Internet Strategy for Nonprofits
Archive for June, 2011
June 22, 2011 at 3:24 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
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On June 20th David Krumlauf invited me to join a group of 13 nerds gathering for food & beer at a Chicago pub on Twitter (the Tweet that started it all). Said nerds were mostly of the Social Media / Nonprofit / #NPTech / NTEN variety, and what started as a funny tweet quickly turned into a movement. OK, not really… but we did start a #hashtag to track the related Twitter conversations — and discussion began to suggest that such social meet-ups could be conducted elsewhere utilizing the fun name. Thus, #13nerds was born.
With that, I present to you teh rules SUGGESTIONS for #13nerds: Any gathering of any size of a group of any folks interested in nonprofits and technology (esp social media) looking to gather for a real-life meetup. Yup, that’s it. Keep it simple.
Beyond that, individuals could use the #13nerds hashtag on Twitter to find like minded individuals and meet-ups in their own city and share back tips, resources, pictures or even drunk rants, garnered from the event.
So that’s it. There’s no formal process, no dress codes, and no Klout scores required. If you have an interest in nonprofits and technology–and know how to use social media to find or organize a meetup–go at it.
Thoughts? Yays? Nays?
June 19, 2011 at 8:27 am · Filed under Uncategorized
June 16, 2011 at 2:30 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
Today I learned about PopBooth, a new iPhone & iPad2 application that will let you take 4 Photobooth-esque photos and mail you printed copies within a couple days. I love it! They’re just launching, so I’m still learning the details, but I can already see how this can be used above and beyond simply a fun app and turned into a fundraiser for Nonprofits.
Think about having a couple staff at your Gala or other Fundraising event offering the opportunity to get Photobooth pics taken with the Executive Director or maybe even a guest celebrity! You ask for a nominal donation that’ll cover the costs of the photos with all extra going to the organization. Of course we’ll have to see the details of how it’s setup (eg; who do the prints get mailed to, can that be changed per picture or will the Nonprofit have to receive and then mail out by hand, creating extra work)… but I’m sure it could be done and, for the right donation, worth it.
Not to mention, it’s fun! Who doesn’t love photobooths? You can sign-up to receive notification of launch at PopBooth — and if you refer 2 friends they’ll even give you your first photo for free.
June 15, 2011 at 9:51 am · Filed under Uncategorized
I know I haven’t posted as much ad I’d hoped to. Soooooo busy. Oh well. I’m here, I’m good, I’ve got lots of trips in the works:
June: Ft Lauderdale & Orlando
July: San Diego, Portland (OR) and Toronto
August: LA and DC
September: Vegas & Mt Zion, Utah
October: Baltimore, DC, NYC
December: Orlando
January: Park City, Utah
March: Amsterdam, Germany, Holland, Switzerland
Ohh yeah, you heard that right… Looking at my next European trip for early 2012… Can’t wait!!!
June 9, 2011 at 5:38 am · Filed under Photo-a-Day
One thing about visiting family in Florida that I hadn’t planned on is getting back on schedule… In bed by midnight, waking around 6am.
I was never an early bird growing up, but over the years I’ve taken great pleasure in those few morning hours I get alone… Before the city, or even my family, has awoken and before coworkers and clients are in full swing.
June 7, 2011 at 4:48 pm · Filed under Internet Strategy
Yesterday saw the announcement of a new study byShareThis, in partnership with Starcom MediaVest Group and Rubinson Partners. Articles onTechCrunch and AllFacebook reviewing this data seem to focus on Facebook‘s stronghold on the clickthroughs of shared links, at 38% of all links shared by social means. However, while this specific number is impressive for a single networking service, I believe nonprofits can gain more from this study by discovery the gems of data that will be found by reading between the lines.
>>> Read 6 Takeaways From ShareThis’ Study on Social Sharing on the NetWitsThinkTank.com.
June 5, 2011 at 7:19 am · Filed under Random Thoughts
On my first full day down in Florida visiting family, and we think I broke my toe. We say think because evidently there isn’t much that can be done for a broken toe. When I hit it (all 3 small toes actually) it was truly a horrific pain that almost had me doubling over in agony. Within hours it was swollen and bruised soon thereafter. It’s been 3 days now and watching the bruise develop and change has been fascinating.
The odd thing is that the pain hasn’t been too bad, sans the initial trauma. It hurts when bent or pressure is applied, but otherwise is minimal… And being that I’m in Florida, my flip-flops are serving me well.
June 1, 2011 at 12:53 pm · Filed under Photo-a-Day
Today’s photo was taken on my flight leaving NYC… My home for 12 years. You will be missed.
