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Using Twitter to Build a Community and Recruit Volunteers

Amy Sample Ward

Last week, I had the opportunity to present at the 2011 Volunteer Management for Nonprofits Conference here in New York. Social media in disaster response. Journalists using social media in Egypt. Trimet misses the bus on social media. Twitter (from We Are Media).

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Mastering Social Networking as a Volunteer

Amy Sample Ward

Yesterday was the 2012 New York Cares Leadership Conference , and I had the distinct pleasure of presenting a session to volunteer leaders and inspiring community members. The session focused on using core social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to raise awareness and inspire others as a volunteer.

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2011 Volunteer Management for Nonprofits Conference

Amy Sample Ward

Location : New York, NY. Description : This session is targeted at beginner and intermediate knowledge or experience with Twitter and other social media platforms. Date : March 25, 2011. Topic : Using Twitter to Recognize Volunteers and Build a Following.

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Great reads from around the web on August 24th

Amy Sample Ward

To gear up for our session on "Mixing Business and Pleasure: Managing Your Personal Brand in Social Media," we asked nonprofiteers (readers like you!) to respond to a quick survey about their own behaviors. We heard from 209 nonprofit staff, consultants, and the people who love us–and some of the results suprised us.

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7- Step Non-Profit Plan to Attract and Keep Corporate Partners

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: I’ve known Simon Mainwaring for several years and have been a big fan of his social good work with corporations. Only then will the company commit the time, creativity and resources required to raise your profile and scale your social impact. com for details). Or, two non-profits can share the cost.

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Great reads from around the web on May 28th

Amy Sample Ward

" The new JustGiving Facebook app is here « JustGiving blog – JustGiving has a new facebook application out! In this interview, Jennifer Ford Reedy, VP for Strategy and Knowledge Management, at the Minnesota Community Foundation shares the how they designed this online social good contest for success."

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