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Philanthropy and Social Media: New Whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy

Amy Sample Ward

A similar example is that of an Atlanta city councilman who chose to post a message to Twitter asking for a medic to respond to an unconscious woman on the street rather than to dial 911 when his mobile phone battery was very low. This focus on collective participation and 24/7 connectivity has impacted more than just our social lives.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

A similar example is that of an Atlanta city councilman who chose to post a message to Twitter asking for a medic to respond to an unconscious woman on the street rather than to dial 911. That’s why the Atlanta councilman used twitter! Those not in Haiti can also use the application as it aggregates news and actions to take.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

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The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. Check out more awesome giveaways and highlights from a sampling of our exhibitors below. Interested in knowing how to prioritize resources, analyze a donor database, create mobile applications or visualize community indicators?

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

NTEN

The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. Check out more awesome giveaways and highlights from a sampling of our exhibitors below. Interested in knowing how to prioritize resources, analyze a donor database, create mobile applications or visualize community indicators?

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Let’s Connect at the NTC!

Amy Sample Ward

This year it’s taking place in Atlanta, GA and I’ve got such a long list of people to meet, talk to, and learn from. Who : Facilitating: Amy Sample Ward | NetSquared; Billy Bicket | NetSquared. It’s open to the public so invite your local Atlanta friends to meet you there! Thursday, April 8, 2010.

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Create a Fundraising Plan that Plays to Your Fundraising Strengths

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Most people have four to six key strengths that are applicable to nonprofit fundraising. . There is a wonderful school in the Atlanta area for children and young adults with disabilities. I’ll walk you through a step-by-step process, plus you’ll go home with my color-coded, detailed annual fundraising plan template AND a sample plan!

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Create a Fundraising Plan that Plays to Your Fundraising Strengths

Get Fully Funded

Most people have four to six key strengths that are applicable to nonprofit fundraising. There’s a wonderful school in the Atlanta area for children and young adults with disabilities. I’ll walk you through these steps, plus you’ll get my color-coded, detailed annual fundraising plan template AND a sample plan!