Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I’ve included my interview below, but you can also read it and join the conversation on the NetSquared blog. I definitely recommend them both!

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2014

Here at NTEN, we were shocked and saddened to hear the news that last week our colleague, Michael DeLong, passed away very suddenly. Eli van der Giessen, TechSoup Community Manager and NetSquared Organizer, shares: "Michael was my guide when I first joined the TechSoup Global Media team two years ago. Photo credit: Krista Caldwell.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. “We want you to dream up a new tool to help people find and share actions. . “We want you to dream up a new tool to help people find and share actions. Through a NetSquared Community vote, 20 finalists will be chosen. Learn more about the Challenge & participate!

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

Find out about our trove of how-to articles, weekly webinars, discussion forums, Netsquared in-person training events, and new step-by-step online courses. TechSoup Tech30s (Join us every Tuesday for a half-hour webinar to pick up new tech skills and quick tips on improving your tech know-how. Find your closest NetSquared group.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2009

www.socialchangenews.com is the internets’ hub for news on social change that combines original user-created content (UCC) with the latest aggregated news on organizations, and individuals working to transform society. Brigham at SocialChangeNews answers this question in one word: indubitably!

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Here’s some news on a now famous NetSquared alumnus project. Ushahidi was a NetSquared Mashup Challenge winner in the fabled 2008 Netsquared conference in Santa Clara, California. Ushahidi was a NetSquared Mashup Challenge winner in the fabled 2008 Netsquared conference in Santa Clara, California.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

I’m not sure if you caught the news today but CauseVox has launched their public beta! Influencers and organizations like NTEN and Netsquared are prime to be the leading voice in setting vision for how technology is intended to be for nonprofits. Keep track of activity through your news feed in the administrative interface.

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JUNE 21, 2007

Emphasize the most important news items, not just the latest. The nights theme was Pimp My Nonprofit as the wonderful ladies from CODEPINK shared their website with the group. Take both numbers for a possible text messaging campaign in the future! Move the site search up to the top right of the page, freeing up your main content area.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. [Ed. There are so many blogs, news sources, and conversations happening at the same time, every day, and the chances that you’ll be able to find them all without trying is pretty unlikely. Here are some example searches using NetSquared as the organization. You can read all the details here. ].

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Tech Soup

MARCH 8, 2016

We'll also be sharing news about upcoming events, educational opportunities, and new TechSoup offerings. NetSquared is TechSoup's volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events. Want to know if NetSquared is right for you? Want to know if NetSquared is right for you?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

7 Social Media experiments we tried with the 99% Power Coalition | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – Joe Solomon does a great job sharing the tools, tactics, and mini-campaigns used in the recent 99% Power Campaign. " Now that's a different question, one that's not as simple to answer for most of us.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2017

A recent NetSquared London Meetup investigated the IT tools that can be used to get nonprofit operations done cheaply and effectively. Charity Digital News shares some of the key points from the event. It was originally published on the Charity Digital News blog. Image: Charity Digital News. Nonprofit discounts.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Here are even more blog posts, articles, and event recaps to get you started: Facebook uses an algorithm called EdgeRank to determine the makeup of each user's news feed. NetSquared. NetSquared Local groups from around the world are using social media in a variety of ways to promote and collaborate on innovative projects.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It originally appeared on NetSquared. Open Source data NetSquared big data'

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

In addition, watch this post for more details to come for our third Storymakers 2014 webinar slated for September 10 , upcoming tweet chats on Twitter, and local events with TechSoup Global partners and NetSquared organizers around the world! We'll post more details as they become available.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

For example, after Hurricane Sandy, New York City residents could associate their check-ins around the city with donating to a cause of their choice, such as the American Red Cross. Windows Phone) displays the latest news, stories, and opinions from the Oxfam staff and its partners around the world. App Alternatives.

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AFP Blog

MAY 29, 2009

O'Brien: Lessons on innovation from nonprofits - San Jose Mercury News: "Those lessons were on display last week when I stopped by the annual NetSquared conference at the Cisco Systems campus.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Even if you pay only glancing attention to news about technology and social media, you've probably heard something about their uses during disaster response and relief efforts.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Claire Sale, NetSquared. She now uses Google Search, reads her news online, sends and receives email, and even uses Facebook to check-in with family and friends. Using the internet isn't a new concept to my Grandmother, though it's not really something she finds very intuitive either.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

news and information. Satisfying Your News Craving. Get the latest polls and news in the palm of your hand with these apps: Polltracker. Major news outlets such as NBC Politics , The New York Times , The Washington Post , CNN , and Fox News. Prefer to listen to your political news and analysis?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2011

This post originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog and was authored by Amy Sample Ward. Peter Deitz is a long-time member and contributor in the NetSquared (and TechSoup) community; he started the NetSquared Montreal group and his Social Actions project was a winner in the 2008 N2Y3 Mashup Challenge.

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NTEN

AUGUST 12, 2011

Have more news to share? At this month’s Philadelphia NetSquared event, Ivan Boothe of Rootwork spoke about the implications of Google+ for nonprofits and social change. Luckily, our members take the time to share their knowledge, experience, and resources with the nonprofit community.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

For example, when you post a message (whether it’s on Twitter, Facebook, or even Change.org) telling your supporters that you’re ramping up for some big news, a new project or something else, include a link where they can sign up with you to be on the email/announcement list. How can this work?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

I've been reading Dave Cohn's blogs or " DigiDave " for sometime now and even got a chance to meet him last June at Netsquared where we interviewed each other. Dave's new site launches today. All donations are tax deductible and if a news organization buys exclusive rights to the content, your donation will be reimbursed.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

The good news is, you don't actually need special expertise (or in-house IT staff) to start making changes to protect your privacy and your organization's data. Our NetSquared program offers live get-togethers around the world, including several security- and privacy-focused events this month.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Here are even more blog posts, articles, and event recaps to get you started: Facebook uses an algorithm called EdgeRank to determine the makeup of each user's news feed. NetSquared. NetSquared Local groups from around the world are using social media in a variety of ways to promote and collaborate on innovative projects.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

In case you haven''t already grabbed a copy of Kivi Leroux Miller ''s new book, A Communications Map for Engaging Your Community, Becoming a Favorite Cause, and Raising More Money , it will guide you through designing and implementing a content marketing strategy that will bring in supporters. nptech member news Member Round Up Web Sites'

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

That's why TechSoup Global, NetSquared and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. Find out what else NetSquared was up to this spring in this roundup. Check the TechSoup blog for the latest news and sign up for our weekly newsletter, By the Cup. TechSoup Digital Storytelling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2006

I'll still continue to blog here during the next two weeks, but will point you over to daily guest posts on Netsquared. Read about it here. View the vlog post about it here. Video Blogging Learning Journal. Notes on shooting yourself. At blogher, I attended a workshop on video blogging lead by Ryanne Hodson and Zadi Diaz.

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AFP Blog

MAY 1, 2013

Data Digest: Maps, Trends, and a Social Progress Index : Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It originally appeared on NetSquared.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related. on NetSquared. projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor. of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It originally appeared.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2011

Have more news to share? During the month of August, NetSquared wants to know your tips for creating a successful survey ! We want to make sure our programs, events, and content are the best they can be for our members. While we talked strategy, our members put their strategies into action – and used some cool technology along the way.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It originally appeared on NetSquared.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 7, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It was originally published on NetSquared. (Please visit the site to view this video).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2006

Four Big Questions about the Future of the Web I am part of supporting Compumentor's big NetSquared event, and they asked me to answer four key questions about the future of the web and the nonprofit sector. What's the bad news? I'll just quote the last question and my answer, because these are really critical issues!

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 22, 2009

I wanted to use today to focus in on a question recently posed by my good friend Joe Solomon on Twitter : What are the nonprofit/orgs that are working 2 wire the green movement, like what @ netsquared does 4 nonprofits, @ sunfoundation for politics; which orgs are working to expose data, leverage soc media, connect the orgs together?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Here's the latest news and discussion from all of us at TechSoup Global. Jim profiles a new project dedicated to informing the public about greenwashing. From TechSoup Global Labs: NetSquared. Amy reports on Green Mountain Coffee's new grants to reduce climate change. From the TechSoup Community: TechSoup Blog.

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