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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. Some include the Red Cross, The Weather Channel, local newspapers, Craigslist, and others. Citizen-Powered Response.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

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. Jim Craner , MapTogether.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

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. Jim Craner, MapTogether.

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Create a Fundraising Plan that Plays to Your Fundraising Strengths

Get Fully Funded

When mapping out your nonprofit fundraising plan, it’s best to play to your fundraising strengths. That would be a disaster! Name recognition: If you work for the YWCA, Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, or a local organization with deep roots in the community, your organization’s name recognition is very likely an asset in itself.

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Create a Fundraising Plan that Plays to Your Fundraising Strengths

Get Fully Funded

When mapping out your fundraising plan, think about your fundraising strengths. . That would be a disaster! Name recognition: If you work for the YWCA, Habitat for Humanity, or a local organization with deep roots in the community, your organization’s name recognition is probably an asset. Great at asking for in kind gifts? .