NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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Hurricane Social Media Media Disaster 80

NTEN

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

flickr: hellojenuine Starting the month on the heels of a hurricane ( here's how you can help ), those of us safe and dry at NTEN World headquarters head into November with more than ever to be thankful for. NTEN would not be possible without our community. NTEN, as an organization, would not be possible without you.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2010

All the event organizers ask is that you find a venues the can accomodate the following: "People, hurricanes, New Orleans themed music (i.e. Tags: geoff livingston NPTech NTEN Social Media Program. You can attend OR HOLD an event of your own. I have a cassingle of " And We Danced " in my momento box to this day.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

The September 2009 issue of NTEN Connect had a review of trends in online giving. As noted in an USA Today article , online "donations for the first five days after the January 12 disaster totaled 19% more than during the same time frame after the 2004 Asian tsunami and 109% higher than the equivalent following Hurricane Katrina in 2005."

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Haiti Trend Online Giving 82

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

The September 2009 issue of NTEN Connect had a review of trends in online giving. As noted in an USA Today article , online "donations for the first five days after the January 12 disaster totaled 19% more than during the same time frame after the 2004 Asian tsunami and 109% higher than the equivalent following Hurricane Katrina in 2005."

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

" Macon Phillips, special assistant to the President and director of new media for the White House, was a volunteer during Hurricane Katrina. In the five years since Hurricane Katrina, social media has exploded, and its potential for use in crises was clear after the Haiti earthquake. One person can post a message.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

I've been doing this for ten years as part of the annual NTEN Day of Service for the NTC. September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters. NTEN has two fantastic events this month! NTEN has two fantastic events this month! Registration here.

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