Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 27, 2010

I recently had the opportunity to connect with John Brennan , the driving force behind OpenAction.org , which empowers individuals and organizations by helping them tell the world about the positive impact their actions have. In June 2009, John decided to sell nearly everything he owned and set out for New York City (via San Diego). .

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

Between 2006 and 2009, TechSoup hosted open challenges to identify and provide support for innovative projects that harnessed these and other technologies for social good. Ushahidi entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May 2008. The NetSquared Challenges Foster Tech Innovation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2010

has used the Internet to disseminate its model, empowering local communities to self-organize and build their own playgrounds using free resources on its website. is one of the first non-profit organizations to take this approach online. While the idea of giving away a non-profit model itself isn’t new, KaBOOM! While KaBOOM!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

It was organized by Ed Schipul. At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. Evolution, Creation and Extinction (of the organization) Organizations, political campaigns, newspapers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 15, 2009

Although at core: People coming together in the real-world are key to fueling how we organize for change. We need real world events to be a central part of our online organizing. The framework is super flexible - as just about any kind of action can be proposed and organized. DonorsChoose.org - "EduDrinks"? Then check out.

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