Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

Disaster 206

Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Byte Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2016

There was a time—not too long ago—that drone technology, while in its infancy, was being dismissed by many experts in product development fields as a passing fancy, a mere hobby or pastime that few people ever thought would have important real-world applications. There isn’t a spot on earth immune from natural or manmade disasters.

Technology 100

Technology South America Asia Nepal 100

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. This mapping exercise helps funders meet unmet or underfunded needs and populations. . 2) Offering Networking and Education .

Collaboration 93

Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 93

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools.

Tools 73

Tools Map Disaster Oregon 73

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools.

Tools 59

Tools Map Disaster Oregon 59

Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2017

With the right knowledge and tools, the people at Tableau believe every nonprofit can better explore its data and spot trends, outliers, and even new opportunities. What I Learned About Crime by Mapping It with Tableau. Tableau's intent with this product donation is to empower nonprofits to make a difference with their data.

Sharepoint 40

Sharepoint Chart Library Online Learning 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

Social media practices are just that – they get strong and stay strong with practice – so success means consistent application and learning. Her knowledge of the country and the culture made it easier to localize the curriculum. Grantees Implement A Modest and Realistic Action Learning Pilot.

Pakistan 111

Pakistan NGO Network Exercise 111