tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660290458592724704.post5660811512352316648..comments2024-01-10T17:56:40.774+10:00Comments on Jonathon Grapsas' blog: Social networking: the next big thing for raising lots of money... OR an unwanted distraction?Jonathon Grapsashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11416252039495563091noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660290458592724704.post-24997201472221363572008-07-22T04:17:00.000+10:002008-07-22T04:17:00.000+10:00Thanks Margie, glad that we are on the same page. ...Thanks Margie, glad that we are on the same page. Agree, social networking has its role, I just get frustrated (as you know) from 'distraction'!<BR/><BR/>I have been slack with blog entries lately, but am also contributing to a regular blog series at http://www.professionalfundraisingblogs.co.uk/ - check it out.<BR/><BR/>Miss you guys too, and thanks for your lovely words, appreciate it. :)Jonathon Grapsashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416252039495563091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660290458592724704.post-1051505174087828652008-07-10T10:03:00.000+10:002008-07-10T10:03:00.000+10:00Hi JonathonI agree that social networking sites wi...Hi Jonathon<BR/>I agree that social networking sites will probably never raise great sums of direct funds for charities. I see their value is in driving traffic to websites, increasing search engine rankings, and growing brand awareness - all which can really add value to a charity's fundraising efforts.<BR/>PS. We miss you in Australia. The work you did for charities here was exceptional. You used data and testing and analysis to help charities here increase their fundraising. It made a refreshing change from all the hype and bluster one sometimes gets from professional fundraisers. I look forward to reading more hints and advice on your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com