http://textpattern.com/?v=4.0.5 the Coup http://www.thecoup.org/ Creative strategies, design and communications Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:20:38 GMT 10 Tactics in Brooklyn Join us March 16th at 7pm for the film 10 Tactics for Turning Information into Action.

The film explores stories from 25 rights advocates around the world who have successfully used information and digital technologies to create positive change.

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]]> http://www.thecoup.org/news/10-tactics-in-brooklyn Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:18:09 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2010-03-05:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/c6af0b238bba54fc5d6b878ffc2c1e46 10 Tactics in Brooklyn Join us March 16th to watch the film 10 Tactics for Turning Information into Action!

]]> http://www.thecoup.org/blog/10-tactics Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:58:43 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2010-02-08:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/1b3b7b564c4aef81a629e37e4ef9aaf3 Writing for a Digital Audience Engage hearts to change minds. Learn a few strategies to write with more impact. Gather a few tips to sharpen your writing into effective communications.

]]> http://www.thecoup.org/blog/writing-for-a-digital-audience Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:04:12 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2009-12-07:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/4dfd8bf7ddc1d4f67ecd942a1be901aa Organizing 2.0 I’m presenting a workshop on Writing for a Digital Audience this coming weekend at the Organizing 2.0 Conference.

We will be covering a few strategies to help you effectively engage your audience and move them into action. We will discuss a few examples from your work to see how you can apply these strategies with ease.

View the slides and resources from the presentation

Check out all the great folks attending this event in New York on Saturday, December 5th. It’s just a few dollars to attend and will definitely be worth your time.

Organizing 2.0: bringing online organizers, the netroots, community organizers and the labor movement together. Not at the national level, where high powered political directors issue instructions to well staffed new media teams, but at the local level, where online strategies require generalists, lay leaders, volunteers and member engagement to succeed.

Update: Joe Dinkin from Working Families will join me for this workshop, offering more on the ground examples and expertise.

]]> http://www.thecoup.org/blog/organizing-20 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:10:58 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2009-12-06:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/a7b1a9bb4e9b217c5dc60632de8cd6c4 Waste to Wealth Waste to Wealth

Logo for this new organization that's driving innovative change.

]]> http://www.thecoup.org/projects/waste-to-wealth Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:45:21 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2009-10-06:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/1d6c5cc4e753fa7ec0d76b2f563c38bb RIP e-newsletter? I propose an experiment. It’s a simple test for any organization starting a new email list for an event, campaign, or the organization itself. …Email News List vs. Social Network

]]> http://www.thecoup.org/blog/rip-enews Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:22:47 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2009-04-02:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/5be50f0d8dbc21bad8830047b7bcaf9f Comparing your CMS Options Idealware has put out an extensive report that compares Open Source Content Management Systems. Take a closer look at WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and Plone.

View the report

They say: “This 60 page independent Idealware report provides a summary of what Open Source content management systems are, what features are often useful to nonprofits, and a detailed comparison of WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Plone, the content management systems most widely used by nonprofits.”

“Which are easiest to use? Which provide the most flexibility in setting up your website? Which provide the strongest features for website community features, workflow, or ease of maintenance? The report answers these questions and many, many more!”

“The report also includes our new directory of consultants and designers who help nonprofit implement these Content Management Systems. “

]]> http://www.thecoup.org/blog/comparing-your-cms-options Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:22:53 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2009-03-31:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/afa81e89ed9fbc98554002916ec2f6f0 Get more from your donors There’s a new study out today with some advice on improving your online donations. In particular, it looks at how premiums can improve response rates and average gift sizes.

]]> http://www.thecoup.org/blog/get-more-from-your-donors Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:03:44 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2009-03-17:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/906b1a9be0f44d53929b06ece64ee778 Swimming Cities New website for the artist Swoon and her trip the Venice Biennale.

]]> http://www.thecoup.org/projects/swimming-cities Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:07:37 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2009-02-17:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/66689b0d17064ff8210b861dc9a12828 6th Annual NYC Grassroots Media Conference Save the Date! 6th Annual NYC Grassroots Media Conference will be on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Hunter College.

]]> http://www.thecoup.org/blog/6th-annual-nyc-grassroots-media-conference Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:45:54 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2009-03-16:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/a14f9c1d51586f6c7e49ac12ba2bb86a Web Hosting and Co-Dependence A few thoughts on how to choose a web host today, and avoid tons of trauma later.

]]> http://www.thecoup.org/blog/choosing-a-web-host Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:05:30 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2009-03-06:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/4252580752728b6ab47a4b8abcc24095 Naming an Organization or Campaign This article offers 6 steps to you help name your campaign or organization. It also provides some advice to prevent worst name scenarios.

]]> http://www.thecoup.org/blog/naming-an-organization Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:31:19 GMT matthew tag:www.thecoup.org,2009-02-17:5c8b4dfcd7d922fcb3759aa7755baaf1/c5eb433d991c933d6b1c72714bf1dc13