Member Communications
Our preferred communications platform is called Mobilize. We believe it’s one of the best tools for our community. Please note this is different than your Seattle Made profile on seattlemade.org. As part of your membership, we have already created your profile for you.
This page on our Good Business Network of Washington (formerly Seattle Good Business Network of Washington) site offers you an in-depth overview of Mobilize and how best to utilize the platform. If looking for some quick tips to get you started check out the outline below.
Quick Start Tips
If you’d like, you can use Mobilize completely via email. To send a message to all Seattle Made members through your regular email account, address the email TOoi.ezilibom.spuorg@edamelttaes
Messages must be FROM the email you used to register for Seattle Made, although you can change or add addresses in your Mobilize settings.
You can reply to any post wherever you are, just like a normal email. No need to log in.
If you’d like to communicate with a select group of members, check out older posts, or set how often you’d like to receive messages you’ll need to log into your mobilize profile at https://seattlenetwork.mobilize.io.
If you’ve forgotten your password, click the ‘forgot password’ link. If you’re unsure of the email you used to sign up, please email Program Director Andrea Porter at gro.krowtenssenisubdoog@aerdna, for assistance.
Important Tips to Remember!
If you’d like to invite one of your team members to join the group, simply send them an invitation through the “Add Member” option!
If you’re using email to send or reply to a Mobilize message, DO NOT CC people who are not on the Mobilize platform! Your message will not be delivered. If you’re trying to reach someone outside of the Mobilize network, you’ll need to email them directly.
Mobilize is a different system from your Seattle Made online profile.
How to Participate (DO’S)
Introduce yourself! Tell us your name, about your business, why you love being an urban maker or producer, and whatever other fun things you’d like to share so we can all get to know you better.
Share resources or business referrals. We encourage referrals to local independent Seattle-metro area businesses but feel free to include other referrals too.
Ask for advice, referrals, or suggestions.
List a local class, workshop, event, or article that you think might be beneficial to other members.
Promote your business events (limit to once per quarter).
Log in and connect directly with other members. Find those most relevant to your needs or interests by searching product or industry tags in the member database. Use the chat function to connect individually or to start group discussions.
Use the search feature to check out past conversation threads. There may be an answer to your question already in the archives!
How NOT to Participate (DON’TS)
Requests for donations or fundraising. We understand that everyone has a cause close to their heart; however, our Mobilize platform is a place for collaborations and support, not solicitations.
Advertisements or solicitations for paid services not related to your Seattle Made business. If you have an offer or side gig that you believe is genuinely of value to our members, check with us before posting.
Sales or discount offers for your business. These are allowed ONLY if they’re part of an event (e.g., “Join us on Saturday to celebrate the launch of our new production facility! Receive 20% off any purchase at the event.”)
Broad requests for wholesale accounts. If you are interested in submitting to a member’s brick and mortar venue, please request information regarding their submission process directly from the member and follow their guidelines.
Requests for protected copyright materials.
Request to complete surveys. As an organization, we regularly send out surveys to gauge member needs, etc., so we can always roll questions into a survey and share the feedback. Just reach out, and we can discuss it!
Information from Mobilize posts should not be shared with the press! (A recent example, we shared on Mobilize that a retail space on Capitol Hill was coming available – and shortly after that, two local publications quoted ‘an email from Seattle Made’ as their source for announcing that a well-established business was looking to let go of their space. We received some negative feedback from our source. We hope it’s evident that this sort of thing will not engender trust with our community and civic partners who choose to share information with us.)
Use of profane or defamatory language, bullying, harassment or communication discriminatory in nature In the interest of fostering an open, welcoming, and encouraging environment, help us provide an environment free from discrimination and harassment for everyone, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual identity and orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, body size, age, level of experience, veteran status, or personal appearance. Please refrain from using profane or defamatory language, including negative posts or comments about other people, businesses, or organizations. Be careful in the words that you choose. Be kind to others.
If you feel that a post is not appropriate or needs review, please report it to a Group Manager. The Group Manager reserves the right to delete any post in violation of these guidelines, and violators may be subject to removal from the community.
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