CC photo credit: askpang flickr/askpang. Many nonprofits are in crisis mode these days. Still, it pays to remember that “crisis&# is derived from two Greek words meaning “a turning point&# and “to decide&# (not “the sky is falling&# ). The current situation may not be so much a crisis as a paradigm shift. Web 2.0 MORE >>

CC photo credit: oooh-oooh. 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. MORE >>

CC photo credit: joebeone. 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.&# Reach (e.g. MORE >>

Last year I blogged about the promise of Animoto and Yodio as free ways to add more zip to your photos. Creative Commons photo credit: marcmo 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. Your own live, interactive TV show. MORE >>

CC photo credit: Steve Garfield. 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. MORE >>