Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2010

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

I’m excited to share highlights from our work and its significance for the multitudes we serve. Delivering Benetech''s statement to the WIPO diplomatic conference That’s why I’ve been actively advocating for a global copyright exception modeled after the great exception in the United States that made Bookshare possible.

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India Literacy Global Accessibility 142

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 22, 2010

The staff I work with at Benetech are committed to the communities that we serve with our technology. Entitled The Gift of Insight , the story recounts Viji’s personal journey and how it inspired her to work with members of our Bookshare service who have print disabilities that make it difficult for them to read traditional text.

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San Jose Profile India United Kingdom 109

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

As always, I’m delighted to share the latest Benetech highlights as we work on these ambitious 10X dreams! First, we are working to lower the barrier to the use of strong encryption to automatically protect the privacy of sensitive information. Bookshare is helping Kevin— who had suffered a brain injury—to keep up with his school work.

Literacy 158

Literacy eBook United Kingdom Accessibility 158

See3

MARCH 13, 2008

Work with the Public Affairs team to identify, develop, and execute communication tactics via the organization’s website, including video streaming, blogging, RSS feeds, subscription systems, social networking media, and other forms of electronic communication and convening. Kellogg Foundation The W.K. This is a newly created position.

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Foundation Job Open Management 40

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to do to get my novels out in the world, and have been greatly influenced by Cory Doctorow in terms of copyright (or, more accurately, copyleft ). After you create your files, you’ll want to look at them, to see if they worked well. MobiPocket. PDF is easy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2009

Some of the topics addressed: When does an employee's personal blog become "work-related"? I can't share the specifics because of copyright issues, but it was informative to hear the lawyer's perspective and it has prompted some important insights for me. These are NOT legal, but operational in terms of personal use. Be respectful.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 22, 2009

I’ve been working in libraries for nine years. Over that time, I’ve seen a lot of different libraries, from both the back room, where I normally work in technical services, and the front in public services. It’s like every library I’ve ever worked in, as it should be. at its core. Bookshare is also picking up steam in India.

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Care2

MAY 7, 2007

» Monday May 07 2007 New M+R Study: Online Fundraising Tactics -- What Works? Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « Sunny the Seal Melts Hearts on MySpace | Main | Join Care2 for Another Internet Advocacy Roundtable! To create a new comment, use the form below. All rights reserved.

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Social Media Studies Advocacy Online 28

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Stick with what works. An economic downturn does not justify throwing out what has worked in the past. Even if that’s all the information we integrate into our appeals, surely that’s got to do a better job of securing additional support than a crude “Dear Donor” letter or email! Copyright © 2009 by Mal Warwick.

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Money Fundraising Database Channel 67

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2007

I like to build things and take things apart to see how they work. How did you get interested in copyright laws and their impact on human rights? Why should nonprofit organizations pay attention to copyright or your organization's goals? They see copyright law as a way to control the way their message is distributed.

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Copyright Law Seattle Brazil 50

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

In this courageous guest post, Adrienne Berney, a Collections Care Trainer who works primarily with history museums, gives us an insider’s guide to these issues. I encountered strong push-back on the listserv, with one subscriber calling my fitness for my job title, “collections care trainer,” into question. Followers of Museum 2.0

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Accessibility Open Museum North Carolina 44

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 17, 2011

Requirements not only include courses towards their degree program, but also 30 additional hours of coursework and 200 Career Field Exploration (CFE) hours — designed to assist students in "trying out" different nonprofit organizations and the jobs within them before they make any decisions about full-time employment.

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Group Student Arizona Philanthropy 45

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2007

My first job in nonprofit and technology was as community manager for an online network of artists called ArtsWire in 1993 before the Web. The community principles as set for by the founder, artist Anne Focke, took their inspiration from the work of Lewis Hyde. second enclosure???--the s about the money. The Ecstasy of Influence,???

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Artist Second Life Audio Law 50

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

Unrealistic expectations; Chair doesnt know CEO job. As Chairs have learned about the CEO job, they have prioritized more time for Chair service. However, the remainder indicated some sobering realities with statements (paraphrased) such as: Chair lacks vision. Inconsistent, if any, support. Organization not a top priority for Chair.

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Research Arizona Philanthropy Relationship 74

Care2

OCTOBER 20, 2007

For example, many of our clients work with Heller Consulting. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com SH: Convio doesnt charge any extra licensing fees for Open APIs, so theyre free. The only costs incurred will be from consultative services if the nonprofit doesnt have in-house developers. To create a new comment, use the form below.

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API Convio Open Social Media 28

Care2

MAY 7, 2007

Thank you for sharing this posted article for me or for every one, you made a great job for your Blog.Keep it up the good work. Thank you for sharing this posted article for me or for every one, you made a great job for your Blog.Keep it up the good work. Again thank you very much. Again thank you very much.

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Wisconsin Case Study 28

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Or, how about this one: "Make sure these kids stay busy and have fun; but what we really need is for them to be successful in school, contribute at home, and work effectively with people from different cultures towards a better world." Everyone that works with a nonprofit CEO should read this report.

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Research Philanthropy Arizona Feeds 49

NTEN

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Flickr Photo: Fayster Now that the stimulus package -- or the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, if you're keeping score at home -- has been signed into law , the work of making it all happen begins. I know that as good, smart people working at good, smart organizations, we believe in the power of transparency.

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API Remix Map Law 36

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

We’re against piracy, and have made commitments to authors and publishers to encourage compliance with copyright law. Most of the time, that works great, and we end up making a new friend after they dig a little and find out that we are closer to Florence Nightingale than the Dread Pirate Roberts. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.

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eBook China Copyright Library 277

Care2

JUNE 18, 2008

Dana is a new Director of Nonprofit Services at Care2, with special responsibility for working with Care2’s nonprofit clients in the Children’s/Youth and K-12 Education sectors. Dana later worked for Planned Parenthood, NARAL, the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus and other groups. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Social Media Advocacy Service New York City 31

Care2

MAY 19, 2008

60) Search « Landing Page Optimization for Online Fundraising | Main | The Essentials of Online Advocacy Begin With Email » Monday May 19 2008 Care2 Website Goes Green, Saves 341,000 KW-hours Monday, May 19, 2008 at 05:08PM | by Hatef Yamini I was really excited to drive into work this morning in a Toyota Prius. Its a rental car.

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Green Social Media Advocacy Case Study 28

Care2

JUNE 26, 2009

Here’s how it works. August 16, 2009 | gratis downloaden Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Plastic Jungle , a company that sells, buys, exchanges, and donates gift cards agrees and recently started to raise money for nonprofits by encouraging people to donate their unused gift cards to DonorsChoose.org and other nonprofits.

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Social Media Gift Advocacy Support 37

Care2

OCTOBER 7, 2008

The idea was that thefederal agency would work with Care2 to build support for the International Year of the Reef 2008. Great work. October 7, 2008 | Paul Greenberg Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Social Media International Advocacy Case Study 31

Care2

MAY 9, 2008

I work for an agency that’s helping get the word out about Excell Foundation—they provide much-needed foodservice equipment supplies to non-profits, and they’re looking for wish lists. May 14, 2008 | Kivi Miller Copyright © 2008, Care2.com May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing. All rights reserved.

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Advocacy Social Media Online email 28

Care2

JUNE 16, 2009

But your new activists are the ones most inspired by your work right now (they just took action!). This doesn’t mean you’re fundraising ask has to be restricted to the issue you are working on, but let people know that their financial support can help bring about change on this issue and on the many other issues you work on.

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Social Media Advocacy Donor Online 34

Care2

DECEMBER 5, 2008

1 Comment | by Share Article in Marketing Research , Online Fundraising Reader Comments (1) I really enjoyed your article working in the fundraising industry and being a volunteer for a local soccer club, I have seen firsthand the concerns that many are having. com , Inc.

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Convio Studies Social Media Advocacy 28

See3

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Share and Enjoy: 2 Comments comment Russ Burke Hello Michael: Great website and critically important job you are doing to educate nonprofits…the newer fundraisers anxious to get into the eConnecting need the perspective and us older folks need to understand more so we can integrate it’s potential with what we already know works.

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People Demographics FAQ Video 40

Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

In my role as Communications Director, it is in my job description to promote our work and grow our network while building our brand, so I didnt ask permission to start tweeting and I didnt have to prove to my ED or Board the value in terms of results or ROI. I knew that I had to contribute to make it work, but unsure what made sense.

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Social Media Twitter Action Advocacy 68

See3

NOVEMBER 6, 2007

Because CGD is not an advocacy organization, the asks on the site mostly come from other organizations working for the same goals, such as Oxfam, Mercy Corp and One. Several national groups are already working to make global development a part of the national debate. The 2008 election is our chance to change that.

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Global Develop Policy United States 40

Care2

MAY 22, 2008

Donordigital and Amnesty wanted to test the concepts against nonprofit landing pages, so they worked with Optimost to perform sophisticated tests. I had the opportunity to attend Marketing Sherpas landing page optimization certification course and I think the methodology applies easily to the work we do in the nonprofit world.

Social Media 31

Social Media Online Advocacy Case Study 31

Care2

MAY 22, 2008

Donordigital and Amnesty wanted to test the concepts against nonprofit landing pages, so they worked with Optimost to perform sophisticated tests. I had the opportunity to attend Marketing Sherpas landing page optimization certification course and I think the methodology applies easily to the work we do in the nonprofit world.

Social Media 31

Social Media Online Advocacy Case Study 31

Care2

JANUARY 19, 2009

Note: Because of the proprietary nature of the data shared in this webinar, you need to work for a nonprofit, and you will need a password to view this presentation. id=gk63ogf2 January 23, 2009 | Allyson Kapin Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Please call Justin at 303-475-4827 or email and ask for the webinar password.

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Social Media email Advocacy Practice 28

Care2

JUNE 17, 2008

” If you work with advocacy or Congress, youll find the research interesting. The survey found that interest groups evidently do a great job of whipping up anger among citizens, and this is the main reason why most of these citizens contact Congress. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com In a word -- Outrage.

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Advocacy Group Social Media Research 31

Care2

MAY 8, 2009

The concept of “build it and they will come” does not work. Were also doing our first show on blogtalkradio.com; well see how that works out. It takes work and planning, like anything else, but is manageable. May 11, 2009 | Caitlin Jennings Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Social Media Studies Facebook Raise 41

Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

Receive monthly updates 3 Comments | by Share Article in E-newsletters , Email Marketing Reader Comments (3) One thing Ive found that works extraordinarily well for large, national NGOs is mailing on local issues. Sometimes the desire to be perfect from the get-go can block opportunity to learn what works directly from readership.

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Newsletter Social Media Advocacy Tips 51

Care2

MAY 8, 2008

I work for an agency that’s helping get the word out about Excell Foundation—they provide much-needed foodservice equipment supplies to non-profits, and they’re looking for wish lists. May 14, 2008 | Kivi Miller Copyright © 2008, Care2.com May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing. All rights reserved.

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