Fearing Facebook? Terrified of Twitter? Bashful about blogging? Just because some nonprofits are jumping right in does not mean that everyone knows how to use all these forms of social media.
Need some help getting started? Want to learn about the different opportunities before signing up for a plethora of sites?
Allison Good, an expert on technology in the nonprofit world, is offering podcasts once a month to explore the different forms and provide helpful tips. She takes emailed questions from listeners and attempts to answer some of those as well.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is helping host these so be sure to visit http://philanthropy.com/media/audio/socialgood/ for the complete listing of the available podcasts and Allison’s contact information so that you can ask your questions.
Allison currently has seven episodes posted. Episode 1 is an introduction to how nonprofits are using various social media tools. Episode 2 gives advice on how to utilize social networks during difficult economic times. Episode 3 explores using text messaging for fundraising. Episode 4 looks at how the National Public Radio has used social media to connect with their audience. Episode 5 discusses how social media can be used as an effective communication tool. Episode 6 gives resources for nonprofits wanting to develop and more effectively use their online tools. The most recent episode explains how virtual worlds, such as Second Life, are being used for fundraising.
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-- Jessica High is a Research Assistant at Christian Foundation Grants (www.christianfoundationgrants.com) which is a subscription database of foundations that provide grants to faith based organizations. iDonate.com is a website (www.iDonate.com) that allows ministries to receive non cash gifts online