The most common question I hear from nonprofit organizations that are considering whether social media is right for them is, “what does the research tell us?” It’s a question I love, not only because I’m a researcher who believes in the importance of evidence-based policy and practice, but because it also suggests that the organization [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Charity’
October 6, 2008
Silence in Canada as International Charities Feel Market Crunch
In June 2008, Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), a London, UK-based international development charity, issued a media statement urging City employees to “swap their six figure salaries” for voluntary work in the developing world. Citing looming prospects about labour market uncertainty, VSO argued that volunteering in the poorest parts of the world will deliver more than just a [...]
