ESC’s Environmental Practice Group is partnering with the Appalachian Mountain Club to present a forum focusing on how environmental organizations can use social media more effectively. The Executive Forum on Social Media will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at AMC’s Boston office. The forum is free and open to all professionals from the environmental sector. (Registration […]
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What We’re Reading: April 2016
“5 Mistakes of a Young Leader,” Thin Difference An important reminder for all leaders that without failures, there is no discovery. “Economy Continues to Dominate Concerns of Nonprofit Leaders in 2016,” Board Source Many boards are concerned about economic change. Is yours? “The industry that adds jobs throughout a recession, but makes no profits,” The […]
A Message to Our Consultants from ESC’s Executive Director
Executive Director Julie Crockford gathers with ESC Consultants after the Spring 2016 Consulting Skills workshop held at the Neighborhood Club in West Newton, MA. Dear ESC Consultants, This week is National Volunteer Week. At ESC, volunteers are the most valuable resource of our organization. We are grateful to you for donating your time, your talent and […]
5 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Participate This #GivingTuesday
This year, Giving Tuesday falls on December 1st. This annual day of giving comes third in line after Thanksgiving, following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Charitable giving on Giving Tuesday has grown every year since the movement began in 2012. Since 2012, online donations made on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving have increased by nearly 500%. […]
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The 21st Century Appeal
Donations from online fundraising and crowdfunding campaigns are growing at over 13.5% per year, and more than 6% of all charitable giving is done through these platforms.* Here are some tips on how to take advantage of these resources. Use the platform to build a community Tell your story in a personal way. Connect with […]
How to Use Social Media to Recruit Donors and Volunteer
With “bite-size” information and almost instant delivery, social media is becoming a key player in recruiting both volunteers and donors for nonprofits. Here are some tips to keep in mind when reaching out for support on social media. Keep potential donors or volunteers informed Share your news – Regularly update your followers on your accomplishments, […]
Keep Your Vital Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to the ability of nonprofits to execute their mission. While volunteer recruitment is often the top priority it is equally important to focus on volunteer retention. Here are some volunteer management best practices from ESC consultant Terry Hamacher’s workshop, the People Factor, focusing on best practices for volunteer retention. Orientation is a […]
Seven Tips for an Effective PowerPoint Presentation
No matter the topic, using a PowerPoint presentation can be an effective way to communicate, interact, and make a lasting impression on your audience. Here are seven tips to help you create a more engaging and effective presentation. Design When building your presentation take advantage of the slide master feature, this will allow you to create […]
Meet Our Consultants: Mike Stauff
For 13 years ESC Consultant Mike Stauff has been transforming his community as a volunteer consultant. Mike joined ESC in 2001 and has since worked tirelessly to give back to over 50 organizations in New England. In a 2007 Business Week article he described himself as,“an inner city kid who made good” and decided to […]
The Facebook Algorithm
In terms of nonprofit organizations and affiliated individuals, Facebook has been somewhat of an underused or misunderstood tool. However, when used correctly it can be an incredible resource. One of the keys to cultivating your audience on Facebook is understanding the Facebook algorithm. The popularity of Facebook is very impressive. ESC consultant and social media […]
