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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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NpTech Tag Summary: Penguin Day in New Orleans, Fondling the Tools, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Applications will be available form Feb 1 to March 14, 2008. Philanthropy, Fundraising, Disasters, and Video Good corporate citizenship was highlighted at Davis this past week. Intel unveiled its support for the Global Education Alliance's pilot program to create an education framework in Rwanda. Wonder if smashups are eligible?)

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: The cockroach under the refrigerator.

ASU Lodestar Center

It is a provocative piece that really made me re-evaluate how I view disaster and humanitarian giving. This phenomenon isnt limited just to disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and volunteerism, though. Stannard-Stockton referenced a video produced by "Good Intentions Are Not Enough," an online service of The Charity Rater, LLC.

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Vote and Comment for ALL these Awesome Nonprofit Panels at SXSW!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. The nonprofit presence at SXSW has been growing steadily over the past couple of years. Twitterstorm, anyone?

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Last Chance to Vote for Nonprofit SXSW Panels: Closes September 4th

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. I did a roundup of nonprofit panel proposals a few weeks back and wanted to give you an updated list. Carie Lewis.

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Guest Post: Beth Kanter's SXSWi Nonprofit Panel Roundup

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In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. The nonprofit presence at SXSW has been growing steadily over the past couple of years. Twitterstorm, anyone?

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Who Will Be the Next $100,000 Purpose Prize Winner? - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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60) Search « Join WVU for Integrated Marketing Degree Information Session | Main | So Easy, a Chicken Could Do It: frogloop 2008 Reader Survey » Wednesday Jan 23 2008 Who Will Be the Next $100,000 Purpose Prize Winner? Start your nomination today for the 2008 Purpose Prize. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com