4th annual Report on Nonprofits and Social Networks


The 4th annual report on nonprofits and social networks is packed with insights into how nonprofits are leveraging social networks as part of their marketing, communications and fundraising strategies. Have a look at the INFOGRAPHIC below then download the full report to learn more about important behaviors and trends. View the entire infographic. Continue reading 4th annual Report on Nonprofits and Social Networks

A More Purpose Driven Page


Guest Post: “Since I can no longer discern whether Facebook has an inappropriate relationship with me, or vise-versa, I will remove my personal page and replace it with one a little more professional in order to allow Facebook to witness more of my relationship with Christ than my daily relationships with friends and family.  My hope is that my mere acquaintances will start talking more about my most recent blog post than my most recent vacation.  After all, if Facebook in itself is an avenue for eMinistry, then perhaps I have failed my friends by not simply pointing them to Christ, but by filling their news feeds with fluff.” Continue reading A More Purpose Driven Page

Have You Considered God’s Call in eMinistry?


I’m sure you’ve heard the internet compared to the Roman Road of New Testament times.  Also, English might be compared to the Greek of New Testament times (we have an advantage with online translators, too, like Babel Fish). God used this Roman technology and a common language to advance the Gospel. Increasingly, the internet is where people go with their questions about God. (You might want to take two minutes to watch Kimberly’s story to see our model of win-build-send in one young women’s life.) Of course, all true believers desire to glorify God and love people into His kingdom. … Continue reading Have You Considered God’s Call in eMinistry?

Managing Social Media Networks


This is the last in a series of three posts about the great day at Lake Hart we had with our guest, Steve Raquel, on Tuesday (see the first point in the notes below with important information about obtaining the PowerPoints and videos). Managing Social Media Networks In helping us understand how to manage social media, Steve suggested using a social media communications dashboard (like HootSuite and Seesmic).  He also described the internet as flowing like a river.  We need to find the best times to be at the river’s edge with our content and then be patient—it takes time to … Continue reading Managing Social Media Networks

4 Things Your Website Needs from Social Media


This is the first in a series of three posts about social media sessions we held at Lake Hart Tuesday with our guest, Steve Raquel. Steve graciously spent time consulting with some individuals and also spoke at three sessions. The sessions were on Social Media and Websites, Using Social Media with Your Donor Team, and Managing Social Media Networks. Continue reading 4 Things Your Website Needs from Social Media