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Andy Huston

Indianapolis, IN

Director of Member Services, North-American Interfraternity Conference

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Andy Huston Are there any plug-ins to help create a user generated blog that any of you know of? I'm thinking something along the lines of mylifeisaverage.com or damnyouautocorrect.com. Thanks in advance!

45 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Mike Templeton: I'm pretty sure there are options inside WordPress that allow you to take post submissions from outside authors. The only issue is that I think ...MoreI'm pretty sure there are options inside WordPress that allow you to take post submissions from outside authors. The only issue is that I think they need to register with the site to make their submission.

The other option would be to look at something like Tumblr. They have some native functionality for taking submissions too.
45 weeks ago

Michael Funk: Look into Gravity Forms (costs some money), BuddyPress, or Wordpress MU. Also the plugin PodsCMS.
45 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Andy Huston What If Starbucks Marketed Like Your Organization?: http://t.co/PP2f9uD

52 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson How on earth do you all keep up with the blogging, guest blogging, tweeting, and blog reading/commenting... and (if you're like me) this addiction to BC? I feel like I took on a second full-time job and I haven't even posted on my blog in 4 days. What techniques do you use to manage your time with all this?

63 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Productivity & Time-Management, I am Gen Y and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals 2 more

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Noel Rozny: I think the main thing is to set realistic goals. I used to try to post every day but my posts were consistently crappy. I find that I now shoot ...MoreI think the main thing is to set realistic goals. I used to try to post every day but my posts were consistently crappy. I find that I now shoot to catch up on my favorite blogs/commenting twice a week, and I also post my own twice a week. it's not as often as I would like, but it seems to allow me to hit the sweet spot of frequency and quality, which always seems to be at odds with each other.

I also use a color coded system which I keep by hand (for some reason, my brain remembers things better when I write them out by hand) ... gorgeous crayola markers and Curious George stickers make it extra fun!
63 weeks ago

Christopher Tran: While it may be difficult, it's possible. Definitely write a few posts in advance especially if you caught the writing bug. Time these out ...MoreWhile it may be difficult, it's possible. Definitely write a few posts in advance especially if you caught the writing bug. Time these out evenly so you feel like you've posted something just recently.

Tweeting is a whole 'nother thing. Just tweet away any time of the day!
63 weeks ago

Andy Huston How YOU Can Comment On Facebook Pages When You’re Admin | @hust0058 blog http://me.lt/3A2sA

63 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Andy Huston What Are Social Organizations And What’s The Case For Social Media | Hust0058's Blog http://me.lt/3A2iZ

64 weeks ago

Andy Huston Stop Begging for Followers [3 Reasons]: http://t.co/TxSaJgF

64 weeks ago

Andy Huston How To Make Foursquare Work For Your Business or Brand [Slides] http://bit.ly/emzYPF Let me know what you think of this post!

65 weeks ago from FourSquare for Business

Andy Huston Are you game for a meetup of local Indy meetup to discuss young professional issues in Indy? How about Weds 9/22... any venue suggestions?

88 weeks ago from Indianapolis Network

Andy Huston Have you seen foursquare's insights - the business back-end? bit.ly/9qO1Xc Here's my post that highlights its features. Let me know what you think it is missing & what you love.

88 weeks ago from FourSquare for Business

Andy Huston It's #brazen #smdindy in Indy tonight. What we lack in size we make up with talent. ;)

92 weeks ago from

Andy Huston Networking for #Indy's social media fans & young professionals @brewhouse on Weds for a #brazen #SMDindy http://bit.ly/d1q2SK / @mrlitke

92 weeks ago from

Andy Huston Networking for #Indy's social media fans & young professionals @brewhouse on Weds for a #brazen #SMDindy http://bit.ly/d1q2SK / @mrlitke

92 weeks ago

Andy Huston Indianapolis! There's a #Brazen meeting in conjunction with #SMDindy at Scotty's Brewhouse on Wednesday 8/18 at 7pm. Brazen MeetUp link: http://www.meetup.com/brazen/20222/ Mashable MeetUp link: http://www.meetup.com/Mashable/17767/

92 weeks ago from Indianapolis Network

Andy Huston joined the groups u30pro and Gen-Y Professional Bloggers

92 weeks ago

Andy Huston @mrLitke do you think we can merge SDMindy with a little #Brazen for a 2-for-1 Meet up? http://www.meetup.com/brazen

93 weeks ago from

Andy Huston Really interested in foursquare? Check out the twitter chat #4SqCHAT Mondays at 9p ET. I moderate via @4SqINDY.

93 weeks ago from FourSquare for Business

Andy Huston joined the group FourSquare for Business

93 weeks ago

Andy Huston @rochlatinsky gotcha. check out the #brazen / #u30pro for much better guidance on that topic.... & good luck!

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97 weeks ago

Andy Huston Starting a new job with a different organization soon! What advice do you have on the job transition: things to do, things to look out for, etc?

106 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management and Nonprofiteers

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Sean Masters: @Andy consider setting up some informal lunches with your upcoming team before your start date.
106 weeks ago

Andy Huston: Thanks for sharing your knowledge Shana, Michelle, Rebecca and Sean!! I'll report back - looking forward to making a smooth transition.
106 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh I don't have a mentor, but kinda wish that I did. What's holding you back from finding a mentor? If you have one, how did you ask? What are the best places to find a mentor and build relationships?

106 weeks ago from Mentors & Mentees

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Andy Huston: I have facilitated pairing mentors with college students within my organization. Even with this "mentor service" people are hesitant take ...MoreI have facilitated pairing mentors with college students within my organization. Even with this "mentor service" people are hesitant take advantage of the opportunity. My advice - use existing relationships and be deliberate in asking for advice and support. The successful mentor/mentee relationships that I've seen have been driven by the mentor. Hope this helps Ryan!
106 weeks ago

Bryon Ownby: While I have not been in a long-term mentor/mentee connection, there has been a few individuals that come to mind that are situational ...MoreWhile I have not been in a long-term mentor/mentee connection, there has been a few individuals that come to mind that are situational specific...like career change/next steps. @Jason find someone in a career field that interest you (I lucked up and found someone that had been a former career coach/counselor after meeting with this person several times).
106 weeks ago

Andy Huston Hey all - Director of Development for a nonprofit foundation. @hust0058 = content on college sports, fundraising, nonprofit, volunteerism, leadership, and managing SM/Web/Operations for an organization

113 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter

Andy Huston Is it better to start a nonprofit career in a big inter/national org or a smaller local one? (inspired by @DavidSpinks #u30pro #brazen)

113 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

Josh Hawkins: It depends on your financial needs and your own professional goals. A smaller NPO will give you more flexibility and more opportunities to be a ...MoreIt depends on your financial needs and your own professional goals. A smaller NPO will give you more flexibility and more opportunities to be a part of the decision making process. You can also embrace the challenge of building a smaller organization into something larger.

The smaller organizations will not pay as much as let's say, the Red Cross but you will have more creative control.
113 weeks ago

Theresa Duncan: I agree with Josh, in that at a smaller non-profit you have more ability to help shape the organization- to a have a vision and work toward that, ...MoreI agree with Josh, in that at a smaller non-profit you have more ability to help shape the organization- to a have a vision and work toward that, and see your results more directly.
Big or small, in the non-profit field it is more important to gravitate toward a cause you genuinely believe in. Non-profit work can be grueling sometimes, and is and should always be a labor of love.
113 weeks ago

Andy Huston Is it better to start a nonprofit career in a big inter/national org or a smaller local one? (inspired by @DavidSpinks #u30pro #brazen)

113 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

Rod Larking: I'd have to say its better to just start! getting the right fit to your skills is not always easy in a non-profit, and not always productive to ...MoreI'd have to say its better to just start! getting the right fit to your skills is not always easy in a non-profit, and not always productive to think of the traditional career path unless you ahve very specific transferable skills. lots of non-profits will grow while you are there and oppurtunities for motivated people always arise ... all that matters is that you are there to take them.

with non profits there is as much networking as in any other career pat, i am sure you will find yourself working at all sorts of organisations throughout your working life!
113 weeks ago

Louise Cottingham Harms: I have worked for both. It is better to find an organization that you feel passionate about. It's hard to work for the SPCA if you don't like ...MoreI have worked for both. It is better to find an organization that you feel passionate about. It's hard to work for the SPCA if you don't like animals.

But just like the corporate world, good workers advance because they are good. In small organizations, you're a big fish in a little pond. People will get to know you and you can advance by moving to other organizations. If you're in a big organzation and you are not good at your job, you will not advance.
113 weeks ago

Demetra Brown Question: What do you think is the lead motivator for getting individuals to take action and get involved in issues that impact their community?

115 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Monthly Goal Meet-Up, Creatively Inspired, Business as Mission and Non-Profit Management 3 more

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David Macauley: Right or wrong, you have to show them what's "in it" for them. Personal impact coupled with a solid call to action should get the right folks ...MoreRight or wrong, you have to show them what's "in it" for them. Personal impact coupled with a solid call to action should get the right folks involved and motivated... Just my 2 cents :)
113 weeks ago

Demetra Brown: @David: I agree, incentive is very important in order to persuade people to take action. Thanks for the feedback!!!
113 weeks ago