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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. In 2009, for example, 2 trapped girls in Australia chose to post to facebook for help rather than dialing directly.

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Only 3 Days Left: SXSW Interactive Scholarship Program for Nonprofits

NetWits

Generate interest in your organization’s social issue agenda in the absence of a “media worthy” disaster. Check out a few of Blackbaud’s Interviews at SXSW 2010. NetSquared with Amy Sample Ward. Facebook for Nonprofits by Randi Zuckerberg. Envision new technology that would help your cause reach its goals.

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Great reads from around the web on January 15th

Amy Sample Ward

Submissions close January 22, 2010." " 1 vote can equal $1 million « Nonprofit Communications: Duck Call Blog – "Today is the first day people can vote in the final round of the Chase Community Giving contest on Facebook.

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It's Already September? (Or: Two Thirds of a Year's Worth of Fundraising Resources)

NTEN

I thought I'd do my part with a few of 2010's best resources (so far). A recap of fundraising resources of the first 2/3 of 2010 wouldn't be complete without some discussion of the incredible work that the Red Cross did using mobile and social media to raise funds and awareness about the disaster in Haiti.

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Nine Ways Networked Nonprofits Use Slideshare

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For example, I share them on my welcome tab on my Facebook Page and on my LinkedIn profile. For example, Amy Sample Ward , Danielle Brigida , and Michael Edson. NTEN set up an event area on Slideshare for the NTC 2010. Some events have set up branded channels, like the Bar Camp Channel. (5) 6) Training. 8) Advocacy.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

NTEN

We're only 20 days away from the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference -- but who's counting? The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. Check out more awesome giveaways and highlights from a sampling of our exhibitors below. 501 Technology, LLC in booth 80. in booth 25.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

NTEN

We're only 20 days away from the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference -- but who's counting? The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. Check out more awesome giveaways and highlights from a sampling of our exhibitors below. 501 Technology, LLC in booth 80. in booth 25.

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