Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. You can see the full collection, and how they were voted on by the community here: [link].

Community 207

Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

I was also an early member of Netsquared Community , another one of Marnie’s brilliant ideas that rocked the field. He discusses a way of seeing both the big strategic picture and the smaller immediate tactics. The point I make over and over is that you begin slowly with small steps and build up to your capacity level.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Social San Jose 115

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

It’s that distance from financial consequences that let communities put best interest and opportunity ahead of other influencers. Building on that listening, and supporting you in taking action based on what you hear, it’s integral that you have the capacity to change. They also create the foundation for a community-driven strategy.

Library 241

Library Model Adopt Community 241

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The tools in an analog world fulfilled a specific function but did not influence our planning or programs. We had experienced a digital land-grab; putting up profiles and setting up accounts in the “if you build it, they will come” spirit. For those that can’t tell, this is a picture of a clock on the face of a coffee maker.

Slides 213

Slides Nptech Digital Case Study 213