NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. 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. How can we do that?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

I’m joining a panel to talk about the response for support after the Haiti earthquakes last year. It found that if they needed help and couldn’t reach 9-1-1, one in five would try to contact responders through a digital means such as e-mail, websites or social media. Examples from Haiti.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2010

However, most of the donors were definitely social media contacts with whom I have had more in-depth conversations. That’s why the Red Cross was so successful with their text message donation campaign during the Haiti crisis. In light of that, I personally met only 4 of the 12 donors (excluding myself). But it doesn’t stop there.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2010

You should be collecting information about me – donations, interests, communication preferences. In the wake of the Haiti earthquake, the message was timely and reminded me that in the case of his school, I can do more than give cash. If you insist on contacting me offline, then please tell me how I can respond online.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What’s Different One Year After Haiti? The earthquake occurred at 4:53pm EST and the epicenter was 16 miles west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Do you have established contacts with the media and online content sites?

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sgEngage

MAY 18, 2011

billion in yearly revenue on a monthly basis, both offline and online. The negative trend continues to show the impact of Haiti giving in 2010 compared to 2011. The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving reports that online revenue decreased by 10.6% for the 3 months ending March 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2011

billion in yearly revenue on a monthly basis, both offline and online. This increase is especially noteworthy considering the substantial giving to Haiti in the prior year period.” This decrease continues a trend from January and is attributable to the large amount of Haiti relief giving in 2010. All Rights Reserved

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