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Ask Amber: How using social media can attract positive attention from current or prospective employers
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting I’m sure it’s safe to say that young professionals have heard all about how personal social media accounts can negatively impact one’s professional life, but social media has potential for good as well. When used … Continue reading
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Tagged Amber Alarid, ask amber, Facebook, LinkedIn, social media, twitter, young professionals
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UNICEF uses Halloween “costume creator” to attract younger donors
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting UNICEF is putting the “fun” back in fundraiser with a cyber twist on its traditional orange Trick-or-Treat collection boxes. Mashable revealed earlier this week that UNICEF has launched an online costume party, allowing site visitors to … Continue reading
Former JVA intern wants to know if you participate in online fundraising
By Collin Lessing, JVA Consulting How do you feel about online fundraising? Are you comfortable making donations through an organization’s Web site or Facebook Causes page? These are questions that former JVA intern Brooke Fritz has for you. Currently a … Continue reading
Levi Strauss contest seeks innovative ideas for air-drying
by Collin Lessing, JVA Consulting “Renters are not allowed to hang-dry clothes on their balconies.” This rule is set forth in stone (well, on paper really) by the management at my apartment. I can understand where they’re coming from—maintaining a … Continue reading
Even a 90-second video can win hearts, minds and financial support
by Ashley Kasprzak, JVA Consulting In the last year I have been singing the praises of social media marketing. A new YouTube video sent to me just a moment ago again confirmed the importance of this type of marketing. My … Continue reading
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Tagged arts education, Channel 8 Aurora, DAVA, Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, Rico Munn, social media, Susan Jenson, YouTube
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“Compassion boom” has Americans embracing public service
According to a recent article in Parade, there is a boom in compassion and public service is becoming a way of life for Americans. Parade surveyed more than 1,000 Americans and found that 94 percent believed it was important to … Continue reading
Number of boomers on Facebook soars
I have always been captivated by social media and recently had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop on the topic at JVA Consulting. For nonprofits, social media is a modern, cutting edge way to spread awareness about your cause and … Continue reading
The dos and don’ts of laptop use: Ask Amber
by Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting A recent article that discusses how Generation Y is changing HR practices includes statistics showing that 46 percent of Generation Y young professionals consider their laptop the most important piece of technology in their life. … Continue reading →