Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. However, just today a.ly

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Twitter: twitter.com/nature_org. We’re using all of the main social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, etc. For tools specifically, we use CoTweet to manage our Twitter communications and MBuzz for monitoring our social media mentions. Direct mail and e-newsletters are still the leaders.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Salesforce had acquired collaboration tool company Stypi in May 2012, as well as social media monitoring platform Radian6 in March 2011."

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 19, 2011

Which means, many of us in the community offered up ourselves or our favorite things to help the cause! Sharing auction items with your friends is easy via the handy Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and e-mail integrations built right into each listing. Then you can view all the items donated to the 2011 NTC campaign.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2011

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). lack the tech knowledge or resources that could immensely help their operations and their cause." The site also posted losses in Canada, the U.K.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Twitter: twitter.com/BigCatRescue. Which has helped your organization the most and how? She also helps cultivate community on a number of our social sites including ours at ChatBigCats.com. What is on your To Do List for 2011? Facebook: facebook.com/BigCatRescue. YouTube: youtube.com/BigCatRescue. com/savethecats.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, May 6, 2011 Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona nonprofit sector! May 6, 2011 1:19 PM Tom Noble said. 7 :) May 6, 2011 1:44 PM Sarah H said. May 6, 2011 2:02 PM Kayla said. May 6, 2011 2:28 PM Laura Bush said. May 6, 2011 3:57 PM Kayla said. Nice quiz! Great point, Sarah!

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

This week, our members improved LinkedIn, blogged about e-mail marketing, and even pre-released an e-book. To find out more about the ways LinkedIn is empowering nonprofits, follow @LinkedIn4Good on Twitter. Social media killed the e-mail marketer ( to the tune of video killed the radio star )? Have more news to share?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, June 10, 2011 Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has been Revoked? million on their last return in 2006 , is the Helping Hands Agency in Page. Still, I called them up, and their voicemail message identifies them as Helping Hands, although no one was answering phones during their advertised office hours.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Even setting up a basic Excel document will help you out when things start to get crazy. Finally, ask for help! Remember, you are not alone and there are resources, tools and practices that you can access to help in your good work. Great post, Aaron.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Creating, Building, and Sustaining Nonprofit Communities posted by Hannah Humphrey , Public Allies Arizona Alumna / Outreach Coordinator, Xico What does it mean to be a community organization? I see community when someone asks me for a recommendation, and I can say, "Sure, I know exactly who can help you.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 2, 2010

To help with your nonprofit’s year-end fundraising and strategic planning for 2011, here are three great new resources – two ebooks and an important research report – just released by leaders in the nonprofit sector, and all available without charge.( read more ).

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Get free postage and mail books you can spare to a child in need. | ' There are two responses I usually give here. What do you think?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 19, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Better Together: Collaboration and Nonprofit Networking posted by Jessica Sadoway , Nonprofit and Social Media Blogger Just last Friday, The Collaboration Prize announced its third annual winner (congratulations to the Adoption Coalition of Texas !). Two heads are better than one, right? How about three?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 1, 2011 Research Friday: Why Do People Stop Giving? I like to be informed of what the organization is doing, but I dont want mail solicitations. So, should we send them more e-mails? April 1, 2011 4:47 PM Stephanie La Loggiasaid. April 5, 2011 11:07 AM Mark Rubin said. More newsletters?

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NTEN

JANUARY 3, 2011

By Grant Howe, VP Research and Development, Sage Nonprofit Solutions I've been asked to present a session at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference on "Technical Management Techniques for Managers". During the live session at the 2011 NTC , we'll talk about real-life situations and how to handle them. The House is on Fire!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Make the Leap posted by Robert Duea , Professional in Residence ASU Lodestar Center and Pat Lewis , Senior Professional in Residence ASU Lodestar Center So, youre thinking about starting a nonprofit organization. "Why

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, May 20, 2011 Research Friday: The Board Chair and the CEO: When is a Team Relationship a Team. The Organization for Nonprofit Executives (ONE) recently performed a survey of its members to help gather information for my presentation on the Board Chair/Chief Executive relationship. June 1, 2011 12:03 PM Kayla L.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-Business Relationship posted by Laura L. The concepts relayed in the Third Generation Workshop help put both funders and nonprofits on the same page. It gives me the opportunity to impart what might help someone else be successful. Bush, Ph.D.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

This video really helped me get an idea of who Charles Best is, and how his philanthropic website, DonorsChoose.org , is making a huge difference in the lives of school children around the country — and even around the world. February 9, 2011 5:04 PM Travis Butterfield said. February 24, 2011 2:38 PM Raphael Card said.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Making the Play: Successfully Engaging Youth Within the Nonprofit Sector posted by David "DJ" Heyward , American Humanics Student / Team MPhasis Coach Many of us in the nonprofit sector work specifically with children and young adults. But what happens "after the final buzzer?"

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 25, 2011 Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector 2011: All quiet on the nonprofit front" posted by Angela Francis , Senior Associate Nonprofit Finance Fund Welcome to Research Friday ! This is an area where both grantees and their funders could aim to make great strides in 2011.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, June 3, 2011 Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector Becoming More Commercialized? June 3, 2011 9:36 AM Mark Hager said. I'm hoping that some visibility will help raise awareness of his research on this topic. June 3, 2011 10:17 AM Travis Butterfield said. posted by Mark Hager, Ph.D.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 27, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, April 27, 2011 All You Need is Love. Funny thing is, I learned the exact same thing in just one day while attending the ASU Lodestar Centers 2011 Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness. Maintain them and help them grow through communication! April 28, 2011 1:57 PM Sarah H said. Dont worry! Great post.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, May 27, 2011 Research Friday: Social Media is all around us - How do we embrace the trend? Within an hour (and with a huge helping hand from social media), thousands had mobilized and gathered all over the United States to celebrate, remember, and embrace. Clearly, participation is in, and passive observation is out.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 4, 2011 Research Friday: "The Art of Data Interpretation" posted by Robert F. Whether practitioners, volunteers, or donors, we want our end-users to understand issues in ways that help them become more efficient and effective within their nonprofit organizations and across their networks of nonprofits.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 29, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 29, 2011 Research Friday: The Office or the Impact? In the case of Los Angeles, a node of domestic violence shelter mailing addresses actually led to a Post Office located in a high-wealth area of the city. April 29, 2011 10:41 AM Sarah said. May 3, 2011 11:09 AM Travis Butterfield said.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

I’m at the Innogive 2011 Conference today. Geoff Livingston gave an overview of mobile trends , mentioning that the adoption rate of mobile phones and tablets are higher than Twitter now and mobile is now part of our lives. Text Poll App from MobileCause. The focus is on Mobile Giving.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, February 25, 2011 Research Friday: "Executive Compensation" posted by Stephanie La Loggia, M.A. Comparable compensation data helps recruitment and hiring, and protects against excessive compensation claims. Did a raise or a bonus help retain an effective CEO? February 25, 2011 5:34 PM Stephanie La Loggiasaid.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 13, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, April 13, 2011 The cockroach under the refrigerator: scandal and malpractice in philanthropy posted by Travis Butterfield , Project Coordinator ASU Lodestar Center Ever since I worked with Laura Tan on editing her recent blog post , I have been thinking about the unintended effects that volunteer service can have.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 17, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, May 17, 2011 American Humanics: An Elite Group posted by Lyn McDonough , American Humanics Program Coordinator Senior, ASU Lodestar Center "The few, the proud." The 18 students being recognized at the annual graduation celebration will have completed all requirements during the spring, summer, and fall semesters of 2011.

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NTEN

APRIL 26, 2012

As a small nonprofit we have struggled to fully engage with technology to help us fulfill our mission. It felt as though I was backstage at a rock concert - everywhere I turned there were the experts I learn from and follow on Twitter or blog posts. Sarah had the marvelous idea of doing Twitter song requests during breaks and meals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2010

I remember a hot consulting topic was how to get your database off those 3x5 cards into an excel spreadsheet or how to mail merge in Outlook to send out an e-newsletter. . Thanks to all who participated and helped make this year's Day of Service a huge success. See you in 2011 in Washington, DC. Photos: Lydia Mann - Flickr.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

This is similar to the success of projects like Restart Romania in which social activists got help to develop online tools to address corruption in high places, and also a national website for tracking medication shortages in Romania. Online revenue grew by 21 percent since 2011. It's a free download at ebenchmarkstudy.com.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 22, 2011 Research Friday: "Really, How Many Nonprofits Are There?" The Corporation Commissions current statistics , as of April 20, 2011, lists 40,961 nonprofit corporations. What Next — Charles Best is "Character Approved" Twitter Updates Powered by Blogger. posted by Mark Hager, Ph.D.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2011

There was a QR code printed on the ticket which, when scanned by my QR code reader on my smartphone, took me to a fabulous little site which included the seating plan for luncheon, the luncheon program, the video that was shown at the beginning of the lunch, and links to the NPWF twitter feed and Facebook profile. blog earlier this year.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 11, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 11, 2011 Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing or Decreasing?" A further reading of the two studies noted in this posting will help interpretations for individual application. ^ [3] Faith and Philanthropy: The Connection Between Charitable Behavior and Giving to Religion. households.)

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