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A couple weeks ago, we had a rip-roaring conversation about Twitter on The Baudcast . We gave Twitter center stage for the entire episode, and picked a couple of topics we know people often have questions about. Wendy Harman (American Red Cross), Danielle...
The Internet, nonprofits, and cause-based action have been natural partners since day one, not unlike peanut butter and jelly...and, um, more jelly. So it's no surprise that the successes nonprofits have seen with social media are constantly being...
What if all of your organization's wishes came true - instantly, overnight, in a flash, or maybe even granted via genie? That would certainly change things. Million dollar gifts, an unending supply of volunteers, loads of Whuffie - it could happen...
When Target Analytics released its 2008 donor Centrics Internet Giving Benchmarking Analysis , the sector responded with keen interest. The study is packed with insightful nuggets, but one trend is capturing everyone's attention (including The New...
One of my favorite things about producing The Baudcast ( iTunes | direct ) is that I get to learn directly from nonprofit industry experts, share with all of you, and then apply that knowledge at my own organization . Last week's show centered around...
If you are using Twitter to connect with and engage your constituents, you're not alone. The popular micro-messaging service has become an inexpensive, valuable, and effective way to reach an audience , and can really help communicate and personalize...
So much of social media and relationship marketing revolves around storytelling, and this is especially true for nonprofits. Using the internet and social media as a vehicle to tell stories is an approachable, inexpensive, and effective way to engage...
If you dig nonprofits, technology, and learning, then I've got a show for you! The Baudcast is a biweekly technology podcast featuring Blackbaud employees and industry experts chatting about current tools and trends. The last three shows really showcase...
Last Sunday, I spent six straight hours manning the Go Green Charleston booth at the first annual Charleston Green Fair . I really had a blast chatting it up with everyone that stopped by, and loved spreading the knowledge with our "Is it Recyclable"...
On Friday evening, I watched something amazing unfold online - all while trying to get my kids into the bath and get their rooms ready for bed. Saying things like, "Hang on guys, I'm trying to copy and paste some of these tweets!" had little...
Here are four webby things I wanted to share with you all this morning. Episode #12 of The Baudcast is hot of the griddle, and ready for consumption at Blackbaud.com or the iTunes Music Store . This was a fun episode to tape, so a big thanks goes out...
Startup costs are at an all time low, ideas are everywhere, and there are millions of content-creating users out there ready to help out. It's never been a better time to be a webby guy who's into webby things. These are good times. These are...
One of the most interesting webby things I get to do here at Blackbaud is produce, host, and edit all of our podcasts. Podcasting is a great way for any organization to create inexpensive social media that is informational, portable, and shareable. We...
Yesterday I participated in the NTEN Office Hours program by hosting a session in the Communication Track ...which we all know these days means webby things. I was a bit nervous going into the session, but I have to say it was a lot of fun - and a great...