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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. Social media, like all technology, is developed by people. Why Social Media? Citizen-Powered Response.

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An Amazing NpTech Social Media Link Buffet: Take Your Pick!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Facebook’s grant will encourage users of the social network to learn more about service opportunities through ServiceNation’s Facebook Page and connect with MyNation, a new, online social-networking community on ServiceNation.org being launched in preparation for the first National Day of Service on September 11, 2009.

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Five Social Media Fundraising Trends for 2009

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But I'm a member of the Social Media Advisory Board for SmartBrief, Inc , a terrific daily summary of social media insights and they asked me to do a roundup post for this week. Social Media Fundraising As Part of A Multi-Channel Strategy. This year's Tweetsgiving hopes to raise more than $100,000 in donations.

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Interview with Zainab Salbi, Founder of Women for Women International

Have Fun - Do Good

With finances a little tight this year, I've had to reduce the number of organizations I'm donating to in 2009. During our conversation, I was particularly moved by her revelation that she started Women for Women International not only to fill a social need, but also for her own healing. edited transcript below).

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Bringing Women a Global Voice: Jensine Larsen, World Pulse

Have Fun - Do Good

I am very much a social entrepreneur. Last year we piloted it, in 2009. I think, not only do most social entrepreneurs struggle with that, but I think women struggle with that as well. There are a lot of things that are different from the start up phase. One thing I have learned about myself is that I have to adapt and shift.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: WITNESS

Nonprofit Tech for Good

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? In February 2006, WITNESS first social media tool was the launch of its YouTube Channel. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Who maintains your social media campaigns? This helps to amplify discussions and messaging.

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Benetech: President's Update

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Reviewing where we were at the beginning of 2009, it’s amazing to see the growth in impact that Benetech and our team have had in the world. Our volunteers, together with these socially responsible publishers, are making sure that our members have the content they need. And the price to the Dept.