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A Roundup of New Year's Predictions, Resolutions, and Best Of 2008

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo from Bearman 2007. The nonprofit law blog offers its gloomy predictions for 2009, as does The Philanthropic Family Blog 3. It's that quiet week between Christmas and New Years. Lots of time for reflection and to write that end of year post. Ah, but what format to use.

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How to Pick the Right Fundraiser for Your New Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

A meme got my attention recently on Facebook. Here are some things to think about as you plan the right fundraiser: Check local ordinances, health codes, and state laws regarding raffles, festivals, events selling alcohol, and events selling food prepared by volunteers. It said, “You know the fundraiser I’d actually like to go to?

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How the Parkland Students are Changing the Rules for Advocacy Nonprofits

Connection Cafe

After the Parkland shooting, students didn’t wait for professional advocates to step in: they began talking to reporters immediately (one courageous student covered the shooting as he hid in a school closet ) and were soon planning media appearances about changing gun laws.

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