mobile technology for advocacy and activism
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This online seminar was recorded and can be accessed by clicking on the link to the right. You'll also see a link to the PowerPoint presentation. Please post additional questions to the mobile activism experts in the TechSoup Community forums: www.techsoup.org/go/mobile and follow the conversation on Twitter: #tsmobileTRANSCRIPT
talks!
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismMarch 26, 2009Conference Call: 866-740-1260Access Code: 6339392
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Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
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Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Continue the conversation
• Twitter hashtag: #tsmobile• Following the webinar, TechSoup will
host a free, day-long online event, where you can post additional questions to the mobile activism experts in the TechSoup Community forums: www.techsoup.org/go/mobile
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
You are being recorded…
• This seminar will be available on the TechSoup website along with past webinar presentations:– www.techsoup.org/go/webinars
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talks!
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismFacilitator: Kami Griffiths, TechSoup
Presenters: Katrin Verclas, Ben Rigby Sponsored by
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Today’s Speakers
Volunteers: Becky Wiegand, Megan Keane (TechSoup)
Kami GriffithsTechSoup
Katrin VerclasMobile Active
Ben RigbyThe Extraordinaries
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Agenda
• Introductions• Interview with Katrin Verclas & Ben
Rigby• Audience Q&A• About the Community Forums Event• About TechSoup
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Mobile Phone Uses
• Recruit supporters• Conduct petitions• Conduct on-demand advocacy• Mobilize supporters• Get out the vote• Fundraise• Real-time reporting/citizen journalism• On-demand volunteerism
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Modes
• Text alerts• Text-to-data• Text-to-Voice • Text-to-Screen• MMS and Video• Ringtones• Smartphone Apps
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Examples
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Examples
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Examples
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Example
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Example
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Example
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Example
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Example
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Example
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Getting Started
• Building a mobile list• Vendors• Low-service vendors
– Grassroots Ways to Get Started:• http://mobileactive.org/low-cost-low-barrier
s
• PC-based low throughput solutions• http://mobileactive.org/wiki/
Mobile_Tool_Reviews
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
More Resources
http://MobileActive.org
And
http://mobileactive.org/wiki/Mobile_Advocacy
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Questions?
Submit your questions using the chat box.
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Continue the Discussion…
• Following the webinar, TechSoup will host a free, day-long online event, where you can post additional questions to the mobile activism experts in the TechSoup Community forums: www.techsoup.org/go/mobile
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Get the Most Out of TechSoup
• At TechSoup, you’ll find a range of technology services to help your nonprofit:
– Read helpful articles in our Learning Center– Request donated software, hardware, and
online services– Join our community forums to learn from
your colleagues– Browse upcoming events and conferences
Mobile Technology for Advocacy & ActivismConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
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