The ALS is doing a Tweet for ALS Day today to raise $10,000 in 10 hours. And they are only asking for $1 per person – although donors will likely an average gift that is more. This is a good example of how to empower your followers to give their money as well as act virally to build awareness.
They were also wise to remind viewers to change their Facebook status for the day. This online giving program day then reaches multiple platforms.
Tweeting for Dollars!
I was reading Aldon Hayes’ post about following his legislator’s tweet. His legislator, Gary Holder-Winfield from New Haven, CT, is the only elected official to use social networking. In fact, there was a small brouhaha when legislators twittered during President Obama’s state of the union address.
To see if your legislators use Twitter visit www.TweetCongress.org. This site has a list of congressmen who use Twitter. Please note that the site also includes the YouTube webpage links for the legislators.
Have you checked to see if your legislator is using Twitter, or Facebook, or YouTube, or any other social media or networking site to connect with their constituents? If they are are you following them or communicating with them through their social media contacts?
Please share a list of your legislators who use social media so we may compile a list here.
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