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. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

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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Haiti Disaster Social Media Media 82

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Communicating need is paramount to responsive generosity, with the most efficient channels being the news and press. Historical support shows that charitable response is swift in response to natural disasters, financial crises such as the Great Recession of 2008 – 2009 and the pandemic, as seen below: Revenue Trend: Human Services Benchmark.

Strategy 52

Strategy Marketing Giving Ukraine 52

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Twitter and Nonprofits April 10, 2008 This actually was a post to the Progressive Exchange discussion list. I’d be really hard pressed to suggest that they spend much of their meager resources on that.

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Twitter Nonprofit Demographics Open Source 100

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Do you have a pulse on what the most pressing local needs are at this moment? This could mean getting aid after a disaster to those that need it by working directly with a local community foundation or addressing a significant need in your community. Where does your organization sit in your community?

Boston 27

Boston Collaboration Help Literacy 27

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

It was an echo campaign to complement a radio roadblock on Friday, September 19, 2008 when the NAB encouraged all radio stations to run a Red Cross PSA at 1 pm EDT. We hoped to created more awareness of the need for support for all of those affected by recent disasters. How did you implement it?

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Social Media Case Study Media Interview 50

Connection Cafe

MAY 18, 2020

I’ve taken a good look at my portfolio over the last month to identify those donors who I can approach for a five-figure gift that may want to pivot and help with pressing needs due to COVID-19. Strategize with this economic downturn in mind, not the 2008 recession. Work with mid-level donors.

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Fundraising Gift Problem Donor 27