- NPR: Job Seekers Fine New Rules of Engagement - A great story on NPR about hiring managers are looking for from job seekers - must haves are a linked-in profile, a reputable email address (not a silly "family" address, aol, etc.), and a digital copy of your resume
- NY Times: Plans for Dozens of Salvation Army Centers Falters - The NY Times examines the donation by Joan B. Kroc to The Salvation Army. Her wish was for them to build centers across the U.S. Unfortunately, due to the financial crisis, there have been economic problems building the centers and getting them opened.
- Managing Twitter Accounts for Companies - Great ideas if you are managing the twitter account for your company (whether it's a non-profit or any other type of corporation)
Fundraising
- Crisis Overnight - The Community Crisis Center of Elgin, Illinois is a 24-hour hotline that is facing problems in this down economy. They've had to eliminate staff and are facing the potential of shutting down. Sarah Evans does PR, and she's holding a sit-in overnight to raise awareness and funds for the crisis center. She's going to be blogging and tweeting over 12-hours. They are hoping to raise 25k.
- Tom's of Maine 50 States for Good Challenge - Community involvement projects are eligible to submit applications. One non-profit from each state will be chosen, and then the public will vote on the top 5 to receive the grants.
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