The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Social Good

The Power of Stories in Social Change

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:06:00 EST

Mark Horvath, founder of InvisiblePeople.tv, discusses how nonprofits with few resources can use video and other tools to spread the word about their work and the people they serve. He is joined by Michael Margolis, a consultant who advises nonprofits on sharing stories.

Listening to Donors on Facebook

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST

The charity Epic Change, which supports activists worldwide, says its best ideas evolve from a "super-secret Facebook group" made up of its most hard-core fans.

What Nonprofits Can Learn From Occupy Wall Street

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:35:00 EDT

Foundations and other nonprofits can test whether they are truly open by comparing themselves to the rapidly spreading social movement.

How to Seek Volunteers Using Social Networks

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:14:00 EDT

Social networks help charities recruit volunteers and give them a way to spread the word about the charities they help.

How Foundations Can Support Online Movements

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:53:00 EDT

Two grant makers explain how foundations can advance their missions and the charities they support by relying on social networks.

Should Nonprofits Dive In to Google+?

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:44:00 EDT

Beth Kanter, co-author of The Networked Nonprofit, discusses whether nonprofits should begin investing time in the new Google+ social network.

Escaping the Filter Bubble: Lessons for Nonprofits

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:37:00 EDT

Eli Pariser, author of The Filter Bubble: What the Internet Is Hiding From You, talks about the challenges nonprofits face in getting attention online.

How Small Groups Can Put Social Networks to Use

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:46:00 EDT

In our most recent edition of Social Good, host Allison Fine talks with two social-media managers at small groups about the best ways for organizations with limited resources to use social networks to advance their causes.

The Connection Between Groupon and Charity

Fri, 06 May 2011 13:23:00 EDT

Patty Huber, of the popular coupon Web site Groupon, discusses how the site is using its platform to help raise money for and awareness about nonprofits.

Social Media From the Philanthropist's Perspective

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:55:00 EDT

Much of the discussion around social media lately has focused on its usefulness to nonprofits, especially fund raisers. This podcast delves into the viewpoint from the philanthropist's side.

Social-Media Lessons From the Middle East Crisis

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:25:00 EST

How does the use of social media during the recent uprisings in the Middle East affect nonprofits? Two experts offer their ideas.

Using Social Media for Annual Appeals

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:51:00 EST

Learn how fund raisers are using social-media tools as key components of their annual fund-raising appeals.

Protecting Yourself When Social-Media Tools Disappear

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:24:00 EST

What should nonprofit groups do if a social network goes out of business?

Podcast: How Nonprofits Can Use LinkedIn

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:57:00 EST

Allison Fine interviews Estrella Rosenberg and Amy Sample Ward, two charity officials, about the best ways for people in the nonprofit world to use the social-networking site LinkedIn.

Lessons From the It Gets Better Project

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:51:00 EDT

Allison Fine interviews the journalist Dan Savage, who helped create the It Gets Better video project.

'The Dragonfly Effect': Social Media Lessons for Charities

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:04:00 EDT

Jennifer Aaker, co-author of The Dragonfly Effect, discusses how a powerful story can make or break a nonprofit organization's efforts to use social networks.

Measuring the Real Value of Social Media

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:39:00 EDT

Why nonprofit groups need to move past counting friends and followers if they want to tell whether their social-media efforts make a difference.

Foundations and Social Media

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:34:00 EDT

Allison Fine interviews two foundation leaders, who describe how they are using social-media tools to improve the way they promote social good.

Using E-Mail for Social Good

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:24:00 EDT

How nonprofit groups can use e-mail as a way to connect with supporters and promote social change.

The Power of the Crowd

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:57:00 EDT

Jennifer Ford Reedy of the Minnesota Community Foundation discusses how to use the wisdom of crowds to help drive social change.

Why Local Social Networks Matter to Nonprofit Groups

Thu, 06 May 2010 12:43:00 EDT

How nonprofit groups can use location-based networks such as Foursquare to connect with supporters and reach new audiences.

How Cultural Groups Can Use Social-Media

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:50:00 EDT

Museums and other cultural institutions are using social-media tools to connect with their patrons in novel ways. Experts discuss their tactics in the latest episode of Social Good.

A Cancer Patient's Social-Media Crusade

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:44:00 EST

Drew Olanoff's public battle with cancer has become a case study in how everyday citizens can raise the profile of a good cause—and collect significant sums for charity.

A Balanced Look at Text-Message Giving

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:09:00 EST

Text-message fund-raising tools helped charities collect millions of dollars after the Haiti earthquake. What lessons can fund raisers for all kinds of causes learn from this response?

Connecting With Your Supporters on Twitter

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:37:00 EST

Jake Brewer, engagement director of the Sunlight Foundation, offers tips on how to use Twitter to further your group's mission.

Raising Support Through Online Contests

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:17:00 EST

Online giving contests offer new ways to raise money and awareness.