Storytelling in a Visual Medium

Earlier this week I participated in a video training to learn the techniques of messaging with video, video production and storytelling in a visual medium. Leading this training was Jen Caltrider, executive producer at ProgressNow and former CNN producer.
Lesson 1:
We learned that producing a video for a campaign or your organization is [...]

Resource Friday: Utilizing Research to Support Your Work

A couple months ago MNA with the Council of Michigan Foundations, and the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University released the 2009 Economic Benefits of Michigan’s Nonprofit Sector report. This report, released every three to four years, helps demonstrate the strength and size of Michigan’s nonprofit sector and should be used by nonprofits when [...]

Resource Friday: Nonprofit Story Bank

Media across the state contact MNA to find local stories about nonprofit organizations. In an effort to help capture the stories of nonprofits in Michigan, MNA has developed a Nonprofit Story Bank for organizations to share their stories of success, new ventures, learned lessons and best practices. Nonprofits should never underestimate the [...]

Some Delicious Nonprofit I.T. Resources

If you’ve heard of Delicious (www.Delicious.com or formerly http://del.icio.us) then you know that it’s social bookmarking site that lets you tag websites of interest to you and share those links with people who might also find them interesting or helpful. You can share your Delicious bookmarks friends, co-workers, and the world at large.
For the [...]

A Social Media Bonanza!

This year’s Michigan Nonprofit SuperConference theme is Fueling Efficient Nonprofits, and there’s no better fuel than free or inexpensive social media tools. Learning the many social media tools available can be overwhelming, especially when a new, fancier tool comes along just about every five minutes. At this year’s conference, MNA is offering a Social [...]

Tagline Update

In June, Allison shared an opportunity to vote for the best nonprofit taglines through www.gettingattention.org. Well, the votes are in! 12 award winners were chosen by 3,062 nonprofit professionals who voted in the 2008 Nonprofit Tagline Award Competition online poll. Full survey findings will be featured in The Nonprofit Tagline Report, expected for publication in [...]

Treat Your Brain to a Sweet Read

It’s summertime in Michigan, which means most of us are taking advantage of the beautiful weather and enjoying vacation. While you’re lounging on the beach or camping in the Upper Peninsula, this is the perfect time to give your brain a special treat with a good book. Free-Range Thinking, a monthly newsletter written by Andy [...]

Lost in MySpace

Last week I attended a New Media conference in Chicago, hosted by the Community Media Workshop. While at this conference I participated in a training on how to use MySpace, YouTube, Facebook and Change.org for your nonprofit organization. Heather Mansfield, owner of DIOSA Communications and creator of Nonprofit Organizations MySpace led the discussion and [...]

Vote for the Best Nonprofit Taglines

I have been interested in the taglines that nonprofits use to enhance their brand and there is currently some research and collection of taglines that its very interesting. Nonprofits were asked to submit their taglines and now you can vote on the finalists. Check out the information below.
Place your vote today for the first [...]

Flickr Donation for Nonprofits at TechSoup.org

One of the best ways to tell your nonprofit’s story is through pictures. Images of your big event as well as the community and people you serve, can help make your mission real to the rest of us (including potential donors). The great news for nonprofits with pictures to share is that Flickr, the online [...]