Confused or overwhelmed by online communication and fundraising options? Unsure if they are of any use to your organisation?

‘Social Media for Social Good’ (© 2012 McGraw-Hill - yes that’s what year it says in the book!) is a practical, easy-to-read book that can steer you through the basics of social media. It includes check-lists so you can monitor your progress in implementing best practices, suggested extra reading to increase your knowledge, and examples of NFPs that are using social media well.

The author, Heather Mansfield, has a social media/mobile technology blog Nonprofit Tech 2.0 (www.nonprofitorgsblog.org) and provides social media training/webinars to NFPs worldwide.