Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2009

FT.com / Weekend columnists / Tim Harford – Perhaps microfinance isn’t such a big deal after all – "Last December, I showed some unwitting prescience by worrying about a backlash against microfinance, the practice of providing small loans – or perhaps savings products or insurance – to poor people.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 23, 2008

April 23, 2008 NTEN is doing some great work getting information about the use of different kinds of tools in the sector, and how people are using them. They are doing a CMS satisfaction survey, and the more info that they get, the better. and how they like them. So go rate your CMS ! {

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2008

As a 10,000 footer, NTEN’s new Donor Management System Survey is of keen interest. Many of the CRMs also show up here, although there are quite a number of packages that did not show up in the earlier survey. By far the most popular DMS of the ones surveyed was … you guessed … Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Let’s say donations start drying up as people tighten their belts due to the ongoing pandemic. For example, the 2009 Nonprofit Overhead Cost Study examined what happens when nonprofit executives spend too little on overhead. Unique Nonprofit Money Management Challenges. Drops in donations.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

The first wave of research released in June 2016 gathered insights from March through May 2016 and revealed that most millennials believed people like them could have an impact on the U.S. The second wave of data surveyed millennials from June through August 2016. Download the. 2016 Millennial Impact Wave 2 Trends Report.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 16, 2008

As you know, NOSI is doing a survey on the use of FOSS in the nonprofit sector. I know that surveys only get small subsets of the communities they are trying to assess. But this seems very low, considering that probably 5,000+ people saw the announcement (adding up the totals for the varied list subscriptions.)

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APRIL 14, 2022

When traditionally excluded people are included, power imbalances weaken , work environments become more innovative , trust between colleagues increases , and financial performance increases. disabled people”) as opposed to Person-First Language (e.g., people with disabilities''). Utilize inclusive language.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2007

Earlier this week, I wrote a post on about the NTEN CRM satisfaction survey. But if I crowed about those results, without making sure that people understood that the sample was small, and not representative (which is impossible to argue against) I would be irresponsible. December 14, 2007 I feel misunderstood. million of them.)

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NTEN

MARCH 4, 2009

If there's one thing I've learned in my 6+ years at NTEN, it's that people love to hate their web sites. Perhaps that's why there are so many choices when it comes to CMS (oodles of which are rated in our CMS satisfaction survey ). Here's a secret: Laura doesn't have warm fuzzy feelings about San Francisco.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Making a better, more findable blog October 24, 2007 I’ve gotten some nice kudos for my blog in the past few days, and it feels nice to know that people read the blog, and get something out of it.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

What are your nonprofit resolutions for 2009? Convio just released a helpful guide for nonprofits appropriately titled, " Nonprofit Resolutions That Make the Difference in 2009 ". Resolution One: "I resolve to empower our supporters to tell our story, reach new people and raise funds." Receive monthly updates.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

They reach out to people across the country and around the world. Larger teams mean more people raising more money. Ask what can be improved, invite them to planning meetings and send team captain-specific surveys. As donor acquisition declined from 2005-2009, peer-to-peer fundraising was one way to find new donors.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2007

NTEN is trying to get a handle on all of this, and find out what people use, and how much they like what they use. Fill out the survey. { Fill out the survey. { Fill out the survey. { It’s such an interesting space, and there are some really intriguing things happening with software in that space.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

After that, similar events called Brand Camp were held on and off annually through 2009. Attendees were impressed with the last-minute change, and surveys indicated the panel was valuable. The first 100 people to register received his book, which is still a popular read for those new to fundraising.

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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. Now, in 2022 Pew Research surveys show that 87% of U.S. Young people 4X more likely to hold cryptocurrency than older generations. Young crypto donors are more likely to be nonwhite/caucasian

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

"This is a data visualisation project, curating young people’s views on issues that matter, visualising the findings, and then setting the data free for you to do the same." A solid understanding of the world is the first step for improving living conditions of all people throughout the world."

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 17, 2011

The Corporation for National and Community Service , using the Current Population Survey (CPS), reported that by 2020 more than 13 million older Americans will volunteer — a 50 percent increase. Einolf (2009) [1] analyzed the baby boomer generation and predicted a similar increase in volunteer numbers and rates. more hours per year.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 15, 2007

For instance, I’m reading the book, Made to Stick , and this week’s post by Jeff at Donor Power talks about taglines that organizations use – how they make internal sense, but don’t make sense to people outside. It makes sense that can make a difference in how people respond to appeals.

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MARCH 22, 2011

Check out the 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study from M+R Strategic Services and NTEN which surveyed 40 nonprofit organizations and analyzed all of this data and more. Online fundraising grew 14% from 2009 to 2010. From 2009 to 2010, advocacy response rates declined 7% on average. Online Fundraising.

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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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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

2 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Michele Martin 07.11.08 at 6:06 am Michelle, I love this! I think, actually, all technology consultants, whether they do what I do, or hack code, should do this exercise. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

To start with, we conducted a survey (tweet tweet!) Our survey showed that 91% of our respondents use Facebook, 63% use Twitter, 45% use YouTube and 35% use LinkedIn, amongst other media. And 92% of surveyed nonprofits plan on using at least one of these tools in 2011. is through mobile devices! Why Go Mobile?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Hire the Right People. The HR Council for the Voluntary and Non-profit Sector has a guide to "Getting the Right People" nearly as comprehensive as its name, while Bridgestar manages to fit its advice into one (very long) page. Which means it has to keep adding people at a ferocious pace." Keep Your Best People.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2010

Top 5 Lessons Learned in 2009: Participant Fundraising. What started off as a means to stay connected with people and share content, has transformed the way we interact with each other. What worked for your organization in 2009? And who better to push them along than the organization behind the event! The 5/50 rule.

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Care2

MAY 14, 2009

The Nonprofit eBenchmarks study also analyzed specific list segments, such as donors vs. non-donors, geographically targeted audiences, surveys and tell-a-friend emails. When people first join your list, hook them and engage them immediately. May 14, 2009 | Eric Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Here are the highlights.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

60) Search « The Joys of Google Grants, Part 2 | Main | The Joys of Google Grants, Part 1 » Sunday Feb 01 2009 Nonprofit Resolutions That Will Make A Difference in 2009 Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 08:56PM | by Allyson Kapin What are your nonprofit resolutions for 2009? All rights reserved.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

Many funders, including individual donors, are averse to funding these indirect costs, preferring to support direct program expenses: food for hungry people, medical care for the sick, and childcare for working parents. Change the unrealistic expectations of contributors. Secure separate funding for overhead costs. Sources: Andruszka, R.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

At the same time, people were even more interested in giving back. In a way, logistics helped people realize they could volunteer their skills. We did a survey of hundreds of professionals during the 2008 and 2009 downturn, and found that often wasn’t the case. How do you do that in an all-virtual world?

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

in 2009 to understand how and why millennials do what they do with causes, there was one question advisors, practitioners and it seemed like everyone wanted to know –. However, answering this question is always tricky as survey data is inconsistent. This blog first appeared on. When we started the. Millennial Impact Project.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 6, 2009

" Nonprofit Social Network Survey | Common Knowledge - "Learn how commercial social networks and house social networks fit into your nonprofit's online ecosystem. These are some links I wanted to share from May 6th. Find me on Delicious for more! However, many women in technology and social media still face a digital ceiling."

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2017

Despite its recent emergence, it has gained rapid popularity, with an estimated $300 billion in impact investments in 2014, and an estimated $500 billion expected by 2019 (Sirull, 2015; Monitor Institute, 2009, p. Annual Impact Investor Survey. 2016, May). Monitor Institute. Investing for Social & Environmental Impact. Segedin, A.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

As such, nonprofit organizations must be proactive in creating effective accountability strategies to recruit new donors and further engage current donors (LeRoux, 2009). Annual reviews, staff surveys and beneficiary evaluations work to provide donors with the satisfaction of knowing their monies are being put to good use.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

In fact, we want you to tell us all about it in a survey about social network use by nonprofits that we're running with Common Knowledge and ThePort. > > Take the Survey ! It should only take you about 5 minutes to complete the survey and contribute to the nonprofit tech community knowledgebase. (It > Take the Survey !

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Care2

MAY 14, 2009

The Nonprofit eBenchmarks study also analyzed specific list segments, such as donors vs. non-donors, geographically targeted audiences, surveys and tell-a-friend emails. M&R and NTEN just released an impressive benchmarks study that analyzed 32 nonprofits online advocacy and online fundraising programs in 2007 and 2008.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

As people adopt technology and broadband and wireless access becomes commonplace, nonprofits are buoyed by the ability to use the Internet and technology to communicate quickly and effectively. 63% of online consumers planned to use the Internet to donate to charity in the last quarter of 2009, up from 51% in 2008.1.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

For this week’s post, we welcome Angela Francis from Nonprofit Finance Fund to discuss NFF’s recently released State of the Sector survey findings. Nonprofit Finance Fund recently completed its third annual "State of the Nonprofit Sector" survey with the help of nearly 2,000 nonprofit leaders nationwide. So why do we do it?

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

After that, similar events called Brand Camp were held on and off annually through 2009. Attendees were impressed with the last-minute change, and surveys indicated the panel was valuable. The first 100 people to register received his book, which is still a popular read for those new to fundraising.

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