We hope you’ve had a nice week. Below are some news and opinion articles from the week that you might enjoy. Don’t forget to follow our Tumblr for other interesting links.
- An interesting read about how customers referrals and the value for your business (or nonprofit).
- What do you fear most about your job or workplace? HBR discusses how fear stifles innovation with some great data.
- Based on data from Fortune 500 companies, Triple Pundit highlights some of the latest giving trends.
- Read how Livestrong used social media to weather their recent public relations crisis.
- Google+ announced some big changes. Mashable and TechCrunch break them down.
- If your organization is considering a Kickstarter campaign, there is a new free Chrome extension that helps you manage your campaign.
- Talk of taxes and the fiscal cliff dominate the news-cycle. NPQ breaks down the debate about the charitable deduction and what the different options might mean for your organization.
- As we wrap up the year, several websites are beginning their 2013 preview articles. If you have time to peruse, LinkedIn provides a great series of articles promoting the Biggest Ideas of 2013. Meanwhile, Fast Company shared the 20 Tech Trends That Will Define 2013.
Justin (he, him) is a Principal and Co-Founder of Social Change Consulting. He has over fifteen years of nonprofit experience, with expertise in online fundraising, digital communications, and data management. Justin helps organizations connect their communication strategy to their income development needs. When he’s not on the clock, Justin is exploring Berlin, running, listening to too many podcasts, and drinking too much coffee.