Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

" Care2 Impact Prize | NTEN – A group of inspiring, talented people! From humanitarian relief to the environment, public health to education, microfinance to intellectual property, NGOs are increasingly at the forefront of developments shaping the lives of millions of people around the world."

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Web Journal Children Global 132

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 27, 2011

." The Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide – "With more than 750 million people signed up for Facebook alone, there’s little doubt that social media can be a powerful part of most organizations’ communications mix. In addition to funding, the tools below can engage new supporters, constituents and future advocates.

Web 114

Web Bookmarking Social Media Advocacy 114

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2012

." Interactive: How America Gives – How America Gives – The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas – The Chronicle of Philanthropy has launched a great new tool: an interactive map of giving data in the US.

Web 137

Web New York City Bookmarking Philanthropy 137

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

So often I find that we are too quick to say that because a website doesn’t have our domain, a tool is downloaded to our computer, or a platform doesn’t have our developers working on it that we can’t be responsible for measuring and analyzing the way we use it. Step 3: Identify the tools. Do-It-Yourself.

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Metrics Community Map Template 219

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 21, 2006

Brad Stephenson and Jerry Coltin presented a session called " Attack of the Pod People." Brad Stephenson gave a very good overview of the process and the tools. Interview and session notes with Leesa Barnes Planning a Killer Podcast - pointers to marketing data and planning howtos. See YouTube interview for more).

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Podcast Arts Organization Howto 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 2, 2008

Many people have suggested fantastic names. I like the idea of using the term "tool kit" in the title or tagline" Joe Solomon said "Make sure your domain name matches your name. Nonprofits and Social Media Tool Kit. NpTech Social Media Tool Kit. The People in Social Media. This helps A LOT."

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NTEN Project Change Wiki 50

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

. —– For over a year now, I’ve been moderating and facilitating a monthly online discussion for people working as community builders and for those looking for feedback on community building efforts. allow for group use so that multiple people can collaborate to maintain a single space. Why Scoop.it is Worth a Try.

Content 186

Content Tools Digital Bookmarking 186

NCE Social Media

JULY 12, 2012

Pinterest is a social media pinboard now used by more than 10 million people per month. Since I wrote about Pinterest earlier , I wanted to share a video about how to set up and use Pinterest. If you’re interested in the demographics, more women than men have started use it. Now how can your organization use it?

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Tutorial Demographics YouTube Social Media 117

NCE Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2009

This really makes a difference when people are trying to retweet your links and include your username, but only have 140 characters to do it. Twitter offers you the chance to put a single link in to let people click and learn more about you. Follow other people (judiciously). Refer to people by their Twitter names on Twitter.

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Howto Twitter Method Info 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 20, 2011

Most all of these groups are excited and enthusiastic but are coming from the wrong direction: focusing on the tools first. Recognizing which tools are available to your community can make the biggest impact on your project’s success. “It Top Tools for Collaboration. Top Tools for Collaboration.

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Collaboration Technology Impact North America 179

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2010

The JustGiving team is always great about sharing stories, lessons, and insights – so I'll be watching to see how this new tool goes! 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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Minnesota Web Howto Bookmarking 120