Kelly N Patterson is moving to the island of San Crisotbal, part of the Bocas del Toro region of Panama in mid-October, 2010. Kelly will be working as Development and Communications Director for Operation Safe Drinking Water (http://operationsafedrinkingwater.org/blog/) which is a small, nonprofit community-based primary health care and rural development organization which serves indigenous Panamanian communities on over 30 islands.
More details to follow shortly!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Kelly's new role with CRROB
At the end of June 2010, Kelly N Patterson is moving back to Costa Rica to work as Social Media Network Guru/Co-Marketing Coordinator for Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound (known in Costa Rica as, Fundacion Costa Rica Escuela de Aventura y Conservacion.) She will be based in Tres Rios, just outside of San Jose.
This is a dream job for Kelly because (a) she has always been a fan of Outward Bound; (b) the job is all about using her communications and writing skills to promote a reputable organization that inspires and empowers people in a FUN, challenging way (involving everything from white water rafting to surfing to zip-wire flying, etc.); (c) this job takes her back to Costa Rica (pura vida!); (d) she will be close to a lot of friends; and (e) she will have unlimited access to Chilero and the world’s best coffee!
And know that Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound is not just for “kids”, many faith-based groups, civil society groups, and companies set up customized team and leadership building courses with us!
For more about Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound please visit the site,
http://www.costaricaoutwardbound.org/ and make sure to check out the blog: http://crrobs.blogspot.com/
Pura vida!
This is a dream job for Kelly because (a) she has always been a fan of Outward Bound; (b) the job is all about using her communications and writing skills to promote a reputable organization that inspires and empowers people in a FUN, challenging way (involving everything from white water rafting to surfing to zip-wire flying, etc.); (c) this job takes her back to Costa Rica (pura vida!); (d) she will be close to a lot of friends; and (e) she will have unlimited access to Chilero and the world’s best coffee!
And know that Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound is not just for “kids”, many faith-based groups, civil society groups, and companies set up customized team and leadership building courses with us!
For more about Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound please visit the site,
http://www.costaricaoutwardbound.org/ and make sure to check out the blog: http://crrobs.blogspot.com/
Pura vida!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Ask me about pro bono nonprofit communications and marketing!
In order to expand our professional portfolio and create more connections with peer nonprofit organizations, 501(c)ommunications is currently doing some pro bono, project-based communications and marketing work with selected candidates. For example, we are currently working with Answer, a program created by the Rutgers University Center of Applied Psychology, on a social media marketing campaign.
About 501(c)ommunications:
Basically, 501(c)ommunications is a small, intimate, shared, professional and affordable, and multi-skilled communications and marketing team solely for non-profits-- created, produced and staffed by nonprofit professionals (meaning: we are experienced and sensitive to the needs and challenges of the nonprofit industry.)
Essentially, 501(c)ommunications caters to new, small and/or under-sourced NGOs who need professional multi-media PR, marketing, communications, and IT work done in order to maintain and/or develop their services and products, but cannot afford to hire full-time staff, or a team. We do everything from branding to project management.
Therefore, if you have a specific communications or marketing project that needs to be done yesterday, I suggest you contact me to see if your organization and your project qualify as a pro bono candidate.
For more information, contact me at Kelly@501communications.org
About 501(c)ommunications:
Basically, 501(c)ommunications is a small, intimate, shared, professional and affordable, and multi-skilled communications and marketing team solely for non-profits-- created, produced and staffed by nonprofit professionals (meaning: we are experienced and sensitive to the needs and challenges of the nonprofit industry.)
Essentially, 501(c)ommunications caters to new, small and/or under-sourced NGOs who need professional multi-media PR, marketing, communications, and IT work done in order to maintain and/or develop their services and products, but cannot afford to hire full-time staff, or a team. We do everything from branding to project management.
Therefore, if you have a specific communications or marketing project that needs to be done yesterday, I suggest you contact me to see if your organization and your project qualify as a pro bono candidate.
For more information, contact me at Kelly@501communications.org
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Well, I put out the energy I find work that was (a) meaningful to me, (b) fully utilized my 15 years of domestic and international NGO working experience, (c) allowed me to use my multi-media communications skills, especially writing, as a tool for education and positive change, and (d) allowed me to work, from anywhere in the world, on a variety of critical issues. And thus, 501(c)ommunications appeared.
Therefore, today, I officially joined 501(c)ommunications, based in DC, which serves various 501c3-status organizations across the country. Basically, 501(c)ommunications (http://www.501communications.org/) is a small, intimate, shared, professional and affordable communications and marketing team solely for non-profits-- created, produced and staffed by nonprofit professionals (meaning: we are experienced and sensitive to the needs and challenges of the nonprofit industry.)
Essentially, 501 (c)ommunications caters to new, small and under-sourced NGOs who need professional multi-media PR, marketing and communications work done in order to maintain and/or develop their services and products, but cannot afford to hire full-time staff, or a team. This is an economically savvy alternative, with various compensation options, to meeting an organization’s immediate, short and long-term PR, marketing and communications needs, when the budget does not allow in-house staff or team.
From branding to web design, content and maintenance; from e-CRM to online marketing and advertising; from e-newsletters to print publications; from old skool press releases to fact sheets--501(c)ommunications, among the 5 of us, will do it all. This also includes planning, consulting, and project management.
My new role is as sales advocate and consultant. If you have any questions about how we can work with your organization, please contact me at my new email address: Kelly@501communications.org
Pura vida,
Kelly N Patterson
Therefore, today, I officially joined 501(c)ommunications, based in DC, which serves various 501c3-status organizations across the country. Basically, 501(c)ommunications (http://www.501communications.org/) is a small, intimate, shared, professional and affordable communications and marketing team solely for non-profits-- created, produced and staffed by nonprofit professionals (meaning: we are experienced and sensitive to the needs and challenges of the nonprofit industry.)
Essentially, 501 (c)ommunications caters to new, small and under-sourced NGOs who need professional multi-media PR, marketing and communications work done in order to maintain and/or develop their services and products, but cannot afford to hire full-time staff, or a team. This is an economically savvy alternative, with various compensation options, to meeting an organization’s immediate, short and long-term PR, marketing and communications needs, when the budget does not allow in-house staff or team.
From branding to web design, content and maintenance; from e-CRM to online marketing and advertising; from e-newsletters to print publications; from old skool press releases to fact sheets--501(c)ommunications, among the 5 of us, will do it all. This also includes planning, consulting, and project management.
My new role is as sales advocate and consultant. If you have any questions about how we can work with your organization, please contact me at my new email address: Kelly@501communications.org
Pura vida,
Kelly N Patterson
Friday, January 29, 2010
Kelly N. Patterson
Global Multi-Media Communications Specialist / Writer/Editor
15 years serving international nonprofits, development agencies, academic institutions, the arts, and social entrepreneurial enterprises
Titles include: E-Content Manager and Editor; Social Media Specialist; Journalist; Public Information Writer/Editor; Development Executive; Grant Writer; Script Writer; Curriculum Developer; PR/Marketing Writer; Media Liaison; Speech Writer; Press Coordinator; Fundraising Guru; and Copy Writer/Editor
Former Health and Sciences Reporter for Reuters (SADC Region); previous clients include World Bank, Habitat for Humanity International, ICW, DFID, VSO, Medicins Sans Frontiers, DED, Seoul National University, EBS (Educational Broadcasting Systems, Korea), University of South Carolina; School of Public Health, Art Basel, Save the Children, BBC, Paramedics for Children, The Well Project, Camino Seguro, CouchSurfing International, Bajan Dream Project
Multi-media vehicles include international and local press; web development: management, editing, and writing; engineering online social media campaigns with integrated marketing, communications and PR; direct-mail campaigns; grant writing; public awareness campaigns; educational television/film design, scripting and development; press releases; e-newsletters; eCRM; journalism; educational texts; brochures; fact sheets; presentations and exhibitions; press kits and PR materials; ghost-writing/speech writing; proposal writing; report writing; copy writing/editing; research
Diverse range of multi-media communications, marketing and PR skills; easily adaptable to any audience from 5 year old Guatemalan orphans to Kofi Annan and the corporate sector; chief motivation to use writing and communications skills/experience as a tool for public education and positive change
Phone: 510/684 6497 E-mail: kellyofthepattersons@yahoo.com
FACE BOOK: Kelly N Patterson
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellynpatterson
Global Multi-Media Communications Specialist / Writer/Editor
15 years serving international nonprofits, development agencies, academic institutions, the arts, and social entrepreneurial enterprises
Titles include: E-Content Manager and Editor; Social Media Specialist; Journalist; Public Information Writer/Editor; Development Executive; Grant Writer; Script Writer; Curriculum Developer; PR/Marketing Writer; Media Liaison; Speech Writer; Press Coordinator; Fundraising Guru; and Copy Writer/Editor
Former Health and Sciences Reporter for Reuters (SADC Region); previous clients include World Bank, Habitat for Humanity International, ICW, DFID, VSO, Medicins Sans Frontiers, DED, Seoul National University, EBS (Educational Broadcasting Systems, Korea), University of South Carolina; School of Public Health, Art Basel, Save the Children, BBC, Paramedics for Children, The Well Project, Camino Seguro, CouchSurfing International, Bajan Dream Project
Multi-media vehicles include international and local press; web development: management, editing, and writing; engineering online social media campaigns with integrated marketing, communications and PR; direct-mail campaigns; grant writing; public awareness campaigns; educational television/film design, scripting and development; press releases; e-newsletters; eCRM; journalism; educational texts; brochures; fact sheets; presentations and exhibitions; press kits and PR materials; ghost-writing/speech writing; proposal writing; report writing; copy writing/editing; research
Diverse range of multi-media communications, marketing and PR skills; easily adaptable to any audience from 5 year old Guatemalan orphans to Kofi Annan and the corporate sector; chief motivation to use writing and communications skills/experience as a tool for public education and positive change
Phone: 510/684 6497 E-mail: kellyofthepattersons@yahoo.com
FACE BOOK: Kelly N Patterson
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellynpatterson
Current and very, very recent multi-media communications work
Kelly N. Patterson's current blogs:
http://www.examiner.com/x-2454-SF-Alternative-Recreation-Examiner
http://thenonprofitguru.wordpress.com/
For all you could possibly know about me:
FACE BOOK: Kelly N Patterson
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellynpatterson
www.myspace.com/kellykarma
Twitter, Digg, Tribe, CouchSurfing, Trazzler, etc: KellyKarma
Recent Independent Contracts (within the past year):
• Former contributing writer for Voice of Nosara (local Nosara, Costa Rica newspaper--http://www.voiceofnosara.com/index.html) and Nightstyle (national Costa Rica entertainment magazine); also many other local publications: The Mountain Howler, http://www.mountainhowler.com/ and http://www.the-osa-peninsula.com/
• http://www.sodahead.com/user/profile/1565645/kellykarma/
• http://nosaracoconuttelegraph.wordpress.com/ (creator, blogging and social media network marketing)
• http://www.2camels.com/travel-writers/writer-104.php (blogger)
• http://icccr.wordpress.com/ (web copy and social media marketing)
• http://www.puravidaministries.org/index.html (web copy and social media marketing)
• Fundraising Guru for www.couchsurfing.com
• www.herohoops.com (social media marketing)
• www.socialmediaclub.org (blogger and consultant)
• www.taylordenim.org (social media marketing)
• http://www.trendhunter.com/kellynpatterson (blogger)
• http://www.rollickguides.com (blogger)
• www.bajandream.org (blogger)
• www.covertlyobvious.com/ (blogger)
http://www.examiner.com/x-2454-SF-Alternative-Recreation-Examiner
http://thenonprofitguru.wordpress.com/
For all you could possibly know about me:
FACE BOOK: Kelly N Patterson
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellynpatterson
www.myspace.com/kellykarma
Twitter, Digg, Tribe, CouchSurfing, Trazzler, etc: KellyKarma
Recent Independent Contracts (within the past year):
• Former contributing writer for Voice of Nosara (local Nosara, Costa Rica newspaper--http://www.voiceofnosara.com/index.html) and Nightstyle (national Costa Rica entertainment magazine); also many other local publications: The Mountain Howler, http://www.mountainhowler.com/ and http://www.the-osa-peninsula.com/
• http://www.sodahead.com/user/profile/1565645/kellykarma/
• http://nosaracoconuttelegraph.wordpress.com/ (creator, blogging and social media network marketing)
• http://www.2camels.com/travel-writers/writer-104.php (blogger)
• http://icccr.wordpress.com/ (web copy and social media marketing)
• http://www.puravidaministries.org/index.html (web copy and social media marketing)
• Fundraising Guru for www.couchsurfing.com
• www.herohoops.com (social media marketing)
• www.socialmediaclub.org (blogger and consultant)
• www.taylordenim.org (social media marketing)
• http://www.trendhunter.com/kellynpatterson (blogger)
• http://www.rollickguides.com (blogger)
• www.bajandream.org (blogger)
• www.covertlyobvious.com/ (blogger)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Kelly N Patterson's current work update: Intentional Conscious Communities of Costa Rica (ICCCR)
Intentional Conscious Communities of Costa Rica (ICCCR)
Growing sustainable communities in Costa Rica seeds to village
What exactly does “growing sustainable communities in Costa Rica seeds to village” mean?
The ICCCR serves to the conscious creation, development, maintenance, support, education, and empowerment of socially, economically and environmentally sustainable communities throughout Costa Rica.
We, at the ICCCR, seek to identify, assess, unify, educate, and support these communities and their social entrepreneurial businesses, through an informational, open-source web portal. The ultimate objective of the ICCCR is to empower Costa Rican conscious communities in so that these organizations can be economically sustainable; eco-sustainable; socially sustainable; stimulate their local economies; educate and involve their local communities; and protect Costa Rica’s natural resources.
What is the ICCCR’s definition of an “intentional conscious community?”
Any shared work and housing group, community or program that seeks to do a combination or elements of mind-body-spirit-earth work that is eco-sustainable, socially responsible and empowers the local community (Ticos!)
And how exactly does the ICCCR plan to “serve in the conscious creation, development, maintenance, support, education, and empowerment of socially, economically and environmentally sustainable communities throughout Costa Rica?”
Current and future services include the following:
• Bi-lingual, open-source, SEO-charged, online directory of communities and social entrepreneurial businesses operating in Costa Rica
• ICCCR verification of community and business profiles, products and services
• ICCCR pre-qualified eco-sustainable properties for sale
• Matching conscious investors with conscious sellers and communities
• Advocates for buyers and investors; working in partnership with trusted local real estate agents and local government
• Consultation and support in all aspects of purchasing, developing, and maintaining a eco-sustainable property and/or business
• ICCCR online organic market and health store (to be marketed both domestically and internationally)
• Carbon-credit brokering
• Micro-loans
• ICCCR workshops, products and services—from workshops, tools and publications on building bamboo structures to constructing water catchments; from marketing 101 to writing business plans or grants; from bio-diesel fuel to community-building and communication skills
• Updated information on environmental technology; rural development; local laws; grant and seed money opportunities; market trends; and then some
• Matching stewards, volunteers, interns, work-trade, and investors with communities
• ICCCR Volunteer orientation/training services to improve both the volunteer and host experience
• ICCCR educational and community-building events (providing venues for community members to meet in person, network and share skills and knowledge)
• Scholarships for locals
• ICCCR preferred local providers and good business referrals
• Community open-source events calendar
• General classifieds
• Online auctions and contests
Again, www.icccr.info is a work in progress (poco a poco.) Currently, all acting ICCCR team leaders, known as The Elders, are volunteering their time, energy, and skills. We are grateful for all your patience as we work on developing all the functions of the site and recruiting key team members. Soon, each service will be fully defined on the site.
If you have any interest in becoming involved in our work or any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly N Patterson, The Messenger, at kellypatterson@icccr.info
About the Organizational Structure of ICCCR
Starting with the team, the ICCCR team refers to itself as “The Elders.”
The Elders agreed ICCCR needs the following key positions filled in order to fully manifest ICCCR’s mission and vision:
• Web administrator (current acting: Jason Thomas)
• Web developer/graphic designer (project based—actively seeking!)
• PR/communications/marketing/fundraising (Kelly N Patterson, known as The Messenger)
• Director of Operations (Jason Thomas)
• Bookkeeper
• Carbon credit broker
• ICCCR verification team coordinator (Amelia Borntrager)
• Eco-property guru (Gary Schmeiding, known as The Seed Planter)
• Community liaison
• Educational director (Alana Bliss)
• Financial director
• Monetary administrator (alternative currency/credit) (Roy Lent)
• Outreach/events coordinator (Alana Bliss and Amelia Borntrager)
• Volunteer coordinator
• Product and services manager/Business director
• ICCCR community tours coordinator
For more background on the current acting Elders, please visit our About Us page for photos, mini-bio’s and personal commitment statements. If you would like to learn more about the other key roles with ICCCR, please contact Kelly N Patterson, The Messenger, at kellypatterson@icccr.info
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More about the ICCCR Organizational Structure
The Elders agreed that ICCCR apply for LLC status in Costa Rica (in the care of Gary Schmieding.) It was agreed a separate non-profit organization, a US-based 501 c/3, to be named Intentional Conscious Communities International (ICCI), be created (in care of Kelly N Patterson.) However, Kelly N Patterson is to investigate and query immediate non-profit fiscal agent/partnerships. The ultimate objective is to create ICCI.
The ICCCR will act as a service provider for the ICCI. The ICCI will procure funds to support micro-loans via ICCCR and future ICC networks in other countries and regions; seed monies for new ICCs; gifts-in-kind; scholarships; educational tools and resources, etc.
In order to file for a 501 c/3, ICCI will need a board of directors (not on ICCI payroll) of (at least) the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If you are interested in being part of the ICCI board, please contact Kelly N Patterson, The Messenger, at kellypatterson@icccr.info
Growing sustainable communities in Costa Rica seeds to village
What exactly does “growing sustainable communities in Costa Rica seeds to village” mean?
The ICCCR serves to the conscious creation, development, maintenance, support, education, and empowerment of socially, economically and environmentally sustainable communities throughout Costa Rica.
We, at the ICCCR, seek to identify, assess, unify, educate, and support these communities and their social entrepreneurial businesses, through an informational, open-source web portal. The ultimate objective of the ICCCR is to empower Costa Rican conscious communities in so that these organizations can be economically sustainable; eco-sustainable; socially sustainable; stimulate their local economies; educate and involve their local communities; and protect Costa Rica’s natural resources.
What is the ICCCR’s definition of an “intentional conscious community?”
Any shared work and housing group, community or program that seeks to do a combination or elements of mind-body-spirit-earth work that is eco-sustainable, socially responsible and empowers the local community (Ticos!)
And how exactly does the ICCCR plan to “serve in the conscious creation, development, maintenance, support, education, and empowerment of socially, economically and environmentally sustainable communities throughout Costa Rica?”
Current and future services include the following:
• Bi-lingual, open-source, SEO-charged, online directory of communities and social entrepreneurial businesses operating in Costa Rica
• ICCCR verification of community and business profiles, products and services
• ICCCR pre-qualified eco-sustainable properties for sale
• Matching conscious investors with conscious sellers and communities
• Advocates for buyers and investors; working in partnership with trusted local real estate agents and local government
• Consultation and support in all aspects of purchasing, developing, and maintaining a eco-sustainable property and/or business
• ICCCR online organic market and health store (to be marketed both domestically and internationally)
• Carbon-credit brokering
• Micro-loans
• ICCCR workshops, products and services—from workshops, tools and publications on building bamboo structures to constructing water catchments; from marketing 101 to writing business plans or grants; from bio-diesel fuel to community-building and communication skills
• Updated information on environmental technology; rural development; local laws; grant and seed money opportunities; market trends; and then some
• Matching stewards, volunteers, interns, work-trade, and investors with communities
• ICCCR Volunteer orientation/training services to improve both the volunteer and host experience
• ICCCR educational and community-building events (providing venues for community members to meet in person, network and share skills and knowledge)
• Scholarships for locals
• ICCCR preferred local providers and good business referrals
• Community open-source events calendar
• General classifieds
• Online auctions and contests
Again, www.icccr.info is a work in progress (poco a poco.) Currently, all acting ICCCR team leaders, known as The Elders, are volunteering their time, energy, and skills. We are grateful for all your patience as we work on developing all the functions of the site and recruiting key team members. Soon, each service will be fully defined on the site.
If you have any interest in becoming involved in our work or any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly N Patterson, The Messenger, at kellypatterson@icccr.info
About the Organizational Structure of ICCCR
Starting with the team, the ICCCR team refers to itself as “The Elders.”
The Elders agreed ICCCR needs the following key positions filled in order to fully manifest ICCCR’s mission and vision:
• Web administrator (current acting: Jason Thomas)
• Web developer/graphic designer (project based—actively seeking!)
• PR/communications/marketing/fundraising (Kelly N Patterson, known as The Messenger)
• Director of Operations (Jason Thomas)
• Bookkeeper
• Carbon credit broker
• ICCCR verification team coordinator (Amelia Borntrager)
• Eco-property guru (Gary Schmeiding, known as The Seed Planter)
• Community liaison
• Educational director (Alana Bliss)
• Financial director
• Monetary administrator (alternative currency/credit) (Roy Lent)
• Outreach/events coordinator (Alana Bliss and Amelia Borntrager)
• Volunteer coordinator
• Product and services manager/Business director
• ICCCR community tours coordinator
For more background on the current acting Elders, please visit our About Us page for photos, mini-bio’s and personal commitment statements. If you would like to learn more about the other key roles with ICCCR, please contact Kelly N Patterson, The Messenger, at kellypatterson@icccr.info
****************************************************************
More about the ICCCR Organizational Structure
The Elders agreed that ICCCR apply for LLC status in Costa Rica (in the care of Gary Schmieding.) It was agreed a separate non-profit organization, a US-based 501 c/3, to be named Intentional Conscious Communities International (ICCI), be created (in care of Kelly N Patterson.) However, Kelly N Patterson is to investigate and query immediate non-profit fiscal agent/partnerships. The ultimate objective is to create ICCI.
The ICCCR will act as a service provider for the ICCI. The ICCI will procure funds to support micro-loans via ICCCR and future ICC networks in other countries and regions; seed monies for new ICCs; gifts-in-kind; scholarships; educational tools and resources, etc.
In order to file for a 501 c/3, ICCI will need a board of directors (not on ICCI payroll) of (at least) the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If you are interested in being part of the ICCI board, please contact Kelly N Patterson, The Messenger, at kellypatterson@icccr.info
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