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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

The first example is Ushahidi – originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. Regardless of how well-designed or technologically sound the tool, if people aren’t already using that tool then they won’t turn to it in a time of disaster. Indirect Content.

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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

NTEN

Ushahidi was originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more.

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Online Fundraising Site: How To Create A High-Performing Fundraising Website

CauseVox

Source: Casa Congo, School for Conservation). It’s easy to get bogged down by stats so make it relatable by designating an individual as the focal point and adding a personal, heartfelt narrative. This metric should reflect both online and offline donations, ideally, as close to real-time as possible. Need some inspiration?

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Social Media: You're Probably Doing It Wrong

Care2

She has also been a featured speaker on web design, Internet marketing and social media at national conferences. Amy has worked in private philanthropy, advocacy nonprofit organizations, web design companies, and as a consultant. He is passionate about helping nonprofits use a data-driven, efficient approach to online marketing.

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Five Social Media Fundraising Trends for 2009

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These principles will no doubt be copied, refined, remixed, and extended as nonprofits experiment with social media-powered fundraising techniques: Weaving Together Online/Offline Into Real Time Web Fundraising Events. A Platform for Self-Organizing. They also provide fertile ground for us to organize rapid, collective fundraisers.