Security and Control: Early thoughts on Google+ By BylineAmy Sample Ward on June 30, 2011June 30, 2011 Google+, the latest iteration on social networking from Google, is here. There are bound to be many, many versions of this blog post as people from around the world startContinue readingSecurity and Control: Early thoughts on Google+
Community Building begins with Community Organizing By BylineAmy Sample Ward on June 8, 2011June 8, 2011 Yesterday, I had a very fun time presenting with my friend and colleague Debra Askanase at the 2011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. We focused on principles for communityContinue readingCommunity Building begins with Community Organizing
New on SSIR: How to Build Trust with Your Community By BylineAmy Sample Ward on June 8, 2011 My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review’s opinion blog is up – you can read the post and contribute to the conversation on SSIR, or read it inContinue readingNew on SSIR: How to Build Trust with Your Community
Technology & Community: Strategic Options for Building Movements By BylineAmy Sample Ward on June 6, 2011June 24, 2011 This morning, I had the huge honor of presenting the keynote at the 2011 MyCharityConnects Conference in Toronto, ON. I am so thrilled to have the chance to participate inContinue readingTechnology & Community: Strategic Options for Building Movements
Crowdsourcing vs Community-sourcing: What’s the difference and the opportunity? By BylineAmy Sample Ward on May 18, 2011May 18, 2011 Last week I presented for my second time with Nonprofit Webinars. The first time I focused on DIY Community Engagement Metrics and shared lots of templates and examples. This timeContinue readingCrowdsourcing vs Community-sourcing: What’s the difference and the opportunity?
April 2011 Community Builder Chat Archive (#CommBuild) By BylineAmy Sample Ward on April 28, 2011April 28, 2011 The April Community Builder chat zeroed in on data and tools. Some of the past chats have discussed strategy, philosophy, and best practices, but this time we were all excitedContinue readingApril 2011 Community Builder Chat Archive (#CommBuild)
February 2011 Community Builder Chat Wrap-Up #CommBuild By BylineAmy Sample Ward on February 24, 2011 Today’s CommBuild chat brought together some regular participants and some new ones for a rich conversation chock full of examples and ideas to share! Get the chat archive! The conversationContinue readingFebruary 2011 Community Builder Chat Wrap-Up #CommBuild
New on SSIR: Innovating at the Speed of Communities By BylineAmy Sample Ward on February 10, 2011 Here’s my latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review – you can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR Blog or below. —– The Electronic ResourcesContinue readingNew on SSIR: Innovating at the Speed of Communities
In Defense of Community Managers By BylineAmy Sample Ward on February 1, 2011 Have you ever heard the phrase “herding cats” used for our work? There are definitely times when community building and even campaigning or organizing feels just like that! But, operatingContinue readingIn Defense of Community Managers
