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2012 Association International Conference

By Amy Sample Ward on May 1, 2012May 11, 2012

Date: May 1-3, 2012 Location: Washington DC Topic: Build and Nurture Global Online Communities Description: Is creating a global online community important to reaching and engaging with your association’s constituents or members?Continue reading2012 Association International Conference

Technology Toolbox: Learn from Occupy Wall Street to Occupy YOUR Street

By Amy Sample Ward on December 26, 2011

“The revolution will not be televised.” Maybe not. Be as we have seen in events around the world, the revolution will be tweeted, photographed, mapped and posted to our status.Continue readingTechnology Toolbox: Learn from Occupy Wall Street to Occupy YOUR Street

Community Building begins with Community Organizing

By Amy 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

March 2011 Community Builder Chat Archive (#CommBuild)

By Amy Sample Ward on March 24, 2011

We just wrapped up another rousing Community Builder chat – I’m always so energized and inspired by these chats and thankful for all those that participate and share. Get theContinue readingMarch 2011 Community Builder Chat Archive (#CommBuild)

February 2011 Community Builder Chat Wrap-Up #CommBuild

By Amy 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

Ning: Phoenix or Fizzle?

By Amy Sample Ward on November 19, 2010November 20, 2010

Earlier this year, Ning announced that it would be dropping 40% of its staff and dropping the free service, which came as a shock to much of the community, includingContinue readingNing: Phoenix or Fizzle?

November 2010 Community Builder’s Chat Wrap-Up #CommBuild

By Amy Sample Ward on November 18, 2010November 18, 2010

Today’s Community Builder chat had a small group with a lot to say! It was a rich discussion and it doesn’t stop here – use the link below to reviewContinue readingNovember 2010 Community Builder’s Chat Wrap-Up #CommBuild

October Community Builder Chat – Connecting On and Offline Communities #commbuild

By Amy Sample Ward on October 28, 2010

Today’s Community Builder chat focused on examples and best practices for connecting on and offline community activities, events, and organizing. It was a really rich discussion – thank you toContinue readingOctober Community Builder Chat – Connecting On and Offline Communities #commbuild

October’s Community Builder Chat – #commbuild

By Amy Sample Ward on October 26, 2010November 15, 2010

Are you working on building or supporting community beyond one geographic region? Maybe across multiple countries, or even continents. Or are you looking to move from online community to offlineContinue readingOctober’s Community Builder Chat – #commbuild

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