Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I’m in Austin, TX, today engaging with librarians, digital curators, and technologists working at the nexus of communities and knowledge at the Electronic Resources and Libraries annual conference. Why Community? So, why community? You can follow along with the sessions today through Wednesday using #ERL11.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

As the Membership Director at NTEN , and as a speaker at this year’s SXSW Interactive , I hope to be able to connect with all of you that may be coming to Austin for the festival or based in the Austin area. I’ll be joined by NTEN’s Community Manager, Sarah Janczak, too. NTEN Community Series: Austin.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

In Central Texas, a bitter fight over a $1 billion water project offers a preview of the future for much of the state as decades of rapid growth push past the local limits of its most vital natural resource. In 1998, Gangnes moved from Austin to rural Lee County.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2013

Note from Beth: I’m headed down to Austin, TX for SXSW where I will have the pleasure of facilitating a workshop on measuring social media with KD Paine with case studies by David Neff and Carie Lewis. They build up an online and offline community, create great projects, and then ask the community to fund them through donations.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Location : Austin, TX. Description : Libraries, whether associated with a school, government, agency or geography, serve a community. And when the community changes, there’s an opportunity for the institution and the service to change or not to change. Date : February 28th-March 2nd, 2011. Topic : Keynote.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

I've been noticing a social media spin on making charitable donations in your community, regional, or state. GiveMN a new online resource that hopes to encourage more Minnesotans to give and help create a stronger nonprofit community for Minnesota. Individuals can browse the site and find local nonprofits and make a donation online.

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2020

As Tesla made its first public pitch to bring its Cybertruck factory to Austin, Texas on Tuesday, the company faced concerns from citizens about its treatment of workers, the proposal’s impact on the local housing crisis, the need to give the automaker tax breaks, and most of all, CEO Elon Musk.

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The Verge

MARCH 18, 2021

At that time, the app offered local news coverage in 12 cities, including New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Miami, and more. But today, Amazon says it’s expanding local news to “88 major cities” across the US, “including popular local stations from news distributors such as ABC Owned Television Stations, CBSN, TEGNA, Cox, The E.W.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2013

NetSquared organizers bring together the nonprofit technology community for face-to-face meetings… but we all know that meetings are boring! Their “meetings” come in diverse and innovative formats like Philadelphia’s Crowdsourcing Change , Vancouver’s Coffee Klatsch or a Happy Hour in Austin or Minneapolis.

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The Next Web

MARCH 11, 2014

This was my fourth year at SXSW with my company.CO, and while some are doubting whether this geek spring break can sustain the Austin takeover for many years to come, 2014 bubbled with smart people, big ideas and tons of energy. Having some fun with the community.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

SXSW is just a few weeks away and we want to be sure that we can connect with all of you NTENers planning to join the technology party in Austin! Fork over your lunch money to a local Austin organization and Convio will match your donation! Both Sarah and I will be heading down for the full week of SXSW Interactive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

Once a month, my kids' school holds a school spirit day which includes a school-wide community service project. The younger kids are asked to bring an item in that is donated to a local community group in need. For October, the school is requesting donations of canned food for the local food pantry.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

You may have attended your local Tech Club , as an attendee, speaker, or organizer. NTEN 501 Tech Clubs are informal, local groups that meet regularly in many cities. These meetings allow people interested in nonprofit technology to meet local colleagues, develop professional support networks, and talk shop in a relaxed setting.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. Check out the [blog]([link] to get a taste of our grassroots community. * **Katharine Bierce** recorded her recent [tech and philanthropy panel]([link]. Austin, Texas: Austin: QuickBooks Made Easy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Kimbia, an Austin, Tex.-based Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 3, 2009

It'll bring together the 14 Mobile Challenge Project teams selected in a community vote next week, along with funders, innovators, developers, nonprofits and more. N2Y4 Conference Volunteers | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org - Looking for a way to come to the N2Y4 Conference?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 23, 2010

. —– Scott Anderson is the Director of Communications for DSI, the developer of ClientTrack. He earned his PhD in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin. ClientTrack software products and professional services provide comprehensive solutions for the Health, Human and Social Services community.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 9, 2014

You''ve probably heard all of our reasons to attend: over 2,000 attendees, more than 100 educational breakout sessions, two-day Science Fair exhibit hall, valuable networking, and the chance to spend time in the incredible city of Austin. But not to worry, we (along with the NTEN Community) have your back. We got your back!

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

They’re also your biggest cheerleaders, advocating for your cause and spreading the word within the community. Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. Local Chamber of Commerce or local leadership group, for example, “Leadership Nashville” or “Leadership Austin.”

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Tableau

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Wildfire is an important ecological process that’s critical to a healthy ecosystem, but when wildfire intersects with human communities, the results can be catastrophic. Vulnerable communities, who are the least able to handle the impacts of a wildfire disaster, bear an inequitable share of the risks and the consequences.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Most of the residents are company employees and the community includes more than 100 children, according to copies of the petition obtained by The Associated Press. Some local environmental advocates have expressed worry about what the effects would mean for development. “We look forward to seeing the outcome of this election.”

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

State/Local / #MCNAC16 / @SmartNonprofits. State/Local. Affect is a new community event highlighting the diversity of work and design behind social change. It’ll open with candid stories about the ups and downs of working in social good and close with an afternoon of action and volunteering with local nonprofits.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

Points of Light, the organization that established this program in 1974, says "National Volunteer Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change – discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference." This is a wonderful thing.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

OFM: A Model for Partner Participation in Open Source Community Projects. Terri has over 30 years of success in higher education, politics, international affairs, and nonprofits, including roles as Provost at Menlo College, Vice Provost at University of Texas at Austin, and positions on numerous boards. Tim Lockie, Now It Matters.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Wildfire is an important ecological process that’s critical to a healthy ecosystem, but when wildfire intersects with human communities, the results can be catastrophic. Vulnerable communities, who are the least able to handle the impacts of a wildfire disaster, bear an inequitable share of the risks and the consequences.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Diversity — how to make sure the organizing team, presenters, attendees, and content are inclusive and reflective of the community. So don't be nervous — we're ready to create amazing tech training and networking events in your community! Austin, Texas: Crowdfunding Success: Crowdrise, Indiegogo, and Kickstarter.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

She is also the co-founder of Build In SE , a community of founders, funders and ecosystem partners committed to company building in the Southeast (#BuildInSE). Moving to cities like Nashville, Austin, Atlanta, Denver, Durham, Miami, et. In LA, my local neighborhood hardly knew one another due to the transient nature of the town.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

As change-makers of all varieties descend upon Austin, Texas for SXSW we welcome you to Center61 to hear from some up-and-coming social impact projects. This is also a great opportunity to connect with folks from across the social impact sphere, both locally and those in from out of town.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

By plugging the app into our technology platform, community support, brand and growth marketing, we can accelerate Fruitz’s growth,” she said. ” Bumble will incorporate Fruitz into its suite of dating apps while also providing it with resources including machine learning technology, marketing, localization, and safety platforms.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 8, 2011

This year, we're happy to congratulate one of our (HQ local) clients, Austin Pets Alive! , It doesn't take a lot to know that this challenge meant really mobilizing in the community to get awareness and adoption up! Austin Pets Alive! Austin Pets Alive! And once again, congratulations to Austin Pets Alive!

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Austin Russell creates $70 million fund at Central Florida Foundation. The Central Florida Foundation in Orlando has announced a $70 million contribution from Luminar Technologies founder and CEO Austin Russell to create a charitable fund. A weekly update with the latest news from PND. December 30, 2021. More than $6.7

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

It allows renters to find an apartment in more than 25 markets — including Austin, Houston, Phoenix, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego, Sacramento and Tampa — where they can Airbnb a spare room, or the whole apartment while they’re away. On the program FAQ, Airbnb specifies that it doesn’t own any of these properties.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2015

Julie Lyles Carr was asked a life-changing question five years ago: "What is the one thing you would like to do to impact your community?" " Armed with this vision, Carr secured a private grant and launched Legacy of Hope Austin (LOH) in 2010. In late 2014, Holloway was ready to help another local nonprofit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The paper investigates the effect of civic engagement indicators on economic indicators to explore if and where civic engagement strengthened local economies. The claim that communities with strong civic engagement by residents are resilient and can weather challenges is not new. Working with neighbors to address community problems.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Facebook moderators employed by third-party contracting firm Accenture and based in Austin, Texas are being forced to return to the office on October 12th, The Verge has learned. In a statement, a Facebook spokesperson said, “A lot of the work done by the Accenture Austin team involves work streams that can’t be done from home.”

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

For one, the Denver-based firm is pivoting away from its original focus on its home state of Colorado, despite being the only local fund in two of the state’s 10 unicorn companies. He started attending happy hours to get to know people in his new community and met a bunch of startup founders who all shared the same problem.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675. The premise is that governing well is essential for strong nonprofits working efficiently and effectively to address critical needs in our communities. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders.

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