Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

A similar example is that of an Atlanta city councilman who chose to post a message to Twitter asking for a medic to respond to an unconscious woman on the street rather than to dial 911 when his mobile phone battery was very low. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. Check out more awesome giveaways and highlights from a sampling of our exhibitors below. Interested in knowing how to prioritize resources, analyze a donor database, create mobile applications or visualize community indicators? in booth 64.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. Check out more awesome giveaways and highlights from a sampling of our exhibitors below. Interested in knowing how to prioritize resources, analyze a donor database, create mobile applications or visualize community indicators? in booth 64.

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JANUARY 24, 2022

Most people have four to six key strengths that are applicable to nonprofit fundraising. . That would be a disaster! There is a wonderful school in the Atlanta area for children and young adults with disabilities. Stick with things you are good at right now. . Your list shouldn’t be long. Feeling stuck?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 14, 2024

Most people have four to six key strengths that are applicable to nonprofit fundraising. That would be a disaster! There’s a wonderful school in the Atlanta area for children and young adults with disabilities. Stick with things you are good at right now. Your list shouldn’t be long. Feeling stuck? Did you watch it?

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