Beginning January 15, our Twitter followers began ramping up significantly. In 3 weeks 3,000+ followers has grown to 23,000+ -- I'm not complaining ;-) -- but I can't seem to source it. Ideas? Was it Twitter's recommend-a-friend feature alone? - Andy Sternberg from Bookmarklet

OK, I get it now. Maybe it's because you have the chance to define how to use Social Media for Non_Profit! I'm following now, and very interested to see where this goes. I don't know why your surprised. Congrats, your off to a great start! - Michael Fidler

we did spread the word a bit thru our involvement with the Green Inaugural Ball and now Twestival... but after many many months in the 2,000 - 3,000 follower range, i'm very curious. We didn't announce our Twitter on National TV like @stephenfry or anything ;-) - Andy Sternberg from twhirl

thanks Michael. We all have the tools now to use various media for the greater good. I just wonder if other Twitter accounts have experienced similar sharp and steady upticks lately and why. Or perhaps after a couple years on Twitter (originally @LiveEarth070707) we finally arrived ... - Andy Sternberg

Acctually This campaign came to my attention earlier this week so your getting a buzz from somewhere. I think it was mentioned in relations to one of the cities this will take place in. I just browsed the information really quickly just now, so I don't know how your planning it. Is it one city at a time or all of them simultaneously? Bottom line, you must be happy with the response so far. - Michael Fidler

The Dalai Lama's account went from 3 thousand earlier today to over 17 thousand now. The growth is actually accelerating. No comparison of course, but an indicator your on the right track. - Michael Fidler