NetWits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Create Personas and outline tasks: Create a sample person that represents each audience group you serve. Information Architecture: Everyone accesses information on your website differently. You have a site map that resonates with the way your audience accesses information. Assign them key tasks and document results.

Design 247

Design Web Guide Slides 247

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2012

That’s why I love that Water for People is focused on sustainably improving conditions and access to clean water for all the communities they touch. FLOW is an on-site technology that broadcasts data instantaneously to the Water for People website/FLOW map providing important information about the operating status of WFP projects.

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Data Map Broadcast Project 241

NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Provide peer-to-peer fundraisers with easy access to information and resources they can use to fundraiser for your event. Such resources should include sample solicitation letters for mail and email, quick stats and impact statements for social media, sample scripts for phone calls, and thank you letters for follow-up communications.

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Raise Relationship Tips Fundraising 208

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Today I had the pleasure of presenting a webinar to clients of the Washington Access Fund. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Here are two DIY guides for content and community mapping , you can do by yourself or with your whole organization: [link]. Social Media for Small Enterprises.

Social Media 123

Social Media Media Social Slides 123

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. The first example is Ushahidi – originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. Examples from Haiti.

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Forum One

MAY 18, 2023

In 2019, USDA conducted the third Farm to School Census to measure progress towards reaching the goal of improving access to local foods in schools. The site also takes advantage of a number of other Drupal 9 functionalities, including the Data Explorer tool which launched in August 2022 and includes interactive maps.

Drupal 69

Drupal Government Websites Module 69

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

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Web Bookmarking Case Study Map 114

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It may be worth documenting these patterns once you notice them, especially if a lot of different people have access to update parts of the site. You don’t need to go all-out creating a design system with code samples—even a living document with screenshots and a few notes on how each pattern is used would help.

Technique 325

Technique Design Websites Brain 325

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

or from basically almost any database type out there: SQL, Azure, Access, Oracle, and more. Use Power Maps Like A Pro. What Are Power Maps? Power Map is very useful for mapping your data. Imagine being able to plot geographic and temporal coordinates (data) on a 3D globe or custom type of map. Have fun!

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Chart Oracle Map Sample 36

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 23, 2011

Mozilla Hacks – the Web developer blog – Really excited by projects that help close gaps, provide accessibility, and increase portability of all things webby. Introducing WebAPI ? 'What I’m going to talk about today, are some of the network properties and social principles behind some popular social platforms.

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Web New York City Detroit Map 135

Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

This means youth who had access to nutritious meals during the school year may be undernourished or hungry over the summer. "Food insecurity" means that, at some point in the year, a household lacked access to enough nutritious food to support an "active, healthy life for all household members."

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Feeds Free Hunger Help 78

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

The application is currently in a closed beta, and I was lucky enough to get access to start playing around with it. it actually tells you, with much richer context: I personally love data-map mashups and Qriously uses them brilliantly! If you want to check it out for yourself, use this form to apply for Qriously access.

Data 154

Data Mobile Time Map 154

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 10, 2012

What we weren’t paying attention to was how we brought the advantages we carry in our offline lives– often defined by race, gender, class, and now, technological access and skill– to that blank canvas." Read the full post to hear both David's take, and suggestions for success from Patrick Meier. "DeadUshahidi’s

Web 126

Web Map Bookmarking Culture 126

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. "You've got data.

Web 111

Web Haiti Bookmarking Map 111

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2010

More people have access to a cell phone than to a toilet. billion people lack access to toilets. TapIt water bottle refilling network was founded in 2008 to give New Yorkers free access to clean sustainable water on the go. This means that sewage spills into rivers and streams, contaminating drinking water and causing disease.

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Action Maldives Oman Malaysia 147

Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2012

There are many extremely helpful resources on GrantSpace, including a Finding Funders page as well as a list of sample funding proposals with cover letters, letters of inquiry, letter proposals, and proposal budgets. These are libraries and resource centers across the country that provide free access to the Foundation Directory Online.

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Causes Library Proposal Sample 54

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

As we all continue exploring the vast horizons of the internet and the social tools it offers, be sure to check out the applications that help you continue telling stories with the power of video, maps and more. Here are four that currently have my vote – please share yours! Historypin.

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Story Tools Help Online 222

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

The important thing is that you map out a plan and get Board buy-in. The National Council of Nonprofits offers this sample employee handbook. Speaking of cloud-based programs, set your new employee up with access to the tools you use, so they can set up passwords. Work station. Get a spot ready for your new person to work.

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Guide Nonprofit Interview Job 75

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Subscribe with an email address like comms@ or another address that forwards to or can be accessed by multiple staff members. Community Mapping. Tags: presentation webtools analysis community mapping listening notes tools webinar women womenwhotech. Subscribe via RSS in a reader to cut down on emails. Listening Dashboards.

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Tools Tech Map RSS 162

Forum One

JULY 22, 2021

In 2019, USDA conducted the third Farm to School Census to measure progress towards reaching the goal of improving access to local foods in schools. The site also takes advantage of a number of other Drupal 9 functionalities, including the Data Explorer tool which will launch in August and will include interactive maps.

Drupal 84

Drupal Government Websites Module 84

NTEN

MARCH 20, 2015

After wrapping up our annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), NTEN’s CEO, Amy Sample Ward, and I quickly recharged for SXSW Interactive , where we partnered another year with Beaconfire to host the Beacon Lounge for social changemakers, and with the NonProfit Times to cover stories on the nonprofit technology sector. In the U.S.

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Interaction Austin Texas NTC 36

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Explore Bloomerang’s sample job descriptions for positions like major gift officer and development director. Learn more about annual compliance regulations with the help of Hurwit & Associates state-by-state map. Hold interviews. Maintain state tax forms. In addition to Form 990, most states require annual filings.

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Nonprofit Files Policy Software 80

NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. Be sure to visit the site and press "Play" on the map.

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Haiti Disaster Social Media Media 82

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

app offers polling location information, sample ballots, and election. accessed via a mobile web browser at voterhub.us. Philly Votes is an Ushahidi -powered poll monitoring initiative that gathers and maps voting incident reports, such as voter intimidation and long lines. The VoterHub. news and information. mobile devices.

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Poll Pledge Mobile Game 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Currently, I listen for information about several specific areas: me, Technola, Pro Bono Net, document assembly, and access to justice ( legal aid , pro bono legal services, Legal Services Corporation , and so on). Amy Sample Ward - Live Blogging: 09NTC Mapping Your Social Media Strategy. We Are Media - Module 1: Listening.

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Massachusetts Literacy Search Mail 91

Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2013

Start off in SAP Visual Intelligence by pulling data from a broad range of sources: Excel spreadsheets ("personal data sources") as well as many types of databases (for example, Access, Oracle, SAP HANA, BusinessObjects). Users can input data in seconds with a couple of points and clicks. The exact opposite is true. Images: SAP.

Data 44

Data Chart Report Oracle 44

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Create personas and outline tasks: Create a sample persona that represents each audience group you serve. Information architecture: Everyone accesses information on your website differently. You have a site map that resonates with the way your audience accesses information. Assign them key tasks and document results.

Design 55

Design Web Strategy Slides 55

NTEN

JULY 23, 2009

Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Marginalized populations lack access to digital technology yet aspire to participate meaningfully in the digital public sphere. Tasks are accessed on-demand, from anywhere, at any time -- while riding the bus, waiting in the doctor’s office, standing in line at the post office, and more.

Mobile 36

Mobile Malawi Netsquared San Jose 36

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 23, 2010

Embeds : I really like that the entire dashboard is embedable – helping keep the resources and value emerging from the community accessible and transportable. Or, for use in campaigns, either for those wanting to track a campaign or as part of the public-facing campaign map. Have you used Tweetnotes? What do you think?

Review 123

Review Doc Slides Stream 123

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The Center itself sits three people who have access to six customized dashboards that relate relevant information drawn from various social media channels. We also discussed that it would be useful to have a map or fuller array of case studies that illustrate how the data might be used for different interventions.

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Social Media Channel Data Media 100

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Libraries have access to information, engagement, and opportunity – it’s just a matter of setting sail. Nonprofit organizations, local and federal governments, campaigners and even businesses are trying to innovate at the speed of communities. Libraries can and should be doing the same.

Community 167

Community Library Model Adopt 167

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2009

the question of ownership will be directly tied to who has access to the necessary tools to build on the "land." " Indigenous Mapping: Emerging Cultures on the Geoweb: Where 2.0 Anyone can be a landowner of this prime real estate just like the creators of Twitter whose property reportedly has a one billion dollar valuation.

Tanzania 105

Tanzania Web San Jose Government 105

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2009

the question of ownership will be directly tied to who has access to the necessary tools to build on the "land." " Indigenous Mapping: Emerging Cultures on the Geoweb: Where 2.0 Anyone can be a landowner of this prime real estate just like the creators of Twitter whose property reportedly has a one billion dollar valuation.

Tanzania 105

Tanzania Web San Jose Government 105

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. The organizations get to do everything BUT drive: you are the vehicle, the gas, the map, the snacks even! So they provide the examples and maps, but they let the youth pick and pledge whatever it is they want to do to make a difference. You can read her poem, Untitled, here.

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Build Community Technology Action 220

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us!

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Research Arizona Survey Fund 61

Connection Cafe

JULY 3, 2013

Dropbox - managing files across devices, access to documents when on the road, or quickly sharing files with others. MindJet Maps – for developing quick business process or architecture diagrams, or capturing notes in a visual format. Ease of access to Office products and a great user experience.

Business 35

Business Webex Blackbaud Application 35

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 1, 2008

1) Bystander: Reads only (2) Gives Feedback: May add a comment to a blog post or add a link to a wiki page (3) Joins the community: Signs up for a swarm list (4) Joins the expertise map/advisory group: Fills out a profile and identifies a module (5) Participants in the collaborative writing. And as Dave mentions, this happens through tagging.

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Process Reflection Work Wiki 50