> Blogs We Recommend

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.

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.

Nonprofit Communications
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.

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.

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.

NPMarketing Blog
Mark Sirkin writes a sassy but very useful blog about nonprofit marketing. He is especially good on Internet issues.

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.

The Agitator
Fundraising & advocacy strategies, trends, tips...all with a twist.

Trent Stamp's Take
The president of Charity Navigator gives an insider's perspective to the inspiring, intriguing, and sometimes idiotic inner workings of the world of non-profits and charities.

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.