Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

This Challenge encourages innovations for mobile technologies in human rights investigations and advocacy. Learn more about the HRC Mobile Challenge. About the HRC Mobile Challenge. For more information about the HRC Mobile Challenge: Read the Rules and Guidelines. Tags: challenge mobile netsquared.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 30, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Nonprofit Technology Link Love July 30, 2008 Here are posts from a small sampling of bloggers I regularly read: Holly Ross shows her geek cred in a great post about DNS.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 5, 2009

2009 is going to be an interesting year. years “in business,” this is my personal challenge/resolution for 2009: I want to take the technology we already have and use it to help C3 focus our attention on our constituents and supporters as effectively as we focus on what we do to fight colorectal cancer. Mobile Commons.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 25, 2009

Right now, I’m counting down to October 25, 2009. That is the day that my 2 year contract with Sprint will be fulfilled, and I can freely cancel my mobile data plan. Mobile broadband is a nice-to-have if I can find a reasonable option. Which leaves the Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go as a very viable option.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

The September 2009 issue of NTEN Connect had a review of trends in online giving. 2009 proved to be another important year for online giving by nonprofit organizations. 2009 proved to be another important year for online giving by nonprofit organizations. The average online gift in December 2009 was $244.17.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

How should nonprofits position themselves in this ever changing world of technology? How important is it for them to understand and keep up with the new trends in technology? To answer these questions and more, we at Smart Online™ used this last quarter of 2010 to try and unravel the ‘Technology Trends for Nonprofits’ in 2011.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2010

In October 2009, I wrote about a build-it-yourself iPhone App development service called SwebApps that was waving set-up fees (normally $400-800) for nonprofits until 12/31/2009. We saw that with social media in 2008 and 2009, and the same will be true of mobile technology in 2010.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

in the fall of 2009. I first wrote about SwebApps in October of 2009 [ HOW TO: Launch an iPhone App for Your Nonprofit for $29 a Month]. 3) The Mobile Web has exploded over the last 12 months, so more than ever it is very important that your organization have a mobile website that you can link to inside of your iPhone App!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Responsive web design (also known as mobile optimization) refers to designing a site to provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices. Why Mobile?

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

The September 2009 issue of NTEN Connect had a review of trends in online giving. 2009 proved to be another important year for online giving by nonprofit organizations. 2009 proved to be another important year for online giving by nonprofit organizations. The average online gift in December 2009 was $244.17.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

Note from Beth: I’ve been looking for good examples of nonprofit mobile strategies. I wanted to find out more about how Seafood Watch integrates its mobile strategy across its communications channel, including social media. Your organization was one of the early adopters of mobile phone apps. Tell me about Seafood Watch.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Women and Technology November 15, 2006 One of the things I really like about the nonprofit technology community is that there are so many women involved.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Spirituality and Technology January 19, 2007 A number of people have written me, and said that they appreciate that there is a blog with a spiritual take on technology.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2012

14 million Americans scanned them in June of 2011 , and there was a +4500% increase in use from 2009 to 2010. When scanned, QR codes often take users to a mobile web page. Clever use of mobile technology might be just what your next campaign needs. People are using them! QR Codes Can Do a Lot.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 12, 2007

One of the interesting dynamics of any technology provider of any stripe is the way they choose the technology they will focus on and support. I think this is something that many nonprofits, especially those without in-house technology expertise aren’t that aware of. But I think more is needed.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2010

35% of users have accessed the Internet via their phone, according to a December 2009 report by Pew. So in times of natural disasters like the catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti and affected more then two million people, can a mobile strategy help raise money in times of crisis? Should your Nonprofit have a Mobile Strategy?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 7, 2012

Back in 2009 I wrote up 10 tips for managing social media burnout and taking my own advice, I am going offline for three weeks. On vacation… in remote areas in a distant land… viewing wildlife (hopefully)… and 100% offline. No smartphone. Just a camera, a couple of good books, and a journal, a pen, and a glue stick.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2010

Then 10 Nonprofit Mobile Websites. I thought it was important to lay the foundation of group texting and mobile websites for nonprofits before moving into examining how nonprofits are using iPhone Apps: 1. Updated: May 6, 2009. Released: November 16, 2009. Mobile Technology for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 21, 2011

By Jason Samuels, Manager of Information Technology, National Council on Family Relations. In the four years that I’ve been responsible for planning and negotiating conference A/V and other technology expenses for NCFR, I’ve had my eye on mobile broadband as a potential lower-cost alternative for providing internet access.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2010

Seventy-nine percent said they hadn’t found ways to do so.” – Chronicle of Philanthropy, November 12, 2009. Mobile Subscribers. Mobile lists are hard to build and most new subscribers come from pitches in e-Newsletters. Early estimates for 2009 show an increase in online donations of 46% from 2008. Online Donations.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 19, 2007

I’m not leaving nonprofit technology, though, just this particular role – I expect to stay involved, keep connected, keep prodding and poking, and keep learning. If I had it to do over again, I would have started a nonprofit technology organization 10 years ago. I have now realized I need to set it down for good.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 15, 2009

Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and MySpace are constantly evolving and on the brink of going mobile on a massive scale. Group texting, iPhone apps, and mobile websites are on the 2010 To Do Lists of most national and international nonprofits. From now until January 4, all social media and mobile technology webinars are 2-for-1.

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2009

Winners will be announced on Thursday, April 16, and the winners will be honored at the 2009 Politics Online Conference (April 20 - 21). Vote here for the 2009 Golden Dot award winners. It looks like there are about 20 award categories, including: Technology Impact Moment. Best Mobile/SMS Campaign. Best Candidate Blog.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I volunteered to be the “expert&# in residence for the “Program&# track of Office Hours. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

Katrin over at MobileActive.org weighs in , and I agree: So what does this mean for the ‘mobile for good’ field? This is big. This means that anyone can hack their phones – and a raft of developers can create really interesting kinds of software for phones. The SDK will be available later this month.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 10, 2010

I launched this blog in September 2009. Social media is going mobile. Now social media and the Web in general is going mobile. Launch innovative mobile campaigns using FourSquare. Create a mobile website and launch a text campaign linked to Twitter or Facebook. Now is the time for early adoption of the mobile Web.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

How can we use technology in a new way to improve people’s lives that is an order of magnitude better? Can we help stimulate the creation of far more technology-for-good ventures? Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice.

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NTEN

JULY 23, 2009

Recently, over 300 innovators and changemakers interested in the intersection of technology and social benefit work converged for a few days of idea-sharing, learning, and collaboration at NetSquared's annual conference. The 2009 N2Y4 Conference showcased the Featured Projects from NetSquared's Global Challenge focused on mobile technology.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits September 19, 2008 Here are a few interesting tidbits that have come my way over the course of the last few days There is a new online fundraising platform, founded by an ex-Convio person.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Another part of my position is coaching the volunteers to embrace social media and use it to mobilize their volunteer base and communicate our message in their communities. When I started at organization in July 2009, the Facebook fan page had about 6,000 fans and now it has over 35,400 fans. We have over 70 affiliates in the U.S.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology I’m hosting the carnival next week April 11, 2008 (Photo by frankienose ) I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants here, next week. So send in your best of the week! {

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

MacArthur Foundation and Humanity United , held their second Human Rights and Technology conference at the new David Brower Center. TechSoup's NetSquared Initiative partnered with the HRC in the first conference The Soul of the New Machine in 2009 to help select a winner in their Mobile Challenge.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 13, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology If it’s good enough for the Navy … March 13, 2008 In a surprising move, the US Navy will stop buying proprietary hardware and software, and only buy open systems.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 17, 2008

I’m excited to be doing it again, in a new city, with some great partners, including Aspiration , of course, Joomla , PICnet , and the Chicago Technology Cooperative. And of course, there is Penguin Day !! I think it will be a great time. And I hope to bring home a penguin!)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Google Chrome September 4, 2008 The hiatus is over with a short entry about Google Chrome , the new browser from Google that I learned about on the twitterverse while I was stopped at one rest stop or another.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 4, 2009

NetSquared currently has 3 open Challenges, calling for innovators and change makers around the world to submit ideas for Web and mobile-based technologies for social change. UC Berkeley Human Rights Center Mobile Challenge. N2Y4 Mobile Challenge. Check out his answer (video) and Challenges you can dive into today!

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