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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. From there they traversed Long Island Sound to New London, Connecticut, and then drove to Boston.

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How Can We Make Charitable Giving A Year-Round Habit?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Gradon Tripp, Boston Blogger, created a fundraiser to support Jane Doe Inc. It's also one of the worse months for hurricanes and the Red Cross has made it easy to give a donation with your cell phone through its text 2 give program. One of my favorites is the computer recycling group, FreeGeek. in honor of his late mother.

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