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MAY 8, 2017

Find out about our trove of how-to articles, weekly webinars, discussion forums, Netsquared in-person training events, and new step-by-step online courses. These informational sessions feature experts on topics like fundraising, accounting, marketing, storytelling, and many other nonprofit technology topics. TechSoup Courses.

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Tech Resource Beginner Adobe 36

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Whether it seems important in the moment or not, it’s really valuable to make a list or chart or picture, whatever you want, of all the information you have about your community. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Events: NetSquared Camps. View more documents from Amy Sample Ward. Case Studies.

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Case Study Community Impact Studies 117

NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. [Ed. Here are some example searches using NetSquared as the organization. netsquared” or “net squared” - putting this in the search term area of the alert would mean that any time “NetSquared” is mentioned or “Net Squared” is mentioned, I will get alerted.

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Create Netsquared Organization Feeds 72

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Three specific examples that are very different include: Connectipedia : a wiki-based platform that allows anyone interested in philanthropy or social impact in the Pacific Northwest (or beyond) to share research, resources, information, or data about people, places and topics.

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Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2012

The sample size is. sample of organizations. What We Found in the Numbers We made an effort to include both nonprofits and libraries by promoting the surveys in the TechSoup forums, via NetSquared and TechSoup for Libraries , and through social media. We had some requests for more detailed survey results, so here they are!

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Library Survey Sample Nonprofit 61

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 31, 2009

Now in its fourth year, NetSquared continues to encourage dialogue among people working at the intersection of technology and progressive change initiatives. Mobile technology provides every day people with unprecedented computing power and an ability to share information in real-time. That’s a lot of people.

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Challenge Mobile Netsquared Project 100

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

The real-time web is a paradigm based on pushing information to users as soon as it’s available, instead of requiring that they or their software check a source periodically for updates. 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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Philanthropy Social Media Media Social 244

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Part of my role as the Global Community Development Manager at NetSquared is to support and grow our offline organizers from around the world. NetSquared’s hosted Challenges for 3 years now, surfacing hundreds of innovative technologies for social impact. Please support me by voting and commenting here.

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India Network Netsquared Offline 126

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

This is a guest post from Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared’s Global Community Development Manager.&#. I can’t speak for others working in the “innovation sector,&# but at NetSquared we can’t emphasize enough that our Community is what drives us – whether’s it’s online or offline.

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Myspace Causes Philanthropy Offline 108

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

—– Over on the NetSquared platform right now we are in the midst of the 2010 FACT Social Justice Challenge. NetSquared supports the community at the intersection of technology and social impact in a few ways, including open innovation competitions. Tip #1: Set the stage. Does it seem to be reaching the community you hoped?

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Tips FAQ Howto Netsquared 114

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 30, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. How do you decide what kind of information or campaigns are delivered to your various community members on different social networks? As your communities grow, your approach to sharing information and stories will change; nothing is formulaic. From Idealist.

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San Francisco Netsquared Flickr Myspace 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 15, 2009

In particular, we are interested in the role of social network sites and receiving information about job openings." These are some links I wanted to share from April 15th. Find me on Delicious for more!

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Web San Francisco Netsquared Bookmarking 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

Rapid advances in digital media and technology are changing how we connect to information and each other. Today, Wikipedia is the most widely used reference work in the world. The way we engage in public dialogue, coordinate, solve problems—all of it is shifting. New networks are emerging everywhere.

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Web Disaster Japan Org 114

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2009

When a user surfs to a website and registers for an event, donates money, becomes a member or writes a blog, this information has become digitized. We post a question or topic to the NetSquared community and participants submit responses either on their own blogs or on the NetSquared Community Blog.

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Generation Content Netsquared Hints 100

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

" Apps and mobile technology are providing new ways to engage, inform, and connect with supporters this election season. app offers polling location information, sample ballots, and election. news and information. devices (an iOS version is coming soon) and the same information can be. The VoterHub.

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Poll Pledge Mobile Game 59

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2009

Using PeopleBrowsr for NetSquared | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org - Jean Russell has a terrific post about using a tool called PeopleBrowsr to monitor all the conversations and content emerging from the N2Y4 Conference. "Enrich " - Joe Solomon.

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Netsquared Web Bookmarking Delicious 100

Care2

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Divided into three sections, it began with a look at the importance of text messaging by Jessica Bosanko of M+R Strategic Services , then went to apps and tools, discussed by Shana Glickfield of the Beekeeper Group and then wrapped up nicely by Amy Sample Ward of NetSquared who discussed measurement; both what and how.

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Tools Stats Netsquared Info 52

Care2

APRIL 7, 2010

With so many informative panels to choose from (such as Diversifying Your Tech and Online Communications Teams by Frogloop bloggers Jocelyn Harmon and myself as well as Ivan Booth and Shireen Mitchell) on topics ranging from online fundraising, recruitment, and social media - it was a real challenge to come up with my top 12 picks.

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NTC Conference Atlanta Convio 47

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Moderated by NTEN membership director, former NetSquared organizer, and friend of TechSoup Amy Sample Ward , "Rethinking Movement Buildling" brought together three luminaries from organizations whose stock-in-trade are movements to promote social change. Movement Building and Elections. The moment of opportunity had passed.

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Netsquared America Director Social Media 54

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 10, 2009

No worries, share your expertise, or get involved in a hands-on session happening in the NetSquared Garage. Do you need real-world case studies to help inform the way you think and develop your mobile projects? Are you challenged by lecture-formats? Kick the tires.

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San Jose Conference Mobile Challenge 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

Then enter The Netsquared Mashup Challenge ! There's going to be a Netsquared Meetup (recommendations for restaurant or location are needed) How will your nonprofit avoid the Meatball Sundae? Through TechSoup's Netsquared project, blogger Beth Kanter, was commissioned to write a weekly summary. Wonder if smashups are eligible?)

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Summary Nptech Tag Tools 50

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 17, 2009

The social media tools will engage Americans in taking the three simple steps communicated in the Ready Campaign: (1) Get an emergency supply kit; (2) Make a family emergency plan; and (3) Be informed about the types of emergencies that can happen in your area and their appropriate responses."

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Web Bookmarking Delicious Netsquared 100

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 24, 2009

UnConference and holiday discount | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – NonProfit 2.0 MyBlogLog is a service that shows blog writers and readers the faces and profile information of other MyBlogLog users that visit their sites." NonProfit 2.0 Unconference is coming to Washington, D.C.,

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Wikispaces Wiki Web Unconference 111

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

In the age of the social network, new sites want to be “the hub” for information/engagement and the non-profit space is no different. Influencers and organizations like NTEN and Netsquared are prime to be the leading voice in setting vision for how technology is intended to be for nonprofits.

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Interview Public Uganda Profit 213

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 11, 2011

Much like the NetSquared Challenges platform , it offers users the option of entering contests and searching through submissions across contests to find ideas. Jump right to the FAQ for information about the pricing and getting started process. The ins and outs. Making it work for you. Go check it out and see what you think!

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Contest Platform Proposal FAQ 137

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2008

" Jeremy Pepper , who spoke at this month's NetSquared Net Tuesday Meetup , is the director of communications. Hat tip Amy Sample Ward for discovering it!). Through TechSoup's Netsquared project, blogger Beth Kanter, was commissioned to write a weekly summary. This is refreshing to see on an "alpha site."

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Summary Nptech Flickr Portland 50

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Moderator: Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. but pack in a tremendous amount of information. View more presentations from Amy Sample ward. A great example of using Twitter for real information exchange and for conversation. Educate, inform and move people emotionally - inspire action. Google Maps & MyMaps.

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Tools Tech Map Case Study 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Submitted by Amy Sample Ward. We have basic metadata but the richness of object records is so varied that it ultimately limits use of collections information.

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Comment Social Media Jordan Cancer 95

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 12, 2010

Some posted to community blogs like NetSquared. The Google Doc that served as an information and context piece for people sharing and finding the campaign also served as the sign-up sheet for participants, so people could add their own name and blog information to the campaign details without Stacey or I having to track them down.

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Case Study Studies Action Doc 180

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 7, 2010

Whether I’m talking about my role at NetSquared , my blog , or my network of friends, I am inspired every day and find value in, and rewards for, my participation. When it comes to “administrator” or “moderator” activity, always conduct it in public unless it requires or involves personal information. Operate in public.

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Community Build Report Online 123

Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Here's my contribution to this month's Net2ThinkTank question posed by Amy Sample Ward, "What are the key questions nonprofit orgs should ask to help them determine how to prioritize social media training and experimentation as they do their technology and organization-strengthening planning?" Cross-posted from NetSquared. What a pain!"

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Social Media Training Train Media 45

NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. So, why shouldn't our information, data, actions, and search happen in real time as well? How can we do that? Updated numbers from last week show mobile donations at over $31 Million!

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Haiti Disaster Social Media Media 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Submitted by Amy Sample Ward. We have basic metadata but the richness of object records is so varied that it ultimately limits use of collections information.

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Social Media Cancer Jordan Kiva 79

Connection Cafe

JULY 8, 2009

Amy Sample Ward of Netsquared and Amy Sample Ward's Version of NPTech. True to its online description, Socialbrite.org seems to be helping fill a gap in the social media world – providing a centralized site to find various elements of information on interactive and social media. Sloane Berrent of the Causemopolitan.

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Site Resource Tools Social 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2008

Gregory Heller ) ( Sarah Marchetti ) ( Amy Sample Ward ) 4. A loosely coupled group of nonprofit techies and social change activists decided to use the tag "NpTech" to identify web resources that would create an ongoing stream of information to promote and educate those working in nonprofit technology. And if you???re

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Summary Nptech Tag Web 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

Amy Sample Ward writes about the new plugin launched by Social Actions that will place ???possibly Amy Sample Ward , filling in for Britt Bravo, writes about several awards and competitions including the UK Catalyst Awards and Simon Fairway's pointer to the digital makeover contest. possibly related classroom projects??? And if you???re

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Nptech Social Fundraising Plugin 50

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

NetSquared Open Space (NOS): APIs and Open Data. Who : Facilitating: Amy Sample Ward | NetSquared; Billy Bicket | NetSquared. The NetSquared team will be working the room to activate and facilitate conversations so everyone can enjoy the ride. Who : NetSquared and other Community Organizers. When : 9:00 a.m.

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NTC Netsquared NGO API 126