A list of the great articles I’ve read and posted to Twitter from June 27 – July 3, 2010. This week’s topics include: Strategy & Governance; Social Media, Internet & Fundraising; Economy & Finance; and Jewish & Israeli (Nonprofit) News.

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Strategy & Governance

“Young Leaders Pushing For Seat At Table”
Author: Tamar Snyder
Site: The Jewish Week
Via: eJewish Philanthropy
Comments: Only 2% of nonprofit board members are under-30. Young people are pushing to find seats.
Link: http://ow.ly/26NK8

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• “Getting Results: Outputs, Outcomes & Impact” Always keep in mind that donors relate to MEASURED outputs of Outcomes & Impact. Link: http://bit.ly/cI4Hie (via @AlisonRapping@Grants_Pratt @tactphil)
• “Homeland Security Scrutinizing New Nonprofits: What Can We Expect & How Can We Adjust” Nonprofits applying for tax-exempt status in the United States have an additional hurdle to overcome. Link: http://ow.ly/25cVL
• “Is Israel’s 3rd Sector Filled With Amateurs?” Nonprofits should note that the sector is changing. Good take-home points at the end of the post. Link: http://ow.ly/25cGq (via @eshanken @eJPhil)
• “Avi Chai in Sunset: An Ongoing Case Study” The Avi Chai Foundation is documenting its spend-down process so others can learn from this rare event in the nonprofit sector.  The first of the Foundation’s reports are available here.  Link: http://ow.ly/26LY2 via @eJPhil

Social Media, Internet & Fundraising

“What Makes Up a Social Marketing Strategy?”
Site: eMarketer
Via: Debra Askanase (@askdebra)
Comments: A study shows that while social media usage has increased, many companies still lack strategy or policy.
Link: http://ow.ly/23OGH

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• “The UK Emergency Budget’s Effect on Fundraising: Good, Bad and Imaginative” England’s mergency budget left a lot of questions, the least of which is, how does it affect nonprofits? Link: http://ow.ly/25tLX (via eJewish Philanthropy)
• “The 6 R’s of Twitter” When using Twitter, always let these basics guide you. Link: http://ow.ly/23O55 (via @askdebra)
• “How To: Evaluate Your Social Media Plan” It takes time, effort, and resources before this new media will have an impact on you brand.  Here are a few tips businesses should consider.  Link: http://is.gd/d6R7r (via @AlisonRapping @SocialNicole)

Economy & Finance

“Recovery Slows with Weak Job Creation in June”
Author: Michael Powell
Site: New York Times
Comment: Don’t expect donors to come running back just yet.  Job creation is the true sign to an end of a recession. Additionally, less jobs mean less paychecks, which mean less donations.
Link: http://ow.ly/26LVU

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• “Can Watching TV Make You Depressed about Your Financial Future?” A new Israeli study says, yes. Link: http://ow.ly/257AM
• “Stop Wasting Your Money on These 25 Things” Ways to cut down on everyday over-spending. Link: http://is.gd/d9d2w

Jewish & Israel (Nonprofit) News

“The Changing Rules of Fundraising for an Israeli Nonprofit”
Author: Sari Revkin
Site: Contact Magazine
Via: eJewish Philanthropy
Comments: Strategies for Israeli nonprofit organizations to keep North American donors giving.
Link: http://ow.ly/257NN

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• “Fischer Tells the Story of Israel 2010″ Bank of Israel Chief Stanley Fischer is upbeat for Israel in 2010. Says Europe Bloc will prevail (but Israel shouldn’t join). Link: http://ow.ly/26M3F
• “Electric Co. Board Bans Borrowing” Israel Electric Company, one of the most solid investment options in Israel, enters a crisis and must issue bonds to repay debt. Link: http://ow.ly/257Fo
• “Competition Between Credit Card Firms Rising, but Users Pay More” Consumers beware: While Israeli credit cards are competing fiercely, consumers are still faced with very high interest fees. Link: http://ow.ly/24KYg