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12:00 Mark J Carter on Saving the World with Social Media

February 10, 2009 by Liz Leave a Comment

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Mark J Carter

Mark is a social media maven who’s bent on making the world a better place. He’s spends his time in social pursuits for “Networking for Cause,” and helping Tim Sanders with this new Saving the World at Work Community.

In the city of Chicago, Mark is the networker to know. Every night he’s at a different event. Mark’s brings us that wisdom on how he’s using social media in the world of nonprofits.

Saving the World with Social Media

1. How social media is changing the face of marketing & PR for non-profits and causes

2. Learn how getting involved and promoting your favorite cause increases YOUR visibility, builds your network and increases your social media effectiveness

3. Why large scale events (such as www.Twestival.com) and new web communities (like www.SavingTheWorld.net) are focusing solely on causes and giving everyone a voice

4. How to build your business in less time by teaming with communities (both online and offline)

5. Roadblocks non-profits & causes face when “getting started” in the social media world (and how to overcome them)

Ask Mark how he can get so much done. C’mon let’s talk social media with him!

Mark Carter is a social media specialist. He writes for and manages Saving the World at Work, the popular community that sprung up from Tim Sander’s bestselling book by the same name. Mark is the power behind the Chicago Twestival on February 12th, and many other networking and social media events.
Follow @mjcarter at Twitter.

 

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Comments

  1. ME Liz Strauss says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Carter,
    You must be constantly running with all of the social media nonprofit stuff you do! What’s the hardest part?

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  2. ME Liz Strauss says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Looks like Carter is stuck in traffic. So sorry about that. He’s on his way this minute.

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  3. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Hello!

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  4. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    I’m curious to hear how Mark manages/streamlines his social media.

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  5. Easton Ellsworth says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    I’ve gotta mention this URL while Mark’s coming – http://www.bloggersunite.org/ – I can give anyone who’s interested a sneak peek. So if you’re a non-profit or any entity promoting a cause via an event, it’s up your alley. Just thought it was relevant.

    Here’s a question: How do you save the world with social media in this down economy? Lots of us don’t have the capital we’d like.

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  6. ME Liz Strauss says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Hey, Carter!
    Glad you made it!

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  7. ME Liz Strauss says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Hey Easton!
    Thanks for the link and the question. I’ll leave it to Carter to talk!

    Reply
  8. Easton Ellsworth says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Also I’m considering donating like 5% of my business revenue to Kiva or a similar site. (Well, in Kiva’s case, that would mostly mean dedicating but not really donating.) Is that a good idea? Like how to use that to encourage purchases without sounding preachy.

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  9. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    In this down economy it seems like social media is a low cost way to get word of mouth marketing out there

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  10. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Hello everyone.

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  11. Easton Ellsworth says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Hey guys! 🙂

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  12. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    And getting involved with causes (like http://www.bloggersunite.org/) is a great way to get people to listen

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  13. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    @Easton I like the idea of encouraging and matching donations. I think @copyblogger and @ChrisBrogan did that at one time or another.

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  14. Easton Ellsworth says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    That’s a good idea Vicky.

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  15. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Of course, you may need a cap so it doesn’t get too expensive

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  16. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Or get a sponsor (corporate or otherwise)

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  17. Easton Ellsworth says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    How do you pitch to a sponsor?

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  18. ME Liz Strauss says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Go for it Carter!

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  19. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    What causes or community initiatives are you involved with/want to get involved with now?

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  20. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    To pitch a sponsor: first, find out what charities they’re interested in/involved with, then find out what kind of events they want to hold

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  21. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    I would love to work with General Mills turning Box Tops for Education into some sort of currency for books, museums, events, ect… for kids who can’t afford these things.

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  22. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    and RIF or Scholastic books.

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  23. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Have you checked with community programs for RIF/Scholastic books?

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  24. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Not yet.. I like the GM Box tops because their on practically every cereal they make.

    Have a couple of connections that may help.. Hoping

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  25. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    I know RIF does corporate sponsorships.. But I wanted to get a currency progam on board first.

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  26. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    My big issue is time what about you guys?

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  27. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Time plays a role…it’s just a matter of making more time (you know, the 25th hour in the day)

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  28. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    I think I need two of those 🙂

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  29. John Haydon says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Mark,

    Just curious to hear more about http://Twestival.com and how similar events are changing how folks use social media to do good.

    John

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  30. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Twestival (http://www.ChicagoTwestival.com) is a great example of people using social media to create awareness around a cause

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  31. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    I love the idea that @Twestival is for something as simple as clean water… Something we all can relate to and support!

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  32. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    It’s great to see how people can “tweet” and next thing you know it’s a global campaign

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  33. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    My prediction is that where SM and Twitter will really make their mark is in Social Entrepreneurship (non ROI based numbers)

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  34. John Haydon says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Sounds like what Danny Brown is doing with http://12for12k.org

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  35. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    I really want to check out what they’re doing at http://12for12k.org, I believe they have a FB group? Don’t they?

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  36. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    With social media anyone (with a network) can start a campaign

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  37. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    That’s what’s so interesting about viral marketing and WOM… Things catch on when people are willing to help

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  38. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    It seems the “social media” world is more than willing to help out

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  39. ME Liz Strauss says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Aw, Carter,
    You brought a lot to what you’re doing. Not anybody can do what you do. 🙂

    Reply
  40. mjcarter says

    February 10, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    It’s all about the causes

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  41. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    It’s a little agonizing for me that the Milwaukee and Chicago @Twestivals are on the same night. Want to be in both locations.

    Reply
  42. VickyH says

    February 10, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Mark,

    What do you think are some of the ‘action’ steps for those who want to start a sm campaign for a cause?

    Reply

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