We are proud of SocialOffset co-founder Beth Surmont, FASAE, CMP-Fellow, CAE, who just received the PCMA Groundbreaker Award at the 2024 PCMA Visionary Awards, partly for her phenomenal work with our initiative. She is a human dynamo and a true force for change in the world! Thank you, Beth, for all you've done and continue to do!
SocialOffset
Non-profit Organizations
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About us
SocialOffset is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation (EIN secured; IRS confirmation pending) created to provide event organizers and their attendees with a tool to offset the economic impact of their event or stay in a city where local legislation and laws are not in alignment with their individual values. The “offset” is realized when an attendee elects to make a donation to a recommended list of local charities and/or organizations that support those impacted by particular laws that may be in conflict with the attendee’s personal values. (This is similar to a carbon offset.) The two guiding principles of SocialOffset include: 1) We validate and align with attendees’ discomfort and potential unwillingness to visit a city where the state has laws that go against attendees’ core values. 2) We do not support boycotting cities based on the laws passed by their states. o Boycotts are bad for America because it will further divide the country. o Boycotts are bad for destinations because individuals (many from marginalized groups) who work in related industries (e.g., hospitality) will be negatively impacted. o Boycotts are bad for event planners because site selection will become near impossible to manage as different political and social justice issues attract and repel different audiences. Given these guiding principles, SocialOffset’s sole intent is to raise money for local charities whose missions align with attendees’ core values. These values may be related to reproductive healthcare, anti-racism, lgbtq+ rights, hunger, homelessness, environmental, etc. SocialOffset allows organizations and individuals to continue to contribute to local economies while also providing direct support to those who live in those localities, with no threat to any individual’s employment.
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www.SocialOffset.org
External link for SocialOffset
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 2-10 employees
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- Nonprofit
Updates
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We are so excited to announce that we’ve exceeded our original goal of raising $5,000 to support six local charities in Cleveland during ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership’s Annual Meeting. Are you still interested in donating? GOOD NEWS! The campaign is still open for two more weeks so you can continue to make a difference in the Cleveland community. Choose an issue you’re passionate about supporting, donate, and 100% of the funds raised will go directly to the organization you designate! Check out the six charities that will receive financial support and donate to one (or more) of your choice here: https://lnkd.in/gH4A6j8Z. #ASAEAnnualMeeting #ASAE24 #NonprofitEvents #AssociationEvents #SociallyConsciousEvents
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Way to go!!! Congratulations Visit Seattle Visit Baltimore and Visit Savannah Hey, @ SocialOffset did you notice that two of the ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership booth winners are two of SocialOffset's founding partners? Thank you Seattle & Baltimore! Your booths were spectacular! Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE Beth Surmont, FASAE, CMP-Fellow, CAE KiKi L'Italien Erin Fuller, FASAE, CAE Shawn Boynes, FASAE, CAE Cameron Unz Curtis, CMM, CAE (She/Her/Hers) Rhonda Payne, CAE Marc Beebe James H. Pogue, Ph.D Tammy Blount-Canavan, FCDME Al Hutchinson Brian Chung, CMP Alison LaFollette Strategic Association Management #asae24 #SociallyConsciousIn-personMeetings
We're excited to reveal the winners of today's booth judging, featuring over 50 first-time participants! Congratulations to Our Island Booth Winners! 🎉 🥇 1st Place: Visit Savannah – Booth 2942 🥈 2nd Place: Visit Seattle – Booth 2336 🥉 3rd Place: Visit Baltimore – Booth 1944 Haven’t seen these amazing booths yet? Be sure to swing by before the event wraps up. #ASAE24
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It’s not too late to donate to SocialOffset’s Campaign! Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support six local charities in Cleveland - and we're so close to meeting that goal. Stay true to your values and contribute to one of the six charities in our campaign that support racial justice, hunger relief, housing security, reproductive freedom, environmental sustainability, and LGBTQ+ equality. Take meaningful action here: https://buff.ly/4dm7Nlb #ASAEAnnualMeeting #ASAE24 #NonprofitEvents #AssociationEvents #SociallyConsciousEvents
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Last year, SocialOffset’s campaign in Atlanta raised nearly $4,000. This year, we want to raise $5,000 for Cleveland during #ASAE24. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio supports our final cause - reproductive freedom. Planned Parenthood offers reproductive health care services and supports people of color, those with low incomes, and the LGBTQ+ community. Take meaningful action and explore all of the charities part of this year’s campaign today: https://lnkd.in/g3rbuKRx. #ASAEAnnualMeeting #ASAE24 #NonprofitEvents #AssociationEvents #SociallyConsciousEvents
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It’s not too late to donate to SocialOffset’s Campaign! Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support six local charities in Cleveland. The Cleveland Black Futures Fund, our vetted charity focused on racial justice, invests in and strengthens Black-led and Black-serving social change organizations. Take meaningful action and explore all of the charities part of this year’s campaign today: https://lnkd.in/g3rbuKRx. #ASAEAnnualMeeting #ASAE24 #NonprofitEvents #AssociationEvents #SociallyConsciousEvents
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SO proud of the impact of SocialOffset. Our Cleveland Campaign is going strong. Our goal is to raise $5,000 for six local Cleveland charities. Here is just one of them. SocialOffset ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Have you heard about the SocialOffset Cleveland Campaign? SocialOffset creates a socially conscious alternative to event and destination boycotts. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support six local charities during the ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership Annual Meeting. The The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland supports the cause of #LGBTQequality. Their mission is to enrich the lives of the diverse LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, support, education, and celebration. Take meaningful action and explore all of the charities part of this year’s campaign today: https://lnkd.in/g3rbuKRx. #ASAEAnnualMeeting #ASAE24 #NonprofitEvents #AssociationEvents #SociallyConsciousEvents
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SocialOffset is excited to be at ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership’s Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio on August 10-13. We are running a campaign to contribute to local organizations in Cleveland that make a difference in people’s lives. We have vetted six local charities that support racial justice, hunger relief, housing security, reproductive freedom, environmental sustainability, and LGBTQ+ equality in Cleveland. Take meaningful action and explore all of the charities part of this year’s campaign today: https://lnkd.in/g3rbuKRx. #ASAEAnnualMeeting #ASAE24 #NonprofitEvents #AssociationEvents #SociallyConsciousEvents
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Have you heard about the SocialOffset Cleveland Campaign? SocialOffset creates a socially conscious alternative to event and destination boycotts. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support six local charities during the ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership Annual Meeting. The The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland supports the cause of #LGBTQequality. Their mission is to enrich the lives of the diverse LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, support, education, and celebration. Take meaningful action and explore all of the charities part of this year’s campaign today: https://lnkd.in/g3rbuKRx. #ASAEAnnualMeeting #ASAE24 #NonprofitEvents #AssociationEvents #SociallyConsciousEvents
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Have you heard about the Cleveland SocialOffset fundraiser? SocialOffset is here at the ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership Annual Meeting and we brought our values with us! We are committed to supporting six local nonprofits making a big social impact in the Cleveland community. We are excited to introduce Hunger Network as the vetted recipient of all funds raised to support #HungerRelief in Cleveland. Every $25 you donate will provide 100 meals for the 36,000 people in Greater Cleveland they serve every month. Take part of the Cleveland SocialOffsetcampaign by donating today: https://lnkd.in/g3rbuKRx.
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