SMWTO 2012 – From Slacktivist to Activist

How does a Facebook “like” or a retweet on Twitter move your cause forward? The impact of these impulse actions can seem almost insignificant. But could these same people be among your non-profit organization’s strongest advocates? “From Slacktivist to Activist:...

How to Write a Press Release for Nonprofits

The Dec. 16 #smNPchat looked at what makes a story newsworthy and how to improve your chances of getting attention. A well-written press release can make the difference between getting coverage and being overlooked; here are a few important pieces of advice. Positive...

Making sense of social media metrics: Forget ROI

Measuring your social media efforts: We all know we should be doing it. It’s just so much easier not to. Or is it? “If you don’t take time to measure, you’re operating blind,” said Adele McAlear, director of operations, measurement and analytics with Edelman Digital...