Breaking News: Mocha-Man Spotted in Chi-Town

August 2nd, 2010

Reports have been coming in of a “Mocha-Man” being spotted in downtown Chicago. The Just Ask Nation team was able to get a first hand account from a Mr. Jimmy Solsen. These are his words:


It’s true. The mysterious Mocha-Man has been spotted in the Windy City, at a Cubs game no less.  Yes, thousands of fans were certain they saw a blur streak across the sunny blue sky above Wrigley field during the seventth inning stretch that has definitely been identified as Mocha-Man.  I know, I was there.  How they knew it was him is anyone’s guess, especially given the condition of many fans by the seventh inning and just about everything starts getting blurry.  Mass hallucination or just too many beers on an extremely hot day, those who saw the blur do not care.  The Mayor, when asked if he had seen Mocha-Man, was quick with his response: “What?”


Several videos were apparently shot of the blur and the JustAskNation Team is pleased to have located one of them.  Shot by Jake Japooder, the now infamous Japooder film is under heavy scrutiny by the JustAskNation elite team of videomeisters which recently authenticated a home video of a Yeti shaving in 1987.  Following any black lining of the video, it will soon be available for viewing on this site and then you can be the judge.  Just a blur in the sky, a stain on a cloud, or is it Mocha-man?  The Cubs losng the game was not attributed to the sighting.


And so the mystery continues as more and more stories about him pile up on the desks of sports columnists, meteorologists and college newspaper editors throughout the JustAskNation.  Reports of him leaping over small people in a single bound, crushing coffee beans in his bare hands, and causing a 64% drop in cats stuck in trees are just the tip of the iceberg.  Yes dear readers, Mocha-Man appears to be the real McCoy but despite the reports and the Japooder video, there are still doubters.  So I am Just Asking you, to accept the challenge, to pursue the quest to find Mocha-Man, take a clear picture or video of him in action or just hanging around the coffee shop, and post it with us at the JustAskNation.


Mocha-Man must be found.  Somewhere out in this great Imagi-Nation, he is waiting and we want to know where.  He may have an alter ego and be disguised as some ordinary smo, like the guy next door who still hasn’t returned your coffee pot, or maybe your cousin from Detroit, or the door to door dryer salesman.  He could be anyone, anywhere.  If you think you know where he is and who he is, Just Ask, and get that picture!  Your fellow JustAskNationers are counting on YOU!


There you have it. The mystery continues…


Who is Mocha Man? Why is he here? Where did he come from? And most importantly, what are his intentions?


Please help the Just Ask Nation find Mocha Man and send us your pictures if you spot him!


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Is the Future of Online Engagement, Engagement for Good?

July 29th, 2010

Everyday there are more and more opportunities for people to engage with the brands and organizations they care about online. Over the past couple years, we’ve seen an unprecedented number of new companies sprout up trying to find innovative ways to get us to participate.


It seems like there are an endless array of new tech tools and websites to engage coming out daily. We all know the big names like Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace but now it seems like every new site is trying to build its own online community. On top of that, there’s the countless iPhone and Adroid apps on the market all promising the ability to “connect”.


It’s kind of hard to figure out what all this stuff represents and what purpose, if any, that it serves.


Well, other than it becoming easier and easier to do “research” on new acquaintances, we think the answer lies not just in how we are engaging each other but in how our interactions affect the way organizations and brands choose to engage us.


Where We Are, Where We’re Going


In the past, commercials told us what values brands had. Now we get that perspective largely from each other. Some brands have reacted by trying to jump in to the conversation to promote positive feedback and do damage control when necessary. Others seem afraid to dive in, likely concerned that their consumers are even asking questions in the first place.


It’s understandable. We’ve bought products for years without asking where they came from or how they were made. Traditional advertising and promotion was sufficient to convey what the brand stood for. But something has changed. PR crises can now pop up from some of the most unexpected places – An overweight celebrity with a cell phone or high school student with a $100 camcorder. It is a major shift for companies to effectively manage the media in a world where anyone with a cell phone can become an amateur journalist.


What’s Changed?


So what has changed and is the change good? Honestly, we don’t think people have changed that much. We’ve always had a desire to connect with others and like to see the world we live reflect our values. The major difference is just the tools we have to express ourselves.


The good news is that there are countless ways for companies to engage with consumers. The bad news is that there are countless ways for companies to engage with consumers…


Beyond the hype of social media, organizations genuinely want to engage with consumers but it is not always clear what the best way to do so is.


Although we don’t think organizations can ignore traditional social media, we think that there are some pretty cool existing tools that take engagement to the next level.


New Kids on the Block


Companies like Logo Tournament, Idea Bounty, and Idea Scale are, depending on who you talk to, great examples of crowdsourcing, co-creation, or both. They are some of the early pioneers trying to get companies to take advantage of global networks of creatives (Designers, programmers, Artists, etc) to solve business needs. Each of these organizations engage primarily technical professionals in innovation challenges though contest-like platforms. Company operations that were once completely internal are now being enhanced by crowds of individuals happy to receive the financial rewards and recognition.


While we think that the work these companies have done as pioneers in helping companies embrace working with crowds is incredible, we like to think the future of participation lies in harnessing the power and passion of crowds to do good.


There are a couple companies that seem to really be getting the potential of crowds to be utilized not just for business but also for social benefits.  CauseCast, Social Vibe, KickStarter, and Crowdrise, just to name a few, are great organizations seeking to combine the power of crowds with a purpose of good.


The majority of these “crowdsourcing for good” sites are trying to create online communities of advocates that reward giving and participation with recognition and prizes. A number of these sites have also been effective at getting the involvement of big brands on board.


What Does This Mean?


That there are so many organizations in the online participation and engagement space is very encouraging and the addition of many cause related crowdsourcing platforms potentially signal other, larger trends:


1. Brands and organizations are becoming more willing to not just engage consumers but also to “co-create” with them.


2. Consumers want to be and are looking for ways to be engaged in ways consistent with core values and about issues they are passionate about.


3. Online engagement around good is fast becoming a strategic imperative as an effective branding tool.


As crowdsourcing and other online engagement platforms become more open to the general public (as opposed to open primarily to communities of creatives), engagement platforms will have to evolve.


And we think that is good thing, especially if current trends continue. If that happens, a future where it pays to be good may be closer than we think.

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Rainforest Alliance Fellows head to Costa Rica

July 27th, 2010

Paul, one of Goodzuma’s Rainforest Alliance Fellows, is heading to Costa Rica today. Once there, the Rainforest Alliance has agreed to give him a tour of their local facilities and show him what it really means to be Rainforest Alliance certified.


He’ll talk with local farmers who source products that are Rainforest Alliance certified and observe the difference between farms that are certified and those that aren’t. Along the way, he has promised to keep us updated via the Just Ask Nation blog with plenty of pictures and comments.


Meanwhile, Steve, Goodzuma’s other Rainforest Alliance Fellow, will continue his quest to spread the word about the benefits of Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee to convince more college students to join in him in the Just Ask Nation.


We spoke with Steve recently and he asked us if we’d seen “Mocha Man”. We didn’t understand what he was talking about but we’re still happy to do anything we can for a Goodzuma Fellow.


I’m not sure if he’s missing, lost, kidnapped or what but if you happen to see Mocha Man, please let us know. I’m sure Steve would appreciate it.


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Goodzuma Fellows find Inspiration in “Old Spice Guy”

July 24th, 2010

Goodzuma’s United Way of New York City Fellows recently asked the question “what’s 10 times better than the Old Spice Guy” and I think they’ve found their answer.


The Fellows have spent the last couple weeks learning all about the many exciting initiatives United Way of NYC is engaged in around income, health, and education and have become inspired by their new found potential to make a difference.


In their latest blog post, the Fellows let a little of their excitement out by saying that if United Way of NYC were a person, it would be “more amazing than riding a horse backwards while simultaneously surfing, chopping lumber and saving a village full of orphan refugees who just escaped from North Korea.”


Personally, we think this excitement is completely justified. The Fellows started their fellowships with just the pitches they developed on Goodzuma, the centerpiece being a push to use foursquare to engage local businesses and college students during the United Way of New York City “Live United” Bridge Walk.


Armed with the support and guidance of United Way of NYC we’re starting to see their ideas expand and evolve. More than volunteers but not quite employees, the Fellows have both a lot of flexibility and support from United Way of NYC.


Although we won’t go into too many details yet, we will say that the next phase of the Fellow’s outreach campaign is in large part inspired by Old Spice Guy. The campaign will still have many of the same elements of the pitches the Fellows originally submitted on Goodzuma but as the Fellows have learned from interacting with United Way of NYC’s staff, their ideas have evolved.


And, that’s exactly the type of thing we love to see – great ideas coming from more than just the usual places and being given the opportunity to make a real impact.


In fact, we invite you to get involved as well! Meet the fellows and see for yourself what they’re up to. If you’re in the NYC area, contact them to see how you can participate. The more, the merrier!


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The Goodzuma Fellows Get To Work

July 22nd, 2010

We know its been a couple weeks since our last update. From now on we’ll provide more regular updates about the Goodzuma Fellow’s progress.

Over the past couple weeks, the Goodzuma Fellows have been hard at work getting used to their new roles working with the Rainforest Alliance and United Way of New York City.


A couple months ago, the Goodzuma Fellows first chose to share their ideas with us and the rest of the Goodzuma community. Their pitches showed us that they were smart and creative. Their interaction with the rest of the Goodzuma community showed us that they could work well with others.


Now the fellows have been given the opportunity to implement their ideas with the organizations they care about and the best part is that they’ve decided to share their experiences with us!


Go to justasknation.tumblr.com to read all about why the Fellows think Rainforest Alliance certified coffee matters to you and how you too can become a Mochaman (or women).


Also, don’t forget to follow the United Way of New York City fellows on Twitter as they share their thoughts about everything from how the Old Spice guy is doing his part to “Live United” to their latest adventures in New York City.


It’s just the beginning and we still have a long way to go so stay tuned as our Fellows dig deeper into the issues they care about and tell their stories about how they’re making a difference.


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GOODZUMA’s Rainforest Alliance Fellows Go To NYC!

July 14th, 2010

The Goodzuma Rainforest Alliance Fellows are sharing their journey for all to see! Go behind the scenes and read about the Fellow’s first meeting with the Rainforest Alliance at their headquarters in New York City:


If You Ask Steve…


“I do not like meetings. I have been at tons of them for all sorts of reasons and with all sorts of people. Board meetings, Team meetings, Committee Meetings, Meetings with my Parents and the Principle of my High School which I won’t mention again. It occurs to me that meetings are often held in order to determine when the next meeting will be held or to discuss the notes that were taken at the previous meeting. “I would like to make the following amendment to the minutes” is always an important meeting moment. “I would amend the minutes to read that the June 30th meeting was adjourned at 4:27pm, instead of 4:15”. “Motion to amend the minutes to read… Is there a second?…All in favor, Opposed? The amendmanet is passed, please adjust the minutes to read…”, etc.


Someone apparently named Robert, came up with rules for meetings so they are organized, fair, and mistakes in the minutes can be fixed. Sort of like Soccer rules: No Touching the Ball with Your Hands; Off Sides; Out of Bounds; and of course, Sorry, We Do Not Believe In Instant Replay! No one really knows who Robert is, except the guy holding the book, but rest assured, his name is often raised at meetings. “According to Robert’s Rules, you cannot vote unless there is a tie or the deciding vote is in the restroom”. I have attended meetings that have spent half the meeting disputing one Robert rule or another and the other half of the meeting, excluding minutes and setting the next meet, looking it up in Robert’s Book O Rules.”


Even so we are pleased to inform you that we recently attended a meeting. It was supposed to last an hour, and it did! We met with our new allies and friends from the Rainforest Alliance and Goodzuma.com. It was the kind of meeting you do not mind attending with introductions, sharing of backgrounds, and descriptions of the roles we play in our organizations. There were laughs and jokes and no one challenged the minutes, because there were none! Of course, it was our first meeting. First meetings with new people can be stressful, but this wasn’t. The reason is because we were meeting for a common purpose that we all believe in and want to succeed with. We were meeting to discuss how together, Just Ask Nation, Rainforest Alliance and Goodzuma will work together to increase college student awareness of the Rainforest Alliance and it’s Rain Forest advocacy efforts.


We were meeting to share our ideas on how the Just Ask project hopes to help students become aware of Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffees and help make them available not only on their campuses but also in their communities. We were meeting so that we could learn more about the socially responsible and essential work being done by Rainforest Alliance and Goodzuma so that we can share that information through the Just Ask Nation. We did those things and as far as we know, we had no agenda and the only rule was don’t be scared to just ask!


So you ask, will there be an agenda at the next meeting and will Robert with his rules be there? Don’t ask! This is Steve and Paul at Just Ask Nation signing off and asking you to join us, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and Tumblr. The next time you grab a cup o grinds, JUST ASK for Rainforest Alliance certified coffee and drink something good while doing something good for our world.


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Leave the Resume. Co-creation and Good Ideas Could Get You Your Next Job

June 25th, 2010



A little more than a week ago, Goodzuma concluded the submission period for its final round of challenges. WeCanEndThis.org, the Rainforest Alliance and United Way of NYC, challenged all of us to give them our best ideas to end hunger in the U.S., raise awareness and advocacy for sustainable coffee products, and increase the engagement of young people in addressing some of New York City’s most pressing social issues.


We have spent the last couple weeks sifting through the over 100 pitches we’ve received and speaking with members of the Goodzuma community to determine who will be part of the first round of Goodzuma Fellows.


We were moved by the passion of our pitchers and the effort they put forth in trying to develop genuine solutions to the challenges. We have learned a lot from them about what can be accomplished when you provide people with the right platform to express themselves and the ability to co-create ideas with one another. We are more confident than ever that more platforms like Goodzuma are needed so that great ideas from uncommon places will get the chance to see the light of day.


We have finally finished the difficult task of selecting our winners from the many great candidates available. Now it’s time to meet them.


Gap Calculator


WeCanEndThis.org challenged us all to think of the best ideas to end hunger in America by helping Feeding America, Share Our Strength, and Capital Area Food Bank of Texas design a hunger free community, humanize hunger using data or accelerate local action related to fighting hunger.


Gap Calculator is a pitch that asks us to better measure the hunger need in America and identify existing resources as the first steps toward a solution.


The Gap Calculator would allow us to answer the questions, where is the need? How much food will we need to fill the gap? And where will the food come from?


Functionally, the gap calculator combines data from multiple sources into an equation representing the totality of hunger relief in America. The equation can then be compared to need estimates calculated according to specific geographies. The ability to customize the Gap Calculator will show people how they can help end hunger in their own communities and its shareability will ensure that it is both a tool for empowerment and awareness.


We received the pitch for Gap Calculator from JC Dwyer who currently resides in San Antonio, TX and has worked with anti-hunger organizations as big as the United Nations and as small as Food Not Bombs.


If you’re ever in Austin, be sure to check out “Nerd Nite”, a monthly lecture series / bar event in Austin that JC hosts.


JC told us that the inspiration for his idea comes from a quote he heard from New York City’s Mayor Bloomberg and paraphrased from the famous management guru Peter Drucker:


“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” – Mayor Mike Bloomberg


JC, we couldn’t agree with you more!


If you would like to connect with JC, feel free to follow him at Twitter.com/TexansVsHunger.


The community builder award for WeCanEndThis.org goes to Shereen Brown from Boston, MA. Shereen volunteers with all types of organizations and describes herself as someone who is “in tune to what is happening and what needs to happen for social change to occur.”


Shereen, we are happy that you chose Goodzuma as an outlet for your passion and hope you will continue to co-create ideas with us!


You can learn more about Shereen at http://www.linkedin.com/in/shereenkbrown


Sweet Community


United Way of New York challenged us all to think of engagement and advocacy campaigns – using social media – to get young people and college students 18 to 25 years old to attend the 2010 Live United (Brooklyn Bridge Walk and Volunteer Festival) and continue their engagement with United way of New York City throughout the year.


Sweet Community is a pitch that recommends that United Way of New York City volunteers check-in on Foursquare during their “Live United” walk to become “resident volunteers” and receive benefits from vendors throughout the city interested in supporting United Way of NYC by giving away promotions to “resident volunteers.”


“Sweet Community” is an idea that focuses on the power of social media to do good and emphasizes community involvement as the best way for United Way of NYC to create a lasting impression on the “Live United” participants.


Marcus Ellison says he created the pitch while “eating ice cream and thought about how wonderful it could be to generate community among daily, rewards and actions.”


Marcus is a real estate development entrepreneur and business development consultant in New York City currently finishing a masters degree from New York University.


You can follow Marcus at www.twitter.com/marcojelli


Kara Smith was elected the best community builder of the United Way of NYC challenge. She hails from Merrimack, NH and loves volunteering at nonprofits dedicated to empowering youth.


She is currently at the United States Social Forum in Detroit looking for like minded people interested in improving the world and trying to spread the gospel of co-creation for good.


“Just Ask” Campaign


The Rainforest Alliance challenged us to think of an education and outreach campaign (using free or existing digital tools) to increase understanding of the social and environmental benefits of Rainforest Alliance certification among college students, and mobilize them to ask for Rainforest Alliance Certified products on campus and in surrounding businesses.


“Just Ask” is an idea for a grassroots campaign advertising campaign and contest for college students. Students across the nation would wear hats and t-shirts saying, “Just Ask” stimulating the question, “Ask for What” with the answer being, “sustainable coffee products”.


“Just Ask” is meant to be both a call to action and a source of empowerment. “How can we change the world?” Just ask. When the fellowship period begins, we are excited to see how the “Just Ask” campaign continues to develop and utilize social media to increase its potential impact.


Steve Gracie, currently residing in Randolph, VT is a bit of a jack of all trades having been, an assistant dean of students, promotion company founder, comedian, and street performer.


He is a social and environmental activist involved with many projects from alternative energy and sustainable development to prevention of domestic abuse and ending hunger.


You can follow him at twitter.com/twojimsminusone on twitter.

The best builder for the Rainforest Alliance challenge is Paul Hlatky, a student from Boston University who has managed a number of social media campaigns during his time there. In his spare time, he works with a comedy group called “the callbacks.”

You can follow him on twitter at twitter.com/paulhlatky.


So, What’s Next?


Beginning July 1st, the challenge winners will start their Fellowships and begin working with us, Rainforest Alliance and United Way of New York City to refine and implement the ideas they developed on Goodzuma.


Stay tuned for updates on their progress as we work with them to help their ideas become realized!



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From the iPhone 4 to the World Cup, Sustainability is Key.

June 19th, 2010

Sustainability is one of those buzz words that seem to be just about everywhere these days. In technology, sports, entertainment, online, and offline, we’re seeing old ideas for sustainability finally being implemented as well as new ideas popping up in places we might not expect.


For instance, did you know that the Apple iPhone 4 represents not just a technological leap but also a green one as well? According to EcoFriend.org, the iPhone 4 is the greenest iPhone yet and “a good step in the direction of sustainable smart phones.”


So the iPhone 4 is more sustainable than the iPhone 3 but is it now the most sustainable smartphone? Well, not exactly. The Samsung Reclaim is by far the leader of the pack. About 40 percent of the phone’s shell is made from corn-based bio-plastics and about 80 percent of the entire phone can be recycled. Nevertheless, the iPhone 4 still represents a huge step in the green direction and represents a good buy for the eco-conscience consumer.


Whether it is Apple or Samsung, more sustainable business practices are of course something we are very excited about and it’s encouraging to see how far so many companies have come in such a short time.


Apple only openly announced their commitment to “becoming a greener apple” in a 2006 open letter from Steve Jobs. Now it seems as if tech companies who once only fought over whom had the latest technology are now fighting over whom is the most sustainable.


Fast Company recently ran an article titled, “Sustainability faceoff: Microsoft vs Apple”, which, among other things, shows that both companies place a very high premium on internal and external CSR. Even more encouraging is that the source of the data comes from a recently published book called The Hip Investor which is part of a growing body of literature aimed at responsible and sustainable investors.


Everybody’s doing it!


That’s good news and part of an increasing trend not just in technology but across the board. In the May issue of the Harvard Business Review, “The Sustainability Imperative” describes sustainability as an emerging megatrend in business. Even with consumer spending down and the financial markets suffering, new CSR reports and corporate sustainability advertising campaigns seem to be everywhere we look. This is not surprising considering the growing number of stakeholders demanding CSR according to a recent study.


It’s not just big companies that are getting in on the action. Sustainability is an increasingly important and ever more visible part of the sports world as well. During the USA opening match of the World Cup with England last Saturday, The US team sported high-performance knit jerseys made from recycled plastic bottles. What a great idea and a fantastic way to show the world our commitment to sustainability!


In addition, some of the nine host cities for South Africa’s first World Cup have built new stadiums that feature natural ventilation, rain water capture and energy efficiency and the cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban have planted thousands of trees.


Despite these efforts, it will take time to offset the total carbon emissions of the World Cup due to emissions from flights to South Africa and between its host cities.


Speaking of Great Ideas…


Big brands and events may be the most visible signs of sustainability but even everyday people are sharing and trying to implement their ideas for sustainability.


At Goodzuma, we’ve seen the enthusiasm first hand. Individuals have worked with organizations and one another to solve problems related to hunger in the U.S., the environment, and raising awareness and advocacy among young people


The United Way of New York City challenged the Goodzuma community to increase awareness among college students using social media. One idea called, “Virtue Goes Viral” uses virtual badges to spread awareness utilizing sites like Goodsearch, Facebook, and Foursquare.


The idea is simple but something that has potential with the right message and marketing. Nonprofits could use it as a tool to build relationships with their constituents using virtual rewards for participation. Think of it as a virtual “Live Strong” bracelets campaign. The best part is that the tools are already available online and free.


Just Ask


One of the more recent pitches to solve Rainforest Alliance’s challenge to raise awareness and advocacy for Rainforest Alliance Certified Products is called “Just Ask”. The idea is that “Just Ask” would be a grassroots advertising campaign and contest for college students. Students across the nation would wear hats and t-shirts saying, “Just Ask” stimulating the question, “Ask for What” with the answer being, “sustainable coffee products”.


We really like this idea because it is both a call to action and a source of empowerment. “How can we change the world?” Just ask.


And, we think the same idea holds true for virtually anything you want to do in life and anything you want to change. There is always a starting point, a point of inflection when ideas must transition into action. Sometimes the best way to make this leap is to “just ask” and when one voice becomes many, suddenly a movement is born.


The Simplest Ideas are Often the Best


Sometimes the best idea is the simple one. It doesn’t always take a bold new approach to solve a problem and more and more at Goodzuma, we’re seeing some ideas can literally be life changing even though the change itself is small.


Take the pitch, “Weekly Community Donated Pickups” for example. Every week, sometimes multiple times a week, recycling and trash is picked up from locations all around the country. What a difference it would make if it were as easy to donate food as it is to recycle.


Although recycling is still not as widespread as we would like and granted there have been some recent cutbacks in recycling programs around the country, we still think that the way many of us think about recycling is the same way we should be thinking about hunger.  It should be something that happens as often as taking out the trash and a part of our weekly routine.


“Virtue Goes Viral”, “Just Ask” and “Weekly Donated Pickups” represent just a few of the many innovations for sustainability on Goodzuma. There are now close to 100 pitches on Goodzuma from teenagers, senior citizens, the wealthy and the not so well off. Some members of the Goodzuma community describe themselves as experts but most of us just have some sustainable ideas that we want shared.


We’re excited that so many companies, organizations, and individuals are embracing sustainability. Although it’s off to a good start we know that, unfortunately, there is still a long way to go. The good news is that no one has to create this sustainable future alone. We can co-create it together.

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United Way of NYC and Rainforest Alliance Challenges Have Ended!

June 16th, 2010

Yesterday at 11:59 PM, the Rainforest Alliance and United Way of New York City Challenges officially ended. Since launching on May 3rd, we’ve had almost 100 pitches, hundreds of comments, and more than 21,000 page views . Through all of it, we’ve seen good ideas develop into really good ones; and some really good ones develop into great ones.


As the Goodzuma team and our partners continue our review of the entries, you can still comment on pitches but won’t be able to upload or revise new and existing pitches.  We’ll be contacting finalists in the next week, and announcing our winners shortly thereafter.


Stay tuned and thanks for all your ideas!

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United Way and Rainforest Alliance Challenges Ending, Final Chance for Ideas

June 14th, 2010

United Way and Rainforest Alliance Challenges Ending, Final Chance for Ideas


At 11:59 PM on Tuesday, June 15th, the United Way of New York City and Rainforest Alliance challenges will be ending. Now is the time to get your pitches submitted, revise your pitches, and help build the pitches of others.


In addition to two $1000 paid virtual fellowships, we will also be awarding two $500 paid virtual fellowships. Each fellow will get the opportunity to help the ideas they worked hard to create with the help of the Goodzuma team and our fantastic sponsors.


The fellowship period will run from July 1st to August 31st and could lead to future paid opportunities with Goodzuma or one of our sponsors.


Please keep in mind that these are virtual fellowships, so you could be taking classes, have a full-time job, or be traveling and still be rewarded and most importantly, lend you skills to make an impact on some incredible organizations.


After June 15th, judges will begin reviewing entries and finalists will be selected. If you’re a finalist, we may contact you for an interview.  Winners will be announced the following week.


You’ve differentiated yourself with your great ideas. Now it’s almost time to get rewarded for it!

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