Amy Sample Ward
JANUARY 21, 2010
Over the last week, technology has played an unprecedented role in bringing aid to and saving lives in Haiti. Over $22 million has been raised by the American Red Cross via text message (about a fifth of total Haiti-related giving to the organization so far). And then there’s the role that Facebook and Twitter are playing.
Qgiv
MARCH 31, 2021
What technology is your staff going to need to fulfill their roles? First, you have to consider what roles are needed. If you find yourself unable to fill a job role, you’ll need to rely on volunteer help. Here is an example of how a faith-based organization leveraged storytelling in a fundraising appeal.].
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Amy Sample Ward
MARCH 14, 2010
Social media tools allowed for distribution of roles/responsibilities across the community (including garnering press coverage). Ushahidi : most recently, Ushahidi adpated it’s platform for use in Haiti and Chili to let the crowd both in Haiti/Chili and outside share information and data in real time via mobiles or a web browser.
NTEN
AUGUST 30, 2011
One of those was the MTA Twitter stream , offering updates and pictures – storytelling to keep New Yorkers updated and in the loop on public transportation. It's clear that the social space online has taken on a huge role in disaster preparations and response in the United States.
NTEN
MARCH 1, 2010
numbers coming out of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, you gain a renewed appreciation for the power of nonprofit technology -- and it's not just the big organizations that are using it. in Haiti: The Role of Information and Communications Technology in Supporting. a Culture of Storytelling. without More Staff.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 14, 2010
Your website is becoming a channel and the web is already a hybrid mix of media where video plays a dominant role. In 2010 much of their focus was on responding to the earthquake in Haiti. Remember that your fundraising story is a narrative, so put the ancient art of storytelling to work for you. How big is video online?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 7, 2009
What’s the appropriate role for crowdsourcing in the context of social innovation? There’s a happy side to these kids and this is what we try to focus on with Yele Haiti.” On the power of individual storytelling & fun. It’s the music that the most people can listen to. starts around 7:21). starts around 20:58).
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