tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post7105428523649172983..comments2024-03-19T00:14:45.769-07:00Comments on Have Fun • Do Good: 10 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Blogs and Bloggers to Support Their CauseBritt Bravohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134123127272499735noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-46424693253457373452007-12-03T13:41:00.000-08:002007-12-03T13:41:00.000-08:00I am an Advisory Board for an interesting non-prof...I am an Advisory Board for an interesting non-profit that provides health care for poor and isolated communities in Nicaragua. The Roberto Clemente Santa Ana Clinic http://www.nicaclinic.org staffed by the ever-patient and caring Dr. Julio Flores and nurses Martha Miranda and Carlos Peña, supplies free and low-cost medical care to the isolated villages of Limon, Rancho Santana and 41 surrounding communities in southwest Nicaragua.<BR/>The Clinic is named for Roberto Clemente, who played baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 to 1972, when he died trying to help the victims of the devastating Nicaragua earthquake.<BR/>Launched in 2004, the Clinic is the result of generous donations, and also the volunteer efforts of the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh, The Oxford Club, the Granados family and International Living Properties.<BR/>The Roberto Clemente clinic strives to educate the community on better health, as well as prevent diseases, cure viruses, and treat injuries and the chronic health problems endemic to this part of the world, where running water and flushing toilets are still quite rare.<BR/>The Clinic's new schedule of 24-hour availability, 7 days a week has greatly increased the number of services we have been able to provide to the locals and visitors of the region.<BR/>If you feel that this project is of you interest or know people that can contribute in some way (logistically, technically or monetary) please feel free to contact Juan Munoz at: <BR/>jmunoz@suinversion.com or call us at 410-505-5551 or 973-687-4676. Please visit our website to make a contribution. http://www.nicaclinic.orgmunozjuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655077907100727546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-52999804040408517912007-06-10T06:52:00.000-07:002007-06-10T06:52:00.000-07:00These comments have been invaluable to me as is th...These comments have been invaluable to me as is this whole site. I thank you for your comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-5253879951158454332007-03-09T19:34:00.000-08:002007-03-09T19:34:00.000-08:00Thanks for all of your comments everyone!Anonymous...Thanks for all of your comments everyone!<BR/><BR/>Anonymous, in regards to:<BR/><BR/>"I'm curious about how to get an organization interested in blogging if they are not already. I understand showing them all of the positives will help but you also must address the other side of what can happen."<BR/><BR/>What is the "other side"? What are the negatives that you are worried about? That would help me address them.<BR/><BR/>Probably the best way to get an organization interested in blogging is to show them blogs written by organizations that are similar to theirs to help them imagine what a blog for their organization could be like. You could also contact those organizations and ask them about what good things have come out of their having a blog, what their challenges have been, and how they have handled those challenges.<BR/><BR/>One link I didn't include is a post by Charlene Li about ROI (return on investment) for business bloggers. I thought some of the metrics would be good to use for a nonprofit as well:<BR/>http://blogs.forrester.com/charleneli/2007/01/<BR/>new_roi_of_blog.htmlBritt Bravohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134123127272499735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-80952960759026082652007-03-07T06:02:00.000-08:002007-03-07T06:02:00.000-08:00Wow, thanks Britt, this information is very useful...Wow, thanks Britt, this information is very useful... keep up the excellent work you do! :)Matthew Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09919005584482014277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-55405409563349373922007-03-07T02:36:00.000-08:002007-03-07T02:36:00.000-08:00Thanks Britt - great article, great blog. I'm a ne...Thanks Britt - great article, great blog. I'm a new blogger <A HREF="http://countmein.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Count Me In</A> and am looking forward to reading more of your inspirational posts.<BR/><BR/>Have added you to my blogroll!<BR/><BR/>Gareth<BR/>Editor<BR/><A HREF="http://www.countmeincalendar.info" REL="nofollow">Count Me In Calendar</A>Gareth Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05038427941628205800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-19218122595805885182007-03-06T15:52:00.000-08:002007-03-06T15:52:00.000-08:00It was great meeting you today--thanks so much for...It was great meeting you today--thanks so much for your inspiring words and work. Just posted this up at Bakersfield.com: http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/jasonsperber/6336<BR/>--Jasondaddy in a strange landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838412669298860456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-89945782402219745102007-03-06T12:31:00.000-08:002007-03-06T12:31:00.000-08:00Great article! We're volunteers using our new blog...Great article! We're volunteers using our new blog (www.tritoendhomelessness.blogspot.com) to raise funds for Genesis Home - a transitional shelter for homeless families in Durham, NC - among the triathlon sports community.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14915150294186064592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-91327570248761524272007-03-06T09:01:00.000-08:002007-03-06T09:01:00.000-08:00Britt,Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am g...Britt,<BR/>Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am graduating from college in May and have considered non-profit work. I'm curious about how to get an organization interested in blogging if they are not already. I understand showing them all of the positives will help but you also must address the other side of what can happen. Auburn is pretty small, but many of the non-profits are national as well. How could I peak the interest of a prospective employer?<BR/>ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-16798053852125907742007-03-05T20:16:00.000-08:002007-03-05T20:16:00.000-08:00Thanks for all of your kind words!Thanks for all of your kind words!Britt Bravohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134123127272499735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-73977753405600435572007-03-05T11:08:00.000-08:002007-03-05T11:08:00.000-08:00Very comprehensive, Britt. Nice work.Very comprehensive, Britt. Nice work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-48661605029374540272007-03-05T09:28:00.000-08:002007-03-05T09:28:00.000-08:00Terrific article. Thank you for the resources. I...Terrific article. Thank you for the resources. I've shared it with several people and written about it on two sites.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317050159888690263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-82123651672525766322007-03-05T04:39:00.000-08:002007-03-05T04:39:00.000-08:00The library is invited to blog for free in the com...The library is invited to blog for free in the community blog<BR/>www.AnnArborTalks.com<BR/>Contact me for an application info@kathytoth.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-19234861969977046772007-03-05T01:19:00.000-08:002007-03-05T01:19:00.000-08:00Simply marvellous post...Thanks a lot for this hel...Simply marvellous post...Thanks a lot for this helpful post that is going to help many bloggers like me who may be blogging with a purpose. Great work! Do drop by my blog too coz am sure you'll have fun reading the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-29552957899875840622007-03-04T21:06:00.000-08:002007-03-04T21:06:00.000-08:00What a neat, but comprehensive summary of effectiv...What a neat, but comprehensive summary of effectiveness. <BR/><BR/>I am in the midst of all this, with my blog about the School of St Jude in northern Tanzania where I share news about the school and discuss issues and events in the area of international development and End of Poverty. <BR/><BR/>I'm currently using the Chipin tool on the blog - it's interesting to see how it will go. <BR/><BR/>http://www.schoolstjude.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Your list gives me ideas for extending and networking more deeply. Thanks!<BR/>GillianGillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14037804717667251460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-1564075374283473122007-03-04T20:50:00.000-08:002007-03-04T20:50:00.000-08:00What an absolutely fantastic article. Congratulati...What an absolutely fantastic article. Congratulations to you. I'm going to have a bit more of a peek and lurk around. I am so glad I found you (came through the blog roll of Tactical Philanthropy so blog rolls definatly work).<BR/><BR/>Megan from Australia who has worked in and for non profits for ever.Megan Baylisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549696888232735259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-58699955986196656902007-03-04T20:23:00.000-08:002007-03-04T20:23:00.000-08:00Thanks (:Thanks (:Britt Bravohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134123127272499735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15585808.post-58859216365903038052007-03-04T13:51:00.000-08:002007-03-04T13:51:00.000-08:00Excellent piece!Excellent piece!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com