Bolt PR is growing and we are excited to welcome Carrie Riggin to the team! As an account executive at Bolt, Riggin brings her proven track record in B2B and B2C public relations. Her experience includes management of regional and national brands such as Butterball, Dixie, Georgia-Pacific and O2 Fitness. In her new role at Bolt PR, she will be responsible for spearheading media relations, social media and marketing campaigns for the agency’s growing client roster that spans across the beauty, education, fashion, consumer lifestyle, nonprofit, restaurant and hospitality, and technology industries.

Follow Carrie on Twitter @CarrieRiggin.

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Sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ have become a part of most American’s daily life, and nonprofit donors are starting to expect more social engagement from the organizations and causes to which they give.

Recently, PR Daily listed 10 reasons why nonprofits should be active on Twitter. We couldn’t agree more! Here are a few reasons that topped our list:

• You have something to say. You care about your company’s mission, have passion about the life-changing work you’re doing for the community, and others care about your causes. Now, spread the word about it.

• Your donors are on Twitter. If you start engaging on Twitter, chances are you will find donors. You’ll get to tell them about the great work their donations are helping to do for the cause– inspiring them to give more or spread the message to their own networks.

• You can build authority. By tweeting about your work and spreading awareness of your cause, you not only spark inspiration, but you also establish yourself as an authority on the work your company does.

Do you agree that nonprofits should be active on one of the world’s fastest-growing social media sites? Leave us a comment below.

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Raleigh, NC | Orange County, CA

Our team couldn’t be more excited for HELLDORADO this Saturday at Flying Elephant Pub! The event, showcasing custom cars and bikes, will also include live bands, giveaways and art! Don’t miss out on the fun: bring your friends and family to Flying Elephant Pub!

Flying Elephant Pub & Grill is North County San Diego’s premier live music and entertainment venue. The Carlsbad pub offers an all-American cuisine, including burgers, pizzas, loaded tater tots, Elephant bites, vegan chili, and chicken and waffles, as well as a wide drink selection, including its infamous Bacon Bloody Mary. Flying Elephant Pub & Grill features two private rooms for holiday parties, corporate events and fundraisers, as well as two stages, video screens and a state-of-the-art sound system. Under the new ownership of Dave and Molly Anson, the Flying Elephant offers a safe, clean and fun environment. For more information, visit www.flyingelephantpub.com.