RESOURCE: Social Media for Dummies

The folks at BrainGain Marketing based in Troy, MI have launched BrainStorm, a new online resource to help many of us 'net novices and web-tool wallflowers become more savvy when it comes to utilizing "social media" (tools which allow us to have "online conversations" such as blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)

BrainGain understands that the world of new media can be an intimidating one. That's why we invite you to check out BrainStorm - BrainGain's redesigned blog all about "Social Media Savvy" to help you step into the world of new media and Marketing/PR 2.0.

While browsing through BrainStorm, I immediately followed a link to a great resource called The Common Craft Show. These guys explain everything from Social Networking to Zombies "in plain english". Check out their short introduction to blogs, how they work and why they matter below!

RESOURCE: Metropolitan Group

Nonprofits from all sectors are being forced to think broader not only in terms of partnership potential but also the pivotal role that 'public will' plays and who they need to get 'buy-in' from in order to achieve the necessary momentum to actually affect change. The Metropolitan Group are experts in terms of assisting nonprofits with these daunting taks:

Metropolitan Group is a social change agency that crafts strategic and creative services that empower social service organizations to build a just and sustainable world.

Click here to see their section on Heritage, Arts & Culture.

RESOURCE: ArtsManager.org

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. has put together an amazing FREE online resource at ArtsManager.org, I just joined up in order to gain access to their Resource Center and learn from other arts managers around the country:

"Get on board the fastest growning online community for arts managers and join the discussion now!"

http://www.artsmanager.org/home/