Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Facebook Will Be Google-able (If Your Profile is Set to Public) – “At Google’s event today announcing a number of fantastic new features, including real-time search, a new partnership was announced: real-time search of public Facebook status updates. Thus today’s announcement is a very big surprise.&#.

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Web Howto Bookmarking Google 102

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2009

Google Doubles Its Cartographers As Maps Continues To Go Wiki-Style - “As an online free mapping service, Google Maps is a great product. And this week, Google has added a couple important areas to the list: Mexico and Eastern Europe.&#. Check out the great examples/case studies!

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Mexico Bookmarking Web Guidelines 111

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Google Analytics – [link]. Whether you have a blog, website, or even multiple, you can use Google Analytics to really drill down into the data and understand how people are visiting and using your site. Tip: You can also get Google Analytics for your Facebook Page! Google Alerts – [link]. Facebook Insights.

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Tools Tech Map RSS 162

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2009

To Google something is a verb that you can look up in the dictionary now. Instead of going to Google.com to search the Web, we have search tools (often powered by Google) in our browsers, on our website and on our blogs, and everywhere else really. These are things you can’t necessarily find in a Google search. Enter Twitter.

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Search Twitter Google Nonprofit 100

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 12, 2010

First, we created an open Google Doc where we put in the introduction language, so anyone that clicked through from someone’s blog or Twitter post would have context about what was happening (and included a numbered list up to 53, so people could easily see where to add their name and blog address). See the Google Doc for links.).

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Case Study Studies Action Doc 180

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

" Google Cheat Sheet (Version 1.06) - "This two page Google Cheat Sheet lists all Google services and tools as well as background information. The Cheat Sheet offers a great reference to grasp of basic to advance Google query building concepts and ideas."

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Bookmarking eBook Social Media Google 100

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Much like Google+, Facebook now allows users to subscribe to pages and individuals without being directly connected (as a fan or friend). This increased activity in a public channel is increasing search results on Google too. Subscribers and Fans.

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Facebook Change Tutorial Plugin 196

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

I had the great honor of moderating the panel Tools Galore in Online Communications: From Google Earth to Wiki’s and Twitter this panel will give you the nuts and bolts of the latest tools organizations can utilize to ramp up their next online campaign. but pack in a tremendous amount of information. Google Maps & MyMaps.

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Tools Tech Map Case Study 100

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Over the past few years, the use of social technologies during disaster response has become a central component to news and information delivery. Build your online homebase with a wiki, a website (like WordPress.com or Google Sites ), or a blog (like Tumblr or Posterous ). Online Homebase. How To: Use Tech to Organize Today.

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Technology Learning Audio New York 189

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

Remember – Even if you’re using google alerts and google analytics, you may not really be able to look at data over time in a critical way. This template, like the others, is available at that link as a public google doc that you can save and reuse. Metrics Tracking. >> >> Get this template!

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Metrics Community Map Template 219

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

That’s where the impetus came from to set up the Global Scale wiki and google group – they were to serve as that place, that meeting ground, where we could find others, talk about our work, and start building up a repository of information and resources. And we still see that need, and still think we can help.

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Global Project Wiki Lesson 123

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

." Introducing the Knowledge Graph: things, not strings | Official Google Blog – "Search is a lot about discovery—the basic human need to learn and broaden your horizons. So today I’m really excited to launch the Knowledge Graph, which will help you discover new information quickly and easily.

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Web San Francisco Bookmarking Search 117

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

When you Google search for a tool or a topic, you have so many results you don’t even know where to begin! Well, that’s certainly part of the information overload and wasted time that other bloggers like myself try to help with – come here and we’ll try to make things easy for you!

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Library Social Media Resource Media 117

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

When you Google search for a tool or a topic, you have so many results you don’t even know where to begin! Well, that’s certainly part of the information overload and wasted time that other bloggers like myself try to help with - come here and we’ll try to make things easy for you!

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Library Social Media Resource Media 117

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Organizational data is, by definition, far less personal than the information an individual might trust to the site, so you’re much less likely to want to keep it private. Each case study includes background information about the issue and the campaign, key learnings, benchmark numbers, and outcomes. And it's fun!

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Web Iraq Case Study Bookmarking 108

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 21, 2009

I share a lot of information online, but if it is something I really want to be personal, I take advantage of the settings in different applications and mark things as private or hidden. What’s the difference between Netvibes and Google Reader? How do you separate personal and professional contacts or content online?

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Slides Social Media Build Media 100

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Oxfam in Haiti – Google Maps – This is a great example of how you can use a tool like Google Maps to tell a story and provide easy access to information – great job Oxfam! "Oxfam "Oxfam is responding to the biggest earthquake for 200 years in Haiti.

Web 111

Web Haiti Bookmarking Map 111

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 1, 2009

an easy way to approach this is by updating information in the group/fan page every time you send out an enewsletter or action alert). Google Alerts. Spring cleaning definitely applies to your Google Alerts! If it is an open network, go ahead and join and see if you can contirbute to the conversation and information exchange.

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Social Media Tools Media Ning 100

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

.&# I recently had the opportunity to connect with Marshall to discuss the report and the insights RWW discovered through the process of aggregating and distilling so much information from experts and Web users. Real-time information delivery has changed the way that organization works in radical ways. It’s amazing.

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Interview Report Web Time 120

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

The big guys quickly followed suit: Yelp introduced "Check-Ins" while Facebook launched "Places" and most recently, Google Latitude updated to incorporate check-ins and check-outs. One of the findings that stood out to us: Only 40% of respondents reported that their organization has some type of formal technology plan.

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Web Map Bookmarking Conversation 114

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2009

We can measure how many people are reading the blog and sharing the information across the web. Whether it’s a Wordpress, Blogger, Typepad, or whatever, you have access to built-in web analytics or the option to use Google Analytics. So, how do we measure those items?

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ROI Case Study Metrics Student 135

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2009

You can see the session information here. we have to put our trust in someone - is it google? Presentation by Charlene Li at SXSW. “Social networks will be like air.&#. Yes, we’ve heard this before, but we can’t conceptualize “air.&#. friend management. pick your friends once - social networking fatigue.

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Social Network Network Social Stream 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

Learning: evaluating what is being said and what information is needed. Adapting: using the listening and learning to inform how you change. Sarah - use google alerts and a page that we update with mentions. Visualizing: number of months along the bottom, insight, return and dollars up the left. use monitoring tools.

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Social Media Map Strategy Media 102

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

But, their continued use of GIS for social change can contribute to the development directions of the tools (they are using Google Earth). One of the participants was Pratima from Shelter Associates in Pune, India. There are so many examples we could include. Do you have one you’d like to share? Tools: Builders and Users.

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Change Technology India Social 108

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

information goods can be shared forever. Examples: YouTube, eBay, Wikipedia, Google. Research shows that if you give stuff every day you are less likely to be depressed. the web creates visible real-time reputations. the web collapses distance and set up costs. networks offer increaing returns to scale. Absolutely. loosely coupled.

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Gift Wikipedia Case Study Facilitation 108

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

And it creates informal and formal opportunities for mentorship. Wendy : The trust I have is that the people that gave that way know how to use Google – we aren’t hard to find. I suggest creating inter-generational working groups that go from ideation to implementation. I think mentorship can happen both ways.

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Discussion Generation Donor Structure 211

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

For example, this month’s online chat, normally coordinated via the text chat platform CoverItLive, tried out a new platform, Google+ Hangout. This video chat application is part of Google+ and allows up to 10 video participants to come together—great for #CommBuild participants because they get real face time with each other.

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Content Tools Digital Bookmarking 186

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

zerostrategist : Q3: I think Access 2 the net, uncensored information, being unmonitored or not fearing reprisals for being an active are important. zerostrategist : Google / China comes to mind! I used that tactic locally 2 move others to act. engagejoe : ‘An element that’s integral 2 a campaign’s success?’

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Campaign Org Social Media Measure 108

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

70% said trust was in understanding financial information and how their donation would be used. 71% said they learn about organizations through web searches (like Google). 56% want information about fundraising events and about activities for your professionals. What influences trust? When are you likely to donate? Engagement.

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Research Donor Gift Leadership 224

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

You can read the summary of how the free agent community came together to self-organize and create a public action as well as a full report of the lessons learned and reflections on the #TakeBackThePink campaign in this public google doc. 10 Lessons from Community-Driven Organizing. I also created a customized bit.ly

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Reflection Doc Lesson Cancer 150

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 28, 2010

Taking the lead from other measurement tools like the Google Power Meter that helps people take control of their energy usage and alter behavior, I felt mobile devices could act as an even more powerful tool in providing information and changing they way we shopped and used things in addition to household energy consumption.

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Interview UAE Measure Application 123

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 20, 2011

In this way, information about scams or risks can easily be distributed to communities, or reports can be shared throughout the network. Working people and communities around the world can make sharing information and even just communicating a difficult task. How you can create an online collaboration space!

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Collaboration Technology Impact North America 179

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 28, 2009

Maybe you just target your board members to keep them informed, etc.; Maybe you want it to be seasonal and only have 9 months when you have information to share, or you want it to be on a set schedule, etc. Blogging - if you blog about your sessions it helps Google pick it up; also gives people opportunity to comment and talk back.

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Podcast Support Files Audio 123

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2012

Many organizations use selected statistics, data, or other information in press releases and calls to action, but we may not look at those numbers or statistics as stories that compel us to share, respond, and take action. What if the map included information from service providers, schools, and other local organizations?

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Data Report Map Hunger 129

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Even better, thanks to the generous support of Google and the Andrew W. It's a great case study of how individuals and start and drive a campaign and the way that a concept can translate across cultures and countries. " Check out the 12 Trends, from Personalized Video Thanking to Ebooks to Digital Fundraising Staffing!

Web 120

Web Storytelling Bookmarking Analysis 120

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

We don’t, though, have a lot of efficiency or shared information. We will have maps telling the stories of our impact for us (for examples of this already in use, check out google earth’s nonprofit stories). In the analog way of working, we have some really beautiful pieces. Holistic Tools.

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Slides Nptech Digital Case Study 213

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

In Iran we’ve seen it used to get out information and resist censorship but have also seen it used by the government to alter a mobile phone system and monitoring calls. Panelists include: Susan Pointer, Google’s Director of Public Policy & Government Relations. The access to information drives knowledge.

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Iran Technology China Government 152