2013-11-16T06:00:04-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/non-profit/ http://faithgateway.com/national-philanthropy-day-power-volunteering/ 2013-11-16T06:00:04-05:00 As someone who works in the non-profit arena and volunteers for a living, I love that we have National Philanthropy Day today, November 15. This is a whole day set aside to say thank you to those who volunteer, give, and advocate for others. To do something without an expectation of return is a powerful […] http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/10322 2013-02-08T11:08:54-05:00 The HooteSuite video below, though it is primarily discussing businesses, clearly explains the importance of social media connectedness at every level in any organization – charity, non-profit, ministry – and emphasizes that in the end, it is just people and relationships. Particularly highlighted in this video: social media needs to permeate through the entire organization, and is not something that is just 'done' by the marketing department. Richard Branson is cited as an example of a CEO who is constantly tweeting. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/10151 2013-01-09T12:52:08-05:00 Even a year is a long time in digital and social media. Where will we be digitally in 2014? 2015? How can we keep up to speed? Adapt and change? Use the tools that are being given to us? What are the biggest digital challenges and questions you face? For your non-profit, ministry or church? http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/9601 2012-10-30T12:47:37-05:00 Word of mouth has always been the best grassroots way to communicate. And social networking is just digital word of mouth. Here's a valuable new book, free on Kindle today: Community Wins: 21 Thoughts on Building a Thriving Online Tribe http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/9046 2012-08-22T12:36:09-05:00 On the strength of other people's experience, I've already blogged twice about Michael Hyatt's new book Platform. Now I've read it, I can tell you everything they said is true. This really is the best book available on using social media to communicate your message. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8631 2012-07-11T17:53:55-05:00 A chance to listen to author Michael Hyatt, inteviewed by Michael Stelzner, writer of the valuable Social Media Examiner blog. Hyatt's new book 'Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World' is a practical step-by-step masterclass which is getting glowing reviews. We give it the very highest recommendation. Any non-profit, mission, charity, or church will benefit hugely from Hyatt’s insights. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/8237 2012-05-29T13:06:28-05:00 Michael Hyatt's new book 'Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World' is receiving a lot of praise. Hyatt is the chairman of Christian Publishers Thomas Nelson. Christian leadership guru DJ Chuang says in his blog review that it is "hands down the best book I've ever seen about blogging and social media!" Whether you are a non-profit or ministry looking to extend your voice, or an outreach team wishing to use social media to directly touch outsiders, this book is for you. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/1045 2010-08-09T16:22:26-05:00 It’s just been published by UK’s NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts), and is written specifically for the public and non-profit sectors. Essentially it is a valuable practical guide to using Web 2.0 concepts and social networking to communicate effectively. The publishers say: “Social by Social is a practical guide to using new technologies to create social impact. It makes accessible the tools you need to engage a community, offer services, scale up activities and sustain projects. Whoever you are, it shows you how to take technology and turn it into real world benefits.” http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/social-media-books.php 2010-08-07T17:11:25-05:00 The books in this section explain the nature and use of social media especially Facebook, and are mainly free downloads. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/1991 2010-08-04T18:05:32-05:00 Internet marketing company Hubspot are offering a free 30-page PDF e-book explaining how to set up and use Facebook fan pages. Although this is in the context of marketing a company via Facebook, much of the information is very helpful to anyone starting or maintaining a fan page for non-profit, church, ministry or evangelism. Best introduction I’ve seen on the subject.