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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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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

NTEN

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. But the way we think about and turn to social media in a time of disaster is changing. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones. How can we do that?

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PhilanthroTech: How Nonprofits Are Using Crowdfunding

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There was a lot of buzz about crowdfunding in 2012: a video game called Star Citizen raised more than $7 million, Kickstarter banned nonprofits from using its platform (see #3 on that page), and a Tumblr popped up that takes aim at suspicious crowdfunding projects. I foresee that 2013 will be the year that this strategy really takes off.

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

Bloomerang

There are all kinds of great videos, case studies you can dive into and kind of get to know us a little bit more. . We are competing for attention at a level we have never seen in our lifetimes. The video alone brought us to tears. We’re a donor database. That’s what Bloomerang is. Visit our website. She called.

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Social Media Roadblock: An Interview with Wendy Harman, Red Cross - Social Media Strategy Case Study

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

campaign's objective was to encourage social media activists to show solidarity with the Red Cross by displaying Red Cross PSAs, videos, photos, widgets, on their online spaces. We hoped to created more awareness of the need for support for all of those affected by recent disasters. Tell me about the campaign - what, why,objectives.

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NpTechTag Summary: Insect Antennae, A Blast from the Past, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Who has time for Video? The point made is: Some content is going to be very well suited to video -- but other. The question is "When is video a good. And, if you want to see some excellent nonprofit examples of video, be sure to check out the entries in the NTC Video Contest. isn't as negative as it sounds.

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Technology & Community: Strategic Options for Building Movements

Amy Sample Ward

Yes we have an accessible and attention span limited world thanks in great deal to the internet. Positive reinforcement is one of the best leadership development practices you can build into your movement, whether it’s online or offline, on a facebook page, newsletter, annual fundraiser or neighborhood events. Have people heard of 350.org

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