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A few weeks ago, I became obsessed with a new website, a tool called Kickstarter.com. Have you heard of it?
I worked with an organization building a mobile platform for women, queer, and trans folks to report incidents of street harassment. In its early stage, the organization was very focused on making it dead-simple for people to submit info. Which is good. But, I believe the success of the project lies beyond that moment. If the action leads to data for stats and advocacy alone, it won’t reach its potential for transforming culture.
Brooklyn joined the global conversation on information activism. 55 thinkers and changemakers from an exciting range of grassroots initiatives gathered on March 16th with theCoup for a film and discussion on turning information into action.
Around the globe, activists have surmounted huge hurdles with small budgets. Hear their stories, learn their techniques, and transform your cause.
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.
I’m presenting a workshop on Writing for a Digital Audience this coming weekend at the Organizing 2.0 Conference.
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.
Idealware has put out an extensive report that compares Open Source Content Management Systems. Take a closer look at WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and Plone.
There’s a new study out today with some advice on improving your online donations. In particular, the report examines how premiums can improve response rates and average gift sizes. Premiums are incentives given to donors, from t-shirts to tickets or accolades.
A few thoughts on how to choose a web host today, and avoid tons of trauma later. Free knowledge in Luddite-friendly language.
This article offers 6 steps to you help name your campaign or organization. It also provides some advice to prevent worst name scenarios.
Essential resources and services. Things you’ve needed but didn’t realize that you could have…
A few weeks ago, I became obsessed with a new website, a tool for peer-to-peer fundraising. I found the reason behind my obsession, and offer it to you as a clue for success.
Join us March 16th to watch the film 10 Tactics for Turning Information into Action!
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.
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.
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We designed a website and postcards for this fabulous new workspace in Brooklyn, future home of theCoup.
Read: Brooklyn Creative League

The Working Families Party contacted us to help build a better website. We transformed their online brochure into an action-oriented site, with a focus on news and their audience's participation.
Read: Working Families
We worked with OutLoud on this logo to build a new identity for the youth radio organization. Aimed at teens in the SF bay area, it expresses the volume of their ideas, attitudes, and spirit.
Read: OutLoud Radio
Small changes in the local food system can make a big difference in the health of our communities. Share these free info cards (en Inglés y en Español)…
Read: Food Security
Reports on children affected by the armed conflict in Sri Lanka, Colombia, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.