Georgia (Council of Nonprofits) On My Mind

A New Chapter Begins for Social Citizens
We welcome the new steward, curator, and owner of Social Citizens—Collaborative Fund.
Microsoft’s Innovate For Good Conference
Most college students agree that they would like to change the world, but few are given the unique opportunity to learn and experience how to do so.
Fearless Women - International Women’s Day
As we celebrate the women in our lives on March 8th, we encourage you to think about the women who have inspired you.
Cause for Change: A Leader’s Guide to Engaging Millennials
Cause for Change examines strategies  to engage Millennials as constituents, volunteers, donors, and fearless changemakers.
Creating a Killer Facebook Presence
3 easy-to-implement keys to help your nonprofit stand out among the 1 billion people and groups with a presence on Facebook
Thirsty for Change? Have a Pint and Cheers to Change
Why can't all the money people spend on food and drinks simultaneously be used to create a positive impact in the world?
What I Learned About Mistakes from a Winning Campaign
For all of my efforts to do a good job and not mess up, I learned that good campaigns know that mistakes aren’t always a bad thing...
Crowd "FUN" ding - 10 Crowdfunding Lessons for Success
Crowdfunding can serve as an indispensible platform for anyone with an inventive business concept and the drive to pursue a creative passion.
Crowdfunding: Less Than Subtle
I launched a Kickstarter campaign. In hindsight I realize I could have done much better, so I figured I’d share my insight here.
Why Your Nonprofit Should Look to the Greek Life
Greek organizations are powerful and rich resources that should be embraced by the nonprofit world.
Best 2012 Gifts for Social Citizens
A list of some of our favorite holiday items and gifts—that give back—in the hope that they might inspire even more acts of good!
Why You Can't Afford to Ignore Video Engagement
The way to spread awareness has changed from articles and papers to infographics and videos.
Mobile Apps for Nonprofits
How can we make nonprofits more interactive through mobile apps?
Thanksgiving Giving
This Thanksgiving, let us not only give thanks, but also take the opportunity to give back.
The Other Half: Who Makes Up the Youth Vote
This year’s elections proved the importance of the youth vote as a powerful factor in shaping the greater American voice in...
What Now? The Youth Voice After the 2012 Elections
After young Americans vote, there are still many ways for them to be civically engaged and we’re making it our goal to keep them involved.
Youth Vote - Deciding Factor in Presidential Election
The youth vote held up in 2012 and yet again was the deciding factor in determining which candidate was elected President of the United States.
Top Three Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tips
There are three simple things you can play with to optimize your online fundraising efforts
The Risk and Reward of Crowd-Powered Philanthropy
Philanthropy is all about taking risks. It’s about putting your money where your mouth is—and leveraging your dollars to support your passions.
Fearless Friday: The Value of Skills-Based Volunteering
Fresh eyes, open minds, and new enthusiasm – these are all qualities that skilled volunteers can bring to our organizations and each of us.
The Road Ahead For Young Changemakers
A key opportunity to foster collaboration among those who are actively working to create positive change in communities around the world.
Why Millennials Matter: Discussion with Jean Case
The level of engagement and passion we see coming out of this generation is unprecedented.
Not All States are Created Equal
“When one door closes, another opens. But what if there are no doors open in the first place?”
Empowering Millennials to Have Impact
Setting goals, providing accessible training and coaching, and making natural and authentic asks are vital elements of raising money from Millennials.
Fundraising Appeals Are Not Natural for Millennials
Millennials involve, act, and give to those organizations where it seems natural to participate.

by Kari Dunn Saratovsky on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 10:02am

We’re hitting the road — and the response has been exciting, and the conversation is just getting started. After addressing an energetic crowd at the Georgia Council on Nonprofits meeting on Monday — and filling the room with thoughts about the challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits in a connected era — Social Citizens author Allison Fine was asked by one nonprofit leader, “Do I really need to know all this stuff?” Check out her response on A Fine Blog.

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