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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

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Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. But the way we think about and turn to social media in a time of disaster is changing. 100% of donations went directly to disaster relief. How can we do that?

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NpTech Tag Summary: Voting Deadline at Netsquared Extended, NTC Pipe, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Netsquared Voting Deadline Extended. Due to some technical glitches , you now have 48 additional hours to figure out what 5-10 of the 150 fantastic social change and technology projects at Netsquared will receive your vote. There is certainly no shortage of buckets where nonprofit technology tagged resources are being aggregated.

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Great reads from around the web on June 17th

Amy Sample Ward

NetSquared Local Reaches 70 Groups Worldwide! NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "In the last two months, we've had 5 new NetSquared Local groups join the scene, bringing the new official number to 70 groups worldwide! Below is a list of the new groups that have just gotten started.

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Only 3 Days Left: SXSW Interactive Scholarship Program for Nonprofits

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Generate interest in your organization’s social issue agenda in the absence of a “media worthy” disaster. NetSquared with Amy Sample Ward. Tags: Blackbaud #nptech CauseShift Non-Profit Nonprofit Confrences sxsw. Chris Brogan Talks Nonprofits and Trust Agents. Facebook for Nonprofits by Randi Zuckerberg.

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Great reads from around the web on January 15th

Amy Sample Ward

NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "The 3rd Digital Media and Learning Competition, from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications. Digital Media and Learning Competition: Applications now open!

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NpTech Tag Summary: Penguin Day in New Orleans, Fondling the Tools, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Then enter The Netsquared Mashup Challenge ! There's going to be a Netsquared Meetup (recommendations for restaurant or location are needed) How will your nonprofit avoid the Meatball Sundae? Philanthropy, Fundraising, Disasters, and Video Good corporate citizenship was highlighted at Davis this past week. And if you???re

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NpTech Tag Summary: Best Wishes for Healthy, Happy, and Social 2008!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Net2 Secret Plan from Marnie Webb NpTech Tag New Year's Reflections, Predictions, and Best Ofs What are some of the ways that the social web marks the New Year? Britt Bravo at NetSquared summarized a community discussion about the "Best of the Nonprofit Social Web." communication surrounding disaster relief and reporting."

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