Boston's Social Media Breakfast is organized by Bob Collins and brings together social media experts and newbies alike for a morning of networking, sharing of ideas and discovery.  Thanks to our monthly sponsors - it is free to attend.

SMB11 Theme: Social Media for Social Change

With the holiday season upon us – it’s important to give thanks for what we have and recognize those in need.   As such – our next Breakfast gathering will focus on how Social Media is being effectively used for Social Change - supporting nonprofits, charities and building communities to aid organizations and social movements.

SMB11 will feature three presentations by some of Boston’s most active Social Media Community leaders’ involved with educating, training and supporting fundraising efforts for non-profits and charitable organizations.  From aiding women’s shelters in downtown Boston to raising money to support Cambodian orphans – SMB11 will focus on the new ways Social Media is being leveraged to make a difference in people lives.

As part of the breakfast, we are holding a Food Drive to support The Greater Boston Food Bank.   Please bring canned goods and non-perishable foods to the Wednesday morning breakfast.  Here is a link to the food Donation Guidelines.   Please also review The Best Foods to Donate document that has great recommendations.

The Presenters

Gradon Tripp, Social Media, Design Aficionado and Founder of SM4SC

Beth Kanter, World Recognized Trainer, Blogger and Consultant to Non-Profits in Effective Use of Social Media

Frank Days, Soccer Dad, SocialMedia Gadfly and COO of Firsgiving 

Sponsors
Boston's Social Media Breakfast 11 is sponsored by FirstGiving and Marketwire.

FirstGiving is the leading social platform for fundraising for any nonprofit cause.  We give everyday people tools and resources to raise money for causes that matter to them.  Firstgiving brings individual fundraising stories to life to drive more donations.  Since 2003, Firstgiving has have helped 17,000 nonprofit organizations and 1.4 million donors and fundraisers raise over $77 million for their causes.

Marketwire is a leading newswire service offering press release distribution; media contact management, multimedia, media monitoring services and other workflow solutions for public relations, investor relations, journalists and other communications professionals.   Special Thanks to Marketwire’s Boston representatives - Melanie Stachowiak and Courtney Stone.

* Directions to the Ryles Jazz Club (Nearest T stops: Central Square and Harvard Square on the Red Line). Free and metered parking is available.

* Official Social Media Breakfast website

* SMB FriendFeed room 

Creating Content / Making Media?

* Please use the tags #SMB10.

Questions?

Please contact Bob Collins at Bob - AT - SHIFTComm - DOT - com.