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The NFL, Texting and Safer Communities

by Allison Fine on 5 Jan 2009 3

My husband shared this fantastic op-ed from the Times with me the other day.  In short, the NFL is arming fans with a text number so that they can report unruly and vulgar fans to security quickly and privately.

This is certainly a huge help to fans, particularly with children in tow, who want to enjoy a game and not hear beer-sloshed men spew obscenities nearby. But now imagine what else can be done with text messaging to make communities safer. What if your neighborhood in East Baltimore is being overridden by drug dealers? Here's a way to report it quickly, safely and securely to the police. And kids can report other students bringing weapons to school. Read more »

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Give Thanks, Tweetsgiving Style

by Kari Dunn Saratovsky on 25 Nov 2008 1

Earlier today I tuned in (via my laptop, of course) as marketing consultants Chris Garrett and John Haydon shared tips with nonprofits on how to best navigate social media – namely Twitter, Facebook, and the wild world of blogs. Not surprisingly, the number one question from online participants was where/how do I get started, and when will it pay off?  Read more »

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Putting the "Mo" in November

by Kari Dunn Saratovsky on 21 Nov 2008

Sure, the economy may have you down, and fundraising for anything these days may seem like a daunting task, but don't forget to have a little fun with it. Earlier this month, my husband's colleague, a self-proclaimed "Mo Bro" (a.k.a. Charlie), sent around an email to friends and family, asking for their support as he set off to grow a little facial hair.

Why you might ask?  Because the month formerly known as November has turned into...you guessed it, "Mo-vember" for thousands of men across the country and around the world.  But it's not all fun and games. So why the extreme behavior? Read more »

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Tweet (and Text) Your Vote Experience This Election!

by Julia Rocchi on 29 Oct 2008

Anybody who followed my Tweets at ServiceNation and BlogHer know that I am a wee bit addicted to the microblogging service. Ok, I am a LOT addicted. So it should come as no surprise that I am digging Twitter Vote Report, the brainchild of Allison Fine and Nancy Scola that just went live today.

No, you cannot actually cast your vote via Twitter or text. Sorry. But what you CAN do is report on your voting experience, and help other people (or Tweeple) know what to expect, prepare, or avoid on Election Day. More instructions here on creating hashtags, sharing info, and using your mobile. Read more »

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ServiceNation is tweeting!

by Julia Rocchi on 11 Sep 2008 8

Fellow Tweeters, unite -- there are a boatload of bloggers here, and they're all using hash tags #ServiceNation and #sn08 to track the action.

This is a great opportunity to find and follow other folks on Twitter who support causes and activism just like you do. So look up the people behind the tweets and add some perspectives to your homepage!

And if you don't believe me, know that I have added about 15 people in as many minutes --all from organizations/blogs/causes I know and care about, but had never thought to search for. A good lesson in turning over all media rocks to find the treasures hiding underneath.

P.S.  I'm at RocchiJulia if you're looking for a place to start.

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ServiceNation will now take your questions

by Julia Rocchi on 10 Sep 2008

Days of action take a lot of work and coordination. So do forums and summits. And movements ... well, we can't even cover all that in a blog post.

But take each of these elements one day, one person, one activity at a time, and you might just create something huge. That's the cumulative effect of ServiceNation, a campaign amibitously designed to "enact a new era of service and citizenship in America ... in which all Americans will work together to try and solve our greatest and most persistent societal challenges."

And they really do mean ALL Americans -- from the presidential candidates who will kick off the ServiceNation Summit on the anniversary of 9/11; to the 500 business, nonprofit, and government leaders convening there; to the countless community members participating in the national Day of Action on Sept. 27; to the most important participant of all ... YOU. Read more »

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