I’ve been two days in anti-hunger conferences in DC: Saturday at the National Hunger Free Communities Summit sponsored by the Alliance to End Hunger, and Sunday at the FRAC/Feeding America National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. I love coming to these things, not just because they’re engergizing and educational, but also because they generate connections, many of which turn into steadfast friendships. [...]
We started this Twitter list almost two years ago with names of people who have been active (online or offline) in the discussion of hunger. Since then it’s grown as more and more people and organizations find Twitter a valid way to bring the community online. See the list [...]
By Ed Nicholson Shortly after we started this blog in 2007, I posed the question, "Where’s the Online Discussion of Hunger?" At the time, there simply wasn’t much of a discussion occurring. Pretty much the same when I asked the question again in May of 2009. I still hold firmly to the belief that among the greatest potential benefits of social networking [...]
Many of us will join family and friends for a big meal tomorrow. Certainly most will be thankful for blessings received throughout the year. Many won’t have that luxury. According to this release from the Food Research and Action Center, more than 36 million people lived in households struggling against hunger in 2007. Though the numbers aren’t in, it must [...]
Got a message from Billy Shore regarding news about the Share Our Strength community, including: Wynton Marsalis agreed to be honored guest and speaker at the Autumn Harvest dinner hosted by Danny Meyer and the Union Square Hospitality Group in NY. McCormick & Schmick’s committed their restaurants to Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out this September, bringing our total participating restaurants to [...]
Vicki Escarra, President and CEO, America’s Second Harvest As we all read in the news, times are difficult for families all across America. The economic climate is forcing men, women, and families to cut back on spending, and often forcing them to sacrifice important essentials-including food. The America’s Second Harvest network of food banks is seeing demand [...]
Times are tough. Businesses are cutting back. Donations to non-profits are down at a time resources are being taxed harder than ever. What are you as a non-profit, doing to counter the “squeeze?” Cash is becoming more precious for those on the for-profit, as well as the non-profit side. Do you give in-kind donors the same “love” you give cash donors? [...]
By Ed Nicholson Another in a series about social media and how those engaged in the issue of hunger might use them to build community. If you’re already using these tools, this will be elementary stuff. If you’re not, I encourage you to try them out. Twitter is a social media tool that’s seen explosive growth recently. Kind of [...]
Check this out: http://flipvideospotlight.com/ Flip, makers of the neat little cameras tailored for online video sharing, has a great program in which they’ve committed to donating one million cameras to non-profit organizations [501(c)(3)] who want to share their stories on the Web. From their Frequently asked questions : What is a Flip Video Spotlight Kit? Each Spotlight Kit contains two 60 minute [...]
By Ed Nicholson My last post regarding the online conversation about the issue of hunger, simply asked the question “Where is it?” While we await answers, we might look at how other causes, and other non-profits are harnessing the power of social media to build communities and awareness. Today I’m going to point you to a few resources you might consider in [...]
By Ed Nicholson For the past few years, those of us in public relations have been receiving a constant stream of reminders that the ground is shifting beneath our feet. That the way we communicate, engage stakeholders, and participate in communities is being revolutionized by breakthrough communications vehicles. I’m one who happens to believe that’s true. While I still can’t [...]
