A list of the great articles I’ve read and tweeted from July 12 -18, 2010. This week’s categories include: Governance & Strategy; Marketing & Fundraising; Social Media; and Jewish/Israel (Nonprofit) News.

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Governance & Strategy

“Shifting Paradigms”
Author: Bob Goldfarb
Site: eJewish Philanthropy
Via: Joel Katz (@religion_state)
Comments: Great piece about the difference between donors of this generation and the last generation.
Link: http://ow.ly/2b3lW

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• “Insight Not Accuracy: Why The New York Times is Important” by Shuey Fogel. US charities operating internationally can gain a lot from a NY Times piece, irregardless if its claims are true. Link: http://ow.ly/2c1uO
• “Microfinance: Is it the Next Bubble?” on Ashoka USA. Are too many microfinance nonprofits over-flooding the market? Link: http://bit.ly/aSR7Xm
• “Charities Say Staff Shortages Hamper Their Ability to Deliver Services” on Chronicle of Philanthropy. Report finds that layoffs & increased workloads are taking a toll on nonprofits. Link: 
• “The Seven Dangerous Habits of Highly Effective People” Link: http://ow.ly/2b0Ni (via @LJacobwith)

Marketing & Fundraising

“Zilch: Get What You Want For Nothing”
Author: Nancy Lublin
Site: Fast Company
Via: Eric Halivni (@toldotyisrael)
Comments: What nonprofits can teach for-profits.
Link: http://ow.ly/2b3uc

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• “6 Guerrilla Marketing Techniques to Promote a Faith-Based Nonprofit” A little application of time, energy and imagination can save a charity much needed funds. Link: http://ow.ly/2a8Hr (via @joannefritz @guerrillaNPO)
• “Fund-Raising Videos That Work: a Compelling Story on a Shoestring Budget” Fundraising video on shoestring budget: Organization spends $6k & raises $22k (so far) Link:  http://ow.ly/2aLIt (via @gailperrynyc)
• “Are You a Relationship Wrecker” by Jocelyn Harmon. 7 signs you’re alienating potential donors. Link: http://ow.ly/2d70z (via @philanthropy)

Social Media

“Un-Friendly: Teachers Walking Tightrope in Social Media Links with Students”
Author: Douglas Quan
Site: Montreal Gazette
Via: @rabbigreen @dovemerson@DrEliezerJones
Comments: Does your school have social media guidelines for its teachers?
Link: http://bit.ly/a8zadv

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• “10 Cool Facebook Status Tips and Tricks” New tricks to keep up with the ever-changing Facebook. Link: http://bit.ly/cybiEP (via @nonprofitorgs)
• “12 Tips for Nonprofits On Getting Started With Social Media” Link: http://ow.ly/27uwy (via @BrettInsurance @JoanneFritz)

“Shifting Paradigms”
Author: Bob Goldfarb Site: eJewish Philanthropy
Comments: Great piece about the difference between donors of this generation and the last generation. Link: http://ow.ly/2b3lW