Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 15, 2009

Vodafone Americas Foundation Announces Wireless Innovation Project Winners - "The Vodafone Americas Foundation announced the winners of its Wireless Innovation Project, a new initiative that identifies and funds unique innovations using wireless related technology offering the best potential to address critical social issues around the world.

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APRIL 29, 2021

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Oxfam America. Feeding America. Teach For America. Nonprofit Leaders. Abby Maxman. President and CEO. Ami McReynolds.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

How a Small Nonprofit Used Social Media & Crowd-Sourcing to Win the 2009 Global Giving Challenge - frogloop Home~Care2’s blog for nonprofits - frogloop - "The goal was simple. If you aren't using the micro-blogging tool at your organization, you can read some of the interviews with others who are to get some ideas!

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JUNE 24, 2014

You cannot choose the right channels for your cause until your target audience and goals are defined. In 2009, he co-founded the award-winning ITWorks program which helps vulnerable young adults get started in careers in technology. In 2013 he was named one of the country’s top emerging nonprofit leaders by Bank of America. . .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

Change.org and Care2 specialize in social networking focused on causes and online petitions. If your nonprofit does international development in Asia or Latin America, try Hi5 or Quepasa. Your success depends on your mission and how engaged and passionate your supporters are for your cause. WiserEarth is for environmentalists.

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NTEN

JANUARY 3, 2011

Promise that a root cause analysis will be delivered to all interested parties after crisis resolution. It's not uncommon for a manager to have a line of folks outside their office wanting to discuss the cause of the crisis. Compile a report detailing the crisis, resolution, root cause, and recommended preventive measures.

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See3

OCTOBER 30, 2009

America’s Giving Challenge is an amazing program from The Case Foundation that See3 had the opportunity to support this year. Check it out right now at America’s Giving Challenge. Kellogg Foundation Grant to America’s Giving Challenge Significantly Increases Number of Overall and Daily Awards Offered to Nonprofit Causes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Launched in 2009, the third match day will happen on Wednesday, November 16th. So far, the Give to the Max Day events in 2009 and 2010 have raised $14 million and $10 million respectively, more than in any other community. Jeff Achen gives us the inside view. Good luck and Go Minnesota! Guest post by Jeff Achen, GiveMN.org.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

In 2009, she was recognized at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting and today she gives back through the Global Give Back Circle website “ Hey Sister, Get Clued Up ” and attends the American University in Dubai. From here you can view real youth causes and support youth-focused nonprofits directly.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Enter the 2009 America's Giving Challenge. You could win a donation of up to $50,000 for your favorite cause. Join DonorsChoose's 2009 Social Media Challenge to raise money for education. You could win a $5,000 or $2,500 donation in your name to the charity of your choice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2010

After all, volunteers are the lifeblood of most nonprofits, and with 64 Million volunteers taking the time to give back in 2009, National Volunteer Week is as much about thanking volunteers as encouraging them to come back. Try 'em out, pitch in for a good cause, and who knows? Still here?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 26, 2019

Changes in Government Regulations & Laws – While some governmental changes can be beneficial to Social Service nonprofit organizations, such as the Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 , others can have a negative impact, such as the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge. Cultivate and cheer on champions for your cause.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 6, 2009

16 & 17, 2009 Wild Apricot's 100 Online Tools for Non-Profits Smart-phone app lets you do good deeds in your spare time in The Christian Science Monitor. World The National Parks: America's Best Idea , a film by Ken Burns. LINK LOVE NTEN's Online Nonprofit Technology Conference : Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission Sept.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

The truth is that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, began in 2009 and so too did the genesis crypto culture. Another macro trend that has caused increased crypto adoption is the fact that the U.S. Now, in 2022 Pew Research surveys show that 87% of U.S.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The Case Foundation, Causes, and PARADE are joining together to present the 2009 America’s Giving Challenge , a national competition launching on October 7. NEWS Below is a roundup of blog posts and podcast interviews I've published since my last Have Fun Do Good Link Love (where did the month go?):

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Care2

JUNE 17, 2009

60) Search « Washington Post: Fundraising Via Email Is Way More Effective than via Social Networks | Main | Punching Up Your Action Alerts and Online Fundraising Appeals » Tuesday Apr 21 2009 Congratulations to Nonprofit Campaigners on Three Recent Victories Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 11:22PM | by Clinton OBrien 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

January 2008 As the first place winner in the America's Giving Challenge for Global Causes, I use several twitter strategies. Lessons learned is to know your twitter followers and who are the the ones passionate about your cause and have responsive networks. September, 2008 Dr. Mani, a heart surgeon in India - and Web 2.0

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 15, 2008

Her most popular is probably Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America book blog social+change activism author

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. Some tips to build capacity and benefiting from a fundraising contest: Get organized both online and offline.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2011

This year, the Journal of Counseling Psychology published Ethnic Identity and Personal Wellbeing of People of Color: A Meta-Analysis , which analyzed 184 studies on the relationship between ethnic identity and personal wellbeing of people of color in North America. Developmental Psychology 47, 509-526. ^ [3] Hughes, D., Witherspoon, D.,

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Williamsburg, Virginia is America's #1 Farmers Market! And this past weekend was particularly bountiful at my local market: Williamsburg was crowned this year as America's Favorite Farmers Market ! And I have the tote bag to prove it. About the Contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Social Media for Non Profits and Special Causes John Sheridan’s presentation at at Pod Camp Halifax 2009 gives an overview of social media and social networking, with plenty of non-profit examples. Getting The Word Out About Your Cause With Blogs, Podcasts & Social Networks (Britt Bravo).

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

I also did a little, non-scientific analysis of some of the cities that had jumps of 20-30 places in their 2008 to 2009 ranking. Most efficient way to reach people at the moment they feel most passionate about giving their support to an organization or cause. Check out the list and let us know what you think.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Current best practices will serve nonprofits just fine in 2009. For organizations that stick to a more traditional managerial and communications structure between now and then, however, raising money is going to be tougher in 2012 than in the darkest days of 2009. So how should your organization prepare for the changes that are afoot?

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

Main | The ROI of Social Media » Friday May 29 2009 Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? Friday, May 29, 2009 at 09:41AM | by Allyson Kapin In the next five years, money spent annually on direct mail will decline by as much as 40%, from $49.7 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? billion in 2008 to $29.8

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

According to research in by the Chronicle of Philanthropy the top 400 charities expect 2009 giving to be down by as much as 9%. According to the National Retail Federation U.S. consumers plan to spend an average of $682.74 on holiday-related shopping, a 3.2 percent drop from 2008.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

For example, when we brainstormed for additional keywords for our women and poverty campaign, we added terms like “poverty level” and “poverty line” to our existing collection of keywords (“low income women,” “poverty in america,” etc.) February 6, 2009 | Robin Reed Thanks Daniel.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

Since we started this undertaking in 2009, weve heard each year that demand is on the rise, and that remains the expectation for 2011. Its very reflective of America's wallets. Respondents came from large organizations and small, and from all sub-sectors, and include a small sample from Arizona. Kayla, I couldn't agree more.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2009

If you haven’t already heard, 2009 is the year for nonprofits at South By Southwest Interactive ! Designing Change in America Room 8 Tuesday, March 17th 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Using the New Digital Social Media to Accelerate Sustainability Room 8 Monday, March 16th 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. The Mobile Web for Good: Hype or Reality?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2010

Right before the holidays, eBay released 2009 figures for Giving Works , its fundraising program and marked a historic record for total funds raised for non-profits through ebay.com. At the time, the program was called Auction for America. The program allows individuals to donate while using eBay.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2009

Scott Henderson I was supposed to be leading a workshop at the Cause Marketing Forum on Social Media and Cause Marketing at the end of the month. I decided to do an interview with Scott to learn more about what he is learning about Social Media and Cause-Related Marketing. 1) Who are you?

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Giving Amount Trends High net worth households gave $54,016 on average to charity in 2009. Average total giving to religious causes dropped in 2009 to $9,985 from $17,635 in 2007, a decrease of 43.4%. Average total giving to secular causes was also down in 2009 to $46,852 from $71,200 in 2007, a decrease of 34.2%.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

ServiceNation , a national campaign to increase service opportunities and elevate the importance of service in America, has received a $500,000 grant from Facebook as part of its expanded partnership. Watch for news about the Case Foundation's second America's Giving Challenge. . Stop Complaining About Cause Fatigue!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2010

Beth's 51st Birthday : This was part of an overall campaign for the America's Giving Challenge in 2008 for the Sharing Foundation that raised over $50,000. Beth's 52nd Birthday : This was campaign that used Facebook Causes and the Birthday wish feature and a matching donation. Psychological underpinning: curiosity.

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NTEN

JUNE 19, 2009

Feeding America has launched a Causes campaign, sponsored by Kellogg's. It's not your typical Cause campaign , though: Kellogg's will make a matching donation of 15% of ALL donations made to Facebook Causes between midnight June 18th and midnight June 19th to Feeding America. Pretty cool, eh? (Oh,

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

60) Search « Nonprofit Resolutions That Will Make A Difference in 2009 | Main | On Frogloops Radar » Wednesday Jan 28 2009 The Joys of Google Grants, Part 1 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 10:51AM | by Robin Reed When the National Women’s Law Center first applied for a Google Grant ?

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