Amy Sample Ward

JULY 21, 2010

Key Questions: The session was designed to be a conversation – with an avid note taker (me). I came with a list of questions that I used to steer the conversation to ensure not only were we focused, but also that each question pushed us closer to our goal of identifying opportunities for community-focused programs or services.

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Case Study Studies Charity Community 162

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

During this time, I’ve help create community maps and strategic plans with my own team and with many other groups. I like to offer suggestions that any organization or community group can put to use regardless of sector, focus, size, geography, or budget. Community Map. Content Map.

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Map Content Community Howto 122

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 11, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. We will share the highlights of this discussion in two posts. Are you familiar with the tool?

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Web Howto Bookmarking Slideshare 105

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 4, 2012

So, what is the content you want to share? Do you want to be sharing what you know and learn with other volunteers? Maybe even using these tools to document and share back with the organization all that you’re doing. Anyone in here want to share what you are now or want to start doing? Creating Buzz. hashtags.org.

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Social Network Volunteer Network Social 228

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

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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Metrics Community Map Template 219

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Read the post and join the conversation on the Frogloop blog (or read the post below). We are very invested in sharing our experiences and learning as we go, including opportunities to put thoughts together formally like the whitepaper on collaboration we published last year. What tips would you share from your experience?

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Tips FAQ Howto Netsquared 114

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 16, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of May 16th). Look no further!

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