Welcome Tweets!
I like “tweets,” it sounds like “peeps.” It’s like the techie geek version of “posse.” Did I make up that use of tweets? Man, that would be cool.
Anyway, thanks for visiting my blog! The Philanthropic Family is about infusing everyday life with a love of humanity. Sounds high and mighty but really I just want to raise my kids to think about other people and I hope they will want to make the world a better place.
My Twitter experience is pretty thin so far. I’m in professional philanthropy and it’s pretty full of Luddites. Trying to break out a bit and I appreciate your patience with my learning curve.
I’d love to follow anyone who tweets (even occasionally) about nonprofits, charity, philanthropy, family, etc. I hope you’ll find value in following me, and The Philanthropic Family.
May 20, 2008 at 3:03 pm |
Welcome to Twitter Sharon — and the npo community on Twitter!
June 6, 2008 at 10:17 am |
I’m so glad to have met you on Twitter! It’s been amazing to connect so directly and exchange ideas and insights with experts like you.
Thanks again for all your help!
September 2, 2008 at 3:48 pm |
Hi Sharon – Love your focus and dedication to all things philanthropy – it is inspiring. Hope we are able to connect more re: social good at large. (I’m @beautifulthangs on Twitter.)
November 6, 2008 at 12:58 pm |
Hi Sharon, Wondering if you had any luck following your post of a few months ago: “Working on piece on why food rescue programs don’t advertise restaurants who give leftovers” – as I am wondering the same! I just joined twitter as “greatertable” and am interested in ways to encourage more perishable food donations. Love your blog, especially being a new 1st time mom!
January 8, 2009 at 12:10 pm |
Hi Sharon,
Just in case you didn’t see my tweet about MLK Day. Why not help MaryMargaret achieve her goal using your tweeting skills that day? http://www.kidsareheroes.com/musicforlife1.htm
Twitter: @TeamCharlie @KidsAreHeroes
January 8, 2009 at 12:14 pm |
Hi Gabe! Thanks for your tweet and for your note. I did see your tweet and checked out Mary Margaret’s site. I appreciate all that you do to help kids accomplish their goals of helping others–you seem to be a great catalyst and important cheerleader for getting kids actively involved for a lifetime of service. Re MLK Day, I’m hoping to get out from behind the keyboard for a day and use my hands in a different way. But I”ll be sure to feature your web site and efforts in an upcoming post on “Inspirational Kids: Doing a Lot When You’re Little.” Thank you for all that you do!!
January 8, 2009 at 9:41 pm |
Thanks Sharon – every bit helps.
February 6, 2009 at 3:34 pm |
I really like what your site is about. It is great that you are using twitter. People in Philanthropy need to do a better job at tweeting each other now and then
October 29, 2011 at 9:55 am |
Dear Sharon,
I was enchanted by your description of “The Philanthropic Family” so I thought I’d write. I’m a filmmaker dedicated to crafting relevant, compelling films that make the world a better place. People automatically assume that if a documentary is well-meaning that it’s boring and I want to change that! I currently directing/producing TRIAL BY FIRE: Lives Re-Forged, a feature documentary that follows the inspiring and surprising journeys of seven burn survivors as they reclaim their lives after surviving the devastation of fire. I hope that you’ll take a look at the trailer and web site and get back to me. Thanks for doing what you’re doing. It gives me hope.
November 1, 2011 at 3:29 pm |
Thanks for your encouraging words, Megan! I wish you the best with your documentary. If you reach out to me at sharon dot l dot schneider at gmail dot com (that’s a lower case “L” in the middle) I will gladly put you in touch with the film’s producer.