Social
Exposing Vincentian “Fake News”
We probably need to be forgiven for permitting social inequality to grow. Vincent had tenderness of heart. He understood that some problems require a complex, even systemic, response. But we can’t learn it from these quotes. They are “fake news.”
Microblogging: Why you should use Twitter (and Instagram, WhatsApp, Tumblr and YouTube)
Microblogging wouldn’t be as big of a deal as it is right now without the growing trend toward mobile web browsing. It’s too hard to write, interact and consume lengthy blog posts on a smartphone or tablet.
So Many Metrics, So Little Time
Keeping track of these metrics doesn’t have to be so daunting when you have the right tools on deck. By knowing what people are saying about your organization’s content and responding in a timely manner, you ultimately set yourself up to grow your social presence faster.
Facebook Live: Tips
Here are some tips for Facebook Live from social media guru John Haydon: Facebook Live Tip #1: Don’t freak out Mistakes will be made. No matter how much you prepare, every now and then something goes wrong. This is especially true when trying something for the first...
Daughters of Charity Holy Hangouts – March 19
What is Vincentian Charism? What does it mean? Where does it come from? How can you live it? We'll be answering these questions and more during our next #HolyHangoutDC! We're celebrating 400 years of the Vincentian Charism and want you to join! Tune in and ask your...
Writing for Social Media
Lou Dubois of Inc. says, "Despite the change in technology, the press release remains one of the best ways to get your message out. But writing a press release for social media is not like writing a traditional press release. Before digging in, however, it is...
Prezi: A Change has Come
Don't know Prezi? This online tool can light up a presentation! Check out this one! Prezi gives the feel of a live PowerPoint presentation, but at the pace of the viewer. You can add notes, transcripts, and more. Check this Prezi out (it's got a small technical...
Open Your Eyes • A Music Video
I'm going to show my age (60). Bursting on the music scene out of Queens, New York in the mid-seventies, The Ramones are probably punk rock's best known band. Punk stripped down the rock music genre to its bare essentials, and a sub-group of this movement began to...
Social Media’s Impact on Relationships
In a relevant article for all of us "social media addicts," Shelley Galasso Bonanno, M.A. reflects at PsychCentral. Happy Valentine's Day! Human beings yearn for connection and belonging. Numerous studies have linked social support to positive mental health....
AIC: 400 Years (Video Presentation)
We present you a video prepared by the International Association of Charities (AIC) which, during 2017, celebrates the 400th anniversary of its founding: AIC – International Association of Charities – is a network of 150,000 local volunteers, mainly women, who work in...
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Alike [video]
We present a short video, Alike, that is worth seeing. In eight minutes we watch the story of a father and his son, who live similar situations. The issues that arise in this video are many and important: depersonalization, the struggle against the system, freedom,...
Singing on Social: A Discernment Reflection
In a new video to aid in religious discernment, Daughters of Charity Liz Sjoberg and Brenda Fritz make music together. It's a beautiful piece. https://youtu.be/MSzJDiBTz1Q