About

The purpose of the NPTalk community is to connect and empower leaders looking for ways to advance nonprofit missions with new technologies. We are committed to building a community that is open to discussion, growth and innovation. Our mission is to push the envelope on innovation, creative, cutting edge solutions, approaches and ideas to help nonprofits meet the challenges presented in this new economy.

The NPtalk community evolved from a simple conversation on Twitter in April 2010. That conversation about online fundraising grew into an ongoing weekly chat called #NPtalk. The chat continues to grow with participants from around the world and it has led to the thriving online NPtalk community with a Facebook Page, Blog, LinkedIn group, enews and of course our Twitter chat. We will be adding a free membership site to the mix to give people a place to continue the conversation weekly in a more private session – so stay tuned.

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Nicole Harrison – Founder and Moderator of #NPtalk

Nicole Harrison is principal of SocialNicole and a social-media and digital strategist. Torn between a youthful desire to change the world and a natural entrepreneurial spirit, Nicole spent almost a decade working in nonprofits while also working as a marketing consultant. Leaving the security of a full-time job, Nicole jumped at the chance to serve as marketing and development director for Minnesota-based MicroGrants. It was a fortuitous decision – Nicole discovered the power of social-media marketing. Nicole honed her expertise in social media as Digital Strategist for The Ritter Group. SocialNicole was born from these experiences. Nicole now works with businesses helping them to connect, engage and grow through digital strategy.

Heather Markovich – Community Manager for #NPtalk

As the social media community manager for SocialNicole Online Marketing’s turn-key social media clients, Heather is not a stranger to community management. She recently has taken the role of community manager for #NPtalk and will oversee the multiple social media channels as well as manage the popular NPtalk blog – including scheduling guests, etc.  A recent journalism graduate from Carroll University in Wisconsin, Heather brings to the table a firm background in successful public-driven writing, with experience ranging from small local newspapers to media relations for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Like any other individual her age, Heather has stayed active within the social networking scene.  Armed with a passion for public relations, Heather has continued to research and equip herself with the skills to use this valuable social media to the peak of their versatile ability – with the public in mind.