In this episode of Social Media for Social Impact, host Dr. Misha Kouzeh welcomes Tim Parsons, Senior Advisor at Idealist, for an insightful conversation about transforming social media into a space for genuine community and social action. Tim shares his journey from facilitating community service programs to advocating for social impact with a focus on belonging and empathy. They discuss the importance of creating intentional online communities, reducing urgency, and fostering human connections through social media. Tim highlights innovative initiatives like Idealist's transformative role and The Nonprofit Hive’s community-building efforts. They also touch on the potential and challenges of generative AI in enhancing human connection and the importance of cultivating hope, agency, and belonging. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in leveraging digital platforms for meaningful social change.

00:00 Introduction to Social Media for Social Impact

0:41 Meet Tim Parsons: Purpose-Driven Leadership

01:31 Tim's Journey: From Retail to Global Impact

05:00 The Role of Idealist in Social Impact

11:00 Building Intentional Relationships Online

21:10 Highlighting Impactful Organizations

24:20 Advice for Building Community and Belonging

28:26 Generative AI and Human Connection

34:38 Hope, Agency, and Belonging 36:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

For more information about Tim's work and Idealist, visit www.linkedin.com/in/rookzero and www.idealist.org.

Additional mention: https://thenonprofithive.com

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