find the word “charities&# interesting as it is used interchangeably with the word. Above is a screen shot from Forbes.com. Check out the #1 most searched for item on the site. Please click on the link above to read the rest of this story MORE >>

Charities now need to reach out to people in a way that isn’t just ‘marketing’ and catch people ‘in motion’ – when they are ‘goal-orientated’; meeting people where they are, in real-time (or near real-time), around what is interesting to them. Tags: charities ideas speaking freshnetworks people strategy View on slideshare. MORE >>

Marketing and Communication Video Series Chronicle of Philanthropy Innovation marketing NextGen Charity Non-Profit Non-profit marketing Seth GodinSeth Godin has some firm beliefs and thoughtful insights when it comes to how non-profits can (and should) change the world. though you’d enjoy the interview. Troublesome] Fundraising Stats. MORE >>

This is Seth Godin at his disruptive best – speaking at last year’s NextGen:Charity conference on the topic of “Embracing Risk & Failure in Philanthropy” Most charities are part of the charity industrial complex , he says. charities ideas #NGC11 seth godin visceralIt is worth  every second. MORE >>

So, the results of the study conducted by BlackBaud and Charity Dynamics aren't surprising, but they are extremely clear: If you're not providing your event participants with a way to use social media in their fundraising, you're missing the boat. Tags: blackbaud charity dynamics events NPTech Social Media Fundraising MORE >>