Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

India Social Entrepreneurship Journey, February 2010 Contest - Please support me! Outside of NetSquared, I am a trainer, blogger and facilitator as well as the co-author of Social by Social: a practical guide to using technology for social impact.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

If web users knew of someone else who needed help, 44 percent would ask other people in their social network to contact authorities, 35 percent would post a request for help directly on a response agency’s Facebook page and 28 percent would send a direct Twitter message to responders. Social media, like all technology, is developed by people.

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Achieve

AUGUST 5, 2022

and knowledgeable about website design, then you can transform your own website into an eCommerce platform. About the Author. At this stage, your nonprofit should know where you’ll be selling your merchandise, whether it’s online or in-person. Either way, you need to know the logistics for these platforms. . selling merchandise online.

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Care2

JUNE 22, 2010

When fear of technology makes us hesitate, or holds us back altogether, the conversations about social change continue on without us--without the benefit of our experiences, values, and knowledge. Deanna Zandt is a media technologist and consultant to key progressive organzations; she is the author of "Share This!

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Author: Gene Austin. They have embraced our Open strategy , our knowledge of the web and partnered with us on best practices and they still want more, which we intend to deliver. My “batteries” are almost back to 100 percent after the Convio Summit. What a fantastic week with our clients and partners.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

A couple months ago, the ASU Lodestar Center released its 2010 report on Arizona Giving & Volunteering. These data are collected periodically through Knowledge Networks , a reputable firm that specializes in panels of Americans who respond to surveys online. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

In 2010, I was a fresh young Ally in ASU’s Lodestar Center Public Allies program. Dr. Matthews has authored many papers on these issues, but in 2004 she penned a particularly interesting article in the Third World Quarterly titled “ Post-development theory and the question of alternatives: A view from Africa.”

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 4, 2015

Since 2010 I have seen, again and again and again, how valuable human facilitation is to the participatory process. When you seriously value the diverse experience and knowledge of community members, you challenge the traditional assignment of knowledge authority. Humans empower each other. Make space for each other.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2011

This was originally posted on the TechSoup Global Blog and was authored by Keisha Taylor. Systems thinking and knowledge management become critical skills for philanthropists. ” Coined the doom decade (2010-2020), (so we are actually living in it. On the other hand, foreign direct investment is scarce because of this.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 7, 2007

How can we talk about technology in social change, while, at the same time, publishing in a format that limits the availability of this knowledge to people privileged enough to pay for it? The question of licensing is a terrible dilemma for authors, readers, reviewers and publishers right now and I happen to be all of the above.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2011

This morning things start off with the opening plenary by Dan Heath , co-author of Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard. The session will feature a high-level panel including Steve MacLaughlin , Blackbaud’s director of Internet solutions; Jeff Patrick, president and founder of Common Knowledge; and Holly Ross, CEO of NTEN.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 18, 2008

As the author of a custom CMS (it did have the advantage that it was released as open source, but it never caught on, so it still counts as custom) I know what it is like to put my heart and soul (and time) into a CMS, and want my clients to get what they want. Finding someone knowledgable about different CMS options is a good idea as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2014

They create social capital or value by making their skills, resources, and knowledge available to each other. Engagement in the network provides a bigger benefit than to the individual member, the networks can work on finding solutions to big social issues. A generative social impact network links people together through relationships.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2010

Monday, April 26, 2010 Engage Your Employees.Especially Now Im a big fan of the books authored by Leigh Branham. Re-Engage is co-authored by Branham and Mark Hirschfeld and the authors worked with Quantum Workplace on the research for the book. What a great way to make it easy for employees to submit ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2009

He writes a blog called " Read It To Me " that summarizes business books and also hosts Webinars with authors. This weekend I participated in a Webinar about the book The Whuffie Factor along with author Tara Hunt where we discussed how the ideas apply to nonprofits. and externally (with all of your fine readers!).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls As the year comes to a close its likely time for many business leaders to tackle the annual performance appraisal process. So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010 Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty A 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management shows that job security is what matters most to employees. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. And, having that job security helps to keep employees loyal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Never Say These Words To A Customer Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice in his recent column in the Kansas City Business Journal. they also show lack of knowledge and understanding which leaves a customer wanting to go next door love your blog!! plain and simple.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Hes the author of three best-selling books, including Re-engage and The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave. Curious: wouldn't being authentic also lead to having integrity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010 5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers I really like author Paul R. Timm is the author of, 50 Powerful Ideas You Can Use To Keep Your Customers. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Heres what Timm recommends: Dont Ask : How was everything?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Sunday, September 26, 2010 How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham, along with Mark Hirschfeld, recently completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies. Thanks for the summary.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. As author David Grossman says, "good internal communication gets the message out, but great internal communication helps employees connect the dots between overarching business strategy and their role.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions? Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these "open leadership skills assessment" questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? Third to last is crucial. The law of candor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 2, 2010

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 How To Be An Open Leader Charlene Li, the author of the best-seller book, Groundswell , was kind enough to send me an advance copy of her newest book, Open Leadership , which she released for sale on May 24. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Great read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 6, 2012

The authors of the publication were curious to find out how accurately the widely held assumption that nonprofits are at a technological disadvantage reflects reality. Earlier this year they released the results of their " 2010 Nonprofit IT Staffing & Spending Survey ," which can also serve as a benchmarking tool.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2010

Saturday, May 22, 2010 Use This eBook To Improve Your Communication The former director of communications for McDonalds, David Grossman, now a leading consultant, speaker and author has released a free eBook about how to communicate effectively. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Monday, November 8, 2010 Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss Robert Sutton, author of Good Boss, Bad Boss , provides these leadership tips: Create an environment that encourages people to challenge each others ideas, but set a few ground rules. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Saturday, September 11, 2010 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. Author Peter F. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Saturday, November 20, 2010 Give Positive Feedback. Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, reports Nicholas Nigro, author of, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book. Dont Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Thursday, August 12, 2010 Go Old School.Use A Flip Chart For Gathering Ideas Heres a great idea from communications consultant, speaker and author David Grossman : And, yes its old school. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. But, it works! Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan Mike Brown, the founder of the Kansas City company called, The Brainzooming Group, encourages business leaders to solicit feedback from their customers when creating a strategic plan. Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone Every business leader should periodically call his/her company to observe how their customers are being treated by their employees -- because, all too often a phone conversation becomes a customer turnoff rather than a relationship builder.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Author: Guest Blogger. Among the many interesting points he shared were statistics from Hope Consulting’s May 2010 Money for Good report. The following post is by Suzanne Coffman, GuideStar’s editorial director. She is responsible for the site’s non-database content and the GuideStar Newsletter.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 13, 2021

And yeah, just happy that you two are sharing your knowledge today because like I said, this is definitely a hot topic and one I don’t know anything about. And the first time that happened was in 2010, which is kind of a fun story. And he ended up paying 10,000 Bitcoins for those two pieces at the time of 2010. Matt: Sure.

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