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Using Twitter to Build a Community and Recruit Volunteers

Amy Sample Ward

Last week, I had the opportunity to present at the 2011 Volunteer Management for Nonprofits Conference here in New York. I’ve presented about Twitter before, as well, so in addition to sharing some notes and resources, and my slides, from the presentation on Friday, I want to also round up other Twitter-related posts and links here.

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NTC Day of Service: Our Tenth Year!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Over 110 volunteers worked with almost 60 local Atlanta-based nonprofits sharing their wisdom and expertise on a variety of techie topics. I knew the day was going to be magic when Kathleen Kurre from TechBridge inspired us with stories about the generosity of techies and Chris Johnson shared why Atlanta is known to have healing properties.

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Independent Sector Annual Conference: Forcing a Stronger Future Together

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation, I’ll be heading to the Independent Sector ’s Annual Conference “ Forging a Stronger Future Together ” in Atlanta October 20-22 with over 500 leaders from from across the nonprofit and philanthropic community. Criteria for Success.

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Social Media for Nonprofits SF Conference Recap

Tech Soup

November 17, 2011 - Atlanta January 30, 2012 - New York City Follow Social Media for Nonprofits on Facebook and Twitter. Which tools are you using and why? Let us know in the comments. Upcoming Social Media for Nonprofits Events. Find all speaker presentation slides on Slideshare. Photos: Jim Vetter photography.

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5 Questions: How to Make the Most of a Crisis Situation with Cross Channel Integration (Part 1)

NTEN

Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. I’m excited about the potential it holds and to hear about some of the successes (and challenges) at NTC 2011! Twitter: @ahadirect.

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5 Questions: How to Make the Most of a Crisis Situation with Cross Channel Integration (Part 1)

NTEN

Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. I’m excited about the potential it holds and to hear about some of the successes (and challenges) at NTC 2011! Twitter: @ahadirect.

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Crowdsourcing: Measuring the Impact of the Crowd in Funding and Doing

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

And, you can use social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, to support engaging crowds to participate in the activity. It has been used in disaster relief, for example, in Pakistan , and other scenarios from London Tube strike to election monitoring to mapping crime incidents Atlanta. (2) 2) Crowd Creation.

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