Comments on: Looking for panelists – join me for #BrandsConf

By: Amy Bazarnik Boroff

Amy Bazarnik Boroff — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:59:00 +0000

Hi Amy,

Although a bit delayed in responding, I am very excited to join the panel and am looking forward to December 2nd (officially marked on my calendar)!

Thank you,
Amy

By: Modest Needs

Modest Needs — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:19:00 +0000

In reply to Anonymous.

Amy, I am so glad to be included on the panel! I’ve got Dec. 2 marked off, and I am really looking forward to it.

Here’s how you can get in touch: brittney.gilbert@modestneeds.org

or (212) 463-7042 ext. 18

Talk to you soon!

By: Jennifer Windrum

Jennifer Windrum — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:38:00 +0000

In reply to Anonymous.

Hi Amy. You are so sweet. In fact, I plan to submit to 140conf, but just
haven’t had the chance to yet. Ahh!! I would so appreciate any kind words
you could send Jeff’s way. THANK YOU so much for letting me use your name
as well. That is uber kind!!! I love your work. I love nonprofit work. I
am right where I belong – even if it is STUPID lung cancer that brought me
here. Best of luck with your panel and hopefully we can meet in person some
day soon. Thanks again Amy! Jen

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:32:00 +0000

Update: Panel is complete! Thanks to all those who shared their story here – I’m really looking forward to this!

Others who are interested in showcasing your experiences or sharing your story, I’d love to provide a guest blog series on the topic – please leave a comment indicating your interest, or drop me an email at amy @ amysampleward.org

Thanks again!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:29:00 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Windrum.

Hey Jennifer-

Thank you so much for sharing! For some reason your comment never came through and I didn’t receive it until now – I’m so sorry!

I am so impressed by your story and the campaigning you’ve undertaken. Seriously, I have goosebumps at your passion and impact. The call for presenters for BrandsConf is actually still open and rather than having 2 minutes on my panel I would highly recommend (you can use my name in the submission form if you like!) that you submit your own panel session. The form to do so is right here: http://brands2010.140conf.com/call-for-speakers

Thank you again and best of luck! I think the BrandsConf crowd totally deserves to hear your story! I’m even going to tweet @JeffPulzer right now to tell him as much 🙂

Thanks and good luck!
Amy

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:17:00 +0000

In reply to Amy Boroff.

Hi Amy-

Thanks so much for sharing your story here! I would love to have you
participate on the panel with me and the others and think that your
perspective from the development role will surely round out the views
presented in our short time on stage.

Welcome to the panel! Please reserve December 2nd on your calendar and we
can gather as a team soon to discuss our session in detail.

Thanks again!

By: Amy Boroff

Amy Boroff — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 03:57:00 +0000

I love that I’ve already learned so much about other non profit professionals and great organizations from this post. I work for the NJ chapter of a worldwide organization, Junior Achievement – through corporate and community partnerships we provide k-12 youth with financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship programs (empowering youth so that they can own their future economic succes)- all fun, hands-on, engaging programs… etc! I am a Development Director (I raise funds for our programs and engage new partners) and embraced social media as soon as I discovered it … I begged, pleaded, and worked really hard to prove the value of “online networking”. As a result, JA has partnered with foundations, businesses, individual donors, in-kind donors, membership organizations and had a great deal of PR (a few “feel good” articles included). There are so many non profit professionals that are dedicated and commited to sharing the stories of their volunteers, educators and supporters -I have no doubt you will find additional panelists. Please contact me if you would like more information – in this ever-changing world of online marketing & social media, I would love to share our success story as well as learn from others!
Best,
Amy Boroff
Development Director
Junior Achievement of NJ
aboroff@ja.org

By: Jennifer Windrum

Jennifer Windrum — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:45:00 +0000

Hi Amy. I started a personal politically incorrect social media campaign called WTF? (Where’s the Funding) for Lung Cancer? Yes, you get the double-entendre! http://www.wtflungcancer.com/ My mom has Stage IV lung cancer and she has never smoked a day in her life. I used to be a PR manager at an advertising agency, but am now devoting my skills as a journalist, public relations and social media professional (and stubborn and angry daughter) full-time to raise awareness and funding for lung cancer. Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer and the LEAST funded due to the stigma. However, 60% of new lung cancer patients have either NEVER smoked or are former smokers who quit decades ago. Most people do not know you do not have to smoke to get lung cancer. In addition, there is NO early detection method or standard of care and the 5 year-survival rate has remained unchanged for more than 40 years (15.5%). Insane. I started my campaign last year and have a very active and outspoken Facebook community of more than 4,000 and we are really stirring things up. As a result of this community, I am now also Social Media Strategist for the Bonnie J Addario Lung Cancer Foundation in San Francisco. (I am located in Omaha, Nebraska). We have done a wide variety of campaigns, but the most recent, unfortunately, includes the “Just Like Jill” campaign where 22 year-old Jill Costello, who was coxswain for Cal Crew, died of lung cancer in June. http://www.wtflungcancer.com/jill-costello-december-1-1987-june-24-2010/
I truly believe Jill is lung cancer’s Ryan White. We livestreamed her funeral services and her event, “Jog for Jill” literally stopped traffic in San Francisco, with more than 5,000 participants. This is the largest lung cancer walk/run event to date.
I do a lot of hard news on my blog as well, making sure people know where their donations are going and holding companies, organizations, etc. accountable. I am uber passionate about my “WTF?” community and have many stories I can share. The lung cancer community really needed a voice and a place to be heard. Many say WTF? is now providing that for them. I certainly hope so…but I am only getting started. I would be honored to be included on your panel. Thanks for your consideration. Jen

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:00:00 +0000

5 pm Update: We now have 2 confirmed panelists for the event! Thanks to Brittney of Modest Needs and Laura of Open Society Foundations!

I’m happy to take one more panelist though, so leave a comment if you’re interested!