Two recent articles by Stephen Donshik have crystallized why board members need to stay objective.

1. Bylaws sometimes allow for board members to receive remuneration for attending meetings.  Payments of any amount, however, erase the status of “volunteer,” essentially, destroying what the organization was hoping to achieve when it recruited this individual.  
2. Additionally, a board member can potentially win contracts from the organization in which he serves. However, this person is then tasked with critiquing his own work, a near-impossibility.

Even with the best of intentions, losing objectivity weakens the board’s ability to accomplish its primary task of governance.

Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey

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Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between December 5 – December 11, 2011. This week’s topics include: Governance & Strategy • Transparency • Management & Corporate Culture • Funding & Fundraising • Marketing

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Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

3 challenges affecting small nonprofit organizations & 5 ways to mitigate them, by Npmaven ow.ly/1BE1oS via EmilyChan

Why taking over a nonprofit instead of opening new 1 doesn’t save time or $$, by Charitylawyer ow.ly/1BGWfy

Maybe there’s a reason people don’t play nice: 8 Dangers of Collaboration, by Nilofer ow.ly/7TjY9 in HarvardBiz via GTak

NAFund & ToscanoAdvisors: 10 Things Every Nonprofit Board Member Should Know ow.ly/1BQnsF

Oy vey! Lessons from a donation bequeathed to a nonprofit but under incorrect name ow.ly/1BE0uM on eJPhil

Programs pairing MBAs with nonprofit organizations give students opp as Board member @ younger age ow.ly/1BGqNs via LawForChange

Get some popcorn & a pencil >> NAFund: Watch our 15 min VID how to manage Restricted Funds ow.ly/7CXZZ

TRANSPARENCY

Opendata: Not because your donors want it but because the nonprofit sector needs it (by p2173) ow.ly/1BvZSf via tkb

An increasingly important topic >> GTak: Finding the Right Transparency, by Emilychan ow.ly/1BQvDl

Gr8 debate re: end-goals of transparency. Kanter summarizes recent articles & forums bit.ly/tEHRBN via GTak

FUNDING & FUNDRAISING

Is a nonprofit about to go bust? BrokersWorld offers some ways to find out ow.ly/1BxolV on WSJ via GTak

5 ways to ensure your nonprofit gets that government funding ow.ly/7PBMx on BridgespanGroup

Making the case for donating to Overhead. A discussion with Tom Tierney of BridgespanGroup ow.ly/1BAbD1 on WSJ

Very sound advice >> ProGrantWriter: What new nonprofits need before hiring a grantwriter ow.ly/7pPX5

MARKETING

YNPNDetroit: VIDEO how to drastically improve your nonprofit’s mission statement ow.ly/7JZ5i via KatyaN4G

MANAGEMENT & CORPORATE CULTURE

Awesome! >> 9 Things That Motivate Employees More Than Money, by IlyaNeverSleeps ow.ly/1BxrOZ on IncMagazine

The Pen Is Mightier than the App: A Case For Writing Things Out, by Kevinpurdy ow.ly/7PX2M on FastCompany

Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between August 8 – September 12, 2011.  This week’s topics include:  U.S. Regulations  •  Israel & Jewish  •  Governance & Strategy  •  Fundraising & Marketing  •  Social Media & Internet  •  Personal Development  •  OP-EDs

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Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

U.S. REGULATIONS

Does this affect your rabbi? PatrickSternal: Peter Reilly on clergy housing exemption onforb.es/oyZT70 A workable solution?

ISRAEL & JEWISH

Jaded (buy true?) analysis on Haaretz why the rich in Israel now favor “giving” back more ow.ly/1wmDyg / though, I don’t like the Buffet ex.

Could a lowering of the Bank of Israel interest rate be in the horizon ow.ly/1wrpmm

Finally, equality for all Israel nonprofit orgs as Public Benefit Companies join the list on GuidestarIL ow.ly/1wG6DW

Gr8 analysis of crossroads facing Israel & the protesters in favor of “social welfare” ow.ly/1wM6dq

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

Fiscal Sponsorship: How to create social change without becoming a 501c3, by Askmanny ow.ly/1wm3OG via GTak

The difference btwn Vision & Mission and understanding which needs to come first http://ow.ly/5Z1DA via Sethacohen33 & BrianMSeymour

A Good Reminder: 18 Questions Good Board Members Should Be Asking ow.ly/1wb8XE in eJPhil

7 steps to ensure that your gr8 ideas become gr8 programs, by Stephen Donshik ow.ly/1wb6iW in eJPhil

FUNDRAISING & MARKETING

The super imp dif when fundraising btwn Push vs Pull activities, by Nedgington ow.ly/1wuLEX via eJPhil

Nice overview >> GTak: Financing Options for Social Enterprises (a.k.a. nonprofits) ow.ly/1wOWdk

SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERNET

Davidcorman: 5 Ways Community Banks Can Use Social Media ow.ly/1wM84n

Nice variety & depth >> Kanter: The ROI of Social Media: 10 Case Studies | Scoopit ow.ly/1wXu6G

Is it really just a numbers game? WomenWhoTech: On avg, nonprofit orgs had 110 FB fans per 1000 email subscribers frogloop.com/care2blog/2011…

Feeling unloved? 9 Reasons Why Your Content Is Not Shared on Social Networks, by Mike_Stelzner http://ow.ly/6gDXi via eJPhil

Askdebra: Great blog post from @idealware! A Basic Introduction to LinkedIn ow.ly/1wuTPy LinkedInExpert

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

5 ways to keep your innovative ideas from drying up & blowing away, by SBLeaders http://ow.ly/1vtamm via GuyKawasaki

Rosettathurman: 15 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Nonprofit Career ow.ly/1wba9x

OP-EDs

More $$ for proven concepts & less for the new, shiny & risky. Ex: Juno (by BobOttenhoff) ow.ly/1wIX8j via Pndblog

Can a national day of volunteering be a bad thig? Npquarterly: Obama calls to commemorate 9/11 by volunteering ow.ly/1wIJF6

Still mulling over this one: Why Steve Jobs & I Hate Charity, by Joewaters ow.ly/1wOWXG

Book review by P2173: Impact Investing ow.ly/1wXDKB via NAFund & Smartgivers

Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between August 1 – August 7, 2011.  This week’s topics include:  U.S. Regulations  •  Israeli & Jewish  •  Governance & Strategy  •  Fundraising & Marketing  •  Technology  •  The Workplace

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Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

U.S. REGULATIONS

What constitutes Unrelated Business Income for USA #Nonprofit orgs? by Charitylawyer http://ow.ly/1vfiTv

ISRAELI & JEWISH NONPROFITS

YehudaKurtzer: Jewish Nonprofit orgs are getting the talent, but are we keeping them inspired? http://ow.ly/5Sgh4 in eJPhil

A New Paradigm for Israeli-Diaspora A Nonprofit Collaboration http://ow.ly/1vfR8d in eJPhil // agree with the premise but still digesting his proposal

It seems that Jewish Nonprofits Orgs are Afraid of the Power of Technology for Fundraising. Why? http://ow.ly/5ShjE in eJPhil

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

Why board members need to be independent & ask the tough questions, by Lucymarcus http://ow.ly/5Xd2Q on HarvardBiz

Don’t wait for the silver lining: 5 Tips for Coping w Adversity & Finding Opportunity, by RosabethKanter http://ow.ly/1vcRzl on HarvardBiz

Could a more focused mission & low overhead be the keys to nonprofit sustainability? by Bobgoldfarb http://ow.ly/5Smu6 in eJPhil 

Amen! >> It’s time to change the way Innovation in the Nonprofit sector is marketed, by Bobgoldfarb http://ow.ly/5Xfez in eJPhil

FUNDRAISING & MARKETING

An important reminder >> Philanthropy: New blog shows how nonprofit orgs can better use photos to tell their stories http://ow.ly/5Rs17

A great case for unrestricted funds from donors http://ow.ly/5XdAF (reminds me of Jim Collins) on SSIReview via _Fundraiser 

Awesome! A Great 101: (More Than) A Few Good Methods for Processing Credit Cards http://ow.ly/5Xd62 on idealware

TECHNOLOGY

NonProfitBanker: New VIDEO Blog Post: 5 Questions a Nonprofit Should Ask When Considering a Mobile App http://ow.ly/5VVeN featuring CharlieKalech Pixelpointpress & appSTUDIO

ISNGen & IngaBroerman: 4 Ways to Leverage Word-of-Mouth Marketing Using Social Media http://ow.ly/1vmfNm

THE WORKPLACE

Nptechblogs: 6 Professional Development Strategies for the Toxic Workplace, by Michelemmartin http://ow.ly/1vfh9W

AlisonRapping & CoachingLeaders: the 3 types of burnout & 3 ways to fight them http://ow.ly/1vh4Si

Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between July 25 – July 31, 2011.  This week’s topics include:  U.S. Regulations  •  Governance & Strategy  •  Economy  •  Fundraising  •  Social Media & Internet  •  The Brighter Side

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Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

U.S. REGULATIONS

Emilychan & L3C_RickZ: Leading Nonprofit Attorneys Answer #L3C Objections http://ow.ly/1uYsXz

IndSector: Nonprofit Orgs Can’t Afford to Sit Out Tax & Budget Debates, by Diaviv http://ow.ly/5LbQC

Common Pitfalls: “What U.S. Nonprofit Orgs Need to Know to Stay Tax-Exempt” http://ow.ly/1v2vA9 via GTak

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

The biggest question facing nonprofit orgs today: To Fee or Not to Fee? (by Npquarterly) http://ow.ly/5RzTg via GTak

Too much involvement? Donors Requiring Nonprofit Orgs to Take Mgmt Courses, bySsstrom http://ow.ly/5RziB via TonyMartignetti

ECONOMY 

Oh crud: New Data Shows Sharp Slowdown in USA Growth Rate http://ow.ly/1vaQOr

FUNDRAISING 

The ins & outs to setting a (realistic & objective) fundraising goal http://ow.ly/5RzP8 via Npquarterly

SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERNET

LJacobwith & Kirstenbullock: How Nonprofit Orgs Can Make the Most of an Online 1st Impression http://ow.ly/1vbyTi

3 things technology can and should deliver – and who does it well (by KatyaN4G) http://ow.ly/5QsyY via eJPhil // with links to examples

Nonprofit orgs have begun to change their goal when using mobile tech. Fundraising out. Engagement in. http://ow.ly/5RAq1 via eJPhil

THE BRIGHTER SIDE

GuyKawasaki: How to speak entrepreneurese http://ow.ly/1uSeOH // wow, it’s the same jargon for both the nonprofit & for-profit sectors

Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between July 18 – July 24, 2011.  This week’s topics include:  U.S. Regulations  •  Jewish & Israeli Sector  •  Trends & Op-Eds  •  Governance & Strategy  •  Fundraising & Marketing  •  Personal Finance

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Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

U.S. REGULATIONS

Definition & changes to the US law: What is an Endowment? by Charitylawyer http://ow.ly/1uN91P

Super intriguing: new “Human Capital Performance Bond” for nonprofit orgs that increase taxes http://ow.ly/1uWvPf via NAFund & Smartgivers

JEWISH & ISRAELI SECTOR

eJPhil: The Jewish Professional Talent Shortage: Striving for Excellence http://ow.ly/1uVi1Y

TRENDS & OP-EDS

Brave post >> GTak & Tactphil: Lack of Criticism in Philanthropy Causing Failure, by Philosopher20 http://ow.ly/1uWd0O

EmilyChan & Socialcitizen: Young & Restless: The 20-something nonprofit executive http://ow.ly/1uMcr5

Why Fair Bosses Fall Behind http://ow.ly/5Gz4P // being a good-guy is a longer road, but ultimately the best for everyone

New breed of summer camps aim to teach finance & entrepreneurial skills to teens http://ow.ly/1uJ6KW

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

More & more nonprofit orgs face this very question: Clarity of Purpose or Chase the Money? http://ow.ly/5Iuj1 by Stephen Donshik in eJPhil

Why due dilligence b4 a nonprofit merger is crucial http://ow.ly/1uObAZ via GTak & Emilychan

Agreed! Buildnpcapacity: Great insights on serving as a Fiscal Sponsor http://ow.ly/1uVWQJ by Emilychan // great links at the end of the article too

FUNDRAISING & MARKETING

Npquarterly: Celebrities in fundraising – 5 myths http://owl.li/5uOqp // Don’t believe the title. These tips are universal

Tech isnt the golden messiah. Cause marketing is about strategy & sticking to the basics, by Joewaters http://ow.ly/1uP6s3

PERSONAL FINANCE

How to slash your utility bills this summer, by Sarahnadav http://ow.ly/5JTkt via JackieGold (specific to Israel, but with lessons for all)

Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between June 20 – July 17, 2011.  This week’s topics include:  United States  •  Jewish & Israeli Sector  •  International  •  Governance & Strategy  •  Fundraising & Marketing  •  Social Media & Internet

I’m making up for lost time, so bear with me — this one’s a doozy. With more to come tomorrow.

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Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

UNITED STATES

Stare of the Union address…for the USA Nonprofit Sector – by T. Cohen http://ow.ly/5n220 via Nonprofitatty & Nonprofitlawyer & Nonprofitdirect

Must a nonprofit disclose the names of anonymous donors? DonKramer answers http://ow.ly/1u0aEf via GTak

DonKramer: Are nonprofit orgs restricted in number of allowed fundraising events per year? http://ow.ly/1uzOAi

How does your House of Worship’s tax status affect donations it receives? fromDonKramer http://ow.ly/1uB0mt

You can never overstate the importance of getting proper receipts for your donations http://ow.ly/1u0cxQ via GTak

Legal & regulatory considerations when changing a mission statement, by EmilyChan http://ow.ly/1tZzms via FundraisingNews

Considerations, legalities & resources when naming a nonprofit org http://ow.ly/1tWhw3 by Joannefritz via FundraisingNews

JEWISH & ISRAELI SECTOR

Well said! >> The Challenge of Fundraising in Israel http://ow.ly/1tZzCj in eJPhil

End of an era for Israel nonprofit sector as Prof Eliezer Jaffe’s GivingWisely voluntarily closes http://ow.ly/1utNne

Interesting analysis & good questions >> Broken Business Models in Nonprofit Start-ups; Case Study: JDub (on eJPhil) http://ow.ly/5EW92

INTERNATIONAL

Tremendous opportunities for growth or failure >> PatrickSternal: Scandal Underscores Chinese Distrust of Charities http://ow.ly/1uH42V

Charity gains official acceptance in Russia >> eJPhil: Dawn of a New Era for Russian Philanthropy http://ow.ly/1uHQga

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

Kanter ‘s takeaways from the Millennial Donor Summit “How To Put Fire in Your Organization’s Belly” http://ow.ly/1u1l8s

I’m a fan! Pndblog: “Michael J. Fox: Getting Results By Going the Unconventional Way” http://ow.ly/1uzNNj via CEP_CambSanFran

Does a recent survey of nonprofit executives draw the right conclusions? http://ow.ly/1uzOdt on CEP

Recharge those batteries! Npmaven: Only after a break can you have a breakthrough, by Johnsonwhitney http://t.co/E4aESar via Umairh

Open Letter from leaders of the Bronfman Foundation about its decision to spend-down http://t.co/jfR8ejb via eJPhil

EmilyChan: A key to performance measurement: Creating a Learning & Accountability Culture, by BridgespanGroup http://ow.ly/1tWdhV

Steven Donshik discusses Achieving Buy-In: The Key To A Committed Board http://ow.ly/5wpdd in eJPhil

FUNDRAISING & MARKETING

Dabbling in fundraising won’t get you there – either do it fully or not at all http://ow.ly/1tYCWH via eJPhil

Nonprofitnate shares from Geoffliving 7 tips to create killer engaged fundraising campaign http://ow.ly/1u23gO

Local Businesses: Are you missing out on this important source of funding? http://ow.ly/1u6qKq by Stephen Donshik in eJPhil

Dan Pallotta in HBR: A Logo Is Not a Brand. A brand is how you’re perceived & is comprised of these: http://ow.ly/1ubtwk

How to convey your nonprofit org’s ROI when preparing a foundation grant application http://ow.ly/1uyZTw

7 tips to ensure that your brand listens to your “voice” (by JocelynHarmon) http://ow.ly/1uvViv via Nptechblogs

NonProfitBanker: Slides & Take-aways from my pres “Raising Capital: Strategies to Help Your Biz Grow or Simply Survive”http://ow.ly/5DdD4

SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERNET

Franswaa: 39 Questions Your Nonprofit Can Answer with Facebook Insights http://ow.ly/1u09l6 // now do something with the data!

When developing a social media policy, Trust Is Cheaper Than Control (byKanter) http://ow.ly/5lIIO via Johnhaydon

Online communication is changing, so I hope your nonprofit org’s strategy is changing too (by Bigduck) http://ow.ly/5wrmh on eJPhil

CharlieKalech: iWalk: Toronto UJA makes great use of QR & Mobile Tech for fundraising http://ow.ly/1tWEqJ

Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between June 6 – June 19, 2011.  This week’s topics include:  U.S. Regulations  •  Jewish & Israeli Sector  •  Governance & Strategy  •  Fundraising & Marketing  •  Donors’ Strategy  •  Social Media & Internet

As last Sunday saw me preparing like mad for my presentation at the Kishor Conference,  this week is a double Weekly Roundup.

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Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

U.S. REGULATIONS

Study Shows How Changes to the Tax Code Could Affect Giving http://ow.ly/1tyKQl via eJPhil // only time will tell how this affects policy

PatrickSternal: Cat Lady Beats IRS http://t.co/dpJ337n // shows importance of receipts & gift acknowledgments

JEWISH & ISRAELI SECTOR

Excellent analysis on the Jewish Innovation Sector, by Bobgoldfarb http://ow.ly/5iCHr on eJPhil

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

Excellent points about board service I’m general (legal stuff only for USA) from Nonprofitlawyer http://ow.ly/5aNsY

Food for thought >> Tactphil: An Interview Approach to Charity Rating http://ow.ly/1tCu4G more on Charting Impact

Stonewalling in a crisis is risky business for a nonprofit http://ow.ly/1tKbAJ

This should probably affect how one should structure a nonprofit >> KatyaN4G: Seth’s Blog: Organization vs Movement vs Philosophy http://ow.ly/1tUZnV

CauseWire: How Charities Can Recruit & Keep Volunteers http://ow.ly/1tV09Y

FUNDRAISING & MARKETING

Here’s why proper donor research is so important in eJPhil http://ow.ly/1txaOL

5 reasons why this summer (and anytime for that matter) is a great time to start a Giving Circle http://ow.ly/5aSdz

What your wealthiest donors aren’t telling you: 9 Secrets to High Net Worth Donors, by GailPerrync http://ow.ly/5eceP

By recognizing a donor’s contribution we are also inviting others to participate http://ow.ly/1tIndu on eJPhil

NpTechblogs: 4 Global-Oriented Tips on Using Social Media http://ow.ly/1tLNAG via ReedStockman

FundraisingNews: What’s missing from your elevator pitch? http://ow.ly/1tV0wD

DONORS’ STRATEGY

Food for thought: Why we should expect good giving to be hard http://ow.ly/5iGsx via Mayanorton // but should it be?

Does our word usage make those that receive our charity inferior? http://ow.ly/1tJJpk on eJPhil

SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERNET

10 Common Mistakes Made by Nonprofits on Social Media, by Nonprofitorgs http://ow.ly/5dukp

Gr8 points by Askdebra why nonprofit organizations should get more personal in social media http://ow.ly/1tJNh6

NpQuarterly: Charity walks are expensive enough that some wonder if it’s worth it http://ow.ly/5gtWV // great discussion in the comments!

Reuw: 7 stupid mistakes teachers make with technology http://ow.ly/5iDJN // applicable to offices & homes the world over!

Enjoying watching Slideshare presentation by DaveKerpen: How to Make Your Org More “Likeable” http://ow.ly/5iGRx

Don’t get your org’s Twitter account terminated! RT Johnhaydon: RT Mintblogger A Handy Guide To Twitter Automation http://ow.ly/1ddFIs

This 1 is pure fun (& slightly educational) >> 3 Social Media Marketing Lessons from Comedians http://ow.ly/5lhDj via CharlieKalech

Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between May 30 – June 5, 2011.  This week’s topics include:  U.S. Regulations  •  Op-Eds  •  Governance & Strategy  •  Donor Strategy  •  Fundraising & Marketing  •  Social Media & Internet

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Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

U.S. REGULATIONS

Would setting min % for programs protect against “fake” charities? http://t.co/4VvmY5A via Npquarterly // commendable but this isn’t the way

NONPROFIT SECTOR OP-EDS

TonyMartignetti: Defending Philanthropy from Its Detractors - http://ow.ly/1tkKm2 via Addthis // & partnerships always increase impact

Don’t be fooled: USA nonprofit organizations aren’t the only ones receiving tax benefits http://ow.ly/5aphR via Npquarterly

COF_: The new Gatesfoundation headquarters reflects charity’s roots & reach http://ow.ly/50KSp // intresting, a method to madness

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

Npquarterly: Playing the market didn’t pan out so well 4 charities last year http://ow.ly/57BJQ // the real surprising stat is @ the end

HildyGottlieb: 6 Socially Conscious Actions that Only Look Like They Help http://ow.ly/1tnWVb // and sometimes actually make things worse

Great example that shows why it is important to set boundaries >> Npquarterly: Hard lessons for a museum founder http://ow.ly/57CEp

DONOR STRATEGY

‘Tis the season >> FundraisingNews: Don’t Be an Ugly Philanthropist When Traveling This Summer http://ow.ly/1tocu9

3 easy steps to raising a philanthropist (in addition to drink milk & eat veggies) via Npquarterly http://ow.ly/5ai29

FUNDRAISING & MARKETING

AlisonRapping: Do your online communications follow the Rule of 3rds? by Idealware http://ow.ly/1tvHfC via Nprdigitalsvcs

Nonprofitlawyer: Blackbaud study: direct mail is still king but role is changing (on FCAtlanta) http://ow.ly/1tv78D

SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERNET

Nptechblogs: Jocelyn Harmon: 5 Signs You’re Not Ready for Social Media http://ow.ly/1tn1On // I’m not sure about #1, anyone differs?

Askdebra: 6 easy steps to make a successful “list” blog post (good tips) from Mintblogger http://ow.ly/1tocxU

Johnhaydon: RT Mintblogger: How To Keep Your Blog Alive During Long Vacation http://ow.ly/1cWlu3 // great ideas even when not traveling

Procrastinating time is over >> Nptechblogs: Facebook Group or Page? Time to decide… now (on Socialsignal) http://ow.ly/1tv3Rg

Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between May 23 – May 29, 2011.  This week’s topics include:  Israel & Jewish  •  Starting a Nonprofit  •  Governance & Strategy  •  Fundraising & Marketing  •  Social Media & Internet  •  Resources

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Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

ISRAEL & JEWISH

View newly ratified Code of Ethics of Israel Assn of Prof. Fundraisers (a.k.a. IAPFIsrael). We’re joining the big boys! via eJPhil

Nicely put >> eJPhil: Professional Fundraising in Israel Comes of Age http://ow.ly/1t7N1J

Interesting analysis on the changing nature of Jewish global giving, by Stephen Donshik http://ow.ly/52Zgb on eJPhil

STARTING A NONPROFIT

Nonprofitlawyer: How to Answer the Call to Charity w/o Starting a Nonprofit, on FCAtlanta http://ow.ly/55xEI

Wow, recommendations how lawyers can actually be helpful! >> Alternatives to Forming a Nonprofit Org in the USA, by GTak & Nonprofitlawyer http://ow.ly/55xH5

STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE

Charitylawyer: Quick Tips for Setting Nonprofit Executive Compensation http://ow.ly/1t9ebI

On the money! HildyGottlieb: My faves: 3, 4 & 5 >> Charitylawyer: 6 Smart Moves Great Board Chairs Make http://ow.ly/1tcMzX

Can Glee teach us how to be better Board Members for our nonprofit orgs? by GTak http://ow.ly/55cx3

FUNDRAISING & MARKETING

Vital >> Sharing Donor Lists: Can U Trust a Fundraising Consultant? by Stephen Donshik http://ow.ly/1tj057 on eJPhil

How connecting your nonprofit & the donor to the community can increase fundraising http://ow.ly/52Zym

Planning your next fundraiser? “Why You Should Ditch Your Next Event” by GailPerrync http://ow.ly/530jH

NonProfitBanker: Is Paypal the Best Option for International Fundraising http://ow.ly/1tdwrk

FundraisingNews: Do Your Donors Call You? http://ow.ly/1te4Yf

SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERNET

Is this 1st step to universal/concrete social media measurement? >> Measuring Online Engagement: A Beginning, by Askdebra http://ow.ly/1t7Nhm

Should your nonprofit think about starting a blog? (lots of good resource links) in Wild Apricot http://ow.ly/1thTty

Case study >> Making the Most of Facebook Groups: NATAL, by Askdebra http://ow.ly/1tj0B0

RESOURCES

FundraisingNews: Reading list: Great books for nonprofit marketing sector, by KatyaN4G http://ow.ly/1t9ec2