Comments on: What 2009 Web Trends Mean for Non Profits

By: aasiwal

aasiwal — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:33:26 +0000

So here’s how I attempt to convince a curmudgeon (phrase borrowed from Charlene Li), should I encounter one. The great thing about curmudgeons is that they usually hold the purse strings (and tie them in a triple sailor’s knot), and many social media tactics are possible without snatching the purse. Ever heard that it’s “easier to apologize than to ask for permission”? Well, sometimes it’s better to frame your argument around “Because if we don’t….”. Set the Doomsday scenario. Couch it in 2012 terms if you have to. http://www.appointment-plus.com/

Here’s an example:

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By: amilh

amilh — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:13:27 +0000

You're totally right, nonprofits generally don't have time to keep up with all of the latest technology trends that are happening. What I was trying to point out was that no matter what actual technology emerges as the dominant player, the trend of real time searching is something that is going to be around next year. Knowing the trends will allow nonprofits to plan better when it comes to allocating resources.

All of this is of course dependent on what the non profit's objectives are and where their audience is. If non profits can identify those two things, choosing the actual technology pieces to match the objectives and audience becomes much easier!

By: Akhila

Akhila — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:06:36 +0000

Great post and some good trends you have highlighted! However my question would be whether non-profits have time to keep up with rapidly expanding social media and online tools and technologies. From what I've seen, most non-profits (except very large ones) are strapped for time and money and don't always have the capacity or capability to keep up with all the latest social media technologies. I'm concerned the input of time is greater than what a non-profit gets from it.