Saturday, June 2, 2012

Using social media for your non-profit is a popular way to share your organization’s vision, garner support, fundraise and get volunteers. However, there’s more to it than simply having a Facebook, Twitter, Google+ page, or using some of the many platforms out there. Here are a few tips that will help amplify your cause online.

http://mashable.com/2011/12/30/nonprofit-social-media-success/

Content Marketing: 5 Non-Profit Success Stories to Learn From

http://mashable.com/2012/03/02/content-marketing-non-profits/

Nonprofits are not just organizations - they are the face of our communities.

http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/telling-our-story/who-nonprofit-sector

National Nonprofit Network Expands Knowledge and Capacity for Nonprofit Advocacy to Help Nonprofits Meet Heightened Challenges.

http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/news/press-releases/national-nonprofit-network-expands-knowledge-and-capacity-nonprofit-advocacy

The National Council of Nonprofits, the nation’s largest nonprofit network, works through its member State Associations to amplify the voices of America’s local community-based nonprofit organizations, help them engage in critical policy issues affecting the sector, manage and lead more effectively, collaborate and exchange solutions, and achieve greater impact in their communities.

http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/

Your dream is to run your own charity, but starting it will take a lot of planning. Though the bulk of your operating dollars will come from fundraising later on, you’ll need some money up front to get rolling. Read more: How to Start a Non-Profit - Tips for Starting Your Own Business at WomansDay.com - Woman's Day

http://www.womansday.com/life/saving-money/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-123074

Nonprofit Volunteers: Top Five Tips to Keep Them Coming!

http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/nonprofit-volunteers-top-five-tips-30075.html