MoSoSo

Description

A networking tool that allows users to see who else in their network is close to them when mobile, usually using cell phone technology.

Uses and Potential Benefits

Can alert users when they are in proximity to people or locations of interest to them. Example: a grantee might use MoSoSo to notify its program participants of services in their area via their cell phones.

Examples of the Tool (Not exhaustive or vetted)

www.mymososo.com

www.enpresence.com

www.dodgeball.com/home

References/Articles/Examples from Nonprofits and Foundations

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MoSoSo

MobileActive Strategy Guides: Know-how for deploying effective mobile campaigns for activism and advocacy

Mobile Phones and Social Activism

Real Time or Time Independent?

Real Time

Can Start Small and Expand?

Time/Cost to Implement?

High

Time/Cost to Maintain

High