Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Even though the majority of the attendees representing big brands, companies, and start-ups, the nonprofit technology contingency still had a strong showing with many socially good focused sessions on the agenda, the Beacon Lounge, and plenty of extracurricular events. SXSW Recap and Highlights. I’ve been…. Case, and her….

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Achieve

MAY 19, 2022

is prioritized over hosting simple, straightforward events that are easy for your team to bring to life. Planning an auction can seem more stressful than other fundraising events, because there are. It’s the multi-tool of your auction, allowing you to group a ton of tasks under one umbrella. throughout the event.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 12, 2023

If you’re hosting an event with an auction, you can even feature your text-to-give number on your silent auction website next to your bidding options, volunteer information, and sponsorship opportunities. Announce your text-to-give number at events. You’d probably feel compelled to do so!

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

These range from private blogs to share privileged information and invite input; to online communities around face-to-face events; to project and partner collaboration; to communities of practice focused on specific topics. It approximates the “out of the box” functionality of Jive, and integrates a significant suite of tools.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

These range from private blogs to share privileged information and invite input; to online communities around face-to-face events; to project and partner collaboration; to communities of practice focused on specific topics. It approximates the “out of the box” functionality of Jive, and integrates a significant suite of tools.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Organizing a fundraising event can be daunting, and it might seem easier to leave sustainability out of the mix. But with the right tools, you can easily turn your events into a greener opportunity for everyone involved! But with the right tools, you can easily turn your events into a greener opportunity for everyone involved!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 9, 2022

Did you know that 84% of fundraising pledges are fulfilled and that the average mobile donation pledge for fundraising events is $167 ? These tools will allow your campaign to reach a wider audience and provide a user-friendly giving experience that will work together to draw in those funds you need. John founded Snowball in 2011.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

—– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2014

Project AWARE has always hosted beach and ocean cleanup events around the world. So in 2011, the organization adopted an online movement-building model that they hoped would more effectively engage its community of half-a-million divers. For decades, scuba divers have been cleaning waterways. million divers.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Teaser: Mobile giving is one of the most talked about fundraising tools. Presented by The Innovative Giving Foundation , the Innogive Conference will be a one day event co-hosted by NTEN taking place on Wednesday March 16th, the day before the Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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Care2

JANUARY 10, 2012

Whether your organization is local or national, with the right tools and techniques, you can tap into the rising tide of advocacy and make your voice heard. What nonprofits events coming up are you excited about? When: February 18-19. Click Here to Register.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Mobile giving is one of the most talked about fundraising tools. Presented by The Innovative Giving Foundation , the Innogive Conference will be a one day event co-hosted by NTEN taking place on Wednesday March 16th, the day before the Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

In the TechSoup premiere our new #NPLive interactive series of video events, join us to discuss The Future of Fundraising online in the social media matrix on Tuesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. In this unique, online, interactive (free) event - first in a monthly series - you get to see, hear, and ask questions directly to our panel of experts.

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NTEN

JANUARY 23, 2012

You may recall that the NTEN community recently helped us raise over $15,000 to host more local events throughout 2012. Although we used online tools that didn't have a lot of hard costs, we're busy mulling over how much staff time went into the campaign and how to account for that. Number of first time donors: 169.

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Achieve

JULY 26, 2021

Maybe you’ve hosted a couple of events already or have launched a fundraising campaign, but have found that your messaging hasn’t resulted in many donations. designing the perfect fundraising event. or fantastic marketing materials, but a great event or campaign message must also include a compelling ask.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

I've heard Jamie Notter (and others) decry this staple of association board meetings as a tool whose time has come and gone, but it wasn't until I read the treatment of it in Humanize that I really understood what he was talking about. " Is email going out with 2011? And it's convinced me of one undisputable fact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2011

On November 16, 2011, more than $13.4 We had 150,742 visits to GiveMN.org throughout the 24 hour event. Here is the breakdown of where our unique visits came from: We earned 202 new likes on our Facebook page on November 16, 2011 and increased our fans by 1,263 since Give to the Max Day 2010. This truly has become their event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

I’m in Washington, DC for the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. After facilitating a panel at the Innogive Conference on integrating mobile into multi-channel nonprofit campaigns , I headed to a special event hosted by Google to celebrate the launch of Google for Nonprofits. Details are here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

In 2011 I had gotten in the very bad habit of listening to (mostly) CNN in the background while working… all day long. Enter The Colbert Report and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart : VIDEO: 2011: A Look Back. The Daily Show remembers the important stories of 2011 so you don’t have to. .

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NetWits

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Armed with a fundraising page and email tools, peer-to-peer fundraisers turn their family and friends into donors. Though your top peer-to-peer fundraisers can often account for one-third to half of the total amount raised, how much are they actually involved in your event? million in 2010. Involve Team Captains.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

We know it can be hard to be the new gal or guy at a big event, but please trust us when we say that the NTEN community is the one of the friendliest and most fun out there! Google Tools Training : Join the Google Team for a training to learn about all the offerings available to the nonprofit community.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Over on the NetSquared blog , we’ve just announced the winner of the 2011 Net2 All-Star Invitational, an event we hosted to highlight the work and impact of NetSquared social innovation projects. Open Green Map is a social mapping tool for anyone who loves ecology and embraces green living.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

You've probably heard us talking a lot about how we want to send as many people as possible to the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference on scholarships. We're also co-hosting the 2011 Innogive Conference on March 16, the day prior to the NTC. The deadline to apply is Febraury 15, 2011, so apply now!

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Care2

APRIL 18, 2014

The study looked at peer-to-peer giving across 39 organizations over the last 3 years (from 2011 to 2013). Combined, these organizations hosted more than 44,000 events and raised more than $1 billion online. The endurance event stats are not suprising. This begs the question, who is really raising money?

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NTEN

MARCH 20, 2012

Even though the majority of the attendees represented big brands, companies, and start-ups, the nonprofit technology contingency still had a strong showing with many social good focused sessions on the agenda, the Beacon Lounge, and plenty of extracurricular events. Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots. I've been….

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2012

As of August 2011, an astounding 8.1 Most recently, I was reminded of this as I live-tweeted an event for MomsRising put on by Latino civil rights organization the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF). We, too, are online, but the fiesta is at Twitter. million Latinos, or 21% of the U.S.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2011

Join participants from at least a dozen countries on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 for the online TechSoup Jam. The online event is hosted by our TechSoup Global Network Partner in Brazil, Associação Telecentro de Informação e Negócios (ATN). From the event site: What is a "jam"?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

By Kari Ann Kiel, Event Marketing Consultant, DoJiggy. Provide Participants with Personalization Tools. Whether you're hosting a walk-a-thon, charity auction, or soliciting online donations for an annual fund drive, the success of your fundraising campaign lies in the success of each of the individual participants.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 5, 2019

My first year on staff, I nearly quadrupled our growth, going from $64,000 in annual revenue in 2011 to $244,000 in 2012. In the past few years, we noticed that students in our university campus chapters were having great success hosting cheese-related fundraisers, which they advertised with “Cheese the First” posters and flyers.

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DipJar

MARCH 29, 2022

How organized your team’s back-end processes are, the items your source, the timing of your event , and the technology you use are all important. The fact of the matter is that you can be well-prepared and organized to host a successful charity auction event … but if your guests don’t enjoy the experience, they’re not going to give.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2011

To the first point, co-host of TechSoup's Technology for Fundraising forum, Robert Weiner, offers a series of questions to ask yourself before beginning. His co-host, Sasha Daucus, notes that specificity is paramount in defining needs, cautioning just how subjective a term such as "user-friendly" can be. by Sage 2011.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 29, 2011

The Online Community MeetUp ended 2011 by shifting the focus to the meetup organizers – the TechSoup Online Community and Social Media Team. These tools are being used to announce educational opportunities and product availability and to communicate with nonprofit and library professionals and volunteers.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Last year, Blackbaud saw a 53% increase on this day of giving in comparison from 2011. So why not use peer-to-peer event fundraising methods and tools to maximize your #GivingTuesday campaign? Already hosting a fundraising event? Are you planning on executing a #GivingTuesday Online Independent Fundraising Event?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

These events are fiscally sponsored by NTEN and Microsoft and TechSoup is a partner in helping support the event. Keynote speakers and host, from left to right - Beth Kanter , Darian Heyman , Craig Newmark , Marnie Webb Are you staff at a nonprofit, library, or are you a social entrepreneur using social media to engage your community?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2011

If your organization needs convincing that its time to adopt HTML5, just share the following tidbit from Wikipedia with the powers that be: “According to a report released on 30 September 2011, 34 of the world's top 100 Web sites were using HTML5.” Oh, and what will happen come January when you close the 2011 walk and open 2012?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2011

" Jayne Cravens, host of the TechSoup Volunteers and Technology forum, echoes Rush and laments that too few IT managers and web developers make accessibility a priority. In addition to online resources, there are also on-the-ground events and conferences organized around the topic of accessibility and assistive tech. and Ottowa.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

The report analyzes the results of the Give to the Max Day in Greater Washington, DC. The event had three components: A contest that stimulated gifts from individuals and encouraged nonprofits to give attention to acquiring new donors or re-engage lapsed donors.

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