Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between April 4 – April 10, 2011.  This week’s topics include:  U.S. Regulations  •  Governance & Strategy  •  Fundraising & Marketing  •  Social Media & Internet

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Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

U.S. REGULATIONS

Form 990 Governance Policies: Is it better to check “yes” or “no”? by Nonprofitlawyer http://ow.ly/1sm3ce via GTak

Nytimes op-ed wants advocacy nonprofitorgs to adhere to stricter rules & regulations http://ow.ly/1soFAE via GTak

Nonprofit lawyer Jack Siegel disagrees just a tad with previously mentioned Nytimes op-ed http://ow.ly/1soFCZ via GTak

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

Your nonprofit having audit? Summaries, definitions & tips from NAFund http://ow.ly/1soqiD via KateSBarr

Nonprofitorgs: Nonprofits Must Stand Up and Fight for Themselves, or Perish http://ow.ly/1soqzc

Making Ideas Happen: 5 concepts for moving ideas forward in your nonprofit org, by Askdebra http://ow.ly/1srpiL

FUNDRAISING & MARKETING

Subtle yet significant: Tactphil analyzes 3 approaches to effective philanthropyhttp://ow.ly/1slSx1 on SSIReview

Michigan Study: cause-marketing leads to reduced charitable giving, on Philanthropy http://ow.ly/1sm9sd via Nonprofitlawyer

Joewaters offers rebuttal to previously mentioned Michigan Study about negative impacts of cause marketing http://ow.ly/1smdXT

In cause marketing, transparency is key (by BrighterCause): Article via JoeWaters

SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERNET

Impressive list of Mobile Storytelling tools & apps from Langwitches http://ow.ly/1snZuT via Rachelmabrahams

Social Media Policy Best Practices: Trust Is Cheaper Than Control, by Kanter http://ow.ly/1srpfc

A list of the great articles from around the web that I have read from April 25 – May 2, 2010.  This week’s topics include: Governance & Strategy; Social Media & Internet -> Fundraising; Social Media & Internet -> How-To Tips; Potpourri.

This weeks saw a lot of articles on social media and internet.  I’ve tried to break them down into two categories for easier skimming.  I hope it’s helpful.

Tizku Lemitvot,

Shuey (@nonprofitbanker)

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Governance & Strategy

Your NPO filed necessary tax forms? >> 1/4 of NPOs in USA Could Lose Tax Breaks http://ow.ly/1CJ77 >> Deadline May 15!

RT @eJPhil: New Post: Consumer Trends Nonprofits Should Know http://ow.ly/1EsdK

Lacking Moses, @joewaters asks readers to help him hone his “10 Commandments of Cause Marketing” http://bit.ly/nQco0 via @johnhaydon

Does Cause Marketing actually help causes? by @aeikenberry http://ow.ly/1CK99 via @HildyGottlieb // @coby_shuman @joewaters @johnhaydon

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Social Media & Internet >> Fundraising

RT @nonprofitorgs: 4 Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Reconsider Facebook (& not use it). http://bit.ly/dakZwg

Great example why NPOs should be listening >> Why the American Red Cross Listens Online by @askdebra http://ow.ly/1CKXr

The Emerging Opportunities for Smart Fundraisers to Use Smart Phones http://ow.ly/1D13x (the ideas start about half way through the post)

Ken Berger, CEO of @CharityNav, talks about Haiti efforts. Are we seeing donor fatigue? (3 min VIDEO) http://ow.ly/1DmrG

RT @kanter: $20,000 in 6 days: Lessons from Causes Fundraiser for the Humane Society Seal Fundraiser http://ow.ly/1DmB8

RT @miriamschwab: Making Gov’ Accessible: Microsoft Intros Social Media Directory 4 State/Local Gov’ http://ow.ly/1E2YS

Katya Andresen, Network For Good CEO, interviewed re: online fundraising (VIDEO) http://ow.ly/1Es96 — 3 min well spent!

Why I Like the Like Button: Spreading Nonprofit Messages, by @askdebra. http://ow.ly/1FUOe >> complete with screen shots & important links

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Social Media & Internet >> How-To Tips

Potpourri

FUNNY! (I promise) RT @askdebra: Jon Stewart slams Apple over handling of Gizmodo & lost iPhone http://ow.ly/1F4fp via @techmama @Gizmodo

RT @CharlieKalech: ‘Lost’ iPhone’s Bizarre Twists And Turns – Interesting Questions Raised: Forbes http://bit.ly/ct6Eo8