Sunday, October 4, 2009

Social Marketing for Nonprofits- Online Tutorials

The Case Foundation is presenting "Gear Up for Giving", which is a month-long series of social media tutorials available free on their website.The tutorials are designed to help nonprofits and their supporters understand how to use key tools and techniques to create awareness, catalyze civic action and cultivate new supporters and donors for their causes.

Watch the introductory video to learn more about social media.



Ready to check out the tutorial schedule? Click here.

Ready for more information? The website also offers some great resource links.
Also, at CPSUA Social Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations is a great course to enroll in, and if you are working towards the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management, it is required. Professor Diana Scales is the instructor for Social Marketing for Nonprofits and can answer questions about the course, dsaconsulting@comcast.net.
Good Luck creating your own Social Marketing strategy!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Do You Like Books? How About FREE Books?

That's right, Idealist.org has some really great resources for Nonprofit professionals, including FREE books available online!

Check out the Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers, which a free resource for newbie nonprofit-ers who are looking to break into the sector. This book was written by the staff of the Idealist.org and many other experts in the field, and is available to read online or for download. Want to check it out? Just click here.

Or if you are a Experienced Professional transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector, Idealist.org also has the Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers. This book is geared towards induviduals that might refer to themselves as a "mid-career transitioner", a "re-careerer", an "encore careerist", a "bridger", or a "sector switcher". If this sounds more to your liking, take a gander at this free tome, here.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Nonprofit Career Month

Fellow Nonprofit-Minded Individuals,
This month is Nonprofit Career Month!
Nonprofit Career Month promotes the number and diversity of career opportunities in the nation's nonprofit sector. Driven by the collective contributions of the nonprofit community, the campaign dispels common myths about nonprofit work, provides individuals with entry points to the sector, and allows current and aspiring nonprofit professionals to share expertise. Nonprofit Career Month is powered by Idealist.org and funded by the Kellogg Action Lab.
For more information, check out http://www.nonprofitcareermonth.org/