Noland Hoshino
Co-Founder & Social Good Marketing Strategist, Do-Good Enforcer, Content Curator, Volunteer Evangelist and Givologist.
He re-energized the Heifer International grassroots volunteer group in Portland, Oregon. which he turned into one of the most influential and innovative grassroot groups in the organization. He created the Heifer Portland blog (which has been adopted by the entire organization), managed their Twitter and Facebook accounts, and has won several online campaigns. Noland has earned the respect of nonprofit and business leaders in the community.
In 2009, Noland started his own company, [B]cause Media | Social Communications, to help catapult small businesses and small nonprofits into the social spaces with social communication marketing strategies. His expertise in both social media and marketing brings tremendous value to the ever-changing medium.
[B]cause Media is a reflection of Noland’s personal mission statement: “You are defined by what you give.” He encourages his clients to get involved in the community through volunteering and charitable donations with the company’s pricing structure. It starts with the custom-made [B]cause Media / TisBest Philanthropy Charity Gift Card, where you can make a donation to your favorite charity immediately.
Mary Rarick
Digital Communications Strategist, Caffeine-addicted, Hyphen Enthusiast, Grammar Geek, Perennial Cause Adopter, Connector
Mary comes to [B]cause Media with a B.A. in English, a teaching certificate and a background in publishing, project management and education. A self-acknowledged social media addict, she is thrilled to be helping companies foster and engage their online communities. In her free time Mary can be found curled up on the couch reading, volunteering as a member of Century High School’s Site Council or desperately capturing territories in a spirited game of Risk with her family.
How can we help you?
