Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 15, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Doing Good. Have you made a video like this?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change. Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2012

If creating such a resource seems out of your league, you might want to consider building a wiki. By far the most recognized wiki is Wikipedia. Wikipedia would not be possible without the support of its volunteer contributors, who help keep the site's content current. What Is a Wiki? Building a Wiki.

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Gyrus

JUNE 14, 2016

Resource Management. The number one item on our cool stuff list is Resource Management. a))” [Wikipedia] GyrusAim has developed a feature for supporting compliance with Title 21 CFR Part 11. "Title 21 CFR Part 11" Wikipedia. Beal, Vangie. "What "What Is API – Application Program Interface?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

On Wikipedia synergy is defined as two or more things functioning together to produce a result not independently obtainable. Again, the most successful nonprofits online today understand the power of integrated communications and utilize and integrate as many tools as resources allow. 2) To tap into the power of synergy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

On Wikipedia synergy is defined as two or more things functioning together to produce a result not independently obtainable. Again, the most successful nonprofits online today understand the power of integrated communications and utilize and integrate as many tools as resources allow. 2) To tap into the power of synergy.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). New networks are emerging everywhere.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Ars Technica reports that hackers are expanding their password cracking frontiers into Wikipedia, YouTube, song lyrics, and other works of literature or writing. Lovecraft story "The Call of Cthulu" and it is noted in a Wikipedia entry. More Password Resources. " How'd he crack such a crazy phrase?

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 14, 2023

According to Donorly , you can hand over the donor research process to a nonprofit consultant to get more out of the process and to save your team time and resources. As you review these frequently asked questions, remember that a nonprofit consultant who is an expert in prospecting can be a great resource to turn to for more help.

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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. Direct Content. What’s so important or interesting about this?

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 23, 2008

Wikipedia says: A webinar is a neologism to describe a specific type of web conference. Well, it can at least boost your internal staff knowledge and your positioning as a resource in the community! First, what’s a web-inar? Is sharing really caring?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

Preparation and Resiliency: The talents and expertise are an enormous untapped resource in preparing our communities for natural and man-made disasters of all kinds, whether it’s hurricanes, earthquakes, school shootings, or global pandemics like COVID – 19. updating relevant Wikipedia pages. . Global Volunteer Programs.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies. We've also got some more great resources on our blog – on how to tell stories with maps , video , even paid advertising ! Wikipedia came up with a great idea , one we encourage you to steal. Read more posts on our blog. Lots of seconds.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Did you know that there are over 156 million public blogs, according to Wikipedia. Use your blog posts to provide commentary on the latest news, resources, reports, policies, summits or events you attended, and how this impacts people’s lives and the planet. How do you make your blog stand out? Frogloop's got you covered.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new resources for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 That said, to be alerted of new resources for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 e-Newsletter.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2013

Morrisville, NC: Get your NPTech Resources! The power of wikipedia to drive traffic to your nonprofit was the subject of Kate Bladow ’s recent event report from Baltimore. Get the good stuff in Adelaide. Washington, DC: NetSquared Meetup. Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup. Wednesday, August 21.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 25, 2012

I've cut and pasted the list of environmental issues from Wikipedia below. Just this morning, I read in Aging As a Spiritual Practice that one of the 8 lifestyle factors that contributes to healthy aging is being nature, so keep on doing those outdoor activities! I'm curious. What environmental issues are close to your heart?

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

They receive ongoing budget priority and dedicated resources. Drupal gets updated and maintained by millions of developers (a lot like Wikipedia). Once a purchase has been made, it is scrutinized as an operating cost by the board and the finance committee, often dubbed a "necessary evil."

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

By Laura Norvig, Special Librarian, the Resource Center. A robust knowledge sharing network might involve people sharing resources, best practices, worst practices, just-in-time information, quick tips, and deep thinking, all focused on a specific topic. Nptech resources can be found on delicious , flickr , slideshare , and Twitter.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

He talks about three examples which have become classic – free/open source software, SETI@Home , and Wikipedia. .&# He talks about three examples which have become classic – free/open source software, SETI@Home , and Wikipedia. This is what I call “commons-based peer production.&#

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Forj

MARCH 7, 2018

Wikipedia ? End with a resources page that includes books. Unless the adult learner is motivated by a designation, a degree, or the learning exercise is required, he or she expects the learning format to be entertaining and to the point. Let’s agree on a general definition of microlearning. Pause the video during the check on learning.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

AUGUST 22, 2007

One of the more common uses I see my friends making of Twitter is to post a link to an interesting web-based resource. Just changing it yourself is not always the most effective solution, since Wikipedia staff monitor the IP addresses of people making changes and will often disallow an edit from the organization the article is about.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2009

Some people have responded to the news with little more than bemusement that Encarta lasted as long as it did, and many have pointed to Wikipedia as Encarta's killer and successor. Wikipedia is the most obvious answer, but is it really ready to be a primary resource in children's education?

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2012

"We're moving from a 'top down' model where high quality resources were once published through peer review and traditional authority-based publishing modes to a different model," she explained. YouTube and Wikipedia are usually first choices for information seekers.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2013

Wikipane (PowerPoint 2013, Word 2013) helps you look up answers quickly by bringing Wikipedia content available directly in a Microsoft Office task pane. More Resources. For more on the new Microsoft Office, check out the following resources from TechSoup: What's New with Microsoft Word 2013.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Lots of organizations now use Creative Commons licensing, including the World Bank , Wikipedia , and MIT plus many other universities. Take advantage of all of TechSoup's best digital storytelling resources. We are in pretty good company. Find additional astonishing Creative Commons stats on the Creative Commons website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2009

For more details, see this wikipedia entry. It is also good for conversation around resources or crowdsourcing research. FriendFeed Resources. It is intended as a rapid and engaging way to present information. Some of you may be wondering what the heck FriendFeed is as well. What do you think?

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2017

Lack of resources, expertise, leadership buy-in, choosing the right software tools (or the right strategic partners) all while trying to stay current on the latest marketing trends is overwhelming. How would you then prioritize resources so they are spent on activities that work to achieve that goal?

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Forum One

MARCH 25, 2009

The GEO project is intended to collect and show data and geospatial information (on maps) of energy resources, generation, transmission, usage, and environmental impacts. s boot-strapping the project with graduate students and resources scrapped together from LANL, in a very entrepreneurial manner. s Los Alamos National Lab.

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Forum One

MARCH 25, 2009

The GEO project is intended to collect and show data and geospatial information (on maps) of energy resources, generation, transmission, usage, and environmental impacts. s boot-strapping the project with graduate students and resources scrapped together from LANL, in a very entrepreneurial manner. s Los Alamos National Lab.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2007

I found the Wikipedia entry for Ken Burns. Her analysis of the communities focuses on how these communities have collected useful reference material and resources, people who have used wiki software in an innovative way, and communities who have been motivated to contribute on niche topics and popular cultures. That's a start.

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Care2

DECEMBER 8, 2009

According to Wikipedia , giving circles are a form of philanthropy consisting of groups of individuals who pool their funds and other resources to donate to their communities and seek to increase their awar eness and engagement in the process of giving. Connect with giving circles and encourage your members to start their own.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 30, 2011

However, today's Generation Z , also known as the Net Generation, has loads of über-technologically advanced resources at their hands. Facebook, iPads, Blackboard, Wikipedia (don't judge me, but there's good stuff there). Now, I had a pen and paper, and a severe writer's bump, when I was in school.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2011

It's also interesting to note that, according to Wikipedia, Hawaii, New Mexico, California and Texas are already majority-minority states. Thus, before undertaking a human resources initiative, you must do some soul-searching and define your business goals for diversity. This is really important. Get educated.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Additional Resources. The most famous wiki is of course Wikipedia. See a good deal more about the new cloud computing online services and other ways of working collaboratively in the TechSoup article: A Few Good Tools for Sharing Files with Distributed Groups. Online Project Management Tools. Online Collaboration NPLive Recap.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

Any ideas/links/resources would be helpful! Wikipedia - editing articles of films, events, and organizations that we are closely linked to in order to mention our affiliation with them. But sometimes, those stats don't really tell us anything. What are some things that I should be looking for?

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See3

JANUARY 14, 2008

I still need some help with this so that we can dislodge the evil Michael Hoffman from his Google and Wikipedia rankings. I was recently contacted by yet another Michael Hoffman who asked me to link to his website. Here it is.

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