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Wikipedia for Nonprofits

Wikipedia has grown into the one of the most critical parts of the digital infrastructure that defines and drives information in the online community. It is the largest and most popular general reference site on the Internet. Wikipedia ranks sixth globally in website...

Weekly Roundup for February 1

We hope you had a great week. As always, below are a few things that we think you might enjoy. For a steady stream of content and links, follow our Tumblr. Meghan Peters from Mashable has a great op-ed about community development and management. Philanthropy Journal...

Weekly Roundup for January 25

Happy Friday! We’ve shared some stories from the week that we thought you would find interesting. Take a look and don’t forget to check out our Tumblr for a constant stream of links. On the heels of laying off 150 employees, Blackbaud CEO Marc Chardon is stepping...

Dawning of a New Challenge

As we embark upon a new presidential term, and the executive decisions and congressional actions that come with it, it is important to reflect on some of the current challenges that face the nonprofit community. Declining donation rates. Federal budget cuts. Changes...

Weekly Roundup January 18

We hope you’re looking forward to a nice MLK weekend. Below are some links that you might like. As always, please follow our Tumblr for more interesting news. Forrester reports that mobile commerce will likely quadruple to $31 Billion in next five years. LinkedIn...

Weekly Roundup January 11

Happy Friday. Below are some links from the week that we thought you might find interesting. Don’t forget to check out our Tumblr for more ongoing news. As 2013 continues, so do the previews of the year to come. NPQ highlights five innovators who will help shape the...

Weekly Roundup for January 4

Happy 2013! We hope you had a relaxing, fun-filled, and productive holiday season. We’re back with some links from the last (few) weeks. If you’re looking for more great links, don’t forget to follow our Tumblr. Did you follow the fiscal cliff proceedings or ignore...

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Social Change Consulting. As we take the next week to celebrate the season with family and friends, our phone line will be covered by our newest assistant, Rex. Please excuse any barking or brevity. We'll be back posting again in...

Three Tips to Improve Out of Office Messages

As the holidays and New Year quickly approach, many staff are going to be taking time off over the next few weeks. Writing an effective out of office message is often an afterthought as staff race out of the office on their last day before vacation. There is increased...