Thank a Funder on Social Media Grant stewardship is all about establishing and maintaining relationships. Grant makers, including government agencies, foundations and corporations, have Facebook pages and Twitter handles to provide more information about their mission, accomplishments, grantees and investments. As a grantee or potential grantee, you have an opportunity to support grant makers in their mission. One way to support a grant maker is by showing your gratitude (or ‘Grantitude’™ ). Should I thank a funder on social media if they are not on social media? The quick answer – yes. First, check to see if your funder or potential…read more →
Social Media Logic Model I come to social media from a career of grant proposals, community building and strategic planning. I love how these areas of expertise impact my perceptions and strategies for social media and lead me to develop our Social Media Logic Model. What is a Social Media Logic Model? A Social Media Logic Model is a systematic and visual way to present and share our understanding of the relationships among resources we have to operate our social networks and communities, the activities we plan, and the changes or results we hope to achieve. Why Use a Social…read more →
Celebrating International Grant Professionals Day IGPD LIVE! We’ve got a treat for you! On Friday 20th March at 12 noon EST, five seasoned grant professionals (including yours truly – Jo Miller – and my Smartegrants.com and #Grantchat partner, Diane H. Leonard ) are hosting a live Q&A. So, you have $1,000+ worth of consultants on a live call for an hour who are ready, able, and willing to answer your questions. Couldn’t get better than that, right? We’re open books! We’ll share our journeys, our not-so-secret secrets, answer your questions and celebrate everyone in the world of grants on…read more →
My Gift to You: Social Media Template – Strategy and Planning Tis the season of giving, and we have gifts for you in this installment of our LINKY Party! The grants profession is often complex, and my grant professional friends and I offer you a special present for the season: five useful tools that will help you develop more compelling and competitive grant proposals. As Heather put it, “If this gift seems like a boring pair of socks to you, remain patient, my Dear Reader: we designed these tools to help you with some of the most challenging aspects of grant…read more →
The Art of Social Media I love sharing tips and tools to help small business owners, nonprofit organizations and government programs build their social media networks. I want to share another great resource for anyone using social media: “The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users” by Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick. The Art of Social Media is filled with a practical and easy to use information. Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick have given us a map to social media, as it is right now. Whether you are new to social media or you are looking to fast-track your social…read more →
Don’t Forget Your Walking Shoes! We are headed to the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) conference in a few short weeks. We are busy preparing for presentations, open houses, social media opportunities, board meetings and many events throughout our time in Portland, OR. While I am racing around from session to session, event to event I am prone to not drinking enough water, eating too much and not sleeping enough. I have found that I enjoy a conference AND I am able to keep up the pace when I get back home – when I take care of myself during my travels….read more →
Grants and Social Media I believe in the potential of networks, the energy of connections and the power of partnerships to change the world. I believe we can only make significant changes in our communities and our world when we build bridges from government to the citizen, from philanthropy to stakeholder, from corporations to grassroots organizations – connections that leverage our collective experiences, resources and missions to change lives and change our world. Building bridges and networks to address housing, health and environmental challenges has been at the heart of my work for the past 15 years. During that time I…read more →
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