I subscribe to a number of newsletters about philanthropy, nonprofits and social good. There is one in particular that I’m always excited to see in my inbox. Heather Mansfield, the author of “Social Media for Social Good – A How To Guide for Nonprofits,” sends out her newsletter every 10 to 14 days.  It’s full […]

Media begets media. Stories aren’t told once. They’re told several times, in various fashions, from multiple points of view. Opportunity for exposure lies in being on the lookout for media at its originating point, before every angle has been exhausted. A savvy non-profit promoter will monitor stories related to her area of expertise and potential […]

Leveraging the many wonderful resources listed here on Philanthropegie is usually the focus of my blog posts – and today is no different.  But let’s start a little closer to home.  What about leveraging our own resources? Each of us is wonderfully unique.  We may share certain talents and knowledge with others, but our unique […]

“Fasten your seatbelts, there is rough air ahead” You don’t know me well yet, but I am a serial entrepreneur, strategic consultant, author, frequent traveler, giver, wife and mom (not necessarily in that order).    I fly way too much and even as comfortable as I am with flying, I still wince a bit when […]

Over the past few years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of companies publicizing that they support a cause. The environment, children and youth, education, access to food and clean water…the list goes on. Admittedly, it’s great to see all of this support for causes but the question it can get you wondering […]