Posts Tagged "social networking"

Grants and Social Media

Grants and Social Media

Grants and Social Media  Two Paths or One Direction? It depends on your perspective. I work in what most people would consider 2 very distinct fields. I believe they are the same. I am a Grant Professional and I am a Social Media Strategist. I believe that Grants and Social Media are the same because they both key into one of the most important human drives: the desire to connect.  My Passion for Being a Connector I like being a grant consultant because I like to help others make the connections they need to see their vision become a reality….read more →

Anti Social Media for Social Good

Anti Social Media for Social Good

Are You Anti Social Media for Social Good   Is Your Organization Not on Social Media? Will Social Media Help You? Are you still not sold on social networking and social media as a great way to boost your organization, your mission, your success and or your business? You are not alone (but you will be soon).  Social media tools like Facebook and Twitter are extremely important for any kind of organization today, whether online or off. There are a number of important benefits to using these sites, so it’s time to get on board and get SOCIAL! Social media…read more →

Where I Get My Grant News

Where I Get My Grant News

Where I Get My Grant News (and everything else) I just read 3 Steps to Using Twitter to Gather Nonprofit News by Joe Waters.  Like Joe, this Jo gets the same question, “Where do you get all of this stuff?”   My answer is the same as Joe’s answer, Twitter.  Because I love Joe’s post so much,  I am using his format and adding my personal recommendations for grant news. I have written about grant writers using twitter before here. Now we will go through some steps to help you get great information – fast. Here are the steps you can…read more →

Google Communities

Google Communities

   Google Communities   As you have probably heard, Google has made some pretty big changes to its Google business services, you can find out more here, here and here. Today, I want to talk about Google+ Communities.   Now, I consider myself a Google Gal and use many of Google's tools including Gmail and Hangouts.  I also have a Facebook page, Twitter account, and a website. So, you may be wondering why I would need or want to use G+ with their Circles, Communities and Pages.   Well, wonder no more, your answers are in  What the Plus! Google+ for the Rest of Us  by…read more →

Building Virtual Trust to Win Grants

Building Virtual Trust to Win Grants

Build Virtual Trust to Win Grants Building trust is key to fundraising, grant seeking, partnerships and client services. is important, including grant seeking.   Building virtual trust is an essential element to building trust for your organization. Our world is wired to share information and build our reputations. Your reputation as an agency, as a board, as a program, and as a professional can impact the organization’s ability to secure funding. Building your online reputation and online relationships is vital to your organization’s reputation and you will increase your fundraising and grant seeking success. Grantors and donors feel entitled to having your…read more →