Timing is an essential aspect of social media strategizing. The betaworks company Bitly has released some noteworthy metrics on social media timing that may be helpful to your nonprofit.
For Social Media, Timing Is Key
99% Power Protests Impact Bank of America Shareholders’ Meeting
Bank of America is still there and the corporate managers got their way on major initiatives, but the 99% Power movement still had an impact: tying private decisions to public interests.
Bill Would Give Small Businesses a Credit Boost through Nonprofit Credit Unions
A bill that has attracted bipartisan support would allow credit unions to use 27.5 percent of their assets for small business loans, as opposed to the current 12.25 percent cap.
In Moscow, a Poetic Occupy Protest
In Moscow, protests that began after Vladimir Putin’s inauguration have been dubbed “Occupy Abai” as demonstrators gather near a statue of Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayev.
Conn. Finds New Nonprofit Liaison
Alyssa Goduti will be Connecticut’s new nonprofit liaison starting next month. What do nonprofits and philanthropy see as the big gains made through these types of offices?
Pastors Respond to Obama’s Gay Marriage Evolution
Many ministers around the country responded to President Obama’s endorsement of same-gender marriage last Sunday, with evaluations ranging from the positive to the negative.
Reports Points to Need for More Veterans’ Aid, Oversight and Advocacy
According to a report from the VA inspector general, it takes an average of 241 days for veterans’ claims to be processed at VA facilities across the nation.
House Oversight Hearings on Nonprofits: What to Expect?
The House Ways and Means Committee plans to hold a series of hearings on the tax-exempt sector and IRS oversight of tax-exempt activities, the first to be held this week on May 16th.
California Braces for “Anti-Christmas” as State Confronts $16 Billion Deficit
California Gov. Jerry Brown says the state’s budget deficit has reached $16 billion and will require more painful cuts than had been planned. What will this mean for the state’s safety net social programs?
L3C Proponents Eager for Proposed New Program Related Investments Regulations
IRS proposes new regulations that would help clarify what kinds of program related investments might result in excise taxes for foundations.
Board for California State Universities Takes Heat for Increasing Executive Pay
The California State University Board of Trustees, the governing body of the state university system, has stirred controversy by raising executive compensation amid tight fiscal times.
Colorado’s Mother’s Day “Gift:” Continued Birth Control Access
Recently, the Colorado Senate became embroiled in a debate about whether or not employers should be exempted from coverage of birth control based on their religious beliefs.