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Great reads from around the web on June 11th

Amy Sample Ward

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Recently, the Case Foundation hosted a group of these emerging nonprofit network managers for a conversation about what we called “network building.&#

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Guest Post on Frogloop: 5 Tips for Running a Competition

Amy Sample Ward

In this role, and through opportunities to spur innovation and collaboration in local communities, with government groups, and with other nonprofits, I’ve learned a lot – and am excited to share 5 tips I’ve found to be valuable in creating successful competitions. Tip #1: Set the stage. We’d love to hear your examples!

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Great reads from around the web on May 16th

Amy Sample Ward

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Open Source Zanby Announcement | Zanby.com – I'm so very excited to see this group/community platform go open source! Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of May 16th).

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DIY Community Engagement Metrics

Amy Sample Ward

Step 1: Identify all the groups within your community. To start mapping the community we need to first identify which groups are within it. Maybe you work with schools so you have segments for teachers, administrators, parents, students, and then groups outside of the school. Step 2: Define the goals that match each group.

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Great reads from around the web on May 17th

Amy Sample Ward

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of May 17th).

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Great reads from around the web on March 30th

Amy Sample Ward

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " Care2 Impact Prize | NTEN – A group of inspiring, talented people! I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day.

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Great reads from around the web on December 15th

Amy Sample Ward

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. eCampaigning Ideas | Advocacy Online – "This year's edition of eCampaigning Ideas includes eight great case studies put forward by groups using our software in a number of countries worldwide.

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