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• Getting Advanced with Social Media for Social Good

  by Tammy Gordon and Jordan Viator

  Online supporters are working to save the world one Tweet at a time. But how can nonprofit and philanthropic causes take their efforts to the next level and stand out from the crowd to increase the success of social campaigns? Hear from technologists and nonprofits on how to define and implement the ideal strategy and get advanced with metrics to make social a key component of online fundraising and advocacy campaigns.

  LEVEL: Beginner

  • Activism
  • Charity
  • Social Media

  At 11:00am to 12:00pm, Sunday 13th March

  In Room 8A, Austin Convention Center

• How Social Networking Is Changing Advocacy

  You may have heard it called online word of mouth, peer-to-peer organizing or online grassroots outreach, but one thing is for sure: online advocacy movements can be started now more easily than ever with the ubiquity of social media and the power of internet organizing. Learn how innovative nonprofit organizations are paving the way for driving social change through the use of social technologies and how you can emulate these strategies for you own personal causes.

  LEVEL: Intermediate

  • Activism
  • Non-Profits
  • Social Media
  • Social Networking

  At 12:30pm to 1:30pm, Sunday 13th March

  In Room 8A, Austin Convention Center

• People-Powered: Technology's Role in the People's Revolution

  by Joe Trippi, David All, Eric Kuhn and Pete Snyder

  The people-powered revolution, fueled by the Internet and technology, are changing everything -- especially the worlds of activism, media and politics. Today, the conversation about the Internet’s role has never been louder or more distributed.

  Activism, media and politics have always gone hand in hand. But thanks to the tools we now have and will continue to develop, their speed and influence are limitless. New technologies are emerging every day that strengthen the people-powered movement, giving individuals the tools they need to make their voices heard.

  Join us for a discussion about the latest technologies and how they are bolstering the people-powered revolution by empowering people to make a difference.

  LEVEL: Beginner

  • Activism

  At 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Sunday 13th March

  In Room 10AB, Austin Convention Center