Come take our Film Class! Now with Greenlights!
Hey readers! Along with the other staff of Lights. Camera. Help. I will be teaching the following class. Would love to have you sign up and see your smiling faces.
Do you want to use video to connect to your community and inspire your donors? Do you lack the skills or the budget? Or do you just need a little confidence? Join the founders of Austin’s own Lights. Camera. Help. to learn everything you need to know to film, edit and distribute your story to the public. In this interactive, fast-paced day of training, you’ll get expert advice on DIY video production and guidance for getting the most out of your video to ensure a maximum return on your investment. Space is limited for this special presentation designed especially for individuals and small teams from the same organization. Reserve your spot and register today!
Project Transitions is Hiring! Do you fit?
A Special 501derful Guest Post: Project Transitions is dedicated to serving people with HIV and AIDS by providing hospice, housing, and support in a compassionate and caring environment. We have been serving Central Texas since 1988. No one is denied admission to any of our programs because of inability to pay. We are very proud of what we have been able to accomplish, all with the full support and effort of a caring community.
Working at Project Transitions means being a part of a team that values YOU. I made the decision to work there because I knew I’d be a part of something bigger than me with the full support of a team dedicated to making a difference in our community. It’s an amazing opportunity and if you’re a budding communications/marketing professional and believe you can make great things happen for PT, I’d love to hear from you.
Megan Hartman-Carvajal
Director of Development and Communications at Project Transitions
mhartman-carvajal@projecttransitions.org
What your non profit can learn from FourSquare!
Check out this great post from our friends over at OpenForum. It’s all about some sweet tips from the folks at FourSQUARE. I think they apply to a ton of stuff non-profits do on a daily basis around Marketing/PR.
As co-founder of the Internet’s hottest startup, Foursquare, Dennis Crowley knows a thing or two about growing a small business.
Foursquare is a location-sharing mobile app that lets users check-in to venues, share that check-in with their friends and social media sites, and discover friends, tips, and popular places nearby. The startup launched one year ago, has attracted massive press coverage, and has grown to around 600,000 members.
This isn’t Crowley’s first success story as a technology entrepreneur, and given that he’s also worked for Google, his perspective is colored with the sagacity of knowing that being nimble, lean, and fast can be just as effective — if not more so — as having bigger budgets and more manpower.
Over the years, Crowley’s learned several key lessons applicable to small businesses. Here are five that small business owners should take to heart.
Final VideoCamp Austin madness….
Whew! It took a ton of volunteers and hard work to get to this point but we are ready for VideoCamp Austin in less than 24 hours! Here is the final roundup and how to get there tomm. Please Note: We are completly Sold Out at 250 people.
Hey Campers,
I just wanted to make sure you had these details in case you haven’t been following the blog, twitter, or facebook feeds. If you have any questions, please ping me at tal.boyd@gmail.com or me at david@lightscamerahelp.org
VideoCamp depends on your participation:
We want you to speak. Video people talk about video, marketing people share your marketing knowledge…. If you decide to speak at VideoCamp, please arrive a little early and put your name and topic on the big board. Did I mention we want to hear what you have to say?
We start at 10:00 AM. Sessions begin at 10:30 and run 50 minutes each. Bring your laptop or presentation on a USB. Prizes and wrap up begin at 3:30. We’re done at 4pm.
We have wireless:
But please do not download bittorrents or music – the university will pull the plug. The University has strict rules on downloading content and we want to respect them.
Directions:
Jesse H. Jones Communication Center – Building B – CMB
2504 Whitis Avenue
Austin, TX 78705
Studio 4B
Parking:
On a Saturday, parking at all the standard city meters will be free, however Orange meters on campus are owned by UT and require payment 24/7, so avoid those at all costs. They also only allow for 45 minute parking.
Past that, there is a pay lot and several pay garages around, they will be 10 dollars for a whole day, and West Campus surface street parking as well is available.
Big Prizes:
We’ll be giving away some really cool stuff. You’ve got to stick around till 3:30 to get it.
- 5 copies of Get Seen by Steve Garfield
- 400 feet of Kodak 7201 film.
- The Acton MBA will have loads of schwag for you too.
Volunteer for a ticket:
Got a friend who wants to come but missed the deadline? Have them volunteer. We’d love to have you help out with video and general administrative work. Shoot Weston a line at bigmanweston@reelsocialmedia.com
Welcome! I help Nonpofits and people for a living. I do that with Lights.Camera.Help and as a Consultant. I am a published Author, Teacher, Speaker, Blogger, Network Weaver, and Social Media Scientist. How can I help you? 