Many nonprofit organizations are facing the decision of how and when to expand their reach. Growth and scaling comes in many forms: from replicating programs in new locations to developing breakthrough products and services; from scaling policy initiatives and social movements to online expansions through the use of toolkits and platforms. And there are social media expansions too - through knowledge sharing, network building and collaborations. All are unique forms of scale and require different expertise to initiate and sustain. Hear Geri Stengel talk about business planning.

LinkedIn: A Powerful Tool for Nonprofits

LinkedIn is a no- or low-cost database that can be a source of donor and board candidate information, for brainstorming with peers, for finding volunteers, employees, and community leaders. It is a tool that boards, executives, and staff must understand and use as e-based outreach becomes the norm. This is the one social medium that is geared to business people, for professional development and connections. It links 100 million detailed personal profiles and more than 2.1 million company profiles that can be tapped according to interest, specialty, location, and background. For nonprofits, it can be a development and outreach goldmine. Save Thursday, June 16, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for this VCG Governance Matters, NYC event. Sign up information to follow.