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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

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?

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Lori Warrens Joins VisionLink

VisionLink

Before becoming a VisionLinker, Lori was COO and CEO of the United Way of Atlanta where she developed the 2-1-1 concept and led the city''s planning activities to ensure vulnerable citizens retained access to critical services during the 1996 Summer Olympics. Please join us in welcoming Lori to the VisionLink family.

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

Amy Sample Ward

The last few years, though, have been dramatically impacted by the real-time web. This focus on collective participation and 24/7 connectivity has impacted more than just our social lives. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster. Impacts to Society.

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What is Corporate Giving? The Ultimate Guide to Earning More

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For example, a company based in an area that just experienced forest fires may create a disaster relief grant to assist nonprofits working with victims of the fires. Your goal should be to create a lasting, impactful program, so take all the time you need to make a program that works well for your team.

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Last Day to Register for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference at the Regular Rate!

NTEN

If you're planning on joining us in Atlanta, April 8-10, you should register today to save $100. > We believe the knowledge you gain at the at the NTC can help you prepare not just for the next disaster, but to use technology every day to make your organization more effective. > fun while we're in Atlanta, as well.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

In less than two years, a simple website created to track election violence in Nairobi is now being used to: monitor crime-related data in Atlanta, GA. Making (and Mapping) An Impact Where It's Needed Most - Humaninet. " Humaninet has built a variety of mapping applications for use in disaster preparedness and recovery.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

In less than two years, a simple website created to track election violence in Nairobi is now being used to: monitor crime-related data in Atlanta, GA. Making (and Mapping) An Impact Where It's Needed Most - Humaninet. " Humaninet has built a variety of mapping applications for use in disaster preparedness and recovery.

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