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A modest proposal–that might actually work

This is the most innovative idea I’ve heard to date for modifying the nonprofit model to better suit organizations which aren’t properly “charities” but still serve the public interest.  The conversation has been about theater companies–and I salute Stolen Chair’s leadership for introducing it–but it would work equally well for the newspaper business, where very [...]

Questions Remain About Federal Innovation Fund; And More: Friday’s Roundup [1]

Questions remain about federal innovation fund; and more: Friday’s roundup

Injecting Emotion into Your Cause Marketing


Social Media and the Performing Arts: Engagement First, Ticket Sales Second


Social Media and the Performing Arts: Engagement First, Ticket Sales Second

Arts and Social Media View more presentations from kanter. This morning I gave a presentation for a group of senior marketing people from performing arts centers around the country on social media. I’ve done a number of presentations and workshops…

Day 4: Talking About Network TV’s Service Campaign

All four television networks this week are incorporating the themes of volunteering and service into the plot lines of many of their most popular shows.

To keep track of what’s happening — and to discuss how this effort is affecting the nonprofi…

Challenging a Pundit’s Views on Volunteerism Efforts, and More: Thursday’s Roundup

Challenging a pundit’s views on volunteerism efforts, and more: Thursday’s roundup

Social Media and the Performing Arts: Engagement First, Ticket Sales Second

Arts and Social Media View more presentations from kanter. This morning I gave a presentation for a group of senior marketing people from performing arts centers around the country on social media. I’ve done a number of presentations and workshops…

Charity Consultant Is Tired of ‘Armchair Change Agents’ [6]

Charity consultant rejects ‘armchair change agents’

The Future of Nonprofit Journalism [1]

How best to support nonprofit journalism?