NodeXL: Identifying Powerful Connections on Social Sites

NodeXL: Identifying Powerful Connections on Social Sites

Have you ever wondered who or what really influences your followers on social media? There are a lot of metrics available – followers, likes, shares, comments – and they’re all subject to interpretation. What has the greatest meaning? And does anything you’re...
Are Paid Influencers Right for Your Social Strategy?

Are Paid Influencers Right for Your Social Strategy?

Photo by Ivan Samkov Influencer marketing involves collaborating with individuals in your market with a significant and engaged following on social media platforms or other online channels to promote a brand’s products or services. Influencers can sway their...
Personal Branding Tips from Nancy Drew

Personal Branding Tips from Nancy Drew

I began a new research project this year – the history and mysteries of Nancy Drew. She’s influenced the world over the last ninety years and the world has changed her, and it’s been fascinating to consider the changes over nearly a century of mystery novels. In my...
How Are Your Phone Skills?

How Are Your Phone Skills?

Does it sound too low-tech for a social media professional to talk about phone conversations in a virtual work environment? Not when you’re working to meet clients, coworkers, and team members where they are. You may find that connecting via phone is a welcome...
Mise en Place: Exploring a New Setup for Learning

Mise en Place: Exploring a New Setup for Learning

In 2020 when a significant percentage of the world transitioned to working remotely, attending classes online, and having our groceries delivered to our front door, many fundraising organizations faced a new challenge.  With most donations coming from people who give...