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Favorite Finds Friday

February 24, 2012 / Elaina

Do you feel like finding good content on the web is like searching for that proverbial needle in a haystack?

While I don’t claim to be able to solve that problem entirely, I am starting this theme to share my favorite finds of the week. I’ll share new people or organizations that I encounter on Twitter, great blog posts, and blogs worth following in their entirety. Check back here on Fridays to get the news, or you can subscribe to my posts via RSS or email to have these delivered right to you.

Favorite Blog Posts:

Nonprofits often say that they can’t possibly come up with enough content to justify a blog or to Tweet more often. This week I found a posts with ideas on how to come up with ideas and re-purpose content to make it feel new again:

10 Blog Content Ideas for Nonprofit Organizations from Nonprofit Tech 2.0
7 Ways to Re-Purpose Old Content into New from Kivi Leroux Miller

Favorite Blogs:

Simply Zesty: I came across this blog today as I found a guest post there from a Twitter friend. Their blog has a good mix of social media news, tips, and statistics.
Social Media Clubhouse: I’ve been following this one for a while, and they never cease to send out great content. This is the blog of the international organization, Social Media Club, and they have posts from community managers and experts from around the world with great advice for improving your communications program.

Favorite new Twitter Accounts:

I have loved getting to know @riaglo this week through her tweets. This week, she was sharing lessons learned on the anniversary of her #gettngslizzerd incident at the Red Cross.

On a lighter note, I’ve enjoyed reading the tweets from @BeerBrewin this week – info on the history of craft beer, new beers, developments in the industry, and brew pub culture.

Do you have new favorites this week that you’d like to share? Chime in with your comment below.

Understanding Total Cost of Ownership

February 21, 2012 / Elaina

Posted on Idealware on May 24, 2012.

As budgets at nonprofits are always tight, the first question about a new project is usually “How much is this going to cost?” It’s a question that makes most consultants cringe, not just because the wrong answer can cause them to lose the project, but because deciding solely on cost doesn’t always lead to the best decisions. Continue reading

Planning for Your Next Technology Project

February 14, 2012 / Elaina

A technology project can be a large source of stress for nonprofit organizations. Not only is this likely going to be an expensive addition to your budget, but, as many nonprofit leaders don’t have a technology background, it can be hard to have faith that you’re going to end up with a tool that meets your needs well.

A great way to reduce that stress is to do some planning for your project on your own before starting to get bids. This kind of planning doesn’t necessarily require tech skills, but just an understanding of where you are and where you’d like to be.