christiegeorge

senior advisor, @newmediaventure. co-founder, @louder. co-owner, @theriotheater. thinking about intersection of media+money+meaning. opinions=mine.

[christiegeorge @christiegeorge]

I get asked a lot of questions about funding/where to find money/who has the money, etc. There are a bunch of cool financing opportunities for startups/fellows/organizations working on progressive change right now. Here’s a mini roundup:

[christiegeorge @christiegeorge]

@andy_matuschak You should talk to @carolinewoolard about @_artcoop and her other collective creative projects - I really appreciated her clear-eyedness about the "boring operational details" alongside the dreamy potential

[christiegeorge @christiegeorge]

@jonstahl @TarenSK For awhile I was keeping a nonprofit M&A list. Maybe it's time to bust that out again or crowdsource it. Seeing examples can be really helpful.

[christiegeorge @christiegeorge]

@jonstahl @TarenSK I'm really grateful for all the work you've done over the years on this stuff. M&A tends to be heard differently when it's suggested by funders. The suggestion (pressure?) can miss the very real reasons (often having to do w/ org cultures) why 2 groups might not be a good fit.

[christiegeorge @christiegeorge]

If you're interested in learning more, there are lots of resources out there. Check out @BridgespanGroup and @CandidDotOrg. Thanks to @chriscardona @jacobcharold @CV0 @shaghdoosti @annagalland @npmichael and Romy Avila @tidesadvocacy for chatting with us for the article. 11/11

[christiegeorge @christiegeorge]

I wrote a piece about nonprofit mergers and acquisitions with @tarensk in @ssireview. Nonprofit Mergers & Acquisitions: Not Just an Escape Plan. A thread. 1/11
https://t.co/40CEiAGsQ2

[christiegeorge @christiegeorge]

Let's celebrate putting mission ahead of ego as an act of leadership. Cultivating a culture of celebration and appreciation can help support leaders who are making tough decisions in challenging times. 10/11

[Felicia Wong @FeliciaWongRI]

Wondering about the Biden transition?

Want the scoop on the battle to get nominees picked during COVID? Or the Trump team's refusal to let the Biden folks in the (virtual) door?

Join me, Sen. Ted Kaufman & @christiegeorge Wed. @ 3:30. We'll talk!

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[New Media Ventures @newmediaventure]

Don't miss Monday's soft deadline for our Expanded Open Call! If your nonprofit or for-profit project is shifting power, building movements, changing narratives, or sparking civic engagement, send us your pitch by 11:59pm PT on 5/4
#CivicTech #SocEnt
https://t.co/OnzH86GV2k

[christiegeorge @christiegeorge]

Whoa. This whole #thankyouchristie thing has been such an incredible delight and a total surprise. I can’t believe it. Thank you so much @TarenSK @FeliciaWongRI @newmediaventure community. It’s been such an honor to work alongside you.

[Julie Menter @Juliepouic]

AMAZING achievement from @HelloCTCL! They just received the 2020 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship! So inspired by how much the org has grown since we funded them in 2016. CONGRATS @tianaej @DonnyBridges @whitneymaybe!

[christiegeorge @christiegeorge]

Want some good news? @TarenSK is going to be the new President of @newmediaventure! I'm so thrilled. She's the leader we need for this moment. Join me in congratulating her and please help spread the word.

[New Media Ventures @newmediaventure]

The NMV team is sheltering in place for the weeks ahead, and we know things look grim out there. But in this time of social distancing, primaries, and pandemics, we want to share some GOOD news: @TarenSK is going to be NMV’s next president! (1/4)
https://t.co/GRTaCD0IZs

[tracy clayton jr the 3rd @brokeymcpoverty]

how is it only tuesday.