Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

—– Over on the NetSquared platform right now we are in the midst of the 2010 FACT Social Justice Challenge. I serve as the Community Development Manager for TechSoup Global’s CDI (Community-Driven Innovation) program, which includes managing community and content strategy for NetSquared.org. Tip #1: Set the stage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

Since 2010, their focus has been only hosting WordPress websites. Speed Enhancement – WP Engine uses a content delivery network (CDN) that boosts your website’s overall page sped and load time. Tip: U se the code wpe3free on checkout and take 10% off all plans. 1) WP Engine :: wpengine.com. 2) Flywheel :: getflywheel.com.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

While nonprofits often deliver highly relevant content in direct mail appeals – based on giving history, interests and past actions – that approach isn’t always carried over to their email appeals. Delivering relevant content to your audiences, though, can significantly increase email click-through rates. *. Personalize or die.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

As a content curator, I’m not just on the hunt for learning and sharing snippets of the new or what’s buzzing. Content curation is ultimately organizing, synthesizing, presenting, and maintaining your resource collections. Best Practices and Tips for Nonprofits. What’s your best tip or tool or resource?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2011

Below are my slides and a round-up of tips for getting started with a more engaged membership responding to your emails! From 2009 to 2010, the open rate for organizations of all sizes and sectors declined by 12% on average. From 2009 to 2010, the open rate for organizations of all sizes and sectors declined by 12% on average.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

Plus, if you stick around at the end of the post, you’ll discover a few key tips for finding the right fundraising site for your needs. GoFundMe GoFundMe is one of the world’s largest crowdfunding websites, having helped raise over $15 billion since 2010. Customize your donation page with photos, videos, and other branded content.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

What kind of content should they be sharing over Twitter and Facebook? During our panel we boiled down our discussion down into five tips nonprofits can use to better leverage social media. Engaging Content is King. Do you like to read boring content that puts you to sleep? Your content needs to be engaging to stand out.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

While web-based email went down in 2010, mobile email went up 36% in the US as we reported last week on Frogloop. Ketterman shared some tips that organizations should start using ASAP to get better results with mobile email marketing. And remember don’t write crappy content. Include a plain text version of every message.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2013

As most of you probably know, LinkedIn—the networking site for professionals—expanded its scope to include company pages back in 2010. Since then, the site has slowly developed its page content, and nonprofits have caught on, using the site to promote their organizations by gaining individual followers and joining LinkedIn Groups.

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NTEN

MARCH 25, 2010

Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. What's the most important trend in nonprofit technology for 2010? We're asking them all to share their answers to five very important questions.

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Care2

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Over on the NetSquared platform right now we are in the midst of the 2010 FACT Social Justice Challenge. I serve as the Community Development Manager for TechSoup Global's CDI (Community-Driven Innovation) program, which includes managing community and content strategy for NetSquared.org. Tip #1: Set the stage.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2012

It seems that QR codes have gone mainstream, or at least hit that tipping point where it’s pretty safe to include them in campaigns. 14 million Americans scanned them in June of 2011 , and there was a +4500% increase in use from 2009 to 2010. They are everywhere – and people are scanning them!

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

And don’t forget to produce content on a regular basis so Google continues to crawl your site. You’ll gain some interesting and actionable insights that will help guide how you create content and manage your website with a focus on SEO. At Blackbaud we saw our non-profit customers send over 1 Billion emails in 2010.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. There are no fees for free events but a 3.7% + $1.79

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Nonprofits have become intimately familiar with Content Management Systems (CMS). Some, especially those that are very content/document heavy, have become familiar with Document Management Systems (DMS). September 19, 2008 Note: This blog entry was originally posted on Idealware’s new community blog.

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

In 2010, Komen Maryland strategically sent 103 email messages to constituents over 140 days. The results were astounding – the 2010 Race for the Cure® brought in more than $3 million through an evaluation by a third-party returned positive feedback on the frequency and quality of messaging.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 18, 2013

In online discussions with nonprofit techies, Megan Keane pointed to the loss of an anti-censorship tool in places like Iran, and Nancy Schwartz noted in an online discussion, “this is a kick to independent content publishing, not just convenience on the readers side.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 1, 2010

the host of the Nonprofit Blog Carnival for July 2010, I want to tap your collective wisdom to explore the theme of: How to Create a Juicy Nonprofit Blog You’re invited to submit your best blog posts for consideration any time before Tuesday, July 27th. Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Flickr photo credit: Juicy!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

The current trend is away from the Apple iOS 2010 look with things like fancy drop shadows to the simpler Windows 8 'flat design' Flat design features contrasting colored simple icons to identify the sections of website. . Tips and Tricks, Mix and Match. 10 Tips to Improve Your Nonprofit Website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Note from Beth: I’m planning a year-end campaign for one of my favorite charities and wanted some good tips on incorporating video. In 2010 much of their focus was on responding to the earthquake in Haiti. Focus on the context in which you present your video before you think about the content of the video itself.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Content Curation Across Teams & Organizations. Content Curation Across Teams & Organizations. Tips and Tools for Technology Planning. New Collaboration and Connection Tools in Office 2010 Your Org Will Dig. We hope you will find a session, or more, that suits your organization, and thank you for your vote.

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See3

MAY 28, 2007

One way to get people to create content for you is through contests. In the nonprofit world we also have contests and at See3 we have become “the contest people&# helping organizations conceive of and execute user generated content contests. The article is a nice look into the challenges of user generated content contests.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Here are some tips that I''m re-sharing from another Frogloop blog post from 2010 that are still the gold standard. Also be sure that the content is edited for each channel since each one has its own unique tone and voice. Eight Online Fundraising Strategies You Can Do Right Now. Create Killer Landing Pages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2010

For a couple of years, I’ve been an avid member of the Slideshare community, sharing, browsing, and collaborating on content and watching how nonprofits use the platform. My content on Slideshare can easily be published here on my blog or by anyone else anyplace else! I don’t have be a networked silo! (2) 6) Training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Note From Beth: Last year I covered Give to the Max Day and the impressive results. This year before the event Jeff Achen write a post sharing their strategy for 2010. This guest post discusses the results. Minnesota’s ‘Networked Nonprofits’ raised over $10M in one day by Jeff Achen of GiveMN.org. “Do

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2013

Whether you're thinking about making some small enhancements to your organization's website or planning a complete redesign, you'll find plenty of useful information and tips from TechSoup and our global partners. A wiki is a type of website that allows users to add, remove, and edit content quickly and easily.

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See3

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Share and Enjoy: Leave a Reply Get Tips and Best Practices Sign up below to get our newsletters highlighting the latest in online marketing and communications for nonprofits. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Sure they do, but so does an engaging story. Be creative!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2012

Pacific time, called E-Readers for Everyone: Teaching Tips from Trainers. The sale of e-reader devices and tablets has skyrocketed since the introduction of the Amazon Kindle in 2007 and the Apple iPad in January 2010. That’s one reason why TechSoup is doing a webinar on the subject, on Wednesday, August 29 at 11 a.m.

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Achieve

AUGUST 5, 2022

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to selecting a branded merchandise partner. Hopefully, your nonprofit has identified social media platforms with potential and created a following with engaging content. A branded merchandise sale won’t do your organization much good if it’s not earning you money! social media.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

For more great tips and tricks on reducing your paper use, check out this blog post from TechSoup’s Jim Lynch. web content. Office suites include: OneNote 2010: More than any other program for me, OneNote is a handy note-taking program that virtually eliminates the need for notepads. Acrobat X Pro for Windows and Mac.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 31, 2012

Our guests will talk about consistency, production quality, distribution tips and ways to work effectively together to achieve the greatest impact with your nonprofit stories. Driven by a desire to make a game-changing difference in how people consume content, Tom comfortably resides at the junction where media and technology collide.

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See3

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

19 Feb 2008 Leave a Reply Get Tips and Best Practices Sign up below to get our newsletters highlighting the latest in online marketing and communications for nonprofits. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! President is a basic video… [.]

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See3

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

phenomena of portable content and user generated content is just the transition to something deeper. Here’s the new Mac ad format: Share and Enjoy: Leave a Reply Get Tips and Best Practices Sign up below to get our newsletters highlighting the latest in online marketing and communications for nonprofits.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

Does your content try to address the masses, or does it target the major audiences you want to reach? Your website content needs to be structured in a way that meets the information needs of these different audiences. Are you presenting website visitors with content that is timely? Hopefully, it does the latter. Keep it fresh.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Learn how you can communicate, collaborate, create content, and manage data on-the-go with our guide to TechSoup donor partner mobile apps. Citrix Online offers free mobile apps for GoToMeeting and GoToMyPC : Attend a GoToMeeting session and view shared content using the GoToMeeting iOS or Android apps. Citrix Online. Attend ReadyTalk.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 27, 2011

While that’s all well and good, there’s nothing like seeing an organization put these tips into practice and learning from their example. As a result, online revenue originating from direct mail integration increased from 12% to 28% from 2009 to 2010! Online revenue from 2009 to 2010 increased 148%.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2011

As nonprofits have flocked to the e-newsletter as an inexpensive and timely way to communicate with stakeholders, the number of newsletter tips has also proliferated. The most difficult part is creating good content, content your subscribers want to read. So, in September 2010, we moved to our Community Guided Content model.

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