Podcast appearances and mentions of amy sample ward

This Week:  #25NTC  We launch our 25NTC coverage with the CEO of NTEN, which hosts the Nonprofit Technology Conference, sharing the numbers and the experience of this year's Conference, earlier this month in Baltimore, Maryland. They're Amy Sample Ward, and … Continue reading →

This Week:  Join Us At #25NTC  The 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference is next month in Baltimore. Nonprofit Radio will be there. You still have time to join in-person or virtual. NTEN CEO, and our technology contributor, Amy Sample Ward, reveals … Continue reading →

This Week:  Prudence In Our Political Environment  Following from our December episode, “Is It Paranoia Or Prudence?,” Gene Takagi and Amy Sample Ward return with updates from the grass roots on DEI, USAID and other spending freezes, major media capitulation, … Continue reading →

This Week:  AI, Organizational & Personal  Artificial Intelligence is ubiquitous, so here's another conversation about its impacts on the nonprofit and human levels. Amy Sample Ward, the big picture thinker, the adult in the room, contrasts with our host's diatribe … Continue reading →

This Week:  Living Our Values  The first of our 24NTC conversations is with our technology contributor and the CEO of NTEN, Amy Sample Ward. They give us the numbers around the conference, and remind us to walk the walk on … Continue reading →

This Week:  A Post-Fellowship Conversation With Amy Sample Ward What did they do over their Bosch Foundation Fellowship, who did they meet and what did they talk about for three months abroad? For a tease: How tech could save an … Continue reading →

Afua Bruce is a leading public interest technologist whose work sits at the fascinating intersection of technology, policy, and society. Afua has an impressive history of serving her country and her community through various roles, demonstrating the powerful impact that technology can have when used for the public good. Her career started in the tech industry at IBM as a software engineer. She then took her talents to the FBI, using her engineering and management skills to serve her country. From there, she moved to the White House, where she directed federal interagency coordination through the National Science and Technology Council. Subsequently, Afua led the Public Interest Technology program at New America, she served as the Chief Program Officer at DataKind, and currently, Afua is the Founder and Principal at ANB Advisory Group, an organization supporting responsible technology development. Afua co-authors "The Tech That Comes Next” alongside Amy Sample Ward. This book outlines how companies can deploy technology to improve people's lives and solve social problems.

This Week:  #23NTC!  Amy Sample Ward kicks off our coverage of the 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference, hosted by NTEN. They cover the Conference details, and delve into weighing the benefits and risks of the fast-moving technology, artificial intelligence. They are … Continue reading →

This Week:  #23NTC The 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference is in April, hosted by NTEN. Come in-person or join virtually. Nonprofit Radio will be there. Amy Sample Ward, NTEN's CEO and our technology contributor, tells us what's in store. Is A … Continue reading →

This Week:  Gene & Amy’s 2023 Outlook Our esteemed contributors, Gene Takagi and Amy Sample Ward, reveal what they're thinking about for the New Year. We're talking about Twitter, donor advised funds, fiscal sponsorship, and illegal activities. Gene comes to … Continue reading →

The Nonprofit Social Media Summit is back and better than ever! This year the Summit is all virtual and coming directly to your screens on November 2nd and 3rd, speakers include Amy Sample Ward, Afua Bruce,  Lisa Mae Brunson. And of course yours truly, and many more. We're covering everything from TikTok to time management, Facebook ads to influencer marketing and more. Get your free ticket at nonprofitssocialmediasummit.com. And I'll see you there.Fundraisers are scared of more than Halloween right now, with stock market downturns, inflation, rising interest rates, and an election on the horizon. Amidst all of this unpredictability, what can fundraisers do to ensure that we reach our goals and fuel our missions? On this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I sit down with the legendary Tammy Zonker. Recognized as one of America's Top 20 Fundraising Experts, Tammy is an inspiring international speaker and trainer in the discipline of transformational philanthropy. She has trained, coached and led nonprofit teams to raise more than half-billion dollars including a single gift of $27.1M.   Tammy moved to Detroit in 2008 motivated to fund raise in the most challenging economy in the U.S. and she turned those experiences into fundraising strategies, tools and processes for creating breakthrough fundraising results in any economy.Connect with Tammy:Twitter: https://twitter.com/tammyzonkerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyzonker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammyzonker/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyZonkerZTV/Podcast Blog Subscribe: Sign-up for email updates, free resources, and more! Fundraising TransformersAbout Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements.Julia's online courses, webinars, and keynote talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and how to do effective marketing in the digital age. 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media That ConvertsJoin Julia at the completely free Nonprofit Social Media Summit! Sign up here: www.NonprofitSocialMediaSummit.com

Amy and Afua will be kicking off the Nonprofit Social Media Summit with their keynote: The Tech That Comes Next! Sign up here!Changing the way we use, develop, and fund technology for social change is possible, and it starts with you.My guests in this special bonus podcast episode are Amy Sample Ward and Afua Bruce, authors of The Tech That Comes Next: How Changemakers, Philanthropists, and Technologists Can Build an Equitable World . This important book outlines a vision of a more equitable and just world along with practical steps to creating it, appropriately leveraging technology along the way.AMY SAMPLE WARD (they/them), believes that technology should be accessible and accountable to everyone, especially communities historically and systemically excluded from the digital world. They are the CEO of NTEN, a nonprofit creating a world where missions and movements are more successful through the skillful and equitable use of technology. Amy's second book, Social Change Anytime Everywhere, was a Terry McAdam Book Award finalist.AFUA BRUCE (she/hers) is a leading public interest technologist who has spent her career working at the intersection of technology, policy, and society. Her career has spanned the government, non-profit, private, and academic sectors, as she has held senior science and technology positions at DataKind, the White House, the FBI, and IBM. Afua has a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, as well as an MBA.Connect with Amy and Afua:Twitter:  @amyrsward @afua_bruceWebsite: https://thetechthatcomesnext.com/About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements.Julia's online courses, webinars, and keynote talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and how to do effective marketing in the digital age.Take Julia's free nonprofit masterclass,  3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media That Converts

The Nonprofit Social Media Summit is back and better than ever! This year the Summit is all virtual and coming directly to your screens on November 2nd and 3rd, speakers include Amy Sample Ward, Afua Bruce,  Lisa Mae Brunson. And of course yours truly, and many more. We're covering everything from TikTok to time management, Facebook ads to influencer marketing and more. Get your free ticket at nonprofitssocialmediasummit.com. And I'll see you there.Do you remember that first in-person event or conference that you had to cancel in 2020? I remember it SO clearly.

The Nonprofit Social Media Summit is back and better than ever! This year the Summit is all virtual and coming directly to your screens on November 2nd and 3rd, speakers include Amy Sample Ward, Afua Bruce,  Lisa Mae Brunson. And of course yours truly, and many more. We're covering everything from TikTok to time management, Facebook ads to influencer marketing and more. Get your free ticket at nonprofitssocialmediasummit.com. And I'll see you there. Almost one-third (31%) of annual donations happen in December, with a whopping 28% of nonprofits raising as much as 50% of their annual funds from their year-end ask.Some nonprofits start planning as early as June, but it's never too late to plan and to improve your end-of-year (EOY) campaign. If you want some fresh ideas for your EOY campaign, this episode will give you five key actions to help ensure success. Loree Lipstein is a passionate and innovative leader with more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit field who brings limitless energy and fierce dedication to all her partnerships. Loree's vision for Thread Strategies grew from her experience observing many nonprofits with innovative ideas struggle to maximize their impact because of funding obstacles.Holly Richardson loves the written word and enjoys applying her academic background in literature and sociolinguistics to writing for development.  Connect with Thread Strategies:Website: https://threadstrategies.com/Twitter:    https://twitter.com/threadstratLinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/thread-strategiesInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/threadstrategiesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThreadStrategies About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements.Julia's online courses, webinars, and keynote talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and how to do effective marketing in the digital age.Take Julia's free nonprofit masterclass,  3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media That Converts

This Week:  The Tech That Comes Next Social impact orgs, technology developers, funders, communities and policy makers can all do better at technology development, argue Amy Sample Ward and Afua Bruce in their new book, “The Tech That Comes Next.”  … Continue reading →

This Week:  600th Show!  For this auspicious occasion, we have august personages. My co-host is Claire Meyerhoff. We've got live music from Scott Stein. Our contributors, Amy Sample Ward and Gene Takagi are here. Our sponsors, Turn Two Communications and … Continue reading →

Afua Bruce is a leading public interest technologist whose career has spanned the government, non-profit, private, and academic sectors, as she has held senior science and technology positions at the White House, the FBI, IBM, and the nonprofit sector. Her new book, The Tech That Comes Next: How Changemakers, Philanthropists, and Technologists Can Build an Equitable World, explores how technology can advance equity. Resources The Tech that Comes Next: How Changemakers, Philanthropists can Build a More Equitable World by Amy Sample Ward and Afua Bruce @afua_bruce

How can tech better meet community needs? Farra Trompeter, co-director, chats with leading public interest technologist, Afua Bruce, and CEO of NTEN, Amy Sample Ward about their book “The Tech That Comes Next, How Changemakers, Philanthropists, and Technologists can Build an Equitable World.” and how to use technology for social change.

Any conversation about technology should also be a conversation about community. Too often in philanthropy, discussions and decisions related to tech happen in ways that perpetuate inequity and impede social progress. Fortunately, there is a way forward.Amy Sample Ward and Afua Bruce are leading the way. Their new book, The Tech That Comes Next, is focused on how to bring social impact organizations, funders, policy makers, technologists, and communities together through technology to promote lasting change.Listen to this episode to learn:• Why we're all technologists now• How tech builds relationships across the social impact sector • What technology decisions during the pandemic can teach us• How to foster collaboration and break down silos• Why a stroll might be better than a sprintDrawn for a recent Submittable webinar with Amy and Afua, this audio conversation will serve professionals across the social impact sector, from nonprofits to funders, looking to center community in their tech strategy. For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/amy-sample-ward-and-afua-bruce/

The following is a conversation between Amy Sample Ward, the CEO of NTEN, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. NTEN, founded in 2000, is a community for those interested in the use of technology to support nonprofit organizations and the issues in which they're engaged. Its signature activity is its annual international conference, which is talked about by most everyone in the sector. This has been a time for a profound change, which includes the equity issues connected with the use of technology, both in the sector and in society at large. And here to discuss some of those issues, it's a pleasure to have with us, Amy Sample Ward, the CEO of NTEN.

“I’m a serial volunteer,” says our guest, Rubin Singh Founder and CEO of OneTenth Consulting. This describes how many of us get involved in nonprofits, either as staff or businesses serving them and through this lens we talk about many things that cover how to both be an entrepreneur and supporter of equity in our work. This includes how we consult with nonprofits, engage in digital transformation, and the participants in the room that inform technology adoption, creation, and change management. Our conversation re-enforces themes from prior guests, Black in Tech with Derrell Booker, and Standing With Our Feet in Two Worlds with Amy Sample Ward that the path towards a culture change in IT begins with integrity and authenticity, and taking tangible, albeit slow steps that we only look backward on later and say have become a revolution. We also touch on the importance of nonprofits to own their own data, and how data portability, and the efficiency at which the nonprofit ecosystem operates in aggregate, is the next destination for equity in tech. Why IT Matters is hosted by Tracy Kronzak and Tim Lockie of Now IT Matters! Click here to watch this episode!

This Week:  Center Equity & Tech In Your Hiring, Retention & Training  Amy Sample Ward returns for a valuable, fun conversation that starts with the #ShowTheSalary campaign and winds into technology strategies for treating your staff like adults and learners. … Continue reading →

This is a conversation that challenges the listener’s norms, assumptions, and ideals about what “technology for good” should look like, right from the start. We’re incredibly grateful for an hour with Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN, and raising the bar on expectations that nonprofits as an ecosystem should have from technology, and from themselves. Looking at how the systems of power, privilege, and capitalism engage with nonprofits, globally, how do we solve for making technology equitable, just, and accessible? Topics include: * The technology industry responses to Covid-19 and the 2020 racial justice movement * The persistent trope of nonprofits as hapless victims to technology and passive recipients of charitable donation * Capitalism and white supremacy * Equity and nonprofit technology, including the NTEN Equity Guide for Nonprofits * The Nonprofit Common Data Model #NCDM #NonprofitCDM * Creating a world of nonprofit innovation and self-determination in data and technology Why IT Matters is hosted by Tracy Kronzak and Tim Lockie of Now IT Matters! Click here to watch this episode!

Does your organization practice it’s values in tangible ways? Listen to this podcast to gain insight from NTEN’s CEO, Amy Sample Ward, on how to center your strength using your values during difficult times.

Now that everybody is working from home, we rely on guest expert Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN, to help answer a question about equipment policies and data security. Also, is it time to switch over to video testimonials? Stacey has some ideas! Topics: Should we transition to video testimonials? - 0:00 How do we protect our employees and our nonprofit now that everybody is using technology at home? With guest expert Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN - 7:37 Episode Sponsor: Today's episode is sponsored by Immunize Nevada. Arm yourself by getting your annual flu vaccine. It protects you, your family, and those working on the front lines. Do your part. Get your flu vaccine by Nevada Day. Visit nvflufighter.org for more information and to find free and low-cost clinics.

Amy Sample Ward is the CEO of NTEN. In this episode of Concord Leaders, she shares how how her community organizing background informs her leadership. She talks about how ignoring her gut has been the common denominator in her biggest experiences of missing the mark. And she shares why everyone in the organization should lead in their roles.

This week:  Leadership In two recent shows, guests agreed that Amy Sample Ward represents a shining example of vulnerable leadership. So who better to speak to about leadership—whether in a crisis or not? She’s CEO of NTEN and our technology … Continue reading →

This special episode explores the impact COVID-19 has had on nonprofits, corporate social responsibility programming and volunteerism. Host Danielle Holly interviews social impact leaders across sectors for a comprehensive look at what nonprofits and companies are experiencing as they respond to the pandemic. Featured are Michelle Jackson, Acting Executive Director of the Human Services Council, whose nonprofit is providing resources and capacity-building support to the human services organizations that provide vital services during crises and every day; Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN, who walks us through the quick decisions she and her team had to make in March just days before they were to host their annual Nonprofit Technology Conference; and Lucy Darragh, Director of Citizenship for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, who speaks to the significant investment the insurance company has made in responding to COVID-19 and how it has lowered costs and barriers to healthcare services. To learn more about how your organization can respond to or seek support during COVID-19, visit commonimpact.org/initiatives/covid19.

Amy Sample Ward is the CEO of NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Network. On this special episode of Groupthinkers, host Justin McCord visits with Amy about COVID-19 and its impact on NTEN and NTC20. The two discuss how decision-making in crises requires open and clear communication amongs your community circles. Follow Groupthinkers on Twitter/Instagram @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

This week:  CEO/Chair Relationship Your CEO and board chair need to forge and maintain a strong partnership. Alex Counts shows us how. He’s a consultant, and founder of Grameen Foundation.   #20NTC  Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN and our … Continue reading →

The commercialization of the internet continues, but what does that mean for associations when it comes to the domain they use most? The .ORG addresses our associations use may soon be owned by a for-profit company – and nonprofits, NGOs, and now regulatory officials around the world are in an uproar. We’ll talk about how it all works, the questions that have been answered and those questions that haven’t, and what it means for the future of the internet and associations. Guests Jacob Malthouse (@jacobmalthouse). Jacob is a SaveDotOrg advisor, dot-eco domain founder, Former UNEP & ICANN. Jacob Malthouse is co-founder of the .ECO domain. In 2007, he conceived of .ECO as an Internet domain run by the global environmental community for the greater good. He's been reporting on this story from the beginning. Amy Sample Ward (@amyrsward). Amy is NTEN’s CEO and leading the charge with SaveDotOrg. Her prior experience in direct service, policy, philanthropy, and capacity-building organizations has also fueled her aspirations to create meaningful, inclusive, and compassionate community engagement and educational opportunities for all organizations. Bill Woodcock (@woodyatpch). Bill is the executive director of Packet Clearing House and part of a group of Internet pioneers and philanthropists who filed incorporation papers for the Cooperative Corporation of .ORG Registrants (also called CCOR) in California as a non-profit under cooperative corporation law. This The Cooperative explicitly pledges support for the open Internet community. This is one alternative being offered rather than Ethos Capital's bid. - Make sure you are on the mailing list at https://associationchat.com/ - Join the Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Assoc... - Consider supporting Association Chat! Your contribution will help keep it running! https://patreon.com/associationchat

This week:  450th Show! Scott Stein opens the show with our theme music from his song “Cheap Red Wine.” Claire Meyerhoff from the PG Agency is our guest co-host. All our contributors–Gene Takagi, Amy Sample Ward & Maria Semple–will call … Continue reading →

This week: 19NTC & NTEN We kick-off our coverage of the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference with NTEN’s CEO, Amy Sample Ward. She dishes on the conference—including its wonderful food—Portland, and the organization she leads. Strong Social Ads On $100 A … Continue reading →

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Amy Sample Ward is an author, speaker and the CEO of NTEN, one of the largest communities of nonprofit technologists and marketers. On this episode of Groupthinkers, Justin and Amy talk about how nonprofits can build a community of supporters and find efficiency in their marketing efforts, as well as explore hurdles facing nonprofit's adoption of new technology and resources available to help. Follow Groupthinkers on Twitter @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Amy is dedicated to educating and supporting organizations in using technology to create meaningful community engagement and make lasting change. Whether it is by connecting individuals, organizations, campaigns, or possibilities, Amy hopes to facilitate the nonprofit technology sector transitioning into a movement-based force for positive change. The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (NTEN) envisions a more just and engaged world where all nonprofits use technology skillfully and confidently to meet community needs and fulfill their missions. You can download NTEN's State of Nonprofit Cybersecurity report now available to the public.

Tony’s guests this week: Anna Rhodes & Brenna Holmes from Chapman, Cubine & Hussey.  Also, Amy Sample Ward, our social media contributor and CEO of Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN).  There’s more at tonymartignetti.com 

Amy Sample Ward is the CEO of NTEN, who mission is to "support organizations by convening the nonprofit community, offering professional credentials and training, and facilitating an open exchange of ideas." NTEN has a variety of research and reports available to assist nonprofit organizations, and has recently released an update to their previous work on nonprofits using cloud-based resources. The State of the Nonprofit Cloud 2018, produced in conjunction with Microsoft, is available for free download. The report reveals a great deal of information about how all sizes of nonprofits are using internet-accessed resources to accomplish their missions. Amy joins host Steve Boland to talk about the findings, including the difference in adoption for different types of software or needs, how security plays into these decisions, and how attracting and keeping the right workforce can be a primary driver in cloud-computing decisions.

Tony’s guests this week: Oren Levine, director of innovation at International Center for Journalists; Lisa Ghisolf, founder & creative director of GizmoCreative Factory; and Emily Patterson, founder of BeeMeasure.   Also, Amy Sample Ward, our social media contributor & CEO of … Continue reading →

Tony’s guests this week: Noah Barnett from CauseVox & Kenny Kane, CEO of Testicular Cancer Foundation.  Also, Amy Sample Ward, our social media contributor & CEO of NTEN, Nonprofit Technology Network.  There’s more at tonymartignetti.com

Two of our reporters noticed that Oregon business and political leaders are infatuated with the word "blockchain." What is blockchain, exactly? And why is it getting so much attention here in Oregon? We asked venture capitalists and technology experts: Jeff Gaus, CEO of Prolifiq Software; Amy Sample Ward, director of the nonprofit technology network; Matt Abrams, partner at Seven Peaks Ventures, Julianne Brands, researcher at Oregon Angel Fund, and Matthew Gregory, founder of the blockchain-based security startup Ockam.

NTEN’s CEO, Amy Sample Ward, and Randy covered a lot of topics in this week’s podcast. Amy referenced her blog, where she writes about the ever-changing world of social media, engagement and the nonprofit sector in relation to generations. It’s no secret that nonprofit branding is important to the success of your organization, but Amy had some different ideas on whether or not it’s the right thing to focus on. Instead, she urges organizations to think about the idea of community. She believes that a community is a group of people that is already directly related to you and should never be something that you’re “targeting.” Your community is a group that has already opted to get content from you; whether it be through a podcast or email, they want to hear from you! Amy says that’s important because they’ve already said, “Yes! We like you!” So what now? Is it like that awkward first date we’ve all been on? Yes, they like you, but what do you do about it? Cue: social media! The point of social media can be confusing. But, for your nonprofit, focus on using it for: Disseminating information about your causes and the organization. Building community and engaging with different stakeholders. Mobilizing actions like donations and volunteer work.

In this episode, we talk to Amy Sample Ward, CEO of The Nonprofit Technology Network, a nonprofit that serves nonprofits. NTEN grew out of the community that birthed it and community feeds and is integral to the maintenance, protection and evolution of their culture. 

Amy Sample Ward told a story of bee stings, capsising canoes, and genetics. Taken together they add up to gratitude for the man who gave her all three. Recorded at SuperThank's Natural Selection live storytelling event on February 9th 2016, at EastBurn in Portland, Oregon.   Music by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/podington_bear

NTEN Director Amy Sample Ward talks on the value of connection and community, its application to nonprofits implementing technology of all kinds, and why having a community invested in itself is the best support for technologists.

If humans have anything, it's opinions and if they would like to do anything, it's share those opinions with others. Are you listening? At NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Network CEO Amy Sample Ward makes sure they are. When the community shares ideas through a survey, in defining a conference program and more, Amy and her staff not only make sure to use them, but to promote their community-led design. Listen to hear how NTEN creates a distinctive experience that so perfectly reflects its community's interests. Segway races anyone?

Amy Sample Ward is the CEO of the Nonprofit Technology Network, better known as NTEN, an organization of nonprofit technology professionals whose members share the common goal of helping nonprofits use all aspects of technology more effectively. Learn more at www.nten.org. Music by www.audionautix.com

Amy Sample Ward is the CEO of NTEN - a membership community that seeks to create a world where all nonprofit organizations use technology skillfully and confidently to meet community needs and fulfill their missions.Amy is dedicated to educating and supporting organizations in using technology to create meaningful community engagement and make lasting change. Whether it is by connecting individuals, organizations, campaigns, or possibilities, Amy hopes to facilitate the nonprofit technology sector transitioning into a movement-based force for positive change.In addition to serving as NTEN’s CEO, she is a speaker, author, and trainer having worked with groups and spoken at events around the world. In 2013, she co-authored Social Change Anytime Everywhere: How to implement online multichannel strategies to spark advocacy, raise money, and engage your community with Allyson Kapin. She previously co-authored Social by Social, a handbook in using social technologies for social impact, and has contributed to various other publications about social change and technology.

We talk about the National Technology Conference with the CEO of NTEN, Amy Sample Ward. Find out their tricks to create surveys and listen to an awesome pirate band.