Philanthropy & Funding
The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Giving Tuesday
The effort to make giving public and start a “giving season” won’t materially affect giving in any positive way.
Tag: Social Media
Innovations in online social networks that solve global problems
Fundraising
The Permanent Disruption of Social Media
A new study highlights the realities of donor behavior and how organizations can redesign their outreach strategies to be more effective.
Board Governance
Bringing a Network Mindset to Board Development
How to use online social network tools to find the right board members—with the right networks—easier.
Technology
Slacktivism: A Serious Game to Play
The rise of mass participation in online protest campaigns is presenting firms and organizations with new challenges in terms of how to respond. A new game has the potential to increase awareness within organizations and help managers become social media savvy.
Fundraising
The Rise of the Viral Fundraising Campaign
"Going viral” has moved beyond satisfying our desire to be shocked and amused; it’s now tapping into our desire to help.
Review
Business
Branding Social Change?
Can "movement marketing"—a means for companies to connect with consumers through social media—really lead to positive social change?
Impact Investing
Social Media Won’t Drive a New Economy
Social media investments will not drive a new economy powerful and pervasive enough to employ millions of people.
Nonprofit Management
Becoming a Networked Nonprofit
Redesigning your nonprofit organization to become more participatory, open, authentic, decentralized, collective, and effective—via social media, networks, and beyond.
Review
Technology & Design
I, You, We
Researchers from Pew and NetLab examine how the Internet, mobile phones, and social networking are radically changing our lives.