Note from Beth: Micro-lending and crowdfunding platforms are part of the sharing economy. While they don't completely solve the issue of wealth distribution and equity, here's an inspiring story about a micro lending platform called Milaap which is the Hindi word for connecting. They celebrate four years today and are sharing some tips for building a community a crowd funding campaign. 5 Ways to Build and Activate a Community for Your Crowdfunding Campaign guest post by Sourabh Sharma I … [Read more...]
Walk the Talk: A Walking Keynote About Walking As Work
[slideshare id=35706500&doc=walkingisthework-140610120851-phpapp02] Yesterday, I had the honor of doing a closing keynote at the Nonprofit Bootcamp in Silicon Valley on bringing activity and mindfulness into your work day. If you have been reading this blog, you know that I've been very interested in the health and productivity impact of walking as work. There is documented research that it not only helps you become more fit, but can also help with leadership development, team … [Read more...]
GuideStar DonorEdge Learning Conference: Reflections from the Innovation Lab
In May, I was lucky enough to spend a few days with community foundations at the annual GuideStar DonorEdge Learning Conference. I gave a keynote about the Human Side of Data for Good and facilitated a mini-innovation lab to brainstorm creative ideas around the challenge of communicating about the value of shared data and becoming the community knowledge center for shared data for donors, nonprofits, and other stakeholders. The lab used human design facilitation techniques that I have been … [Read more...]
Between the Dashboard and the Chair: The Human Side of Data for Good
[slideshare id=35401197&doc=bethkanterlighteningtalk-gatesfoundation-final-140602151326-phpapp01] Yesterday and today, I am attending the Markets For Good workshop at the Gates Foundation. Markets for Good is an initiative with a purpose to support the further development of the information infrastructure that enables sharing and use of information for the social sector. You can about the vision here. I was invited to do a "lightening talk" covering the "human side" of data for good. I will … [Read more...]
Social Media Integrated Campaign Case Study Slam: SSIR Social Media on Purpose Conference
[slideshare id=35197926&doc=slides-casestudyslam-combined5-20-14-140527224031-phpapp02] Last week, I had the pleasure of designing and facilitating the ultimate social media practitioner panel at the Social Media on Purpose Conference hosted by Stanford Social Innovation Review. The panelists included: Cindy Johanson , Executive Director, Edutopia Matt Fitzgerald , Attention Lab Director, Upwell Humberto Kam , Director, Online Engagement & Marketing, Monterey Bay Aquarium Abdi … [Read more...]
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