8. Next Steps Commitment from all team members to continue work Further feedback on revenue models Additional integration with existing social networks + mobile tools
9. Flock Local Our solution reinvents volunteering Doing good. Fast.
Notas do Editor
Gavin- introAbout name Process and team
Gavin - intro
Gavin- problemBackground to idea- parksImpulse- commitment- short-termProblem on both sides – as vol, AND as an organization/individual COMMUNITY ORGANIZERSExisting options are cumbersome and usually overcomlicate what is a simple supply and demand issueSo let’s look at our solution…
How we are going to implement outreach plan – and how we have ALREADY done it. Talk about ways to find people online and offline and then push them offline. And how we did it today.
AMANDA – built an app AND page for facebook, twitter stream holler
Looking at models to determine fiscal viability AND user base. If it expands, then we will need to look at grants, VC or other revenue streams. 1. Promote event via email and twitterOur starting biz model is sustainability and we intend to look at all options for income and revenue without impacting the appeal of the toolPremium model, base is free, charging organizations of a certain size funds, affiliate marketing
Prize money – 2 pots : capacity building, marketing. Google adwords, affilate revenue and grants -$500 credit/moVimeo, Graduate fairs By month 6, we are getting our shit together. Between 6-18, we are building capacity, moving out of beta at mo 17. Stage 4 is launch and growth. Market to charities Online marketing to fbWhat doing with prize money? Donation pagesCharities paying us X for each event that is huge and saves them money – 5% of what you save by using us goes to us. Widgets for platform, plug and play user or volunteer fee/chargeAffiliate marketingTweetDonateConsider money you saved and give 5% back Send email to your list Stage 2->stage 3 launching diff flocksSkill flock
Immediate next steps MOBILEREVENUE MODELS
The problem is _ and this is our solution – it’s a practical, tool etcOWeb is moving towards communication, connectivity – MOVING online offline Our starting biz model is sustainability and we intend to look at all options for income and revenue without impacting the appeal of the toolCurrently, volunteering is clunky and getting involved is complicated. We created a solution that is fast, easy and user friendly. We have already had oru first successful flock and we are ready for sustainability