Blogs We Recommend
There are some excellent blogs for nonprofit issues. Here are our favorites.
CauseGlobal
A blog by journalist and commentator Marcia Stepanek. A look at latest trends in giving, social innovation and social media.
A blog by journalist and commentator Marcia Stepanek. A look at latest trends in giving, social innovation and social media.
The GiveWell Blog
GiveWell evaluates charities. It seeks out those that are effective in terms of achieving their missions at a reasonable cost. GiveWell grapples with the thorny issues of giving to charity that many in the nonprofit community avoid. People who are serious about their charitable giving will want to pay attention to this organization.
GiveWell evaluates charities. It seeks out those that are effective in terms of achieving their missions at a reasonable cost. GiveWell grapples with the thorny issues of giving to charity that many in the nonprofit community avoid. People who are serious about their charitable giving will want to pay attention to this organization.
Frogloop.com
Great blog from CARE2, specializing in helping nonprofits get the most out on their online marketing programs.
Great blog from CARE2, specializing in helping nonprofits get the most out on their online marketing programs.
IssueLab's Footnotes
Struggling to keep up with the research on nonprofit issues? Got research you want to get out? IssueLab is the place to be. Join the discussion on IssueLab's Footnotes blog.
Struggling to keep up with the research on nonprofit issues? Got research you want to get out? IssueLab is the place to be. Join the discussion on IssueLab's Footnotes blog.
Pamela's GrantWriting Blog
Pamela Grow is a consultant on all things about nonprofit fundraising. But, I particularly like her down-to-earth advice for grant proposal writing. She demystifies a process that can seem overwhelming to newbies.
Pamela Grow is a consultant on all things about nonprofit fundraising. But, I particularly like her down-to-earth advice for grant proposal writing. She demystifies a process that can seem overwhelming to newbies.
Grant Writing Confidential
this helpful blog is by Jake Seliger, a veteran of the grant writing scene. Keep up and improve your grant writing skills here.
this helpful blog is by Jake Seliger, a veteran of the grant writing scene. Keep up and improve your grant writing skills here.
Have Fun, Do Good
A wonderful blog by Britt Bravo, a consultant and social web expert. Lots of good ideas about how to make a difference and enjoy it.
A wonderful blog by Britt Bravo, a consultant and social web expert. Lots of good ideas about how to make a difference and enjoy it.
Charity Navigator Blog
Charity Navigator is the place to go to check out what charities are the safest for your donations. Its blog is a wonderful place to keep up with charity and philanthropic news.
Charity Navigator is the place to go to check out what charities are the safest for your donations. Its blog is a wonderful place to keep up with charity and philanthropic news.
Blue Avocado
A fanciful name for an excellent and business-like blog. Part of CompassPoint Nonprofit Services. Focuses on good management for nonprofits. Great financial advice.
A fanciful name for an excellent and business-like blog. Part of CompassPoint Nonprofit Services. Focuses on good management for nonprofits. Great financial advice.
The Case Foundation Blog
The Case Foundation Blog is a wonderful way to keep abreast of both nonprofit news, and how to be smart philanthropist.
The Case Foundation Blog is a wonderful way to keep abreast of both nonprofit news, and how to be smart philanthropist.
Social Ch@nge
This blog is all about "using the net for non-profits." Keeps up with online developments and provides non-profit staff practical advice.
This blog is all about "using the net for non-profits." Keeps up with online developments and provides non-profit staff practical advice.
The Cohen Report
On the intersection of nonprofits, politics, and public policy, by the national correspondent of the Nonprofit Quarterly.
On the intersection of nonprofits, politics, and public policy, by the national correspondent of the Nonprofit Quarterly.
Selfish Giving
Joe Waters keeps up with all the news and opinion about cause marketing.
Joe Waters keeps up with all the news and opinion about cause marketing.
The Accidental Marketer
This blog by marketing consultant, Don Akchin, is full of news and tips to help nonprofit marketers, especially those at small shops who wear many hats.
This blog by marketing consultant, Don Akchin, is full of news and tips to help nonprofit marketers, especially those at small shops who wear many hats.
Seeking Grant Money Today
Arlene Spencer is a specialist in grant writing in particular and fundraising in general. Her blog is full of helpful suggestions, as well as insightful commentary on the state of philanthropy.
Arlene Spencer is a specialist in grant writing in particular and fundraising in general. Her blog is full of helpful suggestions, as well as insightful commentary on the state of philanthropy.
GiveandTake
Give and Take is the blog for The Chronicle of Philanthropy. However, what it does is compile postings from other relevant blogs. Very useful for a quick look around the nonprofit blog community.
Give and Take is the blog for The Chronicle of Philanthropy. However, what it does is compile postings from other relevant blogs. Very useful for a quick look around the nonprofit blog community.
Nonprofit Communications
Kivi Leroux Miller specializes in helping nonprofits with their writing...especially writing annual reports. Miller's blog is fun and very helpful.
Kivi Leroux Miller specializes in helping nonprofits with their writing...especially writing annual reports. Miller's blog is fun and very helpful.
DonorPowerBlog
Jeff Brooks believes fundraising is one of the most noble of human endeavors. Jeff's blog is a refreshing, if somewhat irreverent, voice in the fundraising arena.
Jeff Brooks believes fundraising is one of the most noble of human endeavors. Jeff's blog is a refreshing, if somewhat irreverent, voice in the fundraising arena.
The Nonprofit Consultant Blog
The Nonprofit Consultant Blog is Ken Goldstein's. Ken is an experienced consultant and freelance grant writer. His blog provides funding and grant writing tips, nonprofit industry news, resources, links, etc.
The Nonprofit Consultant Blog is Ken Goldstein's. Ken is an experienced consultant and freelance grant writer. His blog provides funding and grant writing tips, nonprofit industry news, resources, links, etc.
Spare Change
Nedra Weinreich is a "social marketer." She does the hard stuff, "getting people to eat less of their favorite foods, wear a condom or get a colonoscopy -- not easy sells -- is what we do in social marketing." Find wonderful tips, ideas, philosophy of social marketing on her blog.
Nedra Weinreich is a "social marketer." She does the hard stuff, "getting people to eat less of their favorite foods, wear a condom or get a colonoscopy -- not easy sells -- is what we do in social marketing." Find wonderful tips, ideas, philosophy of social marketing on her blog.
FLiP!
FLiP is dedicated to creating a community and a network where future leaders in philanthropy can meet, learn, exchange ideas, and contribute to each other’s success.
FLiP is dedicated to creating a community and a network where future leaders in philanthropy can meet, learn, exchange ideas, and contribute to each other’s success.
The Agitator
Fundraising & advocacy strategies, trends, tips...all with a twist.
Fundraising & advocacy strategies, trends, tips...all with a twist.
Everyday Giving
The purpose of Everyday Giving is to inspire others to give back and make a difference in the world. The company publishes a free biweekly e-zine on the topic of giving back.
The purpose of Everyday Giving is to inspire others to give back and make a difference in the world. The company publishes a free biweekly e-zine on the topic of giving back.