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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

NTEN

Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones.

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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. Examples from Haiti. Let’s look at a couple of the main examples from the Haiti earthquake response. Those not in Haiti can also use the application as it aggregates news and actions to take.

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Hot Off The Presses: Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmark Index™ Study

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Author: Jill Ward. website traffic and registration, email communications, online fundraising and advocacy) look no further. website traffic and registration, email communications, online fundraising and advocacy) look no further. What about Haiti relief? billion raised online by Convio clients.

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Emergency Response Guide

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Author: Kent Gilliam. Unanticipated press coverage and subsequent attention on your cause can be the result of change of law or a court’s ruling. A straight-forward communication will help your supporters understand your organization’s position to the crisis and how they can support your efforts.

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Mobile donations and dating – The world has changed

Connection Cafe

Author: Tad Druart. As I look back at my communication’s and development career technology has changed the way I work - I remember the days when we had a major product launch and had teams of people in New York and Washington D.C. the morning of the announcement to "run" the press releases to the key media outlets/reporters.

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Rapid Response at Critical Times of Need – An Essential Guide with Real World Examples

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Author: Jordan Viator. Unanticipated press coverage and subsequent attention on your cause can be the result of change of law or a court’s ruling. A straight-forward communication will help your supporters understand your organization’s position to the crisis and how they can support your efforts.

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Nonprofits Live: DIY Blogging Recap

Tech Soup

Blogging is a great way for organizations to communicate and establish themselves as thought leaders. NPLive's guests were: Rosetta Thurman , blogger and author. She advises organizations to make blogging a part of a their content strategy only if it aligns with their communication plan. How a Small Organization Blogs.