Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 8, 2009

These are my links for January 6th through January 8th: The Power of Us: Re-Imagine Media | Changemakers - "Join We Media and Ashoka’s Changemakers in the search to find the best new ideas for inspiring a better world through media and technology. Check out some great designs that could get you thinking!

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Remix Bookmarking ROI Blackbaud 100

Connection Cafe

JUNE 16, 2009

It's been my good fortune to work with Children's Defense Fund for the last year and a half here at Convio. Heidi Hess, the Director of Online Communications at CDF, wanted to make www.childrensdefense.org the destination site for people searching for information about child advocacy issues. And what a marvelous result it is!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2012

Here’s how it works, according to their recent Facebook and Tumblr posts: The Nature Conservancy has used photo contests to crowdsource photos from its network through social media in the post, as far back as 2008 when it ran a contest on Flickr. There are some obvious benefits: Engaging its network beyond the like on Facebook.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Yahoo set up 100 Internet-linked computers at the Astrodome and developed a meta-search of evacuee registration websites. There were also many sites so a searcher would have to go through several and sort through the many different search protocols and syntax. Now for indirect content or Mash-ups.

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Department of Commerce (NTIA) stimulus grants in 2008 and 2009 and so it has had no government funding and has been struggling to successfully get off the ground. The site also has a zip code search function to find classes close by. It is part of an ongoing national effort to bridge the digital divide in the United States.

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See3

MARCH 18, 2008

Share and Enjoy: 3 Comments comment Management Co Info » The Complete Guide to Fund-Raising Management (2nd Edition) [.] Duties include managing multiple projects; contractor overs…Read the full post from See What’s Out ThereTags: Video, nonprofit jobs via Blogdigger blog search for management. [.]

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2012

The organization is mainly funded through federal grants from the U.S. Because she had a knack for doing computer stuff, she became the de facto IT person and over time developed their infrastructure, which is now based on Microsoft Server 2008 , with the help of consultants from time to time. Their Educational Talent Search.

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Oklahoma Resource Profile Adobe 47

NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Ushahidi was originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. About 79 percent of the funds spent or committed by the American Red Cross have been for food and water; 18 percent have been for shelter; and the rest have been for health and family services."

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Haiti Disaster Social Media Media 82

Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

from pitching your cause to donors and funding agencies, to delivering services to members and clients; and from seeking public support and the ear of decision-makers, to collaborating with other organizations in projects of common interest. Published Friday, June 06, 2008 8:13 PM by Rebecca. June 6, 2008 10:41 PM. May 2008 (9).

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Knowledge Effective PDF Evaluation 60

Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2016

As the 2008 campaign was heating up, internet based tools, especially social media, were really taking off. Barack Obama’s 2008 effort was the first truly social media-heavy presidential campaign. All in search of “the next big thing.” Lesson Two: Social Networking. Lesson Three: Ease of Donations.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

According to the just released 2009 eBenchmarks study by M&R Strategic Services and NTEN, most of the 32 groups featured in the study saw their online fundraising increase between 2007 and 2008. The total amount of money raised online increased by 26 percent from 2007 to 2008. Who wants to do fund rising programs.

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Social Media Online Advocacy Media 47

Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 18, 2008

Maybe together we can start up again during National Volunteer Week April 27-May 3, 2008. You can search for volunteer opportunities by zip code, and sort by areas of interest (i.e. It makes me sad that the Oakland public libraries are so under-funded. A great place to find volunteer opportunities is VolunteerMatch.

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Care2

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Making an end-of-the-year plea for funds can often create a perception for the potential donor that the non profit is unorganized and would rather use a shotgun approach to asking for money, than a relationship-based approach to developing resources. December 28, 2008 | David Kinard Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Social Media Advocacy Fundraising Online 28

See3

JANUARY 7, 2008

ITVS’ support of the program is bolstered by a recent announcement of other major funding from the Program Challenge Fund from the CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) and PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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Broadcast FAQ Video Newsletter 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2009

The gifts will generally be smaller, but with the right cultivation, you can use Twitter to raise funds. Here are some examples from Beth from November, 2008 - I'd be interested in hearing about more data and experiences myself. You can also consider using the localization feature of Twitter searches.

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Social Media Examples Professional Learning 50

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

Yesterday, they published the list of organizations that have lost their exemption from paying income tax due to failure to file required reports in 2007, 2008, and 2009. The "Fall Festival" advertised on their homepage is for 2008, and the "events" link opens up to a May 2009 calendar. Long overdue, the IRS finally pulled the trigger.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The organization and challenge: After years of traditional fund-raising events, Catholic Charities CYO (CC) in San Francisco decided its approach was getting stale and that it needed to broaden its audience to include opportunities for young people. In 2008, the event netted about $18,000. Fundraising Events. of People Taking Action.

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Campaign New York City Community Build 65

Care2

OCTOBER 13, 2008

Google has set aside $10 million to help fund the five best ideas as voted on by the people and an advisory board. link] October 10, 2008 | FChristie I think that this is a great contest. October 14, 2008 | N.anandbabu Hi Friends. You can read all the details on the contest and submit your idea here. I have submitted my idea.

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Google Social Media Ideas Project 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. I just scanned the list to SXSW in search of nonprofit oriented panels (in addition the two I submitted) and found a number of them for your consideration. One of these is "community funded reporting" which is being pioneered by Spot.us Let's discuss: join us!

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See3

MARCH 13, 2008

Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Kellogg Foundation The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is currently looking for a New Media Manager. This is a newly created position. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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Foundation Job Open Management 40

Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

We began by sending an email to all of the supporters of our charity by using Constant Contact, just to let them know we had entered the contest and that their donation could help us possibly win more funding for the children. Those funds will help so many orphaned children have the surgeries and other care they need.

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Causes Facebook Challenge Social Media 38

Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

We began by sending an email to all of the supporters of our charity by using Constant Contact, just to let them know we had entered the contest and that their donation could help us possibly win more funding for the children. Those funds will help so many orphaned children have the surgeries and other care they need.

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Causes Facebook Challenge Social Media 38

See3

MARCH 3, 2008

Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Today they got this letter: YouTube Broadcast Yourself™ Thank you for taking the time to submit your application to the YouTube Nonprofit program. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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Care2

OCTOBER 29, 2007

Twelve organizations focused on peace and human security are appealing to their constituents to vote early and often, in a bid to win the grand prize of a $100,000 grant from Ploughshares Fund. Every dollar “voted” is a tax-deductible donation to the group voted for, with nothing taken off the top by Ploughshares Fund.

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Poll Social Media Grant Advocacy 28

Care2

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

60) Search « Email Is Most Popular for a Reason: Its the Strongest Performing | Main | Join WVU for Integrated Marketing Degree Information Session » Wednesday Feb 06 2008 Worldwide Protest Organized on Facebook Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 10:43AM | by Caitlin Ochs Need more proof of the organizing power of social networks?

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Care2

AUGUST 7, 2007

60) Search « Live From New York: 2007 DMA Nonprofit Federation Conference | Main | Is It Worth It? A quick Google search shows that the man listed as the primary contact for the organization is dead. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) , a nonprofit with a good reputation, has 47 different Causes contributing towards it.

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Care2

JULY 24, 2007

60) Search « Live From New York: 2007 DMA Nonprofit Federation Conference | Main | Is It Worth It? A quick Google search shows that the man listed as the primary contact for the organization is dead. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) , a nonprofit with a good reputation, has 47 different Causes contributing towards it.

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See3

MARCH 12, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman MAR 12, 2008 Why do people give charity?

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

60) Search « Why Every Nonprofit Should Embrace the Web 2.0 Making the Most of the News Cycle In September 2008, NWLC launched a voter education microsite that included a register-to-vote widget, and we started running Google ads on keywords like “register to vote.” However, our Google ads offer us a way around that.

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See3

JANUARY 24, 2008

Everyblock was actually funded by our very forward thinking friends at the Knight Foundation. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Their trouble is connected to the media fragmentation that I so frequently talk about and the rise of the web as a source for news. One is called Outside.In

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Baltimore Journal News FAQ 40

NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. I just scanned the list to SXSW in search of nonprofit oriented panels (in addition the two I submitted) and found a number of them for your consideration. One of these is "community funded reporting" which is being pioneered by Spot.us

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Social Media Nonprofit Jordan Cancer 67

Care2

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

60) Search « Nuts and Bolts of Online Advertising | Main | Webinar: How Online Marketing Can Be Your Nonprofits Fundraising Stimulus Plan » Friday Feb 20 2009 Tapping Small and Local Donors on Twitter: A Girls Inc. February 20, 2009 | David Morton Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Very succinct, and (hopefully) replicable.

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Case Study Local Studies Social Media 35

Care2

JULY 26, 2007

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? On the other hand, if youre not looking for funding, subjectivity might not be such a bad thing. December 17, 2008 | social networking software Thanks for creating this.

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? On the other hand, if youre not looking for funding, subjectivity might not be such a bad thing. December 17, 2008 | social networking software Thanks for creating this.

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Care2

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

60) Search « Second Life: Debunking Myths, Identifying Opportunities | Main | NPower Greater DC Region Technology Innovation Award » Monday Aug 27 2007 Grantmakers Dive Into Web 2.0 The article can be accessed from: [link] November 14, 2007 | Amy Luckey Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Care2

AUGUST 27, 2007

60) Search « Second Life: Debunking Myths, Identifying Opportunities | Main | NPower Greater DC Region Technology Innovation Award » Monday Aug 27 2007 Grantmakers Dive Into Web 2.0 The article can be accessed from: [link] November 14, 2007 | Amy Luckey Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Social Media Web Advocacy Online 28

Care2

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

This includes using tools like search to help drive people to your site. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com The topic was hot and near and dear to my heart – converting online activists/subscribers into donors. And the house was packed. The expert presenter was the one and only Rick Christ , Managing Partner of NP Advisors.

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