Individualism's Only Remedy

May 19, 2013 | Posted by Michael C. Phillip in Philanthropy


0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";... Read More

Tags: Responsibility, Non-Profits, Relationship, Individualism

Slacktivism's Fair Shake

May 02, 2013 | Posted by Michael C. Phillip in Social Media


In perhaps the most organized attack yet launched by a nonprofit on slacktivism, UNICEF Sweden unveiled a coordinated PR campaign last week against the “likes” it receives on its own Facebook page. The campaign’s intent was to force donors to confront the fact that “liking” their page does not equate to helping children in need. Concerned that a more nuanced message might lack the impetus to... Read More

Tags: Responsibility, Relationship, Imagination, Marketing, Empathy, Facebook, Slacktivism