Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

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. Tags: resources community content howto strategy. Content Map.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 21, 2010

This conversation should naturally define segments or groups, as well as the attributes that define those members. Ideally, the conversation with map the various services to the segments or groups who already/could benefit. Relationships with most all of the groups listed in “what already exists&# which is huge.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

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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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

In this role, and through opportunities to spur innovation and collaboration in local communities, with government groups, and with other nonprofits, I’ve learned a lot – and am excited to share 5 tips I’ve found to be valuable in creating successful competitions. We’d love to hear your examples!

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 4, 2012

Consider participating or even starting a Twitter chat – the Association Cha t is a great example of a weekly chat with an online archive. On Facebook , as a volunteer you will need to consider the options of using your personal profile, creating a page, or starting a group. Be sure to use relevant (but not spammy!) hashtags.org.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 31, 2012

Many more groups joined in on the fun, recording videos and posting to YouTube. With the “Call Me Maybe” example, the song is very popular and many people in the Sesame Street community have heard it (a lot of Sesame Street supporters are parents that grew up with the show and support it as adults).

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

These are but two recent examples of how decentralized digital networks can have dramatic effects on centralized hierarchies. eCampaigning Ideas | Advocacy Online – "This year's edition of eCampaigning Ideas includes eight great case studies put forward by groups using our software in a number of countries worldwide.

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