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Awesome Nonprofit Story of the Week: How An Aquarium Rescued a Seahorse
This week, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida went out of its way to save a tiny seahorse named Frito—and it’s not the first time the nonprofit marine rescue center has stepped up for the species.
Thursday Buzz: Putting the “Social” Back in Social Media
Posting alone isn’t enough. The Buffer blog shares ways to increase social media engagement. Also: At your next event, get people talking and interacting with these creative icebreakers.
How the American Camp Association Created its Podcast
It’s no secret that podcasts are rising in popularity. Here’s how the American Camp Association created its CampWire podcast as an extension of the content it’s already producing.
Report: High Program Spending Keeps Nonprofits in the “Starvation Cycle”
A new benchmarking report from the BDO Institute for Nonprofit Excellence finds that even with substantial revenue streams, organizations face pressure to keep overhead costs low. The culprit: high levels of spending on programs and services.
Tuesday Buzz: Why Giving Days Are So Successful
How giving days harness a sense of urgency to spur donors into action. Also: Squarespace launches a new email product.
The Stanley Cup Hits DC: The Trophy’s Association Roots
The Stanley Cup, currently in the boisterous possession of the District of Columbia’s NHL team for the first time in the Capitals’ history, has its own association origin story.
Monday Buzz: IHOP’s Masterful Zeitgeist Takeover
Even if you don’t like the idea of the International House of Burgers, you have to admit that we’re talking about it. Also: Some thoughts on how to tackle that thing that’s stressing you out.
Nuclear Medicine Group Thinks Innovation With Industry Alliance
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging is working with a number of industry partners to push forth innovation in the space as part of its newly announced Value Initiative Industry Alliance.
A Look at the New Federal Guidelines on Internships
New federal guidelines change the rules around unpaid internships. Here’s what associations need to know to avoid legal risk.
Retail Industry Group Eyes Sustainability With School Competition
The Retail Industry Leaders Association will team with McGill University to launch a competition that aims to introduce new ideas about sustainability to the conversation. The university is tying the competition with the launch of its new retail management school.
