flickr/oooh-oooh. Having now sat on both sides of the nonprofit desk—hiring consultants and being hired as a consultant—I’ve learned something about creating productive relationships between nonprofits and freelancers. So, I thought I’d share a few  tips. Know what skills you want. Someone who writes direct mail? MORE >>

flickr/joebeone. If I had one piece of advice to give any foundation or nonprofit communicator in this new financial paradigm of thrift, it would be to develop a strategic communications plan. It may be your biggest conservation tool. Some people quake in their boots at the words “strategic plan.&# That’s what communications audits do. MORE >>

Before I start talking about strategic communications planning in coming weeks, I want to point out a fact that most nonprofits vaguely sense but few clearly articulate. You have two missions —a cause mission to change society and a corporate mission to sustain your organization. Realistically, it’s a little of both. MORE >>

Flickr/marcmo. It’s been too long since I’ve posted about free online tools, and there are some recent ones that deserve your attention. Depending on your audiences and communications strategies—these might make interesting new communications channels for you. Your own live, interactive TV show. Want to stream an event live? MORE >>

Flickr: stevegarfield. My name is Gayle Thorsen…and I’m a Pinterest addict. Me and 21 million other users, more and more of whom are nonprofit organizations. The demographics of Pinterest–82% females with higher education and income levels–hold a lot of promise for nonprofits. Getting Started. Ideas/Best Practices. MORE >>