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JUNE 6, 2010

As part of a blog series leading up to the event, I was asked to share some thoughts on the event, especially for those coming along for the first time that may not know what to expect. Especially with the NFPTweetup, these events are intended to be educational and valuable. Tip #1: Share Great Stories. Lesson: Listen!

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JULY 28, 2010

Twitter fail. It has become a regular occurrence for our monthly #4change chats to find Twitter not even working. This has meant some chats haven’t happened, some have stopped early or operated on a very slow conversation, and others (like last month’s chat) have moved off twitter and onto another platform all together.

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APRIL 12, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Twitter, Facebook and Google tools have already been used for market research, sales predictions and targeted advertising.

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JANUARY 3, 2010

The January #4Change Twitter Chat will focus on the use of Twitter and other social media tools in campaigning. Join the Twitter chat: If you want to contribute to the conversation, you’ll need to have a twitter account (it’s free). Jump in to the conversation by adding #4Change to your Twitter message.

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JUNE 3, 2010

If you want to contribute to the conversation, you’ll need to have a twitter account (it’s free). To follow the conversation (whether you are planning to contribute or not), use [link] or another application to search on Twitter for #4Change. Jump in to the conversation by adding #4Change to your Twitter message. Feeling brave?

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JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. Note on platform : During last week’s Twitter chat, not unlike previous chats, we dealt with some major issues around lag and load time. real time, and 2. co-created. From @neddotom: recap 1. overall goal 4. action oriented 5.

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AUGUST 28, 2011

With Animoto, you can put together photos, slides, and text with audio and video to create a compelling story from all the various elements you may have created separately or gathered at an event. You do need a Twitter account to use it. There are also complimentary tools like Tweegram to add Twitter text to your Instagram timeline.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Now is the time to help choose the local organizations that will benefit from the twitter-powered organizing and convening. Follow the chatter on Twitter. Twestival Local aims to support not-for-profit organizations through global events on 10-13 September 2009. Check out Twestival Local.

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JUNE 29, 2009

What this created was a chance for people who use Twitter to come together offline to create community. It is for the community, by the community, all thanks originally to Twitter. This month’s Net2 Think Tank asks: How do real-world (offline) events fit into social media conversations and campaigns? What worked?

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MARCH 5, 2013

Especially around the holidays or for local events, but how often do you respond? For example, start following the common hashtags, watch for popular retweets on Twitter, and check out the commonly shared images and liked Pages on Facebook. Well, sure – it does happen.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

New forms of participation such as micro-volunteering, and web-generated events such as Twestival, are changing the way people are coming together to raise funds, donate their time and make a difference in their local and global community. If you want to contribute to the conversation, you’ll need to have a Twitter account (it’s free).

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

New forms of participation such as micro-volunteering, and web-generated events such as Twestival, are changing the way people are coming together to raise funds, donate their time and make a difference in their local and global community. If you want to contribute to the conversation, you’ll need to have a Twitter account (it’s free).

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

Earlier this week, I had the terrific opportunity to participate on a panel at the US launch event for “Philanthropy and Social Media”, a whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy and The Indigo Trust. Download the full white paper or share it using this link: [link] Below are notes from my remarks. The internet is not new.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Where: Twitter (search for #4Change). If you want to contribute to the conversation, you’ll need to have a twitter account (it’s free). To follow the conversation (whether you are planning to contribute or not), use [link] or another application to search on Twitter for #4Change. Join the Conversation! Feeling brave?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Avi Kaplan, the Community and Events Director at Epic Change , to discuss the upcoming TweetsGiving campaign and events. Participants will share what they are grateful for through Twitter and other online media and attend gratitude parties around the world. What is TweetsGiving?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Avi Kaplan, the Community and Events Director at Epic Change , to discuss the upcoming TweetsGiving campaign and events. Participants will share what they are grateful for through Twitter and other online media and attend gratitude parties around the world. What is TweetsGiving?

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

NetSquared is the guest host of The Feast’s next Twitter chat about the power of social media for social good. We want to hear from you to, so leave your questions in the comments section below, or send them via twitter to @alldaybuffet. Look forward to a Feast on twitter! Join us for a chat! Time: 9 AM - 5 PM.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Some of the events include: Using Tinychat to broadcast multiple live streams, chats, interviews and guest panels. Special event by the Looking Glass girls. These are just some of the ideas and confirmed events already in place—watch for more updates soon! Special comedy skits including Soul Possum and a New York comedy troupe.

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APRIL 27, 2011

Join the Foundation Center for an engaging event on the strategies and tactics that make social media an effective way to activate your community, and the results you can expect. Event wrap up post. Event highlights on twitter. Topic : Nonprofits & Social Media. Description : Facebook? Foursquare? Video Interview.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 14, 2010

Running in parallel to the Skoll World Forum , OxfordJam is a three-day event creating a space for the nurturing of social economy and social finance projects the world over. OxfordJam is your event, so come and shape it as you desire. And they’re hoping to have some great minds there as the fringe event to Skoll.

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Be as we have seen in events around the world, the revolution will be tweeted, photographed, mapped and posted to our status. Thankfully for members of #OWS, there are various tools to livestream events, just from your mobile phone. “The revolution will not be televised.” Brought to you Live.

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MARCH 19, 2012

Even though the majority of the attendees representing big brands, companies, and start-ups, the nonprofit technology contingency still had a strong showing with many socially good focused sessions on the agenda, the Beacon Lounge, and plenty of extracurricular events. Social Philanthropy: Raising Money on YouTube and Twitter.

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MAY 28, 2012

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday. Sharing across platforms – Twitter.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Next week, participants will share what they are grateful for through Twitter and other online media and attend gratitude parties around the world. Scheduled for November 24 – 26, 2009 , the 48-hour event created by Epic Change will encourage participants to express their thanks using online tools and at live events.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Some of the key attributes that you may want to include: a welcome page/message that highlights who you are and the calls to action – remember that it’s more important for people to take the action related to your campaign than it is to only join your page/group.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). " Get the free ebook "The State of Event Marketing" at: [link]. " Get the free ebook "The State of Event Marketing" at: [link].

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

has twitter integration, 3. Tags: community events 4change chats community buidling community management twitter chats. I plan to continue exploring the best options for these chats, and welcome your feedback. For this first chat I want to use CoverItLive because 1. it’s a tool that I know works, 2. Let me know.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Where: Twitter (search for #4Change ). Journalism – writers are now using their social media platforms (whether it’s Twitter or Facebook, or even the newspaper’s comment-enabled websites) to collaborate with witnesses, locals, and experts for their contributions to the story. Details: Date: August, 13th. When: 5 – 7 pm US Eastern Time.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Share your ideas ahead of time in the comments below, or on twitter using #4change and/or #commbuild – have an idea for a better hashtag for this chat? Tags: community events 4change chat community building monthly chat offline community online community. Please leave a comment with your idea!

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2010

The Nonprofit Technology Conference is in Atlanta April 8-10 and Beth Kanter and Janet Fouts crowd-sourced a book of tips and tricks for the event. Those of us that saw the calls to contribute via blog and Twitter were given a clear deadline, an easy way to contribute, and quick follow up from Janet with thanks and next steps.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 16, 2010

This session focuses on strategies and case studies for creating successful community-driven media, events and campaigns. Also, engage in a mixed reality event as avatars and representatives from nonprofits around the world discuss their work both virtually and in their communities. Get in Touch Via Twitter. Room: 1471.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The Beacon Lounge will be our home-base, and here are some of the fun things they have planned to make it your home-base, too: Daily Events in the Lounge include: Breakfast from 9-11: Get your morning buzz on with coffee and food sponsored by The Colorado Health Foundation. NTEN Meetup in the Beacon Lounge. And, yes, there will be prizes.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 9, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). – Pew Research Center – "Eight percent of the American adults who use the internet are Twitter users. Who Tweets?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2009

These monthly online discussions take place via Twitter - participants add to the conversation by tweeting messages and using the tag #4change; this lets people follow the conversation, whether they have a Twitter account or not, by following the tag #4change on search.twitter.com. Share your takeaways, read the transcript, and more!

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APRIL 29, 2010

Christopher Fabian has a great blog post up on the MobileActive blog about the way the #1MillionShirts idea emerged and grew via social media, especially Twitter, this week. Tags: case studies events 1millionshirts development international mobileactive twitter. Closing remarks, Jason and Panelists.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Last year, innovators and changemakers gathered for a two-day event in London to learn, share, and collaborate to make a better world. The conversations, presentations and workshops were shared online in real-time thanks to a myriad technology set (including Twitter, blogs, video, etc.). Who is speaking at Chain Reaction 2009?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Last year, innovators and changemakers gathered for a two-day event in London to learn, share, and collaborate to make a better world. The conversations, presentations and workshops were shared online in real-time thanks to a myriad technology set (including Twitter, blogs, video, etc.). Who is speaking at Chain Reaction 2009?

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