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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

I’m joining a panel to talk about the response for support after the Haiti earthquakes last year. A similar example is that of an Atlanta city councilman who chose to post a message to Twitter asking for a medic to respond to an unconscious woman on the street rather than to dial 911. Examples from Haiti.

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Philanthropy and Social Media: New Whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy

Amy Sample Ward

A similar example is that of an Atlanta city councilman who chose to post a message to Twitter asking for a medic to respond to an unconscious woman on the street rather than to dial 911 when his mobile phone battery was very low. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster.

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Give a Little Bit at the Day of Service

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Group #042 - Zoo Atlanta. Atlanta, Inc. Group #034 - Trees Atlanta. Consult Details: What it will take in systems and people to get online giving set up for Trees Atlanta? Consult Details: What it will take in systems and people to get online giving set up for Trees Atlanta? The best way to solicit via web page 3.

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

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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. Where can people follow you online (twitter, blog, etc.)? Twitter: @ahadirect. Speaker: Charlotte Kresse, Adams Hussey & Associates.

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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. Where can people follow you online (twitter, blog, etc.)? Twitter: @ahadirect. Speaker: Charlotte Kresse, Adams Hussey & Associates.

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