Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Rosenberg discuss how nonprofits are using LinkedIn and offer recommendations about the best LinkedIn groups for nonprofit professionals who want to connect with other people involved in efforts to promote the common good. Sample Ward and Ms.

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Linkedin Podcast Chicago Sample 173

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2010

The talk: My talk may not be as easily captured in the slides as some of my other talks are since this was a smaller group and I had the time to dive into each example and discuss it with the participants, instead of a more traditional presentation. Hint: click through to view the slides on SlideShare.net to see speaking notes.).

Social Media 189

Social Media Philanthropy Media Social 189

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2010

In this peer-led discussion, we’ll share our experiences of online community building and build lists of best practices around recruiting new members and retaining them, increasing participation and moderating your community. Tips for encouraging interaction in your online community. Examples of successful online community engagement.

Build 150

Build Community Atlanta Online 150

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

This panel will discuss the larger picture of movement building, nonprofit organizations, and what we can learn about recent events that change what we do and how we interact with the world we’re trying to impact. Amid all these changes, what’s the role of nonprofit organizations?

San Francisco 100

San Francisco Case Study Knowledge Management Nonprofit 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 28, 2011

Some of the past chats have discussed strategy, philosophy, and best practices, but this time we were all excited to share our tips and tricks for measurement, goal-setting, and specific tools to help us do it all! Some of the tools discussed include: Hootsuite. The April Community Builder chat zeroed in on data and tools. LinkedIn.

Community 111

Community Offline Linkedin YouTube 111

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 18, 2011

We’ll address emerging best practices and discuss the associated opportunities and challenges of community-driven strategies. This session will include a presentation, discussion and small group scenarios.

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Impact Conference Community Social 100

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 16, 2011

It was a great discussion with a bunch of new participants, and quite a bit of sharing! Some of the highlights discussed for engaging your community included: In terms of participation from community, we welcome posts and mentions with positive affirmations. Get the full archive here!

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Community Offline Language Discussion 123

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 4, 2011

One of the case studies I used in our discussion was last year’s To Mama With Love campaign from Epic Change. One more thank you to Laurel for inviting me to participate and to her class for the terrific discussion! Here are some links to help you get started: [link]. https://www.google.com/analytics/siteopt/splash?hl=en.

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Lecture Storytelling Data Strategy 137

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 23, 2013

The course will include a lecture providing insight into the best practices of featured tools, and a hands-on learning component to help participants explore the tools directly on their laptops or in small group facilitated discussions. Related Links : KAUST. Course listing in Acadox. Slides (coming soon). Blog post reflections.

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Social Media Guide Lecture Media 105

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 29, 2010

This week a great example of someone who has an idea and wants it to go viral has emerged – and you have the opportunity to join the discussion! Discussion and questions/comments from the audience (submitted through Ready Talk online). The call is expected to be lively but respectful. Please join!

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Network Case Study Africa Phase 126

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Panelists will uncover how mobile is changing nonprofit communications strategies, share best practices for an integrated approach, and discuss the benefits of a communications plan. This session will provide a strategic look at how to integrate nonprofit communications – mobile, social, and web. Smith Reynolds Foundation.

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North Carolina Charlotte Conference Sample 105

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 1, 2012

You’ll also take part in an open discussion to learn what fellow attendees have experienced. Learn how virtual options will help your organization engage internationally, and discover some of the available tools and partnerships for building communities. Related Links : ASAE International. Presentation slides.

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International Associations Conference DC 105

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 28, 2010

The problem for me is that I’m far more invested and interested in certain topics than others (naturally) and I don’t have an outlet to discuss regularly in the same way. We also have a great core of participants that contribute to every chat (you know who you are, rockstars!).

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Build Community Twitter Conversation 161

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 7, 2009

4Change Chats are hosted on Twitter – Read “ Join the Conversation ” below for ways to jump into the discussion. Copenhagen is a galvanizing force that’s driving a lot of innovations and experiments – which means there’s going to be lots to discuss! The next #4change chat is this Thursday – we hope you can join us! Stay on topic!

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Social Media Twitter Change Media 117

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2010

It was a really rich discussion – thank you to all those who joined in, shared, asked questions, and contributed! Some of the examples and recommendations from this month’s chat included: UN Food&Ag Org (FAO) has done a great job with their Share Fairs – sharing the discussions and training on and offline.

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Offline Community Ethiopia Org 117

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

More than 35 NGO and IT practitioners came together to explore ways of strengthening Romanian civil society through communications and local philanthropy development, lowering barriers to outreach through involvement of the Romanian IT&C community and developing a practical best practices repository with a platform for ongoing discussion.

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Web Romania Indiana San Francisco 175

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

Using the definition above, the point of the webinar and discussion was to talk about ways that organizations (of any kind) can create opportunities for the community to decide, organize, orchestrate or otherwise fuel engagement. Engaging Community. My NCME webinar focused on community-driven engagement. Start Joining.

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Social Media Public Media Community 178

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 6, 2013

Extra: Listen to this podcast with Alison Fine, Allyson Kapin and I discussing why charities should use more kinds of social media. bookreview otherblogs alisonfine allysonkapin book scae ssir'

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Business People Podcast Broadcast 241

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 17, 2012

Description : To launch the whitepaper, Philanthropy and Social Media, presented by The Institute for Philanthropy and The Indigo Trust, this panel discussed the impact of social media on philanthropy and giving from various perspectives. Topic : Philanthropy and Social Media.

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Social Media Philanthropy Media Social 100

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2010

In this month’s chat,we had some good discussion around social media guildines and online community moderation. Laura Norvig shared the guidelines used for their email listserv: E-mail discussion lists hosted by the Resource Center are not moderated. Read the full transcript here! Anyone who subscribes may post messages.

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Community Americorp Guidelines Listserv 108

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Description : The TSG Contributors’ Summit is a chance for the partner organizations, funders, sponsors and community leaders to come together to discuss new ideas, new opportunities, and new ways of leveraging technology for social impact. Topic : Technology and Social Impact. Related Links : TechSoup Global.

San Jose 100

San Jose Global Wiki Facilitation 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 28, 2011

I will join Laurel Hart’s class to discuss some of the key ways social media has impacted nonprofit organizations and the opportunities for the social impact sector to leverage the social technologies available today and in the future. Topic : Nonprofits & Social Media.

Lecture 100

Lecture Storytelling Data New York 100

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

In addition, nonprofits have an increasing need to know on what blogs, websites and other online venues they and their issues are being mentioned and discussed, both favorably and less favorably. This webinar will show you how to create a listening dashboard for your or your organization’s use.

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Social Media Tools Management Media 102

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

In this session, we will discuss how co-creation unleashes online evangelists and strengthens cause-centric communities, and we’ll help you to do that as well.

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Blackbaud Convio Conference Participatory 105

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 11, 2011

This month’s Communications Roundtable is focused on sharing and discussing what’s ahead for 2011 – join us! It’s a new year, and we know you’ve got a lot planned – what communications, campaigns, appeals or projects do you have on the calendar? What questions do you need answered, what feedback or examples are you looking for?

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NTEN Communication Calendar Phone 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

After the final question was discussed, I brought everyone back together and collected some of the program ideas each generated by each small group. I really appreciated the structured and in depth discussion this activity created. This ended up being a great way to jump start the brainstorming process.

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Game Community Impact Media 195

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 10, 2010

In this peer-led discussion, we’ll share our experiences of online community building and build lists of best practices around recruiting new members and retaining them, increasing participation and moderating your community.

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Build Community Online Conference 114

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 24, 2009

A group of technologists and social entrepreneurs/ Ashoka Fellows have gathered here for a 3 day conference to discuss and implement social technology tools into the social impact work for projects around the world. I’m so honored to be here in Lake Como at the Rockefeller Bellagio Center.

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Org Action Photo Issue 156

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2011

The physical space will include sections for all 5 tracks, and a main organizing board where you can post a question or topic to discuss. Description : The NTC Unconference is a place to continue conversations from, ask questions about, or further explore the various tracks and sessions of the conference.

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Unconference Conference Technology NTC 100

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

I had a lot of fun yesterday giving a webinar for the Nonprofit Webinar series ; it was a whole hour discussing community engagement! There are two sets of goals to be discussed here: the first are the goals of that group – what do they want from you, why do they want to come to you, what do they get out of it?

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Metrics Community Map Template 219

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

A keynote address will be followed by an interactive panel discussion and networking hour – giving you a range of opportunities to get tips, learn the basics, and exchange ideas. Learn from industry leaders, cutting-edge social media consultants, and fellow nonprofit practitioners. Related Links: Foundation Center. Video Interview.

Social Media 100

Social Media Foundation Social Media 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 4, 2012

In this session, we will discuss how co-creation unleashes online evangelists and strengthens cause centric communities, and help you to do that as well.

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San Francisco Conference Technology Participatory 105

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 9, 2009

You’re invited to join in a live and open text chat to discuss how the iPhone can be used for social change. The community will be invited to ask questions, share examples & ideas, and in general rock the discussion. Rich Grote & Dave Angulo, iVolunteer. Moderator : Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared.

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Conversation Netsquared Sample Mobile 100

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 11, 2010

—– There’s been some interesting discussion about Apple, donations and This American Life ’s iPhone application lately that I want to touch on. Personally, I don’t feel impassioned by the discussion because 1. My latest Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion piece is up and copied below.

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Community Ipod Ning Application 174

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 14, 2010

Nathanniel Whittemore discusses the OxfordJam approach to sessions in OxfordJam and the Birth of Event Ecosystems on Change.org. I’ll be there all day Friday helping with the social media sessions. Really hope to see you there! Follow along! Here’s the OxfordJam wiki. Follow @OxfordJam on Twitter. Or follow #oxfordjam.

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Wiki Social Media Mind Conference 120

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 10, 2011

Ward, a New York-based blogger, facilitator and trainer who has worked with groups and spoken at events in the United States, the United Kingdom and around the world, will discuss tools for better understanding audiences, tips for keeping them engaged, and some case studies and data on how to optimize email messages for better results.

Nebraska 100

Nebraska email United Kingdom Marketing 100

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2011

That’s right, June 22, 2011, you can join in the sessions, discussions and more all from the comfort of your own computer. MDS11 is “a virtual summit providing a day of speakers, thought leaders, and provocateurs challenging the traditional modes of fundraising and engagement.&#

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Case Study Trend Studies Research 137