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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

The first example of direct content is the use of Wikipedia during the 7/7 bombings in London. Millions of editors on Wikipedia and it’s rise in public use was climbing. Wikipedia was a popular resource and established as a citizen-driven information source. Direct Content. What’s so important or interesting about this?

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GIft Economies at MPS09

Amy Sample Ward

PatientOpinion was created as a gift economy. the web creates visible real-time reputations. Examples: YouTube, eBay, Wikipedia, Google. Examples: Wikipedia. Feedback to presentation: would want to involve staff and services in the offline local events to share their experiences, too. loosely coupled. PledgeBank.

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Which Social Networking Analysis Term Best Describes Virgin America?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've been in Washington, DC for the Network Effectiveness and Social Media Strategy Map working session for Packard Foundation Grantees convened by Monitor Institute. This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments.

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Guest Post by Gaurav Mishra: The 4Cs Social Media Framework

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Conversations create buzz, which is how ideas tip, become viral. Many social media practitioners who are from a marketing or public relations background are focused on creating conversations. Collective action can take the form of signing online petitions, fundraising, tele-calling, or organizing an offline protest or event.

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50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

99 app allows you to easily create panoramic photos on your smartphone. Simply enter your nonprofit’s name and Addictomatic then creates a page of all your search results for easy future reference. Nonprofits can use Dipity to create timelines that highlight their organizational history, current events, and special campaigns.

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100 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

99 app allows you to easily create panoramic photos on your smartphone. Simply enter your nonprofit’s name and Addictomatic then creates a page of all your search results for easy future reference. Nonprofits can use Dipity to create timelines that highlight their organizational history, current events, and special campaigns.

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85 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

99 app allows you to easily create panoramic photos on your smartphone. Simply enter your nonprofit’s name and Addictomatic then creates a page of all your search results for easy future reference. Nonprofits can use Dipity to create timelines that highlight their organizational history, current events, and special campaigns.

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