Want to learn more about using digital media for your not-for-profit? Join #Storymakers2014 a global campaign for all not-for-profits
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TechSoup Global’s annual digital storytelling challenge brings an opportunity for not-for-profit organisations to learn from each other in a series of interactive events, resource sharing and a challenge with USD$13,000 in cash prizes to be won.
Here's how you can get involved:
4 September: Tweet along with a 24-hour global tweetchat
Join a rolling online discussion that will span the globe over 24 hours on Twitter. Using the #Storymakers2014 hashtag, representatives from various countries will host a series of one-hour discussions covering a range of topics to help with your digital storytelling efforts.
Connecting Up will be hosting the Australian conversation at 3:30pm AEST. Join us on Twitter for a discussion on mobile tools and platforms you can use to create and share your digital story.
Vivan Chandra from NetSquared Auckland will also be hosting a segment from 3:00pm NZST (1pm AEST).
16 September: Meet face to face at NetSquared Melbourne
If learning face to face is more your thing, head along to NetSquared Melbourne’s event, “The art of storytelling: how to get your story straight” with guest speaker, Sarah Harrison. Here’s a quick look at what will be covered:
“We're all told how important good content is these days. That storytelling can truly engage people and influence how much an audience will share your content and listen to what you have to say. But how do you take it from an idea to carefully crafted content that tells a story?
In this session we'll talk about getting your story straight - and it all starts with the brief.”
Register at the NetSquared Melbourne MeetUp page
Share your story and win with USD$13,000 in cash prizes to be won
Have a great digital story to share? This year’s Storymakers 2014 event will culminate in the Storymakers challenge where not-for-profits around the world can enter for a chance to win a share of USD$13,000 in cash prizes.
From August 26 - September 26, participants can submit any of the following digital stories to be in the running:
- a two minute video;
- a short-form Vine or Instagram video; or
- a five-picture Flickr slideshow
Prize categories include:
- Best story promoting youth engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - $5,000
- Best story overall - $5,000
- Best super-short story on Instagram, or Vine - $1,000
- Best newbie story - $1,000
- Audience choice - $1,000
Winners will be announced at a Gala Event on October 29, 2014.
For more information about Storymakers 2014, visit http://www.techsoup.org/storymakers