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