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Designing Programs to Build Community: Case Study with Charity Technology Trust

Amy Sample Ward

Key Questions: The session was designed to be a conversation – with an avid note taker (me). I came with a list of questions that I used to steer the conversation to ensure not only were we focused, but also that each question pushed us closer to our goal of identifying opportunities for community-focused programs or services.

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How To: DIY Community & Content Mapping

Amy Sample Ward

During this time, I’ve help create community maps and strategic plans with my own team and with many other groups. I like to offer suggestions that any organization or community group can put to use regardless of sector, focus, size, geography, or budget. Content Map.

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Great reads from around the web on June 11th

Amy Sample Ward

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of June 11th).

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Mastering Social Networking as a Volunteer

Amy Sample Ward

On Twitter , look up hashtags that your community uses and follow them to track conversations. Be sure to use @ replies to bring people into your conversation directly or thank them for engaging with you. This helps show affiliation but provide a smaller, more intimate and defined group for those looking participate.

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Guest Post on Frogloop: 5 Tips for Running a Competition

Amy Sample Ward

Read the post and join the conversation on the Frogloop blog (or read the post below). Tags: case studies challenge competition frogloop guest post howto tips. I’m honored to have a guest post up on Care2′s Frogloop blog today! Tip #1: Set the stage. Have you found any of the tips above to be helpful in your work?

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DIY Community Engagement Metrics

Amy Sample Ward

Step 1: Identify all the groups within your community. To start mapping the community we need to first identify which groups are within it. Maybe you work with schools so you have segments for teachers, administrators, parents, students, and then groups outside of the school. Step 2: Define the goals that match each group.

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Great reads from around the web on May 16th

Amy Sample Ward

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of May 16th).

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