#vcusocialmedia

[refugeformenrva-blog]

Local Business out in the #community #vcu #vcurams #vcusocialmedia #vcubarbers #itsnotjustahaircut (at Virginia Commonwealth University)

[vcuchs]

Our group from @vcusocialmedia. They did a great job in today's final presentations. Look out for a #VCUGOTTALENT social media campaign coming soon!

[vivianmedina]

Love you! Brooklyn Bridge., N.Y. #vcusocialmedia (at brooklyn bridge)

[vivianmedina]

Proud of #vcusocialmedia #IraqLeads students. You rocked the presentations in N.Y.!

[vivianmedina]

Funding Realities for Nonprofits

Liz Rodriguez with The Foundation Center gives an overview in N.Y. about fundraising for nonprofits to IYLEP 2013 students. "You get money by creating compelling visions that people want to be part of," said Rodriguez. According to Rodriguez, small checks from individuals to charitable causes make 73 percent of the bulk of U.S. philanthropy.

She also pointed out that charging fees for services and finding diverse revenue streams are key for nonprofits that want to be successful and achieve long-term sustainability.

"You need to have a well thought-out mission," said Rodriguez.

Check out resources:

If you have a project idea or want to start a nonprofit, check out the Grant Space.

Tour of Philanthropy In/Sight and view where the money is going.

[vivianmedina]

It was a treat to hear Carolyn Martin, associate director of public affairs @Smithsonian talk about social media initiatives. #vcusocialmedia #iraqleads

[vivianmedina]

Carolyn Martin, associate director of public affairs at The Smithsonian talks to IYLEP 2013 students about social media strategies. #vcusocialmedia #IraqLeads

[sockistan]

Google determines who is important and who is not through their algorithms

Class today.