Comments on: How Social Media Makes Giving Easy

By: Joanna

Joanna — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:47:10 +0000

wilson thanks

Karen indeed – so many wonderful dimensions to social media that go way beyond blethering

By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:05:27 +0000

Joanna, your post captures many of my own thoughts about social media and charity. I signed up for 12 for 12k in December for precisely the reasons you mentioned. We cannot be hands on at every charity and it is rewarding to have a deeper connection and sense of involvement. Social media allows us to strengthen that connection. It also allows you to connect with a community of others who share an interest in your cause. Thank you for writing this post Joanna and helping others to see that social media truly is more than blethering on about nothing.

By: wilson

wilson — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:32:14 +0000

I love charity and I would help you to spread the words to public, Joanna! wilsons last blog post..Maintain Your Cholesterol in Healthy Level!

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By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:22:32 +0000

Danny I think it must be something deeper – perhaps the value base of sharing ideas and resources freely which encourages a generous mindset? Or maybe, for me, it’s more about human than social – you get to see people in a less superficial way than ‘social’ might suggest, and form deepr relationships and connections

Either way – yes, there is a groundswell, and it’s good to see. Thanks for stopping by Danny

Gabe I’m glad you’re enjoying Twitter. Like you, I think it has enormous potential. Thanks for your comment

Gennaro yes, it makes the task of connecting resources, causes and supporters much easier – and provides easy feedback mechanisms too, so we get feedback on the return on investment. I think that helps reinforce the loop.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:14:23 +0000

In giving to others, we receive more in return than the initial investment. There are so many worth causes. Social networking makes it much easier to gather the supporters and resources to meet the needs of those causes. 12for12k looks like a worthy organization. We can and should do our part to help others. Gennaros last blog post..8 Great Movies For Paris Travelers

By: Gabe O'Neill

Gabe O'Neill — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:38:02 +0000

I just joined Twiiter in late December. I can’t believe the results I am seeing so far. This is a great platform to learn about each other and some great causes, like 12for12K.org. I really think we are just starting to see the tapping power of Twitter. I can’t wait to see how things unfold from here.

By: Danny Brown

Danny Brown — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:29:00 +0000

There's something about social media that is bringing out the best in people. Perhaps it's something as simple as the fact that it is truly social - everyone is involved. Or perhaps it's something deeper. Either way, there is a definite groundswell of hope and aspiration happening every single day on the likes of Twitter. It's a good time to be a human being. Danny Browns last blog post..The Twitter Rulebook

By: Joanna

Joanna — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:45:16 +0000

Julie thanks for taking the time to share those reflections. I think you’re right about the sharing of core values. Twitter more than any other makes it easy for us to follow and connect with those whose voices, ideas, words, attitudes and values resonate with us in some way. (Some interesting people mapping there I think!)

I hope that the actions we’re taking through social media, however small from an individual perspective, are making a difference. It feels like that – both in the impact, and the way we can adjust our thinking, attitudes, approach and understanding. I hope so. And yes, I too hope we get more time to talk next time (this a downside of attending such sociable events!)

David those words of Barbara’s really resonated with me too. I’m glad you enjoyed the post.

Terry that’s interesting. I can see how that could take off in a very powerful way. Certainly the few times when I’ve met people I’d got to know online I’ve enjoyed the events immensely, and been able to dispense with a lot of the small talk which tends to get in the way of the really good conversations. I guess the wine tasting dimension helps to break the ice too

By: Terry Heath

Terry Heath — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:09:23 +0000

If social media doesn't make the world feel smaller, then at least it makes the world feel more intimate. Your post brings up excellent examples of how social media can make a difference. When used by most of us it really isn't about marketing, it's about connecting with others even if that isn't what initially draws many to it. There has been more and more interest in websites which bring people together socially offline. One example is meetup.com, where I belong to a group who attends local wine tastings. I never would have met any of these people otherwise, and it's always great to make more friends, online and off. Terry Heaths last blog post..Stream-of-Consciousness Shamrocks