Top Nonprofit Links of the Week

  • Written by Jody Piland

Latest Survey Says People Plan to Donate More to Charity this Holiday Season

Even though our economy is down, the latest poll from the American Red Cross claims that 7 out of 10 Americans will donate more to charity this holiday season than they did last year. Many Americans believe that because the economy is bad, it’s even more important to give. Find out more about this season’s charitable giving’s and how you can give this year.

Matt Damon Plays Santa For Laughs, Clean Water

It’s great news for a nonprofit when a celebrity wants to get involved with them.  Matt Damon has done wonders by using his acting talent to promote Water.org. Check out his comical videos and find out why you too should support Water.org.

What Skills Should a Communications Team Have?

Successful communication skills are important for a nonprofit team to possess. While there is no one exact way for a team to be successful, Kivi Miller has come up with three steps that have been effective for her. These three steps are: continuously learn about your supporters, ensure your message is both consistent and responsive, and always manage the content creation and delivery process.

TEDx: Exponential Impact for Nonprofits

TEDx is an event where professionals use the “talk” model to encourage change in their local community. Riggs Partners’ Teresa Coles has the honor of speaking about CreateAthon at Columbia, South Carolina’s first ever TEDx. She will be joined by seven other professionals that share the same passion for nonprofits that she does.