Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 10, 2024

My college journey went on to start with a major in sociology – the study of human social behavior, a natural fit for someone intrigued by the mind and social society. and I found myself gravitating towards Communications, Media Studies, and yes – Marketing. Then, practicality kicked in (gotta pay those college loans!),

Psychology 236

Psychology Sociology Marketing Marketing 236

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 9, 2024

Dr. Apryl Williams, an assistant professor in communications and media at the University of Michigan, said in a TIME article, “These memes are actually doing logical and political work…[and] highlighting and sort of commenting on the racial inequality in a way that mainstream news doesn’t capture.” Notes Personal communication from a reader.

Race and Ethnicity 135

Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Health Philanthropy 135

The Agitator

JUNE 1, 2009

Here, from Stephen Baker at Business Week, is a superb article on the psychology, sociology and anthropology of "digital friendships" — you know, all those online relationships you have on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc, etc. I liked this passage: "Now we’re swimming in information.

Sociology 45

Sociology Psychology Activism Nonprofit Management 45

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s well documented in studies in the fields of psychology, anthropology, sociology, and even neuroscience that shaming, blaming, and guilting someone shuts down the center of their brain responsible for learning and growth. The problem with either approach is that both typically get infused with shame, blame, and guilt.

Sociology 128

Sociology Culture Activism Values 128