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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

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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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

Organizations around the globe are harnessing these tools and data to mobilize supporters, tell their stories and the stories of their constituents, and to share knowledge with people and communities everywhere. " Humaninet has built a variety of mapping applications for use in disaster preparedness and recovery.

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The New Culture of Storytelling

Forum One

This year's event was held in Atlanta from April 8 - 10, and over 1,400 nonprofit tech folks attended. As always, the event was a blast. We've provided training on how to interview subjects, tips for photographing and video-recording, as well as best practices for writing strong stories that encourage and elicit action.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

Organizations around the globe are harnessing these tools and data to mobilize supporters, tell their stories and the stories of their constituents, and to share knowledge with people and communities everywhere. " Humaninet has built a variety of mapping applications for use in disaster preparedness and recovery.

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[VIDEO] 5 Must-Do’s of Year-End Fundraising Success

Bloomerang

So I help organizations tell powerful stories that have raised collectively around a half billion dollars. Be an ambassador but tell a specific story? . They made sure that we got to hear stories from some of these folks, but they put a face on what our impact would be if we gave. “Understand our mission.”

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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

As this collection of fantastic conferences continues to grow, we'll be updating event details like ticket prices and event hashtags - you're welcome! Each year, the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is the nonprofit industry's signature technology event, and 2016 will be no different. This is the way events should be.

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Create a Fundraising Plan that Plays to Your Fundraising Strengths

Get Fully Funded

Are you strong in event planning, mindful of all the little details? Masterful at telling stories that bring people to happy tears? I am a wonderful event planner! That would be a disaster! There’s a wonderful school in the Atlanta area for children and young adults with disabilities.