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Contents of a 30 min presentation on how to thrive in this field over the long haul. Presented at the Social Media for Non-profits Vancouver conference, June 25, 2013. Review along with this blog post to read the notes that go with the slides.
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How to survive social media for non-profits
Social Media 4 Non-Profits Vancouver, BC June 2013
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Simple Advocacy
Storytelling
Meet Where They Are
Social + Distributed
Meaningful Participation
Most institutions lack the people, structure, &
culture to lead in this new world
You have the best job
WITNESSNGO’s have passion, purpose, & power
You’re the creative storyteller
You’re the people-power person
You’re transforming systems
You have the worst job
The inertia of mediocrity
Leadership struggles with innovation
You’re not a 21st Century institution
How to survive
Master your craft
Focus your program
Lean heavily on metrics
Ask for help
Shape your world
Do your work
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