Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2011

From content planning to really listening online, you’ll find that the more you look for ways to interact, instead of broadcast, the more you can do with those 30 minutes. Community map template: [link]. Content map template: [link]. Related Links : SM4NP Conference. Metrics tracking template: [link].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

You don’t need to go all-out creating a design system with code samples—even a living document with screenshots and a few notes on how each pattern is used would help. How they use this technique : They use identical page layouts on pages of the same “depth” (ie, how far away they are in the site map from the home page).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

Baffled by the behavior of tables and interactive maps? This transformed data can become an image gallery, interactive map, personalized dashboard, online story canvas, pivot table, contact database (CRM), and more. We will provide you with sample data and step-by-step instructions for practice. We understand.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

Baffled by the behavior of tables and interactive maps? This transformed data can become an image gallery, interactive map, personalized dashboard, online story canvas, pivot table, contact database (CRM), and more. We will provide you with sample data and step-by-step instructions for practice. We understand.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

The first example is Ushahidi – originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. The platform would then take their data, map it from their sending location, and create the other visual support data you see on the map. Indirect Content. Examples from Haiti.

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Forum One

JULY 22, 2021

Moving away from a previous Grav website that Forum One developed for USDA to a new 2021 site created directly in Drupal 9, the Drupal 9 platform allows them to feature previously static PDFs in interactive and expandable detail pages so that users can easily print data and results they are most interested in (e.g.,

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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.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Oxfam in Haiti – Google Maps – This is a great example of how you can use a tool like Google Maps to tell a story and provide easy access to information – great job Oxfam! "Oxfam How do you transform it into charts, graphs, and maps that will help your audience understand the data and move them to take action?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Explore Bloomerang’s sample job descriptions for positions like major gift officer and development director. Bloomerang’s donor database also includes an interactive dashboard to monitor metrics like donor retention, incoming donations, and campaign progress. Hold interviews. Maintain state tax forms. Comply with your bylaws.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

She’s taught me a lot about love, relationships, and our interactions with the world; and she’s also taught me about things that many may not think have anything to do with love, but they do. I see this work in public maps like Open Green Map. The biggest lesson: Everyone has something to give.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

" World Bank’s Mapping for Results launched – Check out this deployment of the Ushahidi platform for digital storytelling and reporting: "This weekend at the World Bank annual meetings the World Bank launched their new Mapping for Results platform.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 18, 2011

Mapping Trends in Philanthropy « NathanielJames.org – "Philanthropy is changing, and I want to contribute to creating the best of all possible worlds for the social sector. Today, I’m launching a series on Mapping Trends in Philanthropy, to share what I am learning and invite a conversation with leaders in the field. ."

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Give me an interactive map, a pivot table, even a plain old pie chart and I’m happy. This post originally appeared on the NTEN blog – you can also read the full post and join the conversation on the NTEN.org website. —– I love data as much as the next person.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

Marnie Webb, with Caravan Studios, refers to these trusted adults as "first referrers" because they are the ones interacting directly with youth in a community and would be well positioned to provide referrals to nearby free meals. Remember, it only includes sample data from 2013 right now, but 2014 data is coming soon!

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Think of it like this: In “Community-driven Social Impact,” the driving is up to the community; but you can act as the vehicle and event the map for those “drivers.” What kind of action and interaction already happens, and what actions or interaction are they looking to find? At least if you plan on interacting with them!

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2015

Whether their vocal ability is limited due to illness, genetic factors, or brain injury, these individuals have the right to communicate using a unique voice, a vocalization they can identify with as they interact in the world. VocaliD was a winner of the 2015 SXSW Interactive Innovation Award for Health Med & Biotech.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Moderator: Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. View more presentations from Amy Sample ward. Google’s Mapping tools include: Google Earth. Google Maps & MyMaps. Google Maps API. The new map galvanized the community because they were able to really understand the impact of the plan. Google Sketchup.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 9, 2009

How Technology is Redefining How We Connect | Psychology Today - An interesting read - focusing on the need to incorporate offline interaction in relationships. " Third sector infrastructure organisations Social Media Map - RSS Feed - TALK Project - TALK - This is SO cool! You tell us, we add to the map."

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

I love maps and the stories they can help us tell. Check it out: "We're building the first up-to-date, interactive map of today's changing nonprofit landscape. ." nonprofitmapping.org - I would love to see this go beyond the San Francisco Bay Area - but fascinating!

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NTEN

MARCH 28, 2011

Artez Interactive For Fun Did you miss Rob Cottingham's cartoon coverage of the conference? Don't fear, you can find all of his conference sketches pulled together on the Social Signal site.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

I’m really excited and honored to be speaking today at the SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, TX, on a panel with Beth Kanter, Dave Neff, Holly Ross and Kari Saratovsky. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. We’ll put up more notes after the session, too!). Crowdsourcing for Social Change.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2010

The H 2 O Conserve Water Footprint Calculator is an interactive tool designed to help you quantify how much water you use, find out how you use it and what you can do to conserve. Partner locations are easy to find using our search and mapping features (PC or Smartphone) or by downloading ‘TapIt Water’ from the iPhone App store.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2013

Ushahidi is a NetSquared project alumnus who has gone on to create an amazing interactive mapping platform. Find your closest NetSquared Local group on our map ! Burlington, VT: Social Change Anytime Everywhere with Amy Sample Ward. NetSquared Local organizers rallied around Ushahidi’s BRCK kickstarter. May Events.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 7, 2009

Communications which create society, strengthen relationships, support social interactions. This book is a map of where these two words meet. It is about how these new tools for social interaction are changing our society, and how those of us with a social conscience can use them to do more good. Social media. Social networks.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. Be sure to visit the site and press "Play" on the map. What's Changing?

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Check out more awesome giveaways and highlights from a sampling of our exhibitors below. Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map. We're a GIS software development firm, and we'd love to share with you how you can use the power of geographic information systems -- beyond just displaying dots on a map.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Check out more awesome giveaways and highlights from a sampling of our exhibitors below. Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map. We're a GIS software development firm, and we'd love to share with you how you can use the power of geographic information systems -- beyond just displaying dots on a map.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 3, 2010

It’s only been out for a couple months and I think it has a bit more to go to be as dynamic and interesting as it really could be, but it’s a great way to see how easy it can be to inspire local action and interaction with your community.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

app offers polling location information, sample ballots, and election. Philly Votes is an Ushahidi -powered poll monitoring initiative that gathers and maps voting incident reports, such as voter intimidation and long lines. app for iOS turns the presidential election into an interactive. The VoterHub. news and information.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

The SXSW Interactive Festival. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. And like last year's ROI Poetry Slam , our session will be interactive, thought-provoking, and dare I say, fun!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. The organizations get to do everything BUT drive: you are the vehicle, the gas, the map, the snacks even! So they provide the examples and maps, but they let the youth pick and pledge whatever it is they want to do to make a difference. You can read her poem, Untitled, here.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 12, 2008

We have seen plenty of mashups where a website is able to push together a mapping tool, some public data, and user-created content like comments. We are going to see tools developed that provide a space to interact with your contacts and content in new ways. Mashups are great. I love them!

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 9, 2010

As organizations or community builders active online, working to practice and create quality engagement, we are often trying to guide, collect or herd conversations and interactions into spaces that we have created or monitor closely. I’ve talked before about how to map your community and the messages within it.

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Care2

MAY 15, 2009

WomenWhoTech: Tools Galore View more presentations from Amy Sample ward. She re-mapped the data in Google Earth and shared the new map with community members, local politicians, and presented it at the community meeeting to a much different response. For many people who find you online, your website is the organization.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

The SXSW Interactive Festival. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. And like last year's ROI Poetry Slam , our session will be interactive, thought-provoking, and dare I say, fun!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

Amy Sample Ward writes about the new plugin launched by Social Actions that will place ???possibly Amy Sample Ward , filling in for Britt Bravo, writes about several awards and competitions including the UK Catalyst Awards and Simon Fairway's pointer to the digital makeover contest. possibly related classroom projects???

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

But for now local is still something I use a map and a tank of gas to determine the limits of. From @neddotcom: WRT measurement, developed term CPA (with friend Andy Bourland (RIP) at first Interactive Advertising conference Monterey 1997. From @pelleaardema: # followers, # retweets, # clickthroughs ( bit.ly ). Cost per action.

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