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2013 Nonprofit Fundraising and Social Media Outlook and 2012 Results

As I have written about in my Social Media Series, social media participation is common practice now and nonprofits have embraced the reality that a presence is required to optimize nonprofit fundraising and engagement opportunities. Based on 2012 research results on...

January 24, 2013 Read More

Top Web Searches of 2012

As we move into 2013, we’re going to take a look back at 2012 by featuring the top searched terms and people from this past year. This is an interesting (and nostalgic) means of seeing what made the news and...

January 23, 2013 Read More

5 Communication Trends in Nonprofit Fundraising According to Report

There are many communication channels available and which ones are chosen can impact the effectiveness in nonprofit fundraising and supporter engagement. The recently released 2013 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report provides some insight into which channels are being used and considered most...

January 22, 2013 Read More

Meatless Monday with Chickpea and Winter Vegetable Stew

Hello and welcome (back) to the Miratel blog for the latest installment of our Meatless Monday recipe share. The Meatless Monday pledge aims to reduce meat consumption 15% by eliminating it one day per week to preserve planetary health. Miratel has taken...

January 21, 2013 Read More

Lady Gaga Unveils Born Brave Bus at Kickoff of US Tour

Lady Gaga has become a pop culture icon due to her avant-garde style, on stage theatrics, incredible talent and dedication to empowering youth towards self-acceptance. Gaga has tremendous influence on her fans, known as Little Monsters, and it is not...

January 18, 2013 Read More

5 Twitter Tactics for Super Effective Nonprofit Supporter Engagement

Since its inception, social media has continued to grow to include more platforms that feature different ways in which to interact and engage with one’s community. Nonprofits must choose which networks to incorporate into their digital strategies to expand their...

January 17, 2013 Read More

3 Factors Affecting Nonprofit Fundraising According to Blackbaud Survey

Reputable industry research and reporting are essential tools to better understand the state of nonprofit fundraising. Having 30 years experience in the nonprofit sector Blackbaud has reliably produced reports that I regularly write about here. In fact I always look forward...

January 15, 2013 Read More

Meatless Monday with Greens & Grains Gratin with Browned Yogurt Topping

Hello and welcome (back) to the Miratel blog for our latest Meatless Monday vegetarian recipe share. The Meatless Monday pledge aims to reduce meat consumption 15% by eliminating it one day per week to preserve  planetary health. Miratel has taken the pledge...

January 14, 2013 Read More

20 Top Celebrities Gone Good of 2012 Part 2

This is the second part of a 2-part post I began on Wednesday that featured the celebrities that placed in spots 20-11 in the DoSomething.org 20 Top Celebs Gone Good in 2012 list. As I mentioned in Part 1, celebrity involvement...

January 11, 2013 Read More

4 Facebook Changes to Help Strengthen Nonprofit Fundraising and Engagement Efforts

In the summer of 2012 I began a Social Media Series that focused on how it can be incorporated into nonprofit fundraising and engagement initiatives to enhance results and one of the things established from the get-go was that Facebook was king. Although...

January 10, 2013 Read More

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