Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

The first example of direct content is the use of Wikipedia during the 7/7 bombings in London. Millions of editors on Wikipedia and it’s rise in public use was climbing. Wikipedia was a popular resource and established as a citizen-driven information source. I will explain the use of mapping, fundraising, and crowdsourcing.

Disaster 206

Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Research shows that if you give stuff every day you are less likely to be depressed. Examples: YouTube, eBay, Wikipedia, Google. Examples: Wikipedia. Feedback to presentation: would want to involve staff and services in the offline local events to share their experiences, too. And that’s true with health, too.

Gift 108

Gift Wikipedia Case Study Facilitation 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

I've been in Washington, DC for the Network Effectiveness and Social Media Strategy Map working session for Packard Foundation Grantees convened by Monitor Institute. This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments.

Analysis 95

Analysis Social Network America Network 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2009

Researcher have found support for the 1:9:90 rule in many different contexts. Collective action can take the form of signing online petitions, fundraising, tele-calling, or organizing an offline protest or event. It is also important to bridge online conversations into mainstream media buzz and online engagement into offline action.

Social Media 106

Social Media Media Social Aggregator 106

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

GlobalTweets is a website which plots recent tweets from all over the world on a map by using their geographical information. Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. Global Tweets :: globaltweets.com. Google Chrome :: google.com/chrome.

Fun 265

Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 265

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

GlobalTweets is a website which plots recent tweets from all over the world on a map by using their geographical information. Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. Local Impact Map :: datamarket.azure.com/application. It is a must download!

Web 268

Web Tools Free Mobile 268

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

GlobalTweets is a website which plots recent tweets from all over the world on a map by using their geographical information. Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. Global Tweets :: globaltweets.com. Google Chrome :: google.com/chrome.

Fun 265

Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 265