Remove Action Remove Fun Remove Greece Remove Photo
article thumbnail

9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Invite guests to your virtual event by sending fun, friendly text messages that spark interest and make it easy for them to register. Mobile scavenger hunts via text can make your events that much more memorable, and they’re an excellent way to incentivize guests to take action. 1) Promote your virtual fundraising event.

Virtual 300
article thumbnail

New on SSIR: Are we addicted to Slacktivism?

Amy Sample Ward

According to ABC news : According to the trend-tracking website Know Your Meme , the cartoon fad started with Facebook users in Greece and Cyprus in mid-November. The purpose of this game is to remove all photos of human for a few days from Facebook.&#. Sure, it’s slacktivism but what the hey… it was fun.&#.

Greece 234
article thumbnail

Slacktivism: Can Cartoons Raise Awareness or Just Make Us Feel Good?

NetWits

In an effort to raise awareness for child abuse, thousands of Facebook users changed their profile photos to one of their favorite childhood cartoon characters (full disclosure: mine was Underdog.) Whether it started on accident, was part of a specific campaign, or originated in Greece , this meme seemed to really have legs!

Awareness 199