Robert Weiner

MAY 5, 2010

69% of the organizations they looked at raised more online in 2009 than in 2008, while 31% raised less. Most organizations saw declines in average gift size. Small organizations grew fastest. Its findings included: 14% growth in online giving overall. Donors were still giving, but in smaller amounts.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 9, 2009

As I mentioned last week , the Chronicle of Philanthropy held a live online discussion about how nonprofits can use social networks to promote their organizations. On the panel, was Danielle Brigida, social-media-outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation; marketing and communications consultant Nancy E.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 23, 2009

This Tuesday The Chronicle of Philanthropy will host another free online discussion about how nonprofits can use social media.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 26, 2009

If you missed The Chronicle of Philanthropy's June 23 online discussion Using Social Networks to Promote Good Causes , the transcript is now available.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 21, 2009

The Chronicle of Philanthropy held an online discussion on January 21, 2009 about how nonprofits can publicize their work. What can your organization do to make sure these efforts are meaningful? Whom should you try to reach? And how can you stretch your resources to make sure your messages gets to as many people as possible.

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

The first from Philanthropy Action , has the depressing title, " Social Networking and Mid-Size Nonprofits: What's the Use? " While the majority (of respondents) began using social networking with an expectation that it would help the organization attract donors and volunteers, results have been particularly disappointing in those categories.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 7, 2009

I’ve previously posted resources for nonprofits coping with the economic downturn ( Coping with a Troubled Economy , Fundraising Survival Guide , Economic Effects on Philanthropy ). Not all organizations, or types of groups, experience the same changes in giving, even in recession years. in years with a recession.

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