TakingITGlobal

24 AC Ti VATing OnLinE COMMuniTiE s TO M A x iMizE iMPAC T hT TP s:// w w w.TigurL .Org/AOCMirEP OrT TakingITGlobal organized a roundtable in January 2014 on Ac va ng Online Communi es to Maximize Impact. In addi on to a survey of online pla orms used by the 12 par cipa ng non-profits, we also distributed an online survey that was completed by more than 200 non-profits in our global network. Organiza ons also shared their models of change, contribu ng to a base of knowledge on impact evalua on. As part of our follow-up repor ng on what was discussed, we produced Tech Tools for Change, an infographic showcasing the diversity of tools used across the sector. TakingITGlobal con nues to grow partnerships with organiza ons benefi ng from our engagement and learning pla orms. sy MPOsiuM On isOL ATiOn A nd sOCi A L COnnEC TEdnE s s hT TP:// w w w. sOCi A LC OnnEC TEdnE s s.Org In October, together with the Samuel Family Founda on and Synergos Ins tute, TakingITGlobal convened a global Symposium on Isola on and Social Connectedness at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto. Our main event was organizing an Art show and evening celebra on tled "Moments of Inclusion" featuring artwork from youth around the world along with a panel presenta on. Following the event, TakingITGlobal Execu ve Director Jennifer Corriero travelled to Arviat, Nunavut in Canada's North to meet with par cipants and facilitate an arts-based approach to youth engagement. A "It Let's Talk Mental National Video Conference Final Report: Prepared by TakingITGlobal for Chimp Introduction The Let's Talk Mental Health National Video Conference started the week of February 24 th and ran until June TakingITGlobal (TIG), the Centre for Global Education, Canadian Education Forum, the overarching objectives • Recruit classes of junior or senior high students • Offer participating classes two online video • Following the first conference, have each class school and choose a mental health charity activities for the rest of the campaign • Have classes utilize the online Giving Group • Reward students through matching funds This report aims to delineate the lessons learned from connections that fostered participation, and to give during the campaign. Introduction The started TakingITGlobal Canadian This connections during Fundraising This Major Hats Chimp). with bulletin group and Central Mental Darren. to issues spoke raised Recommendations "For the Student involvement, participating are more the goals different were also Another life." This mental health fundraisers ball hockey this year. also from likely to get there are Lessons The final campaign. total number TIG's network schools, interests. An invitation All educators gE Tin VOLV Ed.CA TakingITGlobal has partnered with Q Media Solu ons to manage a movement of mobilizing volunteerism in Canada with the volunteer web pla orm GetInvolved.ca This pla orm promotes volunteerism primarily by connec ng Canadians to organiza ons, making change possible with millions of volunteer hours. SOC I AL NET W ORK FUNDRA I S I NG & PAY M ENT M ULT I- M ED I A PUBLI SH I NG CONTENT M ANAGE M ENT V I RTUAL M TGS & EVENTS I DEA T I ON & DOC U M ENTS M E M BER SERV I CES GROUPS & BULK M A IL V OLUNTEER RECRU IT M ENT CUSTO M ER RELATI ONSH I P SOC I AL BOOK M ARK I NG ANALYTICS PROJECT M ANAGE M ENT TECH TOOLS FOR CHANGE* *This infographic was prepared based on inputs from our Activating Online Communities for Maximizing Impact roundtable event and international sur vey with 200+ respondents. Prepared by

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