Andy Stitt, creator of the new "WordPress for Nonprofits" podcast, kindly interviewed me for a recent episode. I'm thankful to Andy for the opportunity. He makes giving an interview so easy, with his gentle and curious demeanor. In his own words: "WordPress for Nonprofits is an interview podcast, where guests include nonprofit employees and consultants. Topics include: Why the guests chose WordPress for their website(s) Content management workflow Favorite WordPress themes and … [Read more...] about Check out the new “WordPress for Nonprofits” Podcast!
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Online WordPress Community
A few years ago, I started an online WordPress Community through the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN). NTEN is the membership organization for nonprofit technology professionals. I've been an NTEN member for 12 or 13 years (I've lost track) and early on, there was always a large Drupal component in NTEN's programming. Drupal online community, Drupal Day at their annual NTC conference, etc. I knew there had to be other WordPress users in the larger NTEN community, so started to rally … [Read more...] about Online WordPress Community
What I Learned at WordCamp Pgh
To my delight, I attended WordCamp Pittsburgh (the first ever!) on September 17, 2016. First, let me say that Melinda Helt's organizing skills are phenomenal. I organize the Bayer Center's annual TechNow conference and I know how much work is involved to make that kind of event happen. What she pulled off starting from zero is amazing. She put together a fantastic organizing team, found lots of sponsors, speakers and a ton of volunteers, a great venue and made it all come together. Kudos to the … [Read more...] about What I Learned at WordCamp Pgh
4 Tips for Managing Anxiety
Anxiety? Huh? I must confess that I'm feeling some discomfort writing this post because it's unusual for me to put my personal "stuff" out for public consumption. That being said, I'm writing this about an issue with which I've been dealing for this past year and if I can help others who are experiencing the same, that's a good thing. (And I've volunteered to be interviewed for Beth Kanter's upcoming book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit, this being the topic I hope she's let me talk about.) The … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for Managing Anxiety
Top Nonprofits – Social Media Posting Guide for Nonprofits
While it's just over a year old, can I just say how much I still love the Social Media Posting Guide for Nonprofits by Craig Van Korlaar for Top Nonprofits? This is a great resource, especially for nonprofits that lack full-time social media or marketing staff. It gets you thinking about social media strategy quickly and easily, without doing a ton of research first. While there's a low resolution sample below, you can download the printable PDF version of the guide from Top Nonprofits. … [Read more...] about Top Nonprofits – Social Media Posting Guide for Nonprofits
