Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 15, 2009

In particular, we are interested in the role of social network sites and receiving information about job openings." " DoGooderTV Contest 2009 - Vote for your favorite Nonprofit videos - DoGooderTV's 2nd Nonprofit Video Awards have seen almost 400 submissions from 175 organizations and causes! ."

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. The Change the Web Challenge from Social Actions is now officially open! Change the Web Challenge is about building innovative tools to help people find and share opportunities to take action on the Web sites, blogs, and social networks that we all visit every day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Late last night (or early this morning), Amy Sample Ward reported that Causes notified 184,725 users that its MySpace app will be removed from MySpace as of today. Ivan Boothe points out a larger lesson for nonprofits moving forward: I think Rebecca Leaman said it best — don't put "all fundraising eggs in one third-party basket!"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

Social Networking for Social Change According to TechCrunch , Change.org, a social networking site that links volunteers to causes and voters to politicians will launch a new white-label social network for non-profits. Remember, it's not the level , but whether it is a match to your audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

The nonprofit presence at SXSW has been growing steadily over the past couple of years. In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. Last year, many more nonprofit panels made it onto the agenda and there was even a nonprofit lounge hosted by BeaconFire. . It was organized by Ed Schipul.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

It could be checking in with people on a location-based social network. This focus on collective participation and 24/7 connectivity has impacted more than just our social lives. For many start ups and even nonprofit groups doing something truly innovative, they totally blow it the first time around.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 30, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. NTEN’s 09NTC just wrapped up in San Francisco and many conversations at the conference focused on social media use by nonprofits. April’s Net2 Think Tank focused on the multiple entry points of engagement used by nonprofits. From Idealist.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 3, 2009

Social Actions , a nonprofit organizaiton designed to make it easy for you to make a difference by connecting you with actions and opportunities from across the world and across the web. The Change the Web Challenge is open for submissions now at NetSquared. What: How Can Mozilla Empower Movements & Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

I did a roundup of nonprofit panel proposals a few weeks back and wanted to give you an updated list. The nonprofit presence at SXSW has been growing steadily over the past couple of years. In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

Then enter The Netsquared Mashup Challenge ! There's going to be a Netsquared Meetup (recommendations for restaurant or location are needed) How will your nonprofit avoid the Meatball Sundae? This post traces the evolution of social networking sites from the 80's to present time, although missing a few major early players.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

It's left some nonprofit professionals wondering whether these types of contests are a good idea." " Try These Dynamic Digital Storytelling Platforms | Community Organizer 2.0 – "Nonprofit organizations can tell the best stories. " Check it out! " Check it out!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

In a post from Amy Sample Ward last week, we let you know that many of our team would be parading down the peninsula to Mountain View, California to Microsoft's campus for a summit of great technologists, innovators, funders, practioners, corporate partners, librarians, and leaders all to talk about technology and social change.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "The 3rd Digital Media and Learning Competition, from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications. But, despite the controversy in the first round of results, I think there are some positive lessons that can be learned for nonprofits of all sizes."

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 24, 2009

Social Media: What I Learned This Year | Millennial Marketing – Carol Phillips has a great post recapping what she learned about social media in 2009, including: "Effective use of Social Media requires enthusiasm and diligence." NonProfit 2.0 Unconference is coming to Washington, D.C.,

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

I’ve been following the work of Rob and his team closely as they have shown not just interest, but passion and intent for engaging with the community at large to create a tool that meets the needs of nonprofit organizations and keeps us involved in making the tool better and better.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 19, 2010

Net2 Think Tank Round-up: Age Segmentation in Social Networking | NetSquared – "For this month's Net2 Think Tank, we asked you to share your thoughts and best practices for using social media with or for a particular age group. Marketing for Nonprofits: Want to Build Community Online?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2008

NpTech Conversations Wild Apricot Blog is hosting next week's Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants on the topic "How are non-profits using Web 2.0 and social networking tools? It is important to think about the benefits, objectives, and audience before jumping on the social networking bandwagon.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

The nonprofit presence at SXSW has been growing steadily over the past couple of years. In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Net2 Think Tank: Online Fundraising Lessons Learned | NetSquared – "The Facebook application Causes recently announced it hit the $20 Million mark in donations. The America's Giving Challenge from Case Foundation spurred $2.1 Million in donations for charities this past winter. . "Launched

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Also posted on the Frogloop blog for nonprofits here. We provide a supportive network for the vibrant and thriving community of women in technology professions by giving women an open platform to share their talents, experiences, and insights. Moderator: Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Network for Good : $29.95/month

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

This is the thing about online apps and mobile: they are the next big thing for nonprofits today. Even if your organization doesn't have the budget or human resources, you might like to know what you could do if the budget fairy left you a surprise gift. Last week I attended a session on this topic at the Women Who Tech TeleSummit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2008

Things You Can Do in Ten Minutes to Be A Better Nonprofit. Go to the nonprofit twitter pack find and follow ten people who may learn something from. Use your blog or twitter or whatever tool to solicit practical ideas on how to use social media to make connections. Gregory Heller ) ( Sarah Marchetti ) ( Amy Sample Ward ) 4.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

Photo by Mr. Clean1982 The NpTech Tag Summary is a weekly compilation of resources tagged with "nptech" by those who follow all things nonprofits and social media. The Wall Street Journal published a very positive piece about the potential for online giving and social networks. Hurry voting ends August 5th.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 3, 2012

I recently got my copy of Measuring the Networked Nonprofit by Beth Kanter and Katie Delahaye Paine. One that really speaks to me is the point that “measurement helps nonprofits understand and improve their social networks.” Before I worked at NTEN, I managed the NetSquared program at TechSoup Global.

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2013

Let''s be honest, social media is progressing and changing every single day and most people don''t have the time to keep up with the most effective way to do social media. and serves as the Blogger-In-Chief for Care2''s top-ranked nonprofit communications blog, Frogloop. Don''t worry though, we can help you change that.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to speak at the Minnesota Council for Nonprofits annual conference; and after my presentation, I spent a couple hours speaking with folks from various nonprofits, vendors and service organizations. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. I want to start, first, with a story….

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 20, 2009

Social media brings thousands of ppl w/diabetes together at the SAME time | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org - Manny Hernandez (@askmanny on Twitter), the creator of TuDiabetes.com has shared a great case study on the NetSquared Community Blog about how they have used social media tools to bring a community together.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 16, 2007

Change.org , the social network where users can find like-minded do-gooders based on shared issues that they want to change, or nonprofits that they support, has launched a fundraising widget (pictured left). Cross-posted from the NetSquared blog. Screenshot of sample Change.org widget from Change.org site.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2009

Yesterday marked the second annual Women Who Tech telesummit , filled with experts and thought leaders working in technology, advocacy and nonprofits. The panelists each described a handful of tools to help with online communication, specifically for nonprofit causes and social activism. billion minutes spent on FB each day. >

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