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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | MOBILE COMMONS OCTOBER 3, 2012 Mobile Commons Will Help Millions of Americans Find Out Where to Vote on Election Day Mobile Commons is leveraging the ease and ubiquity of text messaging to help get millions of Americans to the voting booth this year. Blog nonprofit Our ProductsDid you know that millions of people don’t vote each year simply because they do not know where to go? In 2008, 1.9 million voters did not show to up polls simply because they didn’t know where to go.[1] How does it work? | MOBILE COMMONS MARCH 20, 2012 CitizenshipWorks Connects Immigrants With Low-Cost Legal Help Many more don’t know where to turn for help at all. All Posts Blog nonprofit Text Messages Use CasesFor millions of people around the world, becoming a United States citizen is a long-held dream, the doorway to opportunity. But many immigrants find that, once they arrive on American soil, the actual process of becoming a citizen is a confusing legal morass. Many can’t afford the costly price of lawyers. Fortunately, CitizenshipWorks is launching a new SMS campaign to connect both English and Spanish-speaking immigrants with informational services. SMS for Citizenship. | | | | | | | MOBILE COMMONS OCTOBER 23, 2012 HRC Creates a Text Message Quiz Timed to the Presidential Debates The quiz also helped HRC learn more about their member list, as they used the opportunity to ask users for their name and email address. All Posts Blog nonprofit npo Use CasesThe game covered topics from marriage equality to openly gay politicians. The questions weren’t easy, but the winner got a t-shirt for their gay rights knowledge, and everyone learned something new. Check | MOBILE COMMONS DECEMBER 11, 2012 Lessons from RootsCamp: How Long-Term Mobile Engagement Can Set You Up for “Big-Bang” Wins Sam McKelvie is the head of Mobile Strategy, dedicated to helping customers use text messaging to accomplish their goals. All Posts Blog Events Inspirations Mobile Resources and Research nonprofitOn Friday, November 30 th , she and Mal McKay, Lead Developer, presented at RootsCamp 2012. . Coming out of this year’s election, RootsCamp was supercharged with activists and technologists gathered to share best practices in political organizing. More than a few Mobile Commons clients achieved incredible success on November 6 th. What would I consider a “Big Bang Win”? | MOBILE COMMONS NOVEMBER 14, 2012 Occupy SMS Connects Families in Need with On-the-Ground Volunteers In the wake of the storm’s destruction, New Yorkers are coming together to help their communities recover. They’re using mobile technology to connect people in need with the people who want to help. Then good Samaritans nearby can lend their services to help out. Now, with OccupySMS’s campaign, they can finally get the help they require. | MOBILE COMMONS MARCH 28, 2011 How are non-profits using text messaging? Earlier this month M+R Strategic Services & the Nonprofit Technology Network released their annual eNonprofit Benchmarks study. The report provides an overview of technology benchmarks for nonprofits using new tools and strategies to mobilize their supporters. couple of key points to note: On average, mobile lists are 1.9% the size of an organization’s email list. | | | | | | | | | -
MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012 Justin Long and DoSomething.org Want To Help You Find Your V-Spot All Posts Blog Calls to Action nonprofit npo Use CasesHaving trouble finding your V-Spot? You’re not alone. In 2008, 1.9 million people couldn’t find their V-Spots – that is, their voting spots, according to a new ad from DoSomething.org. The comedically twisted ad does a great job of drawing attention to a real problem. If people don’t know where to vote, then they’re effectively disenfranchised. DoSomething.org is empowering its teenage audience by using our polling place locator. Check out the ad below. Text MORE >> -
MOBILE COMMONS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011 DoSomething.org Asks Teens to MMS for the Arts DoSomething.org then posted the images online and invited the artists to share their artwork with this call to action: The key to advocating is getting your voice heard… Sharing online is a great way to spread the word and raise awareness about the importance of art education (not to mention, a great way to help you win!). Blog nonprofit Use CasesAs schools face more and more budget cuts, arts education is often the first thing on the chopping block. But passionate arts students are doing something about it through the Make Art. Save Art. campaign at DoSomething.org. Save Art. MORE >> -
MOBILE COMMONS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012 Tech President on Occupy SMS: How Text Messaging Can Help in Disaster Relief TechPresident has a great piece about the OccupySMS campaign , which uses text messaging to connect people in need after Hurricane Sandy with people who have the resources to help. By providing an easy resource for people to communicate that they need help, Occupy SMS makes it easy for organizations to reach those off the beaten path. “Further away the poorer areas weren’t getting as much attention and those were really the people who needed the help. If you are able to help, text MUTUALAID to 69866. All Posts Blog nonprofit npo Press Use Cases MORE >> -
MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012 Jeremy Clements Turns a NASCAR Car Into a Text Message Fundraising Machine We feel that while we actively search for sponsors, we can use the marketing power of our racing program to help raise awareness and funding for St. All Posts Blog Calls to Action nonprofit Use CasesNASCAR driver Jeremy Clements is revving up for a text message fundraising campaign that will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Clements is transforming his Car #51 into a mobile call to action – asking NASCAR fans to text HERO to 50333 to donate $5 to St. As the second most popular TV sport in America, NASCAR provides St. Read the full article here. Jude branding. MORE >> -
MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012 Demand a Plan Wants You to Call Congress to End Gun Violence You’ll receive a phone call and, when you answer, be given some helpful talking points about what to say. All Posts Blog nonprofit npoIn the wake of the horrible shootings at Sandy Hook, people around the nation have been demanding a response. Speeches and moments of silence no longer seem sufficient. There’s a call for sweeping legislation to change our country’s culture. Now, Demand a Plan is harnessing that support to directly petition Congress and the President. They want you to add your voice to their efforts. Ban assault weapons, including high-capacity magazines. MORE >>
- National Safe Places Launches Live Text Chat for Teens in Danger MOBILE COMMONS | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012
- Capital Area Foreclosure Network Launches Mortgage Counseling by Text MOBILE COMMONS | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011
- Working America Drives Local Action with Targeted Text Messages MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2012
- St. Jude Uses Text Messaging to Take their Video Viral MOBILE COMMONS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012
- Brooklyn Recovery Fund Turns a Nets Game into a Chance to Support Sandy Victims MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012
- Mobile Commons Gets Personal with Democracy MOBILE COMMONS | MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
- UWUA Organizes Utility Workers with a Text Message Campaign MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012
- 6 Simple Ways to “Text Out The Vote” MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
- Voto Latino Drives Voter Registration (and Voting) over SMS MOBILE COMMONS | MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
- DoSomething.org Integrates Text Messaging Throughout Its Annual Awards MOBILE COMMONS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012
- Jim Carrey, Paul McCartney, and Tony Bennett Raise Their Voices Against Gun Violence MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013
- 5 Tips to Remember for your Ladder of Engagement MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011
- Tips for a Great Holiday Campaign MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012
- CREDO Mobile Lets Users Text to Find a Rally – And a Ride to Get There MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2012
- Text messaging and GOTV: Connect with supporters and drive votes MOBILE COMMONS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012
- 5 Mobile Ideas for Your End of Year Fundraising MOBILE COMMONS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011
- Mobile Common Advocacy Instantly Connects Your Supporters to their Congressional Representatives MOBILE COMMONS | TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013
- Crain’s Features Mobile Commons on The Election and Sandy MOBILE COMMONS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012
- Crain’s New York Features MTA’s Bus Time MOBILE COMMONS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012
- Listen to Your Data: Lessons from a Multilingual Text Message Campaign MOBILE COMMONS | SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011
- Do you have a data-driven culture? MOBILE COMMONS | MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2011
- Mobile Learning: Cellular Phones as Learning Tools « Compassion in Politics: Christian Social Entrepreneurship, Education Innovation, & Base of the Pyramid/BOP Solutions MLEARNOPEDIA DELICIOUS | TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009
- NetFamilyNews MLEARNOPEDIA DELICIOUS | SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010
- Mobile Commons & New York MTA Launch Bus Time – Press Release MOBILE COMMONS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012
- Enhance Your Study with Mobile Learning - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com MLEARNOPEDIA DELICIOUS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2010
- Jim Carrey, Paul McCartney, Elton John, and More Raise Their Voices Against Gun Violence MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013
- GigaOm Features Mobile Commons: “The Beauty of SMS Engagement” MOBILE COMMONS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012
- Squeeze Those Web Links into 160 Characters MOBILE COMMONS | TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010
- Mobile Commons Helps Non-Profit Organizations Responding to the Chile Earthquake MOBILE COMMONS | MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
- Mobile Commons Resolves to Produce Results with Mobile Fundraising MOBILE COMMONS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009
- Mobile Commons Resolves to Produce Results with Mobile Fundraising MOBILE COMMONS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009
- Mobile Commons Resolves to Produce Results with Mobile Fundraising MOBILE COMMONS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009
- Interview with Jim Manis of the MGF MOBILE COMMONS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008
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