Scribbler Tips: Using exclamation marks

I like exclamation marks: They’re friendly. They’re energetic. They help keep things light. They’re also often overused. In personal communication, I use exclamation marks when I’m happy, excited, or for emphasis. In fact, I’d say I use them pretty liberally. For news...

Nonprofit Communications for the Small or Solo Team

When you work in nonprofit communications, how do you make the most of the power of one? A recent Twitter chat, #NPtalk, mashed a great mix of reality, advice and camaraderie for the small (or nonexistent) team. If you’re on a small or solo nonprofit...

Forget Charity Envy; Keep It Simple

I call it charity envy. It’s the big funding announcement the other organization got. It’s the “sexy” charity you hear about everywhere, while you fight for a cause nobody wants to talk about. It’s the social media campaign you can’t check out because Facebook is...

5 Ways to Show Volunteers You Care

Whether they support your staff or literally keep your charity running, volunteers play an important role for nonprofit groups. It’s National Volunteer Week in Canada, a time to celebrate the millions of people who donate time and energy to help groups across...

Should You Fire Your Website?

If your website was a person, who would it be – the office go-getter who’s always surprising you? Or the one who shows up late, leaves early, and sneaks off for a round of Angry Birds when you’re not looking? Tech entrepreneur Paul Chato sees your website as part of...