Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 26, 2011

As a community organizer and network weaver myself, I am incredibly excited by the #OccupyWallStreet movement that started in New York just over three months ago now (on September 17th) in response to a failing federal economy and political process that impact local, national, and international markets. Online Homebase.

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

Preparation and Resiliency: The talents and expertise are an enormous untapped resource in preparing our communities for natural and man-made disasters of all kinds, whether it’s hurricanes, earthquakes, school shootings, or global pandemics like COVID – 19. H osting a virtual or local day of service? hours of community service.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2015

Here are some ways to give: Charity Navigator compiled a list of vetted charities that are helping with relief efforts and allow donors to designate their donations specifically for this disaster. GlobalGiving has set up a Nepal Earthquake Relief fund to support the on-the-ground efforts of local reputable charities. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. It harnesses locally based solutions to decrease the effects of disasters and rehabilitate communities in disaster-prone areas. It was originally published on NetSquared.

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MARCH 29, 2023

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. Offering virtual volunteer opportunities helps many nonprofit organizations connect with new audiences and grow their reach beyond their local communities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 19, 2016

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics at The Urban Institute, 2013 saw $1.74 Even in states where the amount of people with high-speed internet access is lower than the national average, at least 62.3 According to the Pew Research Center, 73% of online adults use Facebook. Thank your donors online, too.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. In this article, we'll look at some examples of nonprofits on the cutting-edge of online mapping and GIS, and how they utilize place-related data to benefit their respective communities.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. In this article, we'll look at some examples of nonprofits on the cutting-edge of online mapping and GIS, and how they utilize place-related data to benefit their respective communities.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Your nonprofit’s mission is likely the same as it was when your organization began; to make an impact and to effect change, whether locally, nationally or globally. You’ll be able to free up internal resources and worry less about what to do if disaster strikes when a server dies.

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VisionLink

JANUARY 16, 2010

The International Rescue Committee is deploying an emergency response team to Haiti to deliver urgent assistance to earthquake survivors and to help overwhelmed local aid groups struggling to meet the immense emergency needs. Donate online. Donate online or read about their volunteer opportunities.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2015

in Chicago to experience MCON in person and over 20,000 people will stream the event online. Since its founding, Fashion Project has expanded to serve over 500 nonprofits, helping provide valuable funding for disease research, humanitarian aid, sustainability initiatives and disaster relief. Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 15, 2010

Where possible, purchasing materials available locally is also a boon to the local economy in the wake of a natural disaster." It will take a long time for Haiti to dig out from this disaster, and the long-term volunteering needs will become more apparent as the month (and years) pass." Cross-posted from BlogHer.com.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Their iCloud online storage was targeted, and hackers stole personal data and photos from their mobile phones and iPads. If all your data lives on a local server in your office, or the C: drive on your computer, and you have no other backup system, you're not in a good position to secure anything. How to Protect Your Data.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 18, 2016

You can also use your mobile fundraising and peer-to-peer efforts to advocate for your cause through online petitions. #2. Disaster relief. When most people think of text-to-give technology, they think of disaster relief efforts. Be more direct with your asks. You can implore them to donate through social media.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

" Ushahidi has since supported critical information gathering to provide a picture of human needs for many natural disasters, political violence, and human rights violations. Next, 20 or so finalists were chosen via online community voting. The information would be compiled and displayed in real time online on a map.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Disaster response work that used to take days now takes minutes, using a combination of Sharepoint, mobile devices and airplane surveillance. I was fascinated to find out that the team at HQ is full of fans of the Breaking News Online iPhone app. It’s amazing. What impacts are right around the corner?

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

Once we post something online, it lives on some computer somewhere forever. Europe’s highest court in a ruling against Google has decided that search engines should allow online users to be “forgotten” after a certain time by erasing links to web pages unless there are particular reasons not to erase that information.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2014

If you haven't been on Facebook, Twitter, and even mainstream media like CNN in the past couple of weeks, it's the viral sensation where an individual, upon challenged by a friend online, douses themselves with ice and/or water on camera. From local athletes and community members in Boston it quickly became a national movement.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

In the last few years, national and international nonprofits have begun to adopt it as another channel that donors can use to contribute. Bitcoin's instant transfers can make an immediate difference in funding the efforts of nonprofits with very time-sensitive missions, such as disaster relief. " Quick Donations.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Luckily, there are a number of online donation platforms for in-kind donations that can make the process easier. Matthew Perdoni also invited everyone to the Independent Sector Embark National Conference in late October in Miami. But asking for donations is time-consuming and not effective all the time.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This year, along with our partner, Changing Our World, we conducted a nationally representative study , among Gen Z and Millennials (those born between 1981-2001) to better understand the donation habits of Gen Z and Millennials and uncover what it means for the future of fundraising. Clear information and immediate need (i.e.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

When you go online to find medical information, you find information that falls into one of three categories: scientific, practical/useful, or “snake oil.” ” Stefani pointed out there are important trends that are impacting healthcare information online. Carrie Martin Munk, The ALS Association.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 17, 2015

People from across the country will gather at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago to experience MCON in person and over 20,000 people will stream the event online. Moving Documentaries for the Online Audience. While the in-person audience is at lunch, online participants can watch a series of powerful films and videos.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. Regional and local leaders were supported and given the opportunity to shine. Actions and messages were contextualized based on the issues and discussions taking place at both the global and local level. Slacktivism.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

There's quite a buzz right now about whether or not " Slacktivism " doing activism online, all the time - can effect change. Now hear from the "real housewives of social media" who are driving successful online campaigns, as well as others who are helping lead the social media revolution. So, yes, please vote for these panels, but .

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

211 demand is growing 10 percent year over year, according to the founders of Reach , a text-answering app for the national health and human services helpline. The Community Resilience Platform also pulls together important information for citizens, but specifically in times of disaster. Connecting People to Vital Services.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

obama reach vs local reach. at ARC, listening has been the core value of our last three year’s of social media (mentioned online over 400 times a day), learn what people want and expect from us. Themes that people want to learn: new metrics structures can bubble up. funders of a 20th century mindset - what metrics speak to them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Now hear from the "real housewives of social media" who are driving successful online campaigns, as well as others who are helping lead the social media revolution. you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. Carie Lewis.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Social media is now officially the most common thing we do online. Social Misfits Media and Aegis Media in the UK have just launched a new free online social media guide for charities to help relieve our perplexity. Almost more than any topic, how to harness social media has once again dominated nonprofit technology this past year.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is the only national conference expressly designed to prepare 400+ college students for a career in the social sector. Impact National Conference / Amherst, MA / Less than $200. National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) / Washington, DC / Less than $500. Leadership. Governance.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

billion ( National Retail Foundation 2017 Survey ) Father’s Day: $15.5 Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. Crazy amounts of wasted food also resulted in donations to Second Harvest and as well as work with local charities to organize soup kitchens.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

There's quite a buzz right now about whether or not " Slacktivism " doing activism online, all the time - can effect change. Now hear from the "real housewives of social media" who are driving successful online campaigns, as well as others who are helping lead the social media revolution. Twitterstorm, anyone?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A school supply drive can help your local schools provide quality education to all children, especially those from underserved communities for whom school supplies are a major expense. Could your local high school do with some new textbooks? Donation Drive Ideas. School supply drive. Book drive. Household items drive.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

When the Afghanistan crisis reared its ugly head again this year, a group of veterans, active-duty service members, former government officials, civil servants, and nonprofit organizations came together to work online to help individuals and families evacuate the country.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Twestival Local Weekend : Last February, Twestival raised over $250,000 for charity:water on Twitter on February 13th with more 200 cities sponsoring local tweet, meet, and give parties. September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 29, 2014

During my 4 years at both the local and national level, I worked on several disaster operations— from the house fire in the middle of the night to some of the most devastating hurricanes to ever hit the US. What does disaster fundraising have to do with ALS? Send an introduction from the local chapter.

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