Yes - one of the things I found interesting was that very few of the blog ‘coaches’ actually had blogs themselves. If you’re not blogging yourself, how would you keep up on technology and changes to the ‘blogosphere’?

It would be like hiring an SEO consultant that didn’t have a website. Very strange indeed!

Doug

I loved being at the conference. What a great group of folks, everyone was so energized and participated. I couldn’t help but get excited myself (Perhaps it was the Venti Mocha I had beforehand!).

Non-profits are an amazing group. I’ve been meeting with a couple here locally and talking more about Social Networking. I think there are two opportunities:

1. Sharing information between non-profits. I don’t see a lot of competition between them, it’s amazing how much they try to work together! Putting information out on a blog to bring the local community together could be a way to distribute tips and info and help the regional non-profits overall.
2. Sharing information with your contributors and clients. Simply by calling a company ‘Non-Profit’ makes me think shoestring budget and incredible challenges. Locally, I know the Indianapolis Symphony is a non-profit and they are able to stretch resources like nobody’s business. I think it would be worthwhile to communicate that to their contributors! I think people would be more willing to share knowing how those funds are utilized. (As well as promoting local events, etc.)

I had coffee last night with The Indianapolis Cultural Trail folks and they discussed how Arts and Entertainment coverage in the Star has gone completely south. They need inexpensive avenues to get the word out and a Blog is the ideal means of doing this!

I’d love to meet for coffee and discuss how I could help you folks!

Doug

I was actually in the smaller “advanced” session on Wednesday, but I still enjoyed the time and conversation. Thanks for taking the time.

I’ve been blogging personally for about three and half years (I think my parents are my biggest readers!), and I’m a big proponent of using blogging professionally. Working in a rather unique non-profit, though, I always have to adjust advice about “sales” and “clients” to fit our mission to inform constituents and recognize filmmakers. I didn’t get a chance to ask, but I’d be curious on your thoughts of how the transperancy of blogging can serve a non-profit versus a corporation.

Thanks again for being part of the conference!
Lisa

Once I showed them that they could easily make their own newsletters/bulletins via a blog, they instantly fell in love with it.