by this free presentation I’m giving on July 20 at the Foundation Center, one of the world’s top sources of information on philanthropy, fundraising and grant programs. Here are the details: Topic: 12 Steps to Mobilize Your Social Network When: Wednesday, […]












