A list of great articles from around the web that I posted to Twitter from May 2 – May 15, 2010.  This week’s topics include: Strategy & Governance; Social Media & Internet >> Fundraising; Social Media & Internet >> Recreation; Israel; Banking & Economy; and Potpourri.

I didn’t have so much time last week, forcing me to combine 2 weeks worth of links. Man, oh man. I hope you’ve got some time, there are some great articles below.  Not to mention some really funny ones, as well. Enjoy them both.

Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey (@nonprofitbanker)

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Strategy & Governance

Protect your #Nonprofit: 3 critical manuals all NPOs should create http://ow.ly/1JQRl via @NonprofitSRQ @npa_online @PamelaGrow

IRS interim report “Exempt Organizations – Universities Compliance Project” http://ow.ly/1Jdeq – focus on unrelated income & executive comp

4 Reasons Why IRS Interim Report “Exempt Orgs – Universities Compliance Project” is an Important Read http://ow.ly/1JheM

RT @socialcitizen: Is the $5 Donor a Philanthropist? http://ow.ly/1Grmq >> Great question raised. I weighed in, interested in your feedback

Koret CEO Jeff Farber shares: “It’s time #Jewish #philanthropy stop operating like a charity” http://ow.ly/1GN3Z

Well said! >> RT @nptechblogs: With great market share comes great responsibilityhttp://bit.ly/c5QwgE (via @socialsignal)

How to tell if your brand is useless (2 min VIDEO) on @jeffbrooks http://ow.ly/1KJmA // @CharlieKalech reminds me of speech you gave @ GBN

Great resource for boards >> RT @HeidiEKMassey: RT @npmaven: Creating online ‘readings’ handout 4 #nonprofit boards.http://is.gd/c2Lsh

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Social Media & Internet >> Fundraising

Dan Brown of @eJPhil gives highlights from 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study.http://bit.ly/94DYxy >> important numbers for email campaigns

NPTimes: Charity apps combine education & fun & translate into $ w/o limits of text-2-give-campaigns http://ow.ly/1GNor

To Mama With Love: Social Network Fundraising succeeding in Engagement & Conversation, by @askdebra http://bit.ly/cqNwuz via @shoshanak

Social Media is NOT about jumping on the bandwagon >> 10 Trends in SUSTAINABLE Social Media, by @askdebra http://ow.ly/1Lxm8 via @lblumenthal

Crucial Message! >> RT @PaulDunay: Social media is not a campaign: It’s your customerhttp://ff.im/-k6khS by @travismurdock

RT @nonprofitorgs & @askdebra How@EnvDefenseFund created its social media guidelines, by @kiramarch http://is.gd/c4D6v

RT @PaulDunay: 7 Things Your Organization/Company Must Do Because Of Social Media, by @augieray http://ff.im/-kif9L

Holy smart-bomb Batman! US Airforce has awesome Social Media Response Plan flowchart! http://ow.ly/1JQiP via @nptechblogs @wildapricot

It’s all about making it personal! >> RT@askdebra @bfholmes: NGO thinks outside-the-box to give homeless a voice (VIDEO) http://ow.ly/1Jidw

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Social Media & Internet >> Recreation

RT @GuyKawasaki: How to make your Facebook profile more private [2 min VIDEO]http://is.gd/c8eNj // Facebook privacy settings are in 5 dif places!

RT @HilzFuld @Minervity: Top 5 Social Blogging Tools http://su.pr/2QpKQd by @RuhaniRabin

RT @askdebra: Very interesting – FB backlash. Diaspora: an antidote 2 FB? Http://bit.ly/aoubb0 via @pampelmoose

RT @lblumenthal: 8 kinds of websites we need to stop building, by @oatmeal http://ow.ly/1KQj7 // Funny. Hard 2 agree w #6, need of more secure FB

RT @mayerreich: This is funny and why I hate Facebook. http://bit.ly/dbSyHs // Facebook intrudes just a tad, doesn’t it

Are social networks hurting or helping children develop emotionally/socially? http://ow.ly/1GnIg via @power2b @dovemerson @rabbigreen

RT @GuyKawasaki: “How do I delete my Facebook” query growing http://is.gd/c4Iif

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Israel

RT @inwnews: Globes: CITI mulls retail banking in #Israel http://ow.ly/1GnlC >> more competition & lower fees? I hope so

RT @ISRAEL21C: OECD accepts Israel as member http://su.pr/2Joo35 #Israel#economy #business

RT @Israel_News: Euro drops sharply vs Shekel as IMF judged EU’s emergency fund as a temp solution. http://ow.ly/1Js4A

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Banking & Economy

The New Poor: Even w/ rebounding economy, many jobs – tnx to tech advances – won’t be coming back ever http://s.nyt.com/u/wuwm

US Crisis Panel to probe how big banks routinely – and legally – fudge their quarterly books. http://ow.ly/1Hb8q

US Treasury Sec urged Congress 2 impose 10-yr $90 billion bank-tax 2 recoup 2008 bailout-costs http://ow.ly/1Hbbr

As stimulus $ dwindles down, expect States to make deep cuts http://ow.ly/1IQwd via @NAFund @PANONonprofit @robertegger

RT @askdebra: Social media and the banking industry, by @davidfinch http://is.gd/c6YkI // Essential services made easier, free advice & more

Thanks for the referral Debra >> RT @askdebra: Mobile banking set to soar, courtesy of @emarketer http://is.gd/c5ZPJ

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Potpourri

RT @Neil_Hamburger: Another “world’s oldest person” died today. Clearly, a dangerous competition that should be stopped. http://ow.ly/1GUIC

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

A list of the essential articles that I posted to Twitter from April 11 – April 24, 2010.  This week’s topics include: Strategy & Governance; IRS Trends; Social Media & Fundraising; Jewish Nonprofits; Israel Economy & Finance; and Potpourri.

Man, does time fly by.  This list is for the last two weeks. When did last Sunday happen and why didn’t anyone tell me?

Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey (@nonprofitbanker)

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Strategy & Governance

5 take-aways from The Networked Nonprofit session by @kantar & @afine at #10NTC by@sokunthea http://ow.ly/1xiw3 via@johnhaydon

6 Reasons why starting a new nonprofit might not be the answer, by @sbsfundraisinghttp://ow.ly/1xCqo via @npmaven@zyOzyfounder

RT @PamelaGrow: Why board assessment is so important: http://ow.ly/1yM42 #nonprofit #fundraising

Komen & Kentucky: When Charity is Just a Marketing Stunt http://ow.ly/1BJCT via@koodooz

RT @johnhaydon: “Komen & KFC’s Cause Marketing Program Isn’t Finger Lickin’ Good”http://ow.ly/1BJTQ by @joewaters

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IRS Trends

Abuse of Charities & Deductions included in 2010 IRS List, by @charitylawyer http://ow.ly/1xBUy // List hints to IRS pet peeves!

New blog post: Are “American Friends of” Organizations a Thing of the Past?http://ow.ly/1BOu8

I’m a believer! >> How Increased Government Intervention Undercuts American Philanthropyhttp://ow.ly/1yOJF

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Social Media, Internet, & Fundraising

How & why to use social media to engage Foundations (& hopefully get more funding), by@askdebra http://ow.ly/1xLqR

3 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Fundraising, by @sandyrees http://ow.ly/1y2yO

Just listened 2 #afpmeet session review by@amandaharas on European fundraising trends http://ow.ly/1yAhJ via @BTalisman

How is social media impacting giving? Survey, overview & predictions on USA Todayhttp://ow.ly/1ylXC via @JGooderscom

RT @GuyKawasaki: 10 Ways for Small Businesses to Use LinkedIn http://om.ly/iFSl

RT @PaulDunay: 5 Ways B2B Companies Can Use New Twitter Ads http://ff.im/-j4B1a

RT @johnhaydon: Creating Online Marketing Strategy in 2 Hours, by @kivilm http://ow.ly/1yXi6 // awesome, story shows strategy as it unfolds

RT @GTak: Social Media and the Law -> For Professional Associations - http://is.gd/bBH85 (American Society of Association Executives)

RT @CharlieKalech: Facebook Changes – Like Anything, Anywhere – Social Sharing goes Mainstream! http://bit.ly/bWlyG0

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Jewish Nonprofits

Will reforms to NY Jewish charities prevent future misuse or just paper over underlying problems? http://ow.ly/1x2yn

Jewish Funders’ Gathering: Economy is recovering but is it too late for some Jewish organizations? http://ow.ly/1zPVa

Israeli orgs don’t get it that their US counterparts need to be independent & accountable to the IRS. http://ow.ly/1zTiv

Interesting Case Study? >> RT @CharlieKalech: Campaign against@NewIsraelFund by Im Tirzu boosted donations to NIF http://ow.ly/1Bsv0

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Israel Economy & Finance

Good overview of the 6 types of people active in day trading in #Israel. http://ow.ly/1xmbp

Why are investments in #Israel real estate declining? Should you be thinking along the same lines? http://ow.ly/1xpC2

Nice overview of currency risk and options on@haaretzonline http://ow.ly/1A6qr

Bank of #Israel sees tycoons as danger 2 stability–Israel is 1 of most centralized Western countries http://ow.ly/1BCgV

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Potpourri

RT @HilzFuld: Seinfeld Talks BlackBerry and iPhone with Conan O’Brien (VIDEO)http://bit.ly/bmbsTH

->@nytimes: Goldman Sachs could help British Finance Regulator prove its got teethhttp://ow.ly/1B51v

RT @avinashkaushik: Amazing photos of lightning in the ash column of Iceland’s troublesome volcano: http://zqi.me/9xbjG6

A list of the essential articles I posted to Twitter from March 14 – April 10, 2010.  This week’s topics include: Nonprofit Strategy & Governance; Social Media & Fundraising; Jewish Nonprofit World; Economy & Finance; and Potpourri.

Sorry for the sporadic posts.  The holidays and vacation are over —  it’s back to work.

Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey (@nonprofitbanker)

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Nonprofit Strategy & Governance

New Blog Post: “How NOT to Loan Money to a Nonprofit” – the easiest way isn’t always the best way. http://ow.ly/1rWXQ

Story of how direct, interdisciplinary cooperation increased leverage & sustainability http://ow.ly/1q5L6Q via @eJPhil

->@askdebra: Can funders provide incentive 2 convince NPOs 2 collaborate more? http://ow.ly/1p1l8

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Social Media & Fundraising

5 Principles of Social Media Fundraising, by@askdebra http://ow.ly/1jW5P — key issues of a proper strategy summarized beautifully!

A company that can’t answer yes to these 11 Crucial Questions shouldn’t be tweeting http://ow.ly/1jw1F via @guykawasaki

->@socialbrite: 7 Key Tips to Get Facebook Fans to Donate, by @johnhaydon. http://ow.ly/1kWlI via @lblumenthal

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Jewish Nonprofit World

4 challenges Jewish orgs face when recruiting the “next gen of young Jews”, by@fundermentalist http://ow.ly/1jSMg

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Economy & Finance

Inflation in #Israel is expected be negative until mid-2010, suggesting refrain from increasing interest rates http://ow.ly/1kV1V

We think we know everything: How Men’s Overconfidence Hurts Them as Investors http://ow.ly/1jWpU (& we never ask for directions either)

Strength of Dollar & Pound in danger? Some Western countries at risk of credit ratings downgrade http://ow.ly/1mP5I

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Potpourri

Blood, sweat & tears but very little risk — Mort Mandel’s (of the Mandel Foundation) secret to success http://ow.ly/1mSrM (by @rolnikguy)

Game Changer? Conan O’Brian sells out comedy tour after 2 tweets – no traditional advertising used http://ow.ly/1n5mK via @HilzFuld @pamdyer

10 uber-creative-outside-the-box resumes http://ow.ly/1n5F3 via @GuyKawasaki

A list of the essential articles I posted to Twitter from February 7 – 14, 2010.  This week’s topics include:  Nonprofit Strategy & Governance; Social Media & Fundraising; Jewish Nonprofit News & Insights; and Potpourri.

Tizku Lemitzvot, [May you merit to continue doing good deeds]

Shuey

Nonprofit Strategy & Governance

->@eJPhil: Do nonprofits spend too much time catering to NextGen and not CurrentGen? http://ow.ly/17itZ

Though exempt from 990, Religious NPOs should do independant audits for Transparancy & Good Governance http://ow.ly/14Wgf

Social Media & Fundraising

->@eJPhil: Importance of fundraising strategy vis-a-vis hiring Fundraising Professional or Consultant http://ow.ly/178S8

RT @eJPhil: New Post: Facebook’s Strong Senior Growth http://is.gd/84wpm

RT @lblumenthal: Good examples and insights // 10 Nonprofit Text Alert Campaignshttp://tinyurl.com/ylcjckk via @diosacomm@dsgold

RT @nonprofitorgs: 10 Tips for Managing Social Media Burnout http://nonprofitorgs.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/10-tips-for-managing-social-media-burnout/ // A truly holistic approach

Insightful Talks (Videos) on Social Media from recent TED conferences. http://ow.ly/15FvS via @PresenTense

Wow. Comprehensive. // RT @lblumenthal: 30 Top Objections to Social Media and How to Respond. http://ow.ly/15FGx via @jbhester@NateatFFWD

Jewish Nonprofit News & Insights

->@NYJewishWeek: Will Mobile Giving Take Off In The Jewish World? by @TamarSnyder http://ow.ly/14XUq

Potpourri

“175 orgs are recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS ever day” & other IRS/NPO facts worth knowing http://ow.ly/14YHx

NY Times: U.S. jobless rate falls to 9.7%, giving hope that worst is over. http://ow.ly/14Waz

Guidestar: The New Economic Normal is here to stay (& how nonprofits should react).http://ow.ly/16gWJ

RT @CharityNav: Residents that left NJ cost the state $70 billion in wealth & $2 billion in potential charitable giving http://ow.ly/152K9

Top 50 Donors of 2009: “A Slow Year for Big Gifts Spurs Creativity by Wealthy Donors” on@Philanthropy http://ow.ly/1797z via@askdebra

A list of the essential articles that I posted to Twitter from January 17, 2010 – January 23, 2010.  This week’s categories: Crisis in Haiti; Nonprofit Governance & Strategy; Internet, Social Media & Fundraising; Israel & Jewish Nonprofits; and Israel Economy & Finance.

Tizku LeMitzvot [May you continue to merit doing good deeds],

Shuey

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Crisis in Haiti

RT @fundermentalist: New post: Where to give for Haitian relief http://twurl.nl/kak4nz

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Nonprofit Governance & Strategy

New blog post: “Dear Mr. Foundation, Please Reject My Application.” http://ow.ly/YUFM

->@eJPhil: NPO investment committees want more direction & accountability from investment consultants. http://ow.ly/Xrwt

How an org can conduct a Self-Evaluation on a shoestring budget (Good tools, tip sheet & slides). http://ow.ly/XVoN via @LJacobwith

College president receives %-based bonus of money he raised, sparking controversy http://ow.ly/Z9mF via @Philanthropy // Good incentives?

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Internet, Social Media & Fundraising

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Donations to Israel Foreign Min. for Haiti aid NOT tax-exept. Expert: Why is gov competing with NPOs? http://ow.ly/YUul

Fighting the Handout Culture: What solutions available when 50% of eligibles for free food don’t take? http://ow.ly/ZY9U #Israel

RT @religion_state: -> @eJPhil: Is Start Up Nation Also the Big Lesson for Jewish Nonprofit Sector? by @GaryWexler http://ow.ly/Yu1P

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RT @Israel_News: Bank of Israel will raise interest rate to 3.25% by end-year (current rate is 1.25%). http://ow.ly/XrkL

The best test to judge Israel’s economic health: The Beer Index (it slipped into the negative).http://ow.ly/XAqz

RT @Israel_News: Globes: Shekel-dollar exchange rate at 13-month low. Dollar now trading at 3.689. http://ow.ly/Y7zK

Israel Gov Ministries now on Twitter. Answers back almost immediately! http://ow.ly/Yvrt The list: http://ow.ly/YvHq

Israel is poorest of OECD countries (if it joins). 9 recommendations from OECD, incl. cutting child allowances. http://ow.ly/YUz8