SXSW Time! Can you help me out?
08/12 2010 Posted in Info Tech | 2 comments
Whoa. It’s already time to vote for SXSW Panels? As you might know SXSW is the biggest gathering of Geeks, Coders, Nonprofit folks, Biz Folks, Start Ups, Filmmakers and Musicians in the world. I am lucky enough to be on three panels this year and would love your votes!
If I get in it will by sixth year to present at this amazing event!
As you know, to vote you first need to register – its free! And no spam! Voting instruction below:
1. Click on this link : http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/users/register?return=%2Fideas%2Findex%2F7
2. Register to vote. SXSW will not use your information to sign you up for the conference or put you on a mailing list.
3. Check your email and follow the steps to vote for my presentations at 2011 SXSW Interactive.
Method Tweeting for Nonprofits
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/5947
Your Nonprofit goes Mobile
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/6987
Nonprofits and Free Agents?
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/5847
Just click the thumbs up button and feel free to leave a comment. Voting lasts until August 27th. Tell your friends!
Are any nonprofits using Alternate Reality Gaming?
07/21 2010 Posted in Innovation, Organizational Change | 4 comments
I would love to hear an answer to that question. I can’t find any. And trust me, I am looking. What is your experience? Know any that I missed? Not sure what alternate reality gaming is?
Check out these links.
NIN Alt Reality
http://www.jawbone.tv/news/1-news/466-trent-reznor-transmedia-case-study.html
LOST Alt Reality
http://lostpedia.wikia.com/wiki/The_Lost_Experience
Olympics Alt Reality Game
http://blog.avantgame.com/2008/03/lost-ring-alternate-reality-game-of.html
P.S. I am in love with Jane since seeing her keynote at SXSW.
So take a look and let us know what you find. Or maybe pitch us on how they SHOULD be using it.
Nation’s First Cause-Driven Film Festival Now Open to Submissions
04/20 2010 Posted in Change Makers, Info Tech, PSAs | 0 comments
Hey Readers! It’s that time of year again. Help us spread the word! Lights. Camera. Help., the premier film festival exclusively for nonprofits and cause advocates, has officially opened its doors for 2010 entries!
In its second year, the festival celebrates cause-driven films and their messages.
No other film festival brings together filmmakers and nonprofits to share their stories and promote their causes. Last year’s festival brought in over 140 submissions of documentaries, PSAs and short films focusing on cause-driven issues.
“We really want to foster the growth of this industry and offer a place where people looking to use their talents for good can collaborate,” said David J. Neff, creator and co-founder of the organization.
Submissions will be open until June 30 and the submission form can be downloaded at the Lights. Camera. Help. Web site. The festival will be held July 29-August 1 in Austin, Texas.
On March 27, Lights. Camera. Help. commemorated the opening for the call for entries by hosting their Reel-to-Reality party. Bringing together the filmmaking and nonprofit community to support cause-driven films, guests got to preview films by such organizations as Southwest Key, Consumers Union and the Scottish Rite Learning Center. Filmmakers behind the submissions discussed the creative process while members of the different nonprofits explained how cause-driven films have aided their missions.
“We believe that film and video are the best way for nonprofits and other cause-driven organizations to share their stories with the world,” said Rich Vázquez, Lights. Camera. Help. co-founder. “That’s the whole reason behind the film festival and, ultimately, the nonprofit organization overall.”
In July, Lights. Camera. Help. will judge the submissions based on the cinematic quality and the ability to tell the nonprofit’s story, among other factors. The winning films are then awarded the proceeds from the festival’s ticket sales.
NTC Re-Cap
04/13 2010 Posted in Change Makers, Clubs and Orgs, Info Tech, Innovation | 1 comment
Hey Gang,
I recently attended the Non Profit Technology Conference (NTC) in Atlanta GA. I had an amazing time learning and growing with my fellow NTC friends. I was also lucky enough to present on two panels.
Results here: http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2310ntc.wives
Results here: http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23bestntcpanelever
More personal notes here: http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B9VF2B3gqZmZZTVhYzIyYWItYmNmMS00MGI2LTgxNmMtOGZmM2VhZmY0ZGU0&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
NTC truly is one of those conference that can not only change minds (technology, strategy and practices) but can also change hearts (Mission, polar bears, cartwheels and youtube parties). That’s something that is a rare find these days. My hats off to the NTEN crew who made this all happen. Please leave your thoughts and comments in the comments field below.
Hiking for a Cause?
Checking this out. Hiking for the Hill Country Conservancy.
The HCC “Hike the Half” team is similar to other non-profit charity running teams, the only difference is instead of running, we ask team members to train by hiking around Austin! While HCC is primarily a land and water conservation organization, we are working on the extension of the Barton Creek Greenbelt to Kyle- a 30 mile trail, which will provide public access to conserved lands over the Barton Springs recharge zone! The proposed trail will be a perfect path for training for future half and full marathon hikes!
How to Get Involved?
Step 1: Sign up to Hike the Half on the HCC Marathon Sign-up Webpage More information may be found on the HCC website.
Step 2: Register for the Livestrong Austin Marathon. Please note, HCC is not responsible for registering runners for the race.
Step 3: Register for optional training courses. Ask Cheyenne (Cheyenne@hillcountryconservancy.org) for more details!
Video Intern needed by Ronald McDonald House Austin
Our rocking friends over at the Ronald McDonald House are looking for a video Intern. Here is the job description:
Video Intern:
We are looking for someone who loves to shoot, edit and produce video in a casual environment. This does not have to be someone who is studying video but does need to be someone who is passionate about creating it.
Please contact Jan Gunter at jgunter@rmhc-austin.org
Skills needed:
1. Basic editing of raw footage that we would provide
2. Ability to shoot video with families who are going through challenging circumstances
3. A creative edge and desire to use video to convey our story and our message
4. Preferably someone who has their own video editing software as we only have basic software here
5. Personal video equipment not required but would be a bonus
6. Desire to work on a collaborative team to help increase the online video presence of our organization
Distrubution? Where does my film go?
Hey Gang,
I’m trying to assemble a master a list of places to get your nonprofit film distributed after it’s done. Can we brainstorm together? Just last week a local filmmaker named Josh told me all about the Netfilx open submission process. Which is pretty cool, no? There is of course YouTube, Vimeo, Viddler and a host of others. And of course the Lights. Camera. Help. Film Festival as well.
But where else? Where are you putting your films when you finish them? Leave a comment below and I will compile the list.
SXSW Time! Can you help me out?
Whoa. It’s already time to vote for SXSW Panels? As you might know SXSW is the biggest gathering of Geeks, Coders, Nonprofit folks, Biz Folks, Start Ups, Filmmakers and Musicians in the world. I am lucky enough to be on three panels this year and would love your votes!
If I get in it will by sixth year to present at this amazing event!
As you know, to vote you first need to register – its free! And no spam! Voting instruction below:
1. Click on this link : http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/users/register?return=%2Fideas%2Findex%2F7
2. Register to vote. SXSW will not use your information to sign you up for the conference or put you on a mailing list.
3. Check your email and follow the steps to vote for my presentations at 2011 SXSW Interactive.
Method Tweeting for Nonprofits
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/5947
Your Nonprofit goes Mobile
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/6987
Nonprofits and Free Agents?
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/5847
Just click the thumbs up button and feel free to leave a comment. Voting lasts until August 27th. Tell your friends!
Hello! I help Non Profits and people for a living. I do that with Lights.Camera.Help and Ridgewood PR. I am a Teacher, Speaker, Blogger, Network Weaver, and Social Media Scientist. How can I help you? 