forester lecture at huntington university
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This is my slideshow from my Forester Lecture held on 9.22.11 at Huntington University. I was asked to share a bit about my professional and personal journey over the past few years as well as present on the rise in social entrepreneurship. I presented ideas on why I think that it's never been easier to start a movement and do something significant. Communication technology is removing tremendous barriers and making an organizations reach much further. My hope was to challenge the students at HU that they can make the ideas in their minds happen and the environment at HU is setup to help them succeed if only they tapped into the resources there.TRANSCRIPT
Andrew Hoffman Yes, You Can Do That!
Age 25
The Story of Jean
CODE Violation
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FrustrationDisappointmentBitternesssadnesshopeless
Social JusticeSocial justice includes a vision of society that is equitable and all members are physically and psychologically safe and secure.
Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice: A Sourcebook
VocationPurpose
“I’m Sorry.....It’s Not You, it’s Us”
Would I Have Done It On My Own?
Find Your Purpose By Giving Your Talents Away
Month Transition5
Practical, neighbor-To-Neighbor Expressions of God’s Love.
Mission
900 Posted Projects2010 Statistics 500 Completed Projects
484 Completed Projects - To Date in 2011
Project #800 - Moving - Senior w/Disabilities
Project #1726 - Home Repair - Single Mom w/Health Issues
Project #1192 - Roofing - Low Income & Jobless
Project #1816 - Home Repair - Disabled Veteran on $700 Month
Countless Seniors & Those With Disabilities
Removing The Barriers Between The
Have & Have Not
Redefine Volunteerism
Move From Service Events Towards a Lifestyle of Service
3 Main Motivators
AutonomyMasteryPurpose
Daniel Pink, DRIVE
100%
Of All Projects Are self-selected, organized & completed by Volunteers
All Public Donations Go To Purchasing Project Materials
The Personal Journey Towards Sustainability
With ChoicesComeChallenges
Additional Challenges
Poor Performing Schools“different” Shopping OptionsIncrease Potential for Crime
With ChoicesComeWins
We Want To Tell Our Stories. We Want to Be Heard.
FREE
Kiva LendersMillion in LoansRepayment Rate
625,271$244
98.86%
Ideas That S p r e a d
THEINTENTIONALSThis is a group of individuals in Fort Wayne, IN that desire to show kindness, grace, and love in the most exciting ways possible through Intentional Acts of Kindness.
THE INTENTIONALS.COM
HELP-PORTRAIT.COM
KICKSTARTER.COM
"This morning in our class we discussed the crisis in Haiti. Our conclusion was to all rally around Concern Worldwide and help raise money for them. Our goal is to raise $1,000 by Monday January 18th (5 days from now). This evening we have raised over $800. That is a testament to social media’s power. In one day, a group of people changed course on their project and then a body of people united to aid the cause. This has truly been a blessing and amazing experience!"
SHELTER127.ORG
TWENTY PROJECT.COM
CROSS COUNTRY BIKE RACE
15,000+ PHOTO VIEWS
OVER $110,000 RAISED
There Are 100s of Other Sites & Organizations Leveraging Technology for Good
What is Your Idea?
Is it Something you have a passion for?
Is it something that no one else is doing?
Is is something you would do even if no one else joins you?
Students...
The Rest of Us...
Questions??