Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Successful organizations intentionally design and construct multiple online channels that enable access for all fans and develop paths for relationship reciprocity and trust, fostering true evangelists. A true evangelist is moved to create, is a seamless co-creator with your organization, and is motivated to spread content.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 11, 2011

I contacted the Qriously team to thank them for access, and to ask if there was a way I could get a few more organizations connected to give it a try. I had so much fun, in fact, that I shared screen shots and some thoughts around the way organizations could put a tool like this to use. (If

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Since 1988, CCTV has provided Cambridge residents with access to media production equipment, training, facilities, and cable television channels to accomplish this goal. Social media is a perfect compliment to our public access television channels. Social media is a perfect compliment to our public access television channels.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 4, 2012

Successful organizations intentionally design and construct multiple online channels that enable access for all fans and develop paths for relationship reciprocity and trust, fostering true evangelists. A true evangelist is moved to create, is a seamless co-creator with your organization, and motivated spreader of content.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

58% of Millennials prefer to give online – but they are likely to be accessing your website via a mobile phone. Ensure your donation page is mobile accessible so that click throughs from emails on phones go somewhere that really works. It’s important you start building trust and accessibility so that you can win them now.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Description : Technology, access to information (and misinformation) and the changing scale of communications have definitely played a role in igniting social change and affected the way we build movements. Date : September 19, 2011. Location : San Francisco, CA. Topic : Rethinking Movement Building.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2010

Use these links to access the conversation: All webinar resources. We also discussed best practices for coordinating online communications and specific how-to’s to provide participants with the information they need to get started in their online listening. If you missed the webinar, that’s okay! Presentation slides.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Libraries have access to information, engagement, and opportunity – it’s just a matter of setting sail. Nonprofit organizations, local and federal governments, campaigners and even businesses are trying to innovate at the speed of communities. Libraries can and should be doing the same. Related Links : Conference website.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2012

That’s why I love that Water for People is focused on sustainably improving conditions and access to clean water for all the communities they touch. Through data, of course! FLOW: Field Level Operations Watch.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2009

It makes accessible the tools you need to engage a community, offer services, scale up activities and sustain projects. We want to help people in the public and third sectors do more good, by showing them the power of these technologies and how to access them.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

As community organizers, campaigners, and organizers working to better the world, we know that the tactics and tools we use can dramatically impact our success, and if the tools we have aren’t accessible and aren’t in our control we put ourselves in a position to negatively impact our own success. What do you think?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

" Whuffie Webinar – "What if you had access to the latest big ideas from the corporate world, distilled into a 10 minute video that was 6.5 What if you then had access to one of the leaders in the not-for-profit world who would show you how to take these principles and apply them to your day to day activities?

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

. <br /> <br /> Our goal with this site is to help nonprofits and other volunteer organizations grow and thrive by giving them easy access to the<br /> resources they need to better manage their time and volunteers. <br "<br /> <br /> Check it out and provide your feedback!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 12, 2009

" How can we best capture and organise the knowledge assets of an organisation, make them widely available to everyone who needs access, and keep them fresh and current?

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Case Study Wiki Web Bookmarking 100

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

’ In other words, if a large number of people in an area haven’t the access or the skills to use the internet – what are local public services doing to get this fixed?" ' There are two responses I usually give here. Keep doing the offline stuff for the offline people!

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 21, 2010

To access the special price, you will need to follow these steps: If you’re new to NTEN, you’ll have to set up a free and easy account! (Or NTEN is happy to extend the NTEN member rate to Amy’s network to attend this great webinar! Or login to your NTEN account.).

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

In this case, for this conversation, co-creation is used generally to touch on issues of access and engagement, and collaboration. If I have an idea to change the world, I should be just as welcome and have equal access to the spaces where I can share the idea and find others to help me make it come to life.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

The application is currently in a closed beta, and I was lucky enough to get access to start playing around with it. If you want to check it out for yourself, use this form to apply for Qriously access. That’s the question I asked this morning on Qriously, a new application that measures public sentiment, in real time.

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Data Mobile Time Map 154

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 26, 2009

What you will get access to on the day includes. Join us 19-20 September 2009 and be part of this extraordinary event. We’re looking for developers to come up with new and innovative ways of helping charities promote their causes and garner support. JustGivings new API (available for the first time at this event).

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. It eventually garnered 45,000 users who took advantage of the easy-to-access tool to place reports. Reports of violence and of peace efforts could be placed via the web or mobile phone.

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Yes you can claim that anyone has the power to blog, but that’s really only the people who have access to the tools and the time and the empowerment. The debate around social media and the Internet in general as a leveling force is still heated from all sides.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Yes you can claim that anyone has the power to blog, but that’s really only the people who have access to the tools and the time and the empowerment. The debate around social media and the Internet in general as a leveling force is still heated from all sides.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2010

It makes accessible the tools you need to engage a community, offer services, scale up activities and sustain projects. Whoever you are, it shows you how to take technology and turn it into real world benefits.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Today I had the pleasure of presenting a webinar to clients of the Washington Access Fund. Participants on the call come from many backgrounds and situations and are now embarking on new businesses, services and consulting.

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Social Media Media Social Slides 123

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2009

Mobile Access in Emerging Communities. Nonprofit & Your Startup. Building entrepreneurial communities. Social Media Nonprofit ROI Poetry Slam. Sunday, March 15. Tangible interactions. Design for Wisdom of Crowds. Keynote: Nate Silver. Lessons in Community Management. iPhone Development. Long Tail Entrepreneurs. Monday, March 16.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2009

What cultural shifts need to take place offline in order to provide non-privileged groups earlier access, interest, and opportunity in technology-related fields? How do opportunities, successes, connections and authority online translate into offline opportunities and successes? You can vote for the Female Social Media Guru UK Awards here!

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Award Social Media Media Austin 100

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2010

Some key questions to ask yourself include: If people are supporting you by directly connecting with you on different social media platforms, what are you doing to encourage them to connect with you in a space where you have access to the data? If people are fundraising for you online, do you know about it?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 3, 2009

Where: You can access the chat room here. In conjunction with the Change the Web Challenge , Social Actions has put together a Conversation Series to get you thinking and talking about how might want to change the web. Today’s chat is How Can Mozilla Empower Movements & Nonprofits. Details: Time: 11 am - 12 pm PST.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

Our funds have helped make Oregonians healthier and better educated, provided greater access to social services and the arts and culture, strengthened the nonprofit sector and improved the environment for all who live and visit here.”. Meyer Memorial Trust is the largest private foundation in Oregon, established from Fred G.

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Oregon Foundation Ideas Award 140

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

For context, think about it this way: in a country of 21 million, where only about 7 million have internet access , about 1 in every 20 is on facebook! Notes: In June 2010: 253,360 new users joined in Romania – Coming in 3rd in the world for adoption for the month. In July 2010: 1,555,360 total number of users in Romania.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

Opportunities to meet leadership - being transparent doesn’t just mean with information and data, but also in being accessible, put your organizations leaders in a place where they connect with the community. Have you seen online donations increasing for your organization? How are you working to build trust with your community?

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Celebrate Impact Fundraising Pakistan 201

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

million Americans are using their mobile phones to access their work or personal email. | NTEN – "What if you found out that one-quarter of your subscribers were reading your emails on their mobile phones? There’s a good chance they already are. And if they’re not, they will be soon!) As of November 2011, 89.6

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

The link above will work to join the chat on the 19th and will work to access the transcript when the chat closes. For this first chat I want to use CoverItLive because 1. it’s a tool that I know works, 2. has twitter integration, 3. does not require installation for anyone to participate. What: Community Building Across Platforms.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

Just like the assumption about the tools, it is incredibly valuable to maintain the position that you (read: your organization, if not you personally, smartypants) know more, have more access to information about, and are more closely following news related to your cause and work than the community.

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Community Management Lesson NTEN 249

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

.&# The idea is that to build trust, reinforce dedication, and show authentic engagement, you need to operate in public using the same tools that your community has access to. If members have access to a community blog, use the same space for your announcements. If members ask a question on Twitter, respond on Twitter, and so on.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2011

So much so, that I gave away access to five organizations to try it themselves. Qriously is a new application that puts questions you ask out to the world (or country, region, etc.) through replacing mobile ad space. I’ve played around with it and absolutely loved it ! One of the winners was Katy Gilbert from Stories of Our City.

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Case Study Story Studies India 160

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 23, 2011

Mozilla Hacks – the Web developer blog – Really excited by projects that help close gaps, provide accessibility, and increase portability of all things webby. Introducing WebAPI ?

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