Jim Katzaman, manager at Largo Financial Services, features Timothy Macharia, chief management officer of Arielle for Africa and a passionate digital marketer, brand developer and graphic designer.
In an Africa Tweet Chat, Macharia reiterated his beliefs, which include:
- Sustainable development goals and corporate social responsibility also have their place in the social impact space
- Social impact influences civil society organizations that capitalize on online dialogue on hot topics
- Social impact influences civil society organizations that capitalize on online dialogue on hot topics
- Education and empowerment play big roles in social impact
- Social media is changing the face of today's society in many ways
Macharia also offered advice for organizations that shun social media for social impact since he believes that social media contributes to behavioral change. He also raised concerns about social media addiction and breach of data.
That said, according to Macharia, there is no denying the impact of online communities in getting the public involved.
Read the Entire Article
Selected Foundation News
A customized collection of news from foundations from around the Web.
El Rito 2024 Spring Arts Festival May 18-19
The New Mexico town of El Rito has been named one of America's 10 most livable cities by Time.
The honor goes to El Rito for the third year in a row, thanks in large part to the work of its
...more An Evening Worth Its Weight in Art!
Quebec City's Mus ? 'e des beaux-arts du Qu'bec museum is getting a major boost from a single man.
Michael Audain, chairman of the Jean Paul Riopelle Foundation, has pledged $10 million toward
...more Hasbro Teen'S Prom
It's not every day that a Rhode Island hospital hosts a prom for its teen patients, but that's exactly what happened at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence on Friday, the Providence Journal
...more