Why I host Net Tuesday Vancouver

HUGE thanks to Darian Kovacs for putting the event together. This is the first time that a monthly meetup was planned, promoted and hosted without my involvement, and I couldn’t be happier that Net Tuesday is evolving from a solo project into a self-sustaining volunteer-led institution.

– Eli

P.S. I’m also grateful for Chad Leaman‘s good ears.

This is what we are about…

This is what we are about: We plant seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise. We lay foundations that will need further development. We provide yeast that produces effects far beyond our capability.

We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something, and to do it very well. It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning.

We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker. We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own.

 

 

 

This is what we are about: We plant seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise. We lay foundations that will need further development. We provide yeast that produces effects far beyond our capability.

We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something, and to do it very well. It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning.

We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker. We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own.

 

 

 

Notes: Online tools for nonprofits speed date

The April 3 2012 Net Tuesday Vancouver was a “speed date” (think Pecha Kucha or Ignite format) which crowd-sourced practical tools and tips that can help nonprofits GET THINGS DONE. The event was organized by Darian Kovacs and the rest of the organizing team.

Stalwart social media volunteer Kelvin (KC) Claveria documented the event on Twitter using our #ntvan hashtag. I organized and bundled up the tweets using Storify. Enjoy.

Learn with the help of stick figures

Claire Kerr is knocking it out of the park these days with her hilarious slide decks.
If you get a chance to see her speak (she’s based out of Toronto and works for Artez) you should. You will laugh: the decks are funny because they’re true.

Also, she is a hat friend.

Seven Reasons You Didn't Raise Money With Social Media

View more PowerPoint from Claire Kerr

And here’s her Ignite presentation from the NTC 2012 conference.
I am particularly enamoured of “tedious data entry for social good”.

#12ntcignite: The Best Rejected Charitable Sector Conference Sessions of 2012

View more PowerPoint from Claire Kerr

Why I host Net Tuesday Vancouver

HUGE thanks to Darian Kovacs for putting the event together. This is the first time that a monthly meetup was planned, promoted and hosted without my involvement, and I couldn’t be happier that Net Tuesday is evolving from a solo project into a self-sustaining volunteer-led institution.

– Eli

P.S. I’m also grateful for Chad Leaman‘s good ears.

CBC’s Legacy: Past, Present, Future

Reimagine CBC poster

Net Tuesday is proud to be a media sponsor for this event put on by our pals at Gen Y  Media Project, LeadNow.ca  and OpenMedia.ca
The best way for the CBC to thrive is to build a community of supporters who have a true sense of ownership over the organization. To this end, as part of a national campaign led by media advocacy groups, Gen Why Media is bringing together seasoned professionals, up-and-coming CBC talent, outside experts, media innovators, and citizens in a celebratory event that will add new energy to the CBC and help articulate a fresh vision for public media.DATE: May 7th, 2012 | 7pm–10pmVENUE: The Vogue Theatre

TICKETS

Event details: 

• Opening Performance: Percussion drumming representing the variety of cultures that highlight Canada’s diverse talent, cultural innovation and artistic excellence.

• Storytelling: three cultural creators tell stories about how the CBC has been pivotal to their lives, careers and understanding of their country. Stories from: John MacLachlan Gray, Ivan Coyote and Christine McAvoy.

• Visioning (6-minute visual presentations): As the CBC reflects on and celebrates its 75-year history, how do we imagine it’s future? How will the CBC grow over the next 75 years? What areas for growth, change, transformation, and innovation could it pursue? What ideas or models could inspire its next generation of work? Visions from: Wade Davis, Kathleen Cross, Sean Devlin, Steve Pratt, Jarrett Martineau and Nettie Wild.

• Closing Performance: Local Super Group of indie musicians. Performances by: Dan Mangan, Aidan Knight, Hannah Epperson and Zachery Gray.

Learn more about the campaign here: www.reimaginecbc.ca

Meetup: Online Tools for Charity. Speed Dating Format

Imagine Pecha Kucha meets the Association of Fundraising Professionals meets Ted Talks meets SXSW meets Speed Dating (well, ok, maybe something a little less extreme)
Quick, helpful ideas that are current and fresh. This is designed for experts and newbies alike. A chance to showcase the latest and greatest tools that are working.
We have pre-organized some people to share BUT this evening is going open source.

We want to hear from YOU. What is the latest tool you’re using? What’s working? What’s not?
Has anything come out of SXSW that you’re now using for your charity?

Some people lined up so far:

  • Jeff Golby — Something interesting
  • Farrah Rooney — My experience with Convio
  • Veronica Collins — Communicating your Brand Online
  • Brady Josephson — Online Contests for Charities
  • Helen Stortini — Using Sparked.com for Getting Volunteers
  • YOU!

True to the nature of short snippets, if it’s not helpful for you, it’s only 5 minutes. We’re sure someone will share something relevant to you and your organization.

Be prepared to share. If you share you’ll get a fun prize!

Each presenter is given 5 minutes to share about their latest/greatest tool/idea.

This will also be a great night of networking, connecting and inspiration.

Darian & the Net Tuesday Team

PS. If you’re looking for additional workshops online Peer Giving is offering a free online course details here AND Wednesday they’re doing a special online training sessions on Charities and Trade Shows details here 

RSVP on Meetup.com

LOCATION
W2 Media Cafe
111 W Hastings, Vancouver, BC

DATE AND TIME
Tuesday, April 3 2012

Doors at 5:30 PM
Starts at 6:00 PM
Wraps at 7:30 PM

Net Tuesday Pub Night

photoNet Tuesday Vancouver – presented by NetSquared

Please join us for Net Tuesday’s first pub night!

We cancelled our regularly scheduled meetup because we found out that you’re shy. You don’t like talking about your failures in public.

What’s the solution to your reticence? Liquor!

But seriously, please come to connect with us in a less formal setting than the monthly meetup.

Sorry – no minors allowed this time.

P.S. Come early if you want free snacks.

Vancouver, BC – Canada

Tuesday, March 6 at 6:00 PM

Attending: 14

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-social-media-nonprofits-social-change/events/54630222/

Net Tuesday Pub Night

photoNet Tuesday Vancouver – presented by NetSquared

Please join us for Net Tuesday’s first pub night!

We cancelled our regularly scheduled meetup because we found out that you’re shy. You don’t like talking about your failures in public.

What’s the solution to your reticence? Liquor!

But seriously, please come to connect with us in a less formal setting than the monthly meetup.

Sorry – no minors allowed this time.

P.S. Come early if you want free snacks.

Vancouver, BC – Canada

Tuesday, March 6 at 6:00 PM

Attending: 14

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-social-media-nonprofits-social-change/events/54630222/

Net Tuesday Pub Night

Please join us for Net Tuesday’s first pub night!

Come to connect with us in a less formal setting than the monthly meetup. There is limited space, so please RSVP.

Sorry – no minors allowed this time.

P.S. Come early if you want free snacks.

Time
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 6:00 PM

Location
Shebeen Whiskey House
212 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J1, Vancouver, BC

RSVP