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Wondering about SEO? Here are tips for getting started

3/24/2010 3:11:00 PM

With everything nonprofits need to consider around their web strategy—keeping content fresh, prompting online donations, and updating a blog—should search engine optimization also be on the list? More...

Our latest launch: The Fund for Community Progress

3/8/2010 12:05:00 PM

We're happy to announce the latest member of the Embolden web development family: The Fund for Community Progress.

The Fund is an alliance of 24 agencies that advocate for fairness and opportunity for Rhode Islanders. They work on affordable energy, housing, and healthcare, mental-health issues, community improvement and sustainability and parenting and youth development.

It's a wonderful organization, with great member agencies. We thought you'd like to check them out...that, and their new website.

May not be room for two heads in that dog bed today

2/11/2010 10:48:00 AM

It's possible you might have noticed that we have a thing around here for our pets (and kids).

They are all special, of course, but we have a particular place in our hearts for Theo, a greyhound who started life in a non-Embolden-endorsed career as a racer. Rescued by Embolden President Ann-Marie Harrington, his main obligation now is cuddling before the fire with sidekick Ruthie, who is the very definition of loveable, loony pound mutt, and Timothy the cat.

So, imagine our delight that the rest of the world got to meet the First Dogs today, via The Providence Journal this morning. Extra treats all around!

Balloons made a lot of sense at this anniversary party

12/8/2009 10:35:00 AM

If you have any lingering doubts about the power of social media...this might convince you of its potential.More...

Embolden...getting out of the office!

11/10/2009 9:35:00 PM

Embolden had a great time in Nepal! Well, not really Embolden. But, one of our clients. And one of our caps. Want to know what makes us more excited than that? Nothing!More...

Embolden: Our name in big lights next?

11/4/2009 3:48:00 PM

A few months ago, a talented and delightful production crew took over Embolden’s offices in a Pawtucket mill building to shoot a commercial for Bank Rhode Island.More...

Embolden at the Council on Foundations conference

10/5/2009 10:37:00 AM

We're digging out our cowboy boots and heading to Texas to join our friends and clients at the annual Mother of All CF Conferences...More...

RIQI's currentcare rolls out its Embolden-built online registration

10/2/2009 3:02:00 PM

Currentcare, a service of Rhode Island Quality Institute, recently launched an online registration application, developed by Embolden. More...

Embolden gets Tizra-certified

10/2/2009 9:57:00 AM

Read how our neighbor Tizra's software is going to help make our clients' sites even better...More...

Online annual reports: PDFs are not, never were the answer

9/30/2009 2:07:00 PM

A printed annual report or a PDF version online can speak to your donors, grantees or professional advisors. Used to its full advantage, your website can instead make your annual report sing and dance!More...

Mulling enews? Listen to our friend Rick

9/21/2009 3:15:00 PM

Rick Schwartz relays some really helpful information about engaging your constituents with ebroadcasts, short news blasts you can send out every few weeks via email.More...

Stop the presses? The Rhode Island Foundation's 2009 Yearbook - online!

8/13/2009 12:40:00 PM

The Rhode Island Foundation recently launched their 2009 Yearbook online. Does your organization have one?
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Site Launch: The New York Community Trust

8/3/2009 9:16:00 PM

Embolden launches a new website for The New York Community Trust
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8 truly awesome things about my BlackBerry

7/27/2009 5:15:00 PM

Trying to reduce BlackBerry use is proving a challenging, well... challenge. It's a pretty awesome little device. 8 reasons why I find it so hard to put down...
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Google Grants: If you are a nonprofit, you're going to want to know about this

6/25/2009 9:53:00 AM

Did you know that Google offers grants that let nonprofits advertise online for free?

The ads through Adwords can be a great way to reach your constituents and further your organization's exposure.

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Embolden is growing and hiring!

6/23/2009 3:31:00 PM

We at Embolden feel very lucky to have such wonderful clients who keep us busy. And we appreciate it that in this down economy we are fortunate to be growing.

Growing so much, in fact, that we've got three job openings: for a full-time project manager, a full-time web graphic designer and a part-time web producer. We'd love it if you would help us spread the word.

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Bryant gives shout out to Ann-Marie

6/8/2009 7:13:00 PM

Embolden president Ann-Marie Harrington's alma mater (one of them anyway) posted an article on its website about her recent trip to DC to collect her SBA award, naming her Rhode Island's Small Business Person of the Year. More...

Comedy is hard; Blogging is harder.

6/8/2009 5:22:00 PM

When consulting with clients about blogging, one of the first things we ask is: who's going to do the writing -- do you have resources available? More...

Twitter on Time

6/5/2009 12:52:00 PM

My guru and pal ,Steven Johnson, has written the cover story for the June 15th issue of Time magazine. More...

The passion of the annual report

5/29/2009 4:16:00 PM

How the homely Annual Report could be turned into a king or a queen with a little tender loving Webification.More...

Ann-Marie at the White House

5/20/2009 4:53:00 PM

Attending the national awards in Washington, D.C. would have been honor enough, no doubt, but there was an extra special event on Ann-Marie's schedule yesterday...

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RI Secretary of State Visits Embolden

5/18/2009 10:05:00 AM

Read about Marc's 15.5 minutes of fame and what the state of RI learned about Embolden.More...

Inside customer service

5/5/2009 5:56:00 PM

Cakes or websites, it's all the same...More...

A fun fund listing directory

4/24/2009 3:14:00 PM

Check out Embolden’s simple and elegant fund listing and search solution for The Rhode Island Foundation...More...

Black is the new green!

4/22/2009 12:43:00 PM

On this beautiful Earth Day, some helpful tips and tricks from guest poster (and Embolden Project Manger) Sara Betnel to be a little greener... More...

The ideal CMS for your organization

4/17/2009 5:29:00 PM

A few things an organization should be looking for when shopping for a Content Management System (CMS)More...

Ann-Marie answers 5 of your burning questions on PBN

4/15/2009 11:31:00 AM

Ann-Marie answers 5 questions for Providence Business News.
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I have the best job in the world

4/14/2009 10:14:00 AM

Good people, important missions, cool toys... it's a sweet deal.More...

Your website: Getting to the core of you

4/13/2009 8:55:00 AM

Learn about Embolden's approach to site development and the most important ingredients for success.More...

Em-bowl-den Night Out!

4/10/2009 4:32:00 PM

Beware geeks in rented shoes!More...

Oh, BlackBerry, how I love you!

4/6/2009 11:35:00 AM

Can there ever be too much love for a bit of technology?More...

Ooh, pretty! Embolden’s got a new website

3/31/2009 2:41:00 PM

Embolden's got a new website. Wait, did I already write a post about this...?

Everything you need to know about why our new homepage is awesome.

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Save time, money, and trees!

3/31/2009 12:56:00 PM

I don’t want to see paper and ink go the way of the Commodore 64 and I believe old and new technologies can, not only live together, but complement each other.More...

The content question

3/31/2009 8:47:00 AM

Content gathering is a big process for every web project.... even our own.More...

The dreaded "Oops!" email

3/29/2009 8:09:00 PM

We've all done it. We've hit "Send "and instantly regretted doing so. More...

What motivates us

3/28/2009 11:14:00 AM

Read why Emboldeners love their jobs beyond the fact that we get to play with cool widgets and doodads all day and have a really awesome coffee machine.
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Have you seen it?

3/19/2009 12:22:00 PM

Welcome to the Embolden Blog! Lots of stuff to tell you... come back and visit often for tips and tricks, tidbits about us that are funny and interesting and sometimes strange, or click the RSS button and get us in your reader. Comment often!More...