5 Fun Church Event Ideas That Foster Youth Fellowship

5 Fun Church Event Ideas That Foster Youth Fellowship

These church event ideas are sure to create a sense of friendship and belonging

Think about the last time you went to a social gathering or networking event. Was it fun, engaging, and did you feel encouraged to stay and be part of the group? Or did you feel like you were ready to leave as soon as you could gracefully exit? Certainly, you’ve experienced both of these feelings at some point. And that’s precisely what the youth in your church are experiencing at every church event. Ideas around creating a welcoming and exciting environment aren’t just for the secular world. If your church youth group isn’t appealing to the young people, your ministry is at risk of losing the next generation.

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3 Examples of Employers Using Social Media for Hiring

3 Examples of Employers Using Social Media for Hiring

The best employers using social media for hiring know they need to stand out. Here’s what they’re doing.

Before you post your next “Help Wanted” ad, go look for a job on your favorite networking and social media sites. What do you find? As an example, if you want a career as a human resources manager in Santa Fe, New Mexico, one site seems to think you could also work as an assistant principal at a virtual public school, or as a general manager for a donut shop. Another job listing site doesn’t seem to know the difference between a human resource manager, a recruiter, and an office assistant. Another has over 600 listings, some of which are for a bilingual healthcare insurance agent. Wow! Good luck getting your job posting to stand out.

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5 Essential Marketing Tools for Nonprofits

5 Must-have Marketing Tools for Nonprofits Struggling to Find Supporters

Every business needs good marketing tools. For nonprofits, the right tools might be more critical than ever.

When you look for the right marketing tools for nonprofits, you want something inexpensive, effective, and easy to use. After all, the more of your funds you can funnel toward the work you do, the more effective your organization is.

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When Social Media Marketing for Restaurants Goes Wrong And How to Make It Right Quickly

When Social Media Marketing for Restaurants Goes Wrong And How to Make It Right Quickly

Ouch! When it comes to social media marketing for restaurants, an angry Tweet can be your defeat. Don’t hit “Reply” yet! Social media marketing for restaurants isn’t just the pictures you plan to send out; it’s also the spontaneous replies and comments you make. Everything you do online impacts the perception people have of your place. And for one restaurant, one night on Twitter may have cost them dearly. Back in 2013, a small eatery in Beverly Hills had booked a full Saturday evening of reservations. So much so, that walk-in diners were turned away. Only, many of those reservations…

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