Looking to learn more to benefit your nonprofit while trying to make the best use of your limited time? There's an awful lot of information being shared out there! Some of it's very useful, and some of it's not useful at all; it takes time to sift through and find the really good stuff. The purpose of this post is for my nonprofit friends to get introduced to some of the people and online resources that I define as “the best of the best.” Please understand that my definition of useful is not defined by who has the most Twitter followers, or who has the most blog traffic; this is a subjective piece based on the quality of the content produced and the responsiveness of those who produce it.
Need help with grant writing? Look no further than Pamela’s Grantwriting Blog. There are some very, very useful tips if you want to pursue grants on your own, and if you’re looking to consult with a professional grant writer, Pam is one of the most experienced and one of the best! Click here if you’d like to follow Pamela Grow on Twitter.
Need help Fundraising? The tag line on Lori Jacobwith’s blog, “With”ism’s, says it all: Boldness, clarity and wisdom for fundraising professionals making a difference. Here’s a link if you’d like to follow Lori on Twitter. By the way, Lori is a fantastic speaker if you’re looking for a speaker for your organization or an event!
Got content? Need help writing your fundraising appeal? Then you'll want to take a look at Karen Zapp's fundraising copy writing blog. There are helpful tips and examples if you're a do-it-yourself type, or if you're looking to outsource to a true professional, then Karen is a great choice. Here is a link to follow Karen on Twitter.
Are you thinking about sticking your toe into the water of nonprofit social media? Then look no further than Debra Askanase. Debra is former non-profit executive who now owns her own social media marketing firm. Her blog is focused on creating strategies for listening, engaging and moving people to act, online. Here’s a link to follow Debra on Twitter.
Do you need help with your nonprofit marketing plan? Katya Andresen is fantastic resources; here’s a link to Katya’s Non-Profit Marketing Blog. In addition, Katya is the author of Robin Hood Marketing which is a very good book that takes lessons learned in the for-profit world and applies them to the nonprofit world. If you want to follow Katya on Twitter, click here.
Are you looking for software to manage your nonprofit's database? You may want to take a look at the Wild Apricot Blog. In addition to providing information about nonprofit software, Rebecca Leaman's blog also shares useful information on social media and web technology for nonprofits. Here's a link if you want to follow Rebecca on Twitter.
While I do have an affiliate program with Amazon, I don’t have affiliate programs set up with any of the people listed above; I simply list them because I believe that they produce quality work and are sincere in their efforts to help the nonprofit community.
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There's plenty of room at the bottom to share your suggestions for any quality nonprofit resources that I may have overlooked. Thanks in advance for sharing!
