Social Media: What is it and why should I be using it? (Part 2 of 2)

As promised, this is the second and final installment of my Social Media Basics for Non Profits.  My previous blog focused on Facebook and Twitter.  Here, I will focus on the more visual aspects of social networking - looking at two popular social networking tools (YouTube and Flickr) and how people are using the internet.

While Facebook and Twitter remain excellent tools for conversation and building relationships, they are at a disadvantage in a world that has become increasingly auditory and visual. As more and more people start using new technologies, such as cell phones and computers, the internet and the …

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Blue Monday?

Today doesn’t have to be the most depressing day of the year - you can brighten someone’s day (including your own) by volunteering in your community. 

Volunteering is a great way to start off the new year and we’ve pulled a few positions that we think you may be interested in. There is a volunteer position out there to fit every interest, skill level, schedule and goal.

If you have a very busy schedule or are not sure about committting to a long term volunteer position, why not help out at a festival or event?

Ready to build your resume or learn a new skill? Volunteer to see if you really enjoy …

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How do you define project success?

I’d like to welcome Charles Troger, PMP from Treehouse Consulting as today’s guest blogger.  He’ll be teaching our upcoming workshop, scheduled for Feb 25, 2010, on “Managing for Success: Project Management for the Non-Profit Sector.”  In this post Charles talks about the crucial elements of time, cost and quality that will help you define the success of your projects. 

In the world of project management, a “project” is considered to be a temporary endeavour that can be anything from creating this year’s annual report to planning and implementing a new program.  When you use project …

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