by Amy | May 12, 2011 | Blog, scribbler tips, writing
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...
by Amy | May 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
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...
by Amy | Apr 27, 2011 | Blog, project management
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...
by Amy | Apr 14, 2011 | Blog
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...
by Amy | Apr 7, 2011 | Blog, marketing
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...