How did Mobilize.org start? Why did we go with a “.org” name? What is our target audience? How have we used web tools to create this network? Moving from on-campus project to national org Tips, tools, and lessons learned
From Obama to the “MyFaceTube” Revolution,
How Social Media is Reshaping Civic Engagement
Founded in 1946, Chartered by Congress in 1953
Measure, Track, and Promote Civic Engagement Hold Annual Conference in Washington DC Publish America’s Civic Health Index
Began Researching Netizens and eCitizenship
2007 America’s Civic Health Index
2009 America’s Civic Health Index
63rd Annual Conference on 9/9/09
449 Attendees 3,691 Unique Online Viewers 9,707 Tweet Reach Online Videos Still Getting New Views
Convening on Engaging Citizen 2.0
Democratic Collaboration Interactivity Transparency Engagement Listening Authenticity
Hierarchal Structure Information Gatekeepers Redefining Membership Shift from Consumer to Producer
Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
Requires Census and CNCS to work with NCoC to create an annual “Civic Health Assessment”
NCoC’s Roles:
Help establish, revise, and update indicators
(including indicators on eCitizenship)
Produce reports and help disseminate results
Potential: Expand to 50 State and 100 City Reports
Seeking Local Partners (State/City)
