http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:25 -0700 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:27:46 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Favorite-nonprofit-blogs-of-the-week?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner Today I’m just sharing four blogs and blog posts I found this week:Nonprofit Marketing BlogBlog author Katya Andresen calls it “Robin Hood Marketing—the concept of stealing corporate savvy to sell just causes.” Here’s a ... fundraising storytelling blogging Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:27:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Favorite-nonprofit-blogs-of-the-week?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Samples-make-social-media-policies-easier-to-create?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner Looking for sample social media policies? Chris Boudreaux created Social Media Governance to help organizations get the most out of social media. One of the most helpful things he’s done is provide a list of links to actual social media policie... blogging social media Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:57:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Samples-make-social-media-policies-easier-to-create?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d25-A-nonprofit-doing-social-media-right?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner “ShareYourStory gives me strength, it gives me the power to get up and get dressed. It gives me permission to cry when I want and not feel alone because I know you all are only a few key strokes away.” This quote from the mother o... storytelling social media Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:19:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d25-A-nonprofit-doing-social-media-right?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Three-tools-for-nonprofits?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner 1. Twitter Marketing for DummiesFinally! Wiley Publishing soon will have “Twitter Marketing for Dummies” on bookshelves, written by Indiana’s own Kyle P. Lacy.Learn how to use Twitter to support your organization's goals and promoti... public relations fundraising social media working at non-profits innovation Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:07:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Three-tools-for-nonprofits?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Up-close-and-personal-with-Indys-TV-media?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner The Hoosier Chapter, Public Relations Society of Indiana hits it out of the ballpark again with the type of opportunity PR people can only dream of:Meet the Media: Approaching Community Affairs You still have time to reserve your seat at Victory Fiel... public relations storytelling Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:31:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Up-close-and-personal-with-Indys-TV-media?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Nonprofit-Business-101-Collaboration?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner Few organizations are as directly dependent on volunteers as those that deliver hot food to seniors. Their clients are at risk of hunger. Without this food, their health and lives would be compromised. Recruiting a steady, reliable stream of voluntee... volunteers collaboration Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:12:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Nonprofit-Business-101-Collaboration?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Organ-Donation-101-Can-I-have-an-open-casket-if-Im-an-organ-donor?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner Donate Life Indiana knows that misconceptions and inaccuracies still cause many people to fear becoming an organ donor.Learn the facts from this nonprofit organization:Fact: Anyone can be a potential donor regardless of age, race or medical history.F... volunteers organ donation Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:29:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Organ-Donation-101-Can-I-have-an-open-casket-if-Im-an-organ-donor?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Social-Innovation-Fund-Promise-or-pieinthesky?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner How can your non-profit be part of the President’s new Social Innovation Fund?Good question.Congress hasn’t yet appropriated the $50 million Obama says the government will spend on this endeavor. But in a June 30 press briefing, he said W... civic engagement working at non-profits innovation Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:40:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Social-Innovation-Fund-Promise-or-pieinthesky?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Free-food-for-kids-is-going-to-waste?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner This is too good not to pass on.Volunteers at Kingsley Terrace Church of Christ, 2031 E. 30 St., Indianapolis, prepare 400 meals a day that anyone under 18 can eat for free. Only about 90 kids are taking advantage of the program. That means a lo... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:46:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Free-food-for-kids-is-going-to-waste?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Get-a-job-at-a-nonprofit?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner  What’s likely to happen if you take a job at a non-profit?  You’ll get experience in more facets of the organization than you dreamed possible. You’ll learn that teamwork is more than just a buzzword; it’s a ne... finding a job working at non-profits Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:20:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Get-a-job-at-a-nonprofit?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Hard-to-tell-which-are-the-GlamourGals?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner When Julia Porter sent me a note about something called GlamourGals, I have to admit I rolled my eyes.I thought it was somehow related to beauty pageants, or something open only to pretty girls.I couldn’t have been more wrong.The mission of the... civic engagement fundraising Wed, 20 May 2009 11:06:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Hard-to-tell-which-are-the-GlamourGals?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Old-windows-need-love-and-money-too?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner When I think of opportunities to get involved in not-for-profits, the last thing I think of are windows.Yet, windows need help, too.Windows are on the Historic Landmark Foundation’s 10 Most Endangered list for 2009.Across the state, original wo... civic engagement going green Wed, 06 May 2009 06:09:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Old-windows-need-love-and-money-too?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Chicago-and-Ragan-Communications-in-the-springtime?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner Chicago skyline/Associated Press photoUp for a road trip?Before becoming a freelancer, I worked for several non-profits. I would have loved to attend a Ragan Communications conference, but my employers never could afford it. Sound familiar?Have I&nbs... writing social media Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:52:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Chicago-and-Ragan-Communications-in-the-springtime?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Two-stellar-opportunities-for-nonprofits-in-April?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner Two rare opportunities for non-profits are available in April: (1) The chance to meet community affairs directors at three TV stations and a magazine aimed at bringing non-profits and for-profits together as partners (very cheap), and(2) internal com... writing public relations storytelling blogging Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:36:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Two-stellar-opportunities-for-nonprofits-in-April?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d9-PR-and-marketing-pros-share-knowledge-trade-tips?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner One of my favorite meetings – and those are few! – is a group called the PR/Marketing Not-for-Profit Peer Group.Started by Bryan Orander of Charitable Advisors LLC, this group brings together public relations and marketing staff from... public relations Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:07:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d9-PR-and-marketing-pros-share-knowledge-trade-tips?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m2d28-Indiana-Perinatal-Network-faces-toughest-issues-in-prenatal-health?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner   Anyone interested in improving perinatal health in Indiana should plan to attend Controversies and Innovations in Perinatal Health: An Indiana Perinatal Network Forum.Featuring Sandra Lane, author of Why Are Our Babies Dying? Pregnancy, B... civic engagement Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:17:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m2d28-Indiana-Perinatal-Network-faces-toughest-issues-in-prenatal-health?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m2d12-Meet-the-staff-of-Indycom-The-Magazine?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner Now’s your chance to meet the staff of Indy.com The Magazine.The Hoosier Chapter, Public Relations Society of America, hosts its Meet the Media event Feb. 18 for members and non-members alike.You’ll hear from Konrad Marshall, Indy.com art... writing blogging Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:04:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m2d12-Meet-the-staff-of-Indycom-The-Magazine?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m1d21-Smaller-Indiana-offers-nonprofits-a-way-to-network-train-and-advertise?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner Non-profits are notorious for small budgets, especially for training, travel and networking opportunities for lower-level staff.It’s easy for a non-profit professional in a tiny agency to feel alone, destined to always recreate the wheel or wis... civic engagement Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:36:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m1d21-Smaller-Indiana-offers-nonprofits-a-way-to-network-train-and-advertise?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Why-arent-more-Indy-nonprofits-going-green?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner "Our employees and people are excited about leaving the world a better place."Sound like the words of a non-profit executive?Actually, they’re the words of for-profit CEO David Harding, speaking to The Indianapolis Star about reaction... civic engagement fundraising going green Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:50:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Why-arent-more-Indy-nonprofits-going-green?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d24-Avoid-long-return-lines-and-donate-unwanted-gifts-instead?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner We all get them this time of year: Duplicate gifts, clothes that don’t fit, toys meant for kids younger or older than ours. But this year, instead of exchanging or returning these unwanted gifts, why not donate them to a nonprofit?For example:I... Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:12:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d24-Avoid-long-return-lines-and-donate-unwanted-gifts-instead?cid=exrss-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Business-Examiner