Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2010

This post was originally posted on the NetSquared Blog and was written by Amy Sample Ward. Over the last few years, the NetSquared Local network (a project of TechSoup Global's) has grown from just a few groups in only a couple countries, to 70+ groups in 21+ countries! A Resource for Community Organizers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The United States has Give Local America Day (May 1, 2018). Each state organizes giving campaigns through local community foundations. $68 Provide sample email text and social media graphics and avatars to your ambassadors. 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report. million mentions on social media).

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 25, 2010

T he fourth guest post in my have fun, do good blogger series is by Amy Sample Ward. Amy is a blogger and trainer focused on supporting and educating organizations and changemakers in the use of evolving technologies that cultivate and engage communities. Those are the things that are most fun to me, anyway!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 18, 2010

Day and I’ve been watching the time zones wake up in the US and start Twittering about the various service projects and community building activities everyone is participating in. the first thing that comes to mind is community: building it, empowering it, moving it to action, and nurturing it. Today is Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

This guest post comes from NetSquared community development manager Amy Sample Ward. An initiative of TechSoup Global, NetSquared is a global community of organizations and individuals leading the way in social change through technology. Offline, we take things local! Read on and learn how to get involved.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

I had a really wonderful time, and the Community-Driven Social Impact session was terrific! Let’s start at the beginning: what is “community-driven social impact” anyway? CDSI is not something that you thought up inside your organization, even if you thought it up with your community in mind or at heart. Presentation.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Today’s Community Builder chat focused on examples and best practices for connecting on and offline community activities, events, and organizing. TechSoup Global has an upcoming Digital Story Telling contest, getting orgs to put together 60 second vid’s about what they do/who they are. Recap: October. and much more!

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

In a recent Op-Ed piece in the New York Times , David Brooks compared the global response vs localized response to the outbreak. Brooks shows that if the world had a global approach to outbreaks like Swine Flu, then the decision-making and directive power would be in a really bumped up World Health Organization-like group.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Tips for a Successful #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. And this all happened during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Think about other ways to engage your community beyond donations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. And this all happened during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Use this Complete Toolkit for Nonprofits for a sample timeline to get on track with your communications. Tip #3 : Engage your community.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Women Give 2010 is the first report to compare philanthropic giving between men and women across all income levels based on a nationally representative sample. It uses data from the Center on Philanthropy Panel Study (COPPS), the nation’s largest study that tracks giving patterns among the same households over time."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Given that I am in Brasil, I wanted to participate and experience local activities. GivingTuesday is a global movement and this year they number of countries participating has increased to nine countries , including Brasil. I’m also attending local fundraiser for nonprofit Food Bank in Brasil. No problem.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 21, 2010

This afternoon I had the pleasure and honor of spending a few hours with members of the Charity Technology Trust/Charity Technology Exchange team, part of the TechSoup Global network , exploring their options for creating programs or services to build and foster community throughout their network. Who is the community?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Does the community have a strong need for this nonprofit? Make sure that by starting a new nonprofit, you’ll be able to fulfill an unmet need in the community. Does the community seem excited about your nonprofit idea? Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

NetSquared’s Global Community Builder , Amy Sample Ward, will be at the NTC this year to connect and collaborate with friends, colleagues and new faces in the sector. A chance for local organizers to come together, network, ask questions, etc. Takeaways: A chance to connect with other local organizers.

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Global Giving

MARCH 7, 2019

dollars and British pounds, and donors in India and East Africa can contribute in their local currencies via our partnerships with ImpactGuru and M-Changa. Our team wanted to know: What other currencies could help us connect more GlobalGivers with more community-led organizations? GlobalGiving accepts donations in U.S. What We Tested.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We’re operating at the forefront of copyright limitations and exceptions, both in the United States and globally. After all, they’re proud of their creations and would love to see them benefit disadvantaged people and communities, where regular market forces would fail to go. We serve human rights activists in more than 100 countries.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Last year, I had the unique privilege to help facilitate The Local Philanthropy Workshop with the TechSoup Romania team. It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Create Community Dialogue. Multimedia Storytelling.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Here’s your monthly update from the world of NetSquared Local. What Is NetSquared Local? NetSquared Local is TechSoup's volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. NetSquared Local groups hold monthly in-person events for anyone interested in the connection of technology and social impact.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 11, 2011

They are going to give five organizations 5,000 responses each (these could be divided up into multiple questions or used all for one), for free, with just two stipulations: You can only use global or national surveys (not local). You have to share what you learn! That’s it! Share Your Questions to Win.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2012

We know that you can’t resolve issues in your own community or another one with quick fix solutions; as social changemakers and nonprofits, we look for the sustainable opportunities for shifting systems for a better outcome and a better world. ” Accountability. Check out the FLOW map: [link].

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

T, December 10th, the international community is observing Human Rights Day to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We’re delighted about the opportunity to advance the strategic goals of local NGOs working to end discrimination against LGBTI people.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to! Read about their inspiring work in a recent TechSoup Global interview.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2010

As hand-held mobile devises connected to the internet spread to cities, villages, remote communities around the world, we need to continue finding ways to use these tools to make a positive impact. The first step in making change in your life, local community or world is to learn. org and others. 350 action in Oman Dive Center.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Part of my role as the Global Community Development Manager at NetSquared is to support and grow our offline organizers from around the world. We now have over 50 cities globally hosting monthly events with many more getting started. I cannot wait for the experiences ahead for all those chosen to participate in this journey.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Whether I’m talking about Community-Driven Social Impact or community organizing, whether it’s focused on a hyper-local community project or global-reaching movement building, it’s always the same for me: our goals need to be focused on a change, not on ensuring that we keep our jobs.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

So, what are the biggest lessons for using social media in a global movement? Lesson #3: Local vs Global. The final focus area is on the local vs global impact of social media. People don’t see ‘big picture’ but relate locally&# (@ kristianakocis ). Examples of Social Media.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2013

This post was authored by Microsoft Citizenship for TechSoup Global. Microsoft employees are passionate about supporting their own communities and other causes they care about. In September 2012, the company launched Microsoft YouthSpark , a global, company-wide initiative. Employee Giving – Past, Present and Future.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

—– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. or read the entire post copied below.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

Regardless of what work you are doing – campaigning for political change, providing services to your local community, educating others, or anything else – would it look different, would it feel different, would it operate differently if love was the central message? To Mama With Love is an open, community campaign.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

with local networks working to create online spaces to bring more people online. Regardless of next year’s topic for the September 22nd celebrations, digital inclusion remains a core barrier to truly celebrating the web globally. Here are just a few ideas to get you started: Participate in Local Events. Get Involved.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

All that has happened in the last two and half years has truly been a community-driven effort and I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to be part of the team helping this community achieve so much! I am so thankful for the opportunity to have dreamed together and collaborated on community-driven projects around the world.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Global Entrepreneurship Week – This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week! "Global Entrepreneurship Week takes place from 16 – 22 November 2009. Chase and Facebook today announced the launch of Chase Community Giving: You Decide What Matters, a grassroots campaign to inspire a new way of corporate philanthropy."

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Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2013

That means it’s time for our monthly roundup of all the crazy goodness created by NetSquared Local in May. What is NetSquared Local? NetSquared Local is TechSoup’s volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. Highlights from the Community. Find your closest NetSquared Local group on our map

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