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  • 1.  Community Conversations - 6/12/23 - Community First

    Posted 06-08-2023 10:29 AM

    Updated 6/12/23 at 2:55pm - Recording now available to watch on-demand! 

    Original Post: 

    We hope to see you on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 11am PT for our next Community Conversations call.

    We will be joined by @Charlotte Otero (she/her) for a presentation on, "Community First."

    There is power in community whether it's online or in person. In this week's conversation, Charlotte Otero, Community Strategist at Maddie's Fund, will discuss the variety of communities a person can belong to and share how a community-first mindset can help you to authentically engage with your community members and lead more purposefully.

    Register here for our Monday Community Conversations Calls: maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration

    If you are unable to make it live on Monday, this thread will be updated with the recording and resources so you can watch and share whenever you'd like.  After you watch the recording or attend the call live, be sure to complete this June entry form to enter to win a grant: https://www.maddiesfund.org/weekly-community-conversations-jun23-giveaway.htm


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    #Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
    #MarketingandSocialMedia
    #PeopleManagement(includingVolunteerIntegration)
    #PetSupportServices*

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    Maddie's Pet Forum Admin
    Maddie's Fund
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  • 2.  RE: Community Conversations - 6/12/23 - Community First

    Posted 06-12-2023 03:37 PM

    Thanks to the 218 attendees who joined us for today's call about Community First with Maddie's Fund's very own Community Strategist, @Charlotte Otero (she/her)! The recording is now available to watch on-demand. Below you'll find a recap of the agenda, resources and highlights from the chat. Be sure to complete this entry form if you joined us live or caught the recording for your chance to win a grant of up to $10k: https://www.maddiesfund.org/weekly-community-conversations-jun23-giveaway.htm 

    Agenda


    Welcome from Hosts:

    No meeting next Monday, June 19th in honor of Juneteenth 

    Catch up on past recordings:

    Question of the Day:

    We've seen that a lot of people who work in the Animal Welfare industry had "past lives" in the corporate world or doing something completely unrelated. What did you do in your pre-animal welfare life and what skills were you able to transfer over?


    National Updates:

    Today's Presentation:  Community First 

    There is power in community whether it's online or in person. In this week's conversation, Charlotte Otero, Community Strategist at Maddie's Fund, will discuss the variety of communities a person can belong to and share how a community-first mindset can help you to authentically engage with your community members and lead more purposefully.

    • Speaker:  @Charlotte Otero (she/her), Community Strategist, Maddie's Fund
      • Speaker Bio: Charlotte Otero is responsible for driving strategies and improvements for Maddie's Pet Forum, our online community dedicated to increasing collaboration and innovation among animal well-being professionals. She

        has an extensive background in digital community management using the power of technology to connect millions of people with others who share their same passions. She's managed online communities for Lady Gaga, Coca-Cola, Travelocity, Sol Republic and the United Nations Foundation. She has a love for all things technology and an affinity for animals and loves being able to merge the two with Maddie's Fund! Charlotte attended the University of Idaho on a basketball scholarship and earned her degree in Marketing with a minor in Advertising. She later received her Master's Certificate from the University of San Francisco in Advanced Online Marketing.

    Highlights from the Chat:

    • "Guilford has a very effective "stray to foster" program that has been working well. We still intake and vaccinate the animal, but it's immediately sent home with the finder/foster for the stray hold period. Many are adopted." - Lisa Lee
    • "I currently work at NYC children services. I work with abuse and neglected children. I use my social work skills to help build trust with my community to help me TNR. With the community support I am able to TNR as many cats as possible." - Gracita Samuel
    • "You are a LEGEND!" - Allison Cardona
    • "Nothing better than being part of an athletic team. Yes! Life Lessons!!" - Peggy Schipper
    • "Team Kitten Poop on the wall (and closet door currently)!!!" - Cassie Preston
    • "We are 100% volunteers - always have been. Our wonderful staff of 240+ volunteers come from all over to take loving care of our animals. ALL are welcome!" - Shirley Palumbo
    • "Charlotte is the GOAT!" - Allison Cardona
    • ""Show up for your community and they will show up for you"" - Alison Gibson
    • "Help! Don't judge!" - Mary Ippoliti-Smith
    • "Also keep in mind that most people who speak other languages also speak at least some English." - Maria S



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    Kim Domerofski (she/her)
    Community Manager
    Maddie's Fund
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  • 3.  RE: Community Conversations - 6/12/23 - Community First

    Posted 06-13-2023 03:28 PM
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    Thanks again for having me on this week's community conversation! I've attached a copy of my presentation slides.

    I loved reading through your comment's in the chat of your communities that you belong to. For those who missed the live call, I'd love to hear more about the communities that are important to YOU. If there's a community your organization is trying to engage with but struggling to connect with, let us know in the comments and we can do some community brainstorming to help. 



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    Charlotte Otero
    Community Strategist at Maddie's Fund
    she/her
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    Community First - MF.pdf   36.76 MB 1 version


  • 4.  RE: Community Conversations - 6/12/23 - Community First

    Posted 06-15-2023 10:35 AM

    @Charlotte Otero (she/her)  - Your presentation was amazing! Thank you for sharing about the importance of community to you and how it has helped in your career and personal life. 

    In thinking about my response in the chat, I feel like I provided groups I identify as, which can lend themselves to the communities I'm a part of. That said, I love my neighborhood that I've described as Sesame Street. It's diverse and supportive.  During the pandemic, one of the neighbors started a playgroup in front of her place where there's a huge green lawn for the kids to play while she sits on her patio.  We have outdoor potlucks with all different foods representing our backgrounds. Many of us with dogs walk in groups together.  One of the newest neighbors was interested in adopting a dog, so we went to the shelter! I think he's struggling with the adjustment but I'm hoping with the support of our community, he'll be able to make it work! Crossing fingers! 



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    Irene Chansawang
    Grants Specialist
    Maddie's Fund
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    Original Message


  • 5.  RE: Community Conversations - 6/12/23 - Community First

    Posted 06-27-2023 09:33 AM

    What a great presentation, @Charlotte Otero (she/her) 

    Maybe Maddie's Fund could consider  offering "Building an Online Community" as an intern opportunity?

    Thank you, thank you!!



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    April King
    Volunteer and Board Member
    Kotor Kitties
    +1 206 407 5336
    http://www.kotorkitties.org
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    Original Message


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