Archive | Posts by Nathan Hartswick RSS feed for this section

winwinner Wednesday: Sigma Nu

Sigma Nu is a fraternity that was founded by three cadets at the Virginia Military Institute in 1868, during the Reconstruction period after The Civil War.
A fraternity founded in opposition to the practice of “hazing,” the organization promotes a code of Love, Honor and Truth.
Over the past 135 years, Sigma Nu has [...]

Leave a comment Continue Reading →

4 things Foursquare gives my brain

Setting aside for the moment the social and commercial genius of Foursquare (as I have here in Burlington, where there are maybe 50-75 Foursquare users), obviously there are other important features that contribute to the psychological stickiness of this app.

Leave a comment Continue Reading →

winwinner Wednesday: KidSafe Collaborative

KidSafe Collaborative is a nonprofit serving Chittenden County, Vermont. The organization works to improve response to and prevent child abuse and neglect, providing direct support to families and advocating through partnerships with local organizations.

Leave a comment Continue Reading →

winwinner Wednesday: Bread and Butter Farm

In August, 2009, Adam Wilson and Corie Pierce put together a proposal that was approved by the Vermont Land Trust. They were chosen to take over the 143-acre Leduc Farm in Shelburne, VT. Adam and Corie named their venture Bread & Butter Farm, producing fresh milk and meats, vegetables, and traditional breads. [...]

Leave a comment Continue Reading →

winwinner Wednesday: East End Brewing Company

Scott Smith was working as a mechanical engineer for a Fortune 500 company and found that his hobby of making beer was something he had a big passion for. He started East End Brewing Company in 2004.

Leave a comment Continue Reading →

For Love of the Game

by Nathan Hartswick
Over the weekend I got to see my father play baseball with a bunch of other middle-aged fathers. I have blogged on this topic before, but it’s a deep well.
When my dad tells people he plays in a league, they usually reply, “Oh, is it softball?” This is a reasonable assumption given that [...]

Leave a comment Continue Reading →

winwinner Wednesday: HomeShare Vermont

HomeShare Vermont is a terrific nonprofit organization that helps seniors and those with disabilities to live independently in their own homes.

1 Comment Continue Reading →

winwinner Wednesday: Office Squared

Office Squared will be hosting an on online display advertising workshop. Conducted by digital marketing expert Greg Stobb, this session will teach attendees how to cost-effectively target prospects on the web through proper strategy and effective measurement. Partial proceeds from the event will benefit Save Our Strays of Vermont.

2 Comments Continue Reading →

10 tips on “brandraising” for your nonprofit

One of the highlights of our experience at the NTEN conference in Atlanta a few weeks ago was the talk given by Sarah Durham (better known as @BigDuckSarah, principal at Big Duck, a marketing firm for nonprofits).
Below are ten tips we took away from the talk. Take them to heart!
1. Build the foundation first. It’s [...]

1 Comment Continue Reading →

winwinner Wednesday: The King Street Center

The King Street Center is a nonprofit community organization in Burlington, VT that provides children and families with programs that build academic skills, physical fitness, and other skills necessary for a healthy and productive future.
The idea: To provide support for children and their families through educational and recreational programs. The center engages with families and the [...]

Leave a comment Continue Reading →