Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? And in each local place, people are on different types of social media, some of which are global in scope. is persuasive, convincing, has charisma.

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Community Build Local Los Angeles 132

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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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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Case Study Community Impact Studies 117

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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Case Study Studies Charity Community 162

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

" Submit your Case Study to the Global Digital Activism Data Set! The 2010 Social Networking Map / Flowtown (@flowtown) – I love maps and I work in social media; so I always love the maps of social media! Here is an updated version of XKCD's Map of Online Communities; with updated numbers and networks.

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Web Bookmarking Case Study Map 114

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.

Nonprofit 80

Nonprofit Files Policy Software 80

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

Qriously is super easy to use: you pick the type of question (two answer, slider, or star/rating), write your question and possible answers, select the location (global, regional or local – if you get a trial account, you are limited to global questions), and then how many answers you want to gather. That’s it!

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Data Mobile Time Map 154

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. Historypin.

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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. How many staff use your online community space in their work? What kind of presence do you consider your online community? 3:00 pm - 5:00pm.

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Netsquared Slides NTC Global 100

Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

There are tens of thousands of libraries, community centers, nonprofits, and other organizations nationwide that offer free summer meals for school-age youth through this program. The app was created by Caravan Studios , a division of TechSoup Global, with financial support from Microsoft Citizenship. A Range of Nearby Summer Meals.

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Feeds Free Hunger Help 78

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2009

The Twestival is back this September, this time focusing on local groups instead of a global campaign! Vote for your local organization: Some cities have already chosen the organization and others need local people to vote, so use the map on the Twestival site to find your city’s Twestival page to learn more!

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Local Map Guidelines Twitter 100

Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Check out our map of events to find your closest group. How big is the NetSquared Local community? They collaborated with the TechSoup Global team to bring events into their communities. Ten Net2 groups held Digital Storytelling events in their community, with an estimated 360 attendees. Number of events held: 38.

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Netsquared South Africa Houston Portland 52

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

I love maps and the stories they can help us tell. Check it out: "We're building the first up-to-date, interactive map of today's changing nonprofit landscape. If you're a member of the foundation or grant-making community, engaged in nonprofit work, or just interested in mapping and social change, please join us! "

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San Francisco Web Bookmarking Map 111

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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Action Maldives Oman Malaysia 147

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

The first example is Ushahidi – originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. This proved to the Ushahidi team that their tool would be valuable to communities around the world. I will explain the use of mapping, fundraising, and crowdsourcing.

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

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? I see this work in public maps like Open Green Map.

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Change Nepal Lesson New Jersey 180

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2010

Last year, using the theme of gratitude and TweetsGiving, Epic Change catalyzed the global community to help build a school in Tanzania. How You Can Share: Visit [link] to see the heartspaces already popping up on the map from around the world. Use #tomamawithlove in Twitter. Create a heartspace and share your story!

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Tanzania Children Campaign Twitter 137

Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2013

Highlights from the Community. The Social Media Surgery community (of which Net2 Manchester organizer Steven Flower is a key member) won the BBC Learning Through Technology Award. Ushahidi is a NetSquared project alumnus who has gone on to create an amazing interactive mapping platform. Not sure what a Social Media Surgery is?

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Netsquared Guatemala Ecuador New Zealand 47

NTEN

JULY 23, 2009

Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. The 2009 N2Y4 Conference showcased the Featured Projects from NetSquared's Global Challenge focused on mobile technology. Mobile Voices offers an open-source multi-media platform optimized for low-cost mobile phones that lets users create, share, and reflect on stories about their lives and communities.

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Mobile Malawi Netsquared San Jose 36

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. Collaborative mapping of climate change policy [link]. CoP15 Global Observatory worth a look [link]. Examples of Social Media.

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Social Media Change Media Lesson 145

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

In case you haven''t already grabbed a copy of Kivi Leroux Miller ''s new book, A Communications Map for Engaging Your Community, Becoming a Favorite Cause, and Raising More Money , it will guide you through designing and implementing a content marketing strategy that will bring in supporters.

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Literacy Research Websites Business 58

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 23, 2010

You can see the embeded versions of the tool on my blog here and here , or you can see examples on the original site for the SXSWi session, Net2 Open Space session, Community Building session, or the Online Campaigning session. Maybe there is also another way to show tweets that the community likes, too – like most RTs or something.

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Review Doc Slides Stream 123

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

The GIS and online mapping technology existed before their project, but Shelter Associates were able to leverage it in a way that helps them advocate for and support work to make changes. I hope that we can actively co-create a global community that is more just and sustainable where innovations aren’t driven by social change needs.

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Change Technology India Social 108

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 22, 2009

The way I see it, there are many directions that technology is aiding social change work: enabling data sharing, exchange and mapping. This is a great example of providing a real, authentic voice to a global issue. What are the most immediate actions a global organization like TSG could advocate for?

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Green Mashup Aggregator Org 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

Global Giving's " Giving Made Green " launched last week and was written up in the New York Times. Amy Sample Ward writes about the new plugin launched by Social Actions that will place ???possibly Ending Global Slavery is part of an Ashoka initiative Changemakers.net. More coverage in the blogosphere and beyond here.

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Nptech Social Fundraising Plugin 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

The final program is done through a combination of an open submission and community voting process. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Submitted by Amy Sample Ward. Twitterstorm, anyone?

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Social Media Cancer Jordan Kiva 79

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2009

To help Americans take back their power to control their lives and their communities. . The idea itself is tested by the immune system of the wider community. Mission : To do this a new ‘Way-Out” story of self help, of community power and of networks has to become accepted as THE story. . How do we do this? . True change.

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Story Action Model Adopt 79

NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

The final program is done through a combination of an open submission and community voting process. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Submitted by Amy Sample Ward. The SXSW Interactive Festival.

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Social Media Nonprofit Jordan Cancer 67

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 21, 2005

The trainings were held in different Community Information Centers in the provinces. Meanwhile, Mean Lux has become a digerati of sorts -- his story and the story of other bloggers was published in the Cambodia Daily, one of the largest English language newspapers in Cambodia, in an article in Wired News , and Global s Online.

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Interview Cambodia Teach Language 50

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I’m in Austin, TX, today engaging with librarians, digital curators, and technologists working at the nexus of communities and knowledge at the Electronic Resources and Libraries annual conference. Why Community? So, why community? You can follow along with the sessions today through Wednesday using #ERL11.

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Library Model Adopt Community 241

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

These are the sessions I’m participating in and other sessions by TechSoup Global staff that I may be supporting or checking out as well. Who : Facilitating: Amy Sample Ward | NetSquared; Billy Bicket | NetSquared. Who : Speaker: Rachel Weidinger | TechSoup Global. Local Community Organizers (#localco).

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NTC Netsquared NGO API 126

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Naira Bonilla will show you how to connect with diverse communities and create strong relationships using WhatsApp, the #1 messaging app in the world. We are here to talk about using WhatsApp to increase engagement with multicultural communities. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Naira, I got 2:00 Eastern. Naira: Yeah. Naira: Okay.

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Community Video Broadcast Phone 63

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2005

There is no official organized nonprofit blog census, npo blogroll or a bridge blog like Global s. Walker Art Center New Media Blog Interview with New Media Designer Community Programs Blog Interview with community program. Smart Communities (Shared authorship). Omidyar Thread on Nonprofit Blogging. Some examples: 1.

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Conversation NPO Minnesota Blogger 50

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Thanks again to Stephanie, Shannon and Paul for inviting me to be part of the conference and putting on such a valuable opportunity for the community! We went from technology belonging to the IT staff, to new media belonging to the young intern, web savvy communications officer, and so on. Analog Strategies. Social Tools.

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Slides Nptech Digital Case Study 213

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

And because you probably can't eat that much - unless, of course, you're Joey Chestnut - you put many small samples on your plate instead. Mozilla Week of Service Begins September 14th: Mark your calendars and sign up to offer your geek skills to your local community for a service project this week. What was most sexy?

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Nptech Social Media Ning Media 91

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 20, 2011

Every day I field questions from organizations and community groups looking to use facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Our programs, services, and campaigns are successful, instead, when we focus on the community first, and that’s why Aashika Damodar’s work impresses and inspires me.

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Collaboration Technology Impact North America 179

Forum One

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The program would commence with a registration process which would provide students with access to an online community which would provide age-appropriate resources for the students. Young Adult International Development Community. International Disaster Community of Practice. Vote for this Idea]. Vote for this Idea].

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Ideas Share Disaster Government 47