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. It evolves to meet our changing needs, to fit our changing lifestyles, and to integrate into the way we do our work.

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

More volunteer sign-ups. Certain corporate giving programs like volunteer grants encourage employees to volunteer with nonprofits. As a result, nonprofits not only earn money from the volunteer grants but also gain a new base of dedicated volunteers. Volunteer grants function very similarly to matching gifts.

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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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Philanthropy Social Media Media Social 244

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Here’s what I learned: How did you get started working in the nonprofit sector? However, now I’m bringing a new tool to my work in the form of mindfulness.

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Life Arts Digital Work 76

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

In less than two years, a simple website created to track election violence in Nairobi is now being used to: monitor crime-related data in Atlanta, GA. The organization is working to build a digital public map of the Kibera community for the residents and organizations working there. monitor election results in Mexico and India.

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Tools Map Disaster Oregon 73

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

In less than two years, a simple website created to track election violence in Nairobi is now being used to: monitor crime-related data in Atlanta, GA. The organization is working to build a digital public map of the Kibera community for the residents and organizations working there. monitor election results in Mexico and India.

Tools 59

Tools Map Disaster Oregon 59

EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

You'll learn to embrace technology and find out how to put it to work for your institution. Diversity Abroad Network / Atlanta, GA / Free. The Government and Not-For-Profit Conference addresses the unique technical and professional challenges of the CPAs working in these sectors. Join us in Washington, D.C., Communications.

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Calendar Conference San Diego DC 177