Joseph Cole

Content strategist & writer for agencies who serve nonprofits & higher education clients.

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One of the most elegant farewells I've ever read from someone leaving public life. It's moving and classy. #Leadership by example. https://t.co/Z9RI0332TQ

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Time to think differently about Google Maps!

"Google Maps isn’t a map. It’s a search engine… that happens to have a map." https://t.co/fguaoUYUBD via @bartcaylor

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Troubling news? Perhaps.

But I'm convinced that if you focus on being a trustworthy #thoughtleader for your tribe, social media platforms will take care of themselves.

Tell the# truth. Be a reliable source. #thoughtleadership https://t.co/R5s5Lt3yuo

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As #nonprofits, we are way too short-sighted.

Need help cultivating these transformative gifts for your organizations? Follow @gregmarketsmart, @SteveCaton_CO, @GivingCrowd!

[INFOGRAPHIC] The State of Nonprofit Bequest Marketing 2018 https://t.co/nLswwwy72X

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At the end of the day, #ThoughtLeadership can turn the ship around. Good #leadership changes culture. #Culture determines success or failure.

3 Ways Leadership Has Kept Best Buy Standing Tall While Its Competitors Fell https://t.co/7DZa9RKyTi

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Word of caution: Implementing BlackbaudCRM may require a paradigm-shift in your org. Invest in training so you can decide if its design fits the way you do things!

Congrats, @BlackbaudHES! Quality tool & real value.

#HigherEd Trust Blackbaud https://t.co/8WDZOuryYp

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While I'm all for traditional #internship programs, why not intern at a #nonprofit?

Partnerships like this between nonprofit & #highered institutions can create huge benefits for students.

Foundation places college students in internships at nonprofits https://t.co/aFZ3CloHoI

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#gamification in #education? YES!

When I taught middle school, gamification was a wonderfully useful tool – although I didn't have any #edtech in the classroom. The principle is the same.

Endorphins & Dopamine = learning.

Playing During a Lecture? https://t.co/5wfcXniveg

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When I'm with friends or family, my phone's in my pocket or somewhere else. Why miss out on so much with these amazing people?

Do you think smartphones are a distraction from in-person socialization?

Apple and Google could fix notifications https://t.co/tgXWeJqkqa

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I'm not a grantwriter, but this definitely applies to #copywriting and other #fundraising pieces.

Write enough to cover the reader's questions. No more but certainly no less!

Avoid “Fact Traps” When Writing Grant Proposals https://t.co/s6F3aEHkoZ

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There's a better way to keep employees happy than noncompete agreements – be an amazing place to work at!

#Nonprofits and #highered orgs are in the same boat. There should be more reasons to stay than love of the mission. https://t.co/c914nSEmmb

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This is a good step forward, but we still have a long way to go to cut down on potentially harmful plastics. Straw or no straw, it's the drink that matters to me.

Starbucks to Stop Using Disposable Plastic Straws by 2020 https://t.co/Xglq5KCFbL

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Here's to data-based decision making. 

Congratulations, @heromatters and @Clever on the partnership! https://t.co/ABAo2zHWjP

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@JeremyReis brings up a chillingly relevant point here.

Sometimes investing more in program delivery isn't worth it – if that means you lose the talent that makes the program possible.

#fundraising #nonprofits #charities #management #Leadership https://t.co/zt6XXpzcx5

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'nuff said... :-) https://t.co/3ADmXmLZuj

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Getting more eyes on your #contentmarketing isn't easy. @bartcaylor brings some great ideas on raising your #nonprofit or #highered brand awareness. Take a look: https://t.co/rojpAa5SEg

#branding #hemarketing

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Like Amazon Smile? Then you've got to check out @_cheerfulgiving!

#Donors give to their causes with each purchase & #nonprofits can interact with donors. This changes everything.

#philanthropy #highered https://t.co/EgrCtSG6yz

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More than likely, what's holding you back has nothing to do with strategies, tactics, or IT problems. @tshankcycles talks about fears, ego, and communication.

Ep 14: 3 Things Inhibiting Your Organization's Growth https://t.co/K1SXIEFvPQ

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#Corporate culture either stimulates or stifles growth in your #nonprofit or #highered org. One of the best ways to shape your culture: #thoughtleadership content. #culturefirst

#Leadership begins with thought leadership: https://t.co/mo3HOEdIB6

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No degree is a guarantee!

Are you publishing #ThoughtLeadership content that demonstrates your value to prospective employers and clients?

#contentmarketing #leadership #careertips

M.B.A. Graduates Enter Tougher Job Market https://t.co/P9uXZ2agwU