Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2011

Slacktivism, to me, comes down to two crucial points: 1) organizations play an important role in creating and endorsing the level to which people take action, and 2) “slacker activism” is really a gateway to more lasting change. It’s just a matter of shaping your call to action well. Create opportunities with multiple levels of action.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Last year for a research study, I signed up to get emails from 152 Canadian charities to see how they were capturing emails and then what they were sending when it came to fundraising (more on why and the research study here ). Retention increases by 29% for offline donors when you have their email address. Or your newsletter?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 9, 2009

How Technology is Redefining How We Connect | Psychology Today - An interesting read - focusing on the need to incorporate offline interaction in relationships. How does your organization encourage your online supporters/friends/fans to take action offline, together, or to meet with your organization?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

This session will explore peer-to-peer fundraising and how to turn constituents into ambassadors for your cause. Are you ready to put analysis into action? Charity Dynamics’ Donna Wilkins will help you beef up your event communication. Tired of the same old fundraising routines? Download session slides.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2013

While beautiful charity galas and creative offline campaigns still gather support for nonprofits’ causes, they slowly slip away from donors’ focus. And, having them set accurately, can determine the outcome of any further actions. Guest post by: Laura Iancu, 123ContactForm.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause. Charity Miles | Best app for virtual walkathons Charity Miles is a fitness app that encourages users to turn their physical activities into charitable contributions.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

However, when your peer-to-peer fundraising and donor management tools are connected, you can foster relationships with peer-to-peer campaign donors by highlighting what makes your cause special. Donors not only receive the positive feeling of giving to a good cause, but also a soft, stylish T-shirt to add to their wardrobes!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I wrote a reflection on an article in CNET called " Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0 " based on an interview with Toby Daniels of Think Social and Scott Harrison of charity:water. One quote from the article related to Cause fatigue caught my eye. "If Photo by Thomas Hawk.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

To get started preparing for the most wonderful time of the year for nonprofits and charities, ensure you’ve covered your year-end fundraising basics with this year-end fundraising campaign timeline. Set a Goal: Hopefully, your nonprofit or charity has a clear, board-approved budget that you follow.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The idea is to harnesses the collective power of the social good sector ecosystem which includes charities, families, businesses and individuals. But collective action isn’t enough unless there is collective impact. How does one measure that? Giving Tuesday takes a lot of these ideas and blends them together.

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

In his keynote address for South by Southwest Interactive in 2011, Seth Priebatsch of SCVNGR demonstrated how game mechanics can motivate real-world action by distributing different-colored cards to the audience, giving them rules (no talking, no moving from your seat) then having them exchange cards until each row had the same color.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

With so many apps coming out all the time it’s easy to miss the ones built for social good and hard to keep up on useful apps that nonprofits and causes can use to do their work. Charity Miles. iOS/Android: Charity Miles is an app that connects your commitment to fitness with your commitment to the causes your support.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Provide clear event details, including ticket prices and benefits, to encourage immediate action. Use compelling subject lines, appealing visuals, and a strong call to action to entice recipients to purchase tickets. Harness the power of storytelling: Share compelling narratives about your cause and the impact of the fundraiser.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

With so many apps coming out all the time it’s easy to miss the ones built for social good and hard to keep up on useful apps that nonprofits and causes can use to do their work. It’s an interesting model that blends the kind of action triggered approach to donation that HelpAttack! Frogloop has you covered.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

I like to think of it this way: Organizations may have the research or data, the capacity and staff, to identify problems and opportunities, to build messages, calls to action and campaigns. That doesn’t mean organizations sit back, relinquish all responsibility and control, and wait for the community to take action.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Let’s be honest, nonprofits face many struggles in getting additional financing, attracting new donors and bringing attention to their causes. It’s become challenging to stand out from the crowd and build new relationships with people who are able to keep supporting a charity for a long time. Measurable Outcome. Be creative.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Charities outside the US can set up a profile. To generate a robust profile, your organization should be able to plug in existing social media presences (Flickr, Twitter, YouTube, Blog RSS Feed, Etc) so it seems to favor organizations that have already established a social media content strategy. Argentina, France, India, or Kenya?&#

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

The ultimate goal is to uncover trends, understand performance, and discover useful next actions to help nonprofits achieve their fundraising and donor stewardship goals. With Google Analytics, you can set up a variety of goals that correspond to different user actions, such as: Making an online donation. Advocacy actions.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 8, 2017

Canadian registered charities do have additional exemptions under the law. Beginning in July 1, 2017, CASL will also allow for private civil action, raising the potential for class action suits against negligent businesses and nonprofits. When this law first came into effect in Canada, it caused widespread panic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2013

92% of donors were “strong ties” people I knew and had a relationship with online/offline – most were professional colleagues and some friends from high school — all Facebook friends. One also has to look at a continuum of influence as you think about diversifying your calls to action. Fundraising'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

On February 12, 2009, Twitter users will meet up in over 100 plus cities to socialize offline, meet other Twitter users, enjoy some fun, have a few drinks, and raise money for charity: water. Focus 24 hour event with broadcasts and all local partners participating to raise awareness (a sort of Blog Action Day on steroids).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2008

I've had time offline, with family, and just relaxing. I've been thinking about goals for 2009 and one of them fits into this contest, so here's mine: I will continue to evangelize this idea and how it in action "Be A Geek Who Gives" - their time, skills, money, or other resources to a charity, cause, or nonprofit.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Consumers/donors have expectations of an online relationship with their charities of choice that is different than what was expected just 24 months ago. 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. Since then, organizations have expanded mobile efforts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2009

Photo emailed from Cambodia by Elephant, Sharing Foundation 's in-country director In this post, I share some learnings as a free agent fundraise r (an individual who uses personal fundraising to raise money for a charity) who is leveraging their personal network to support a nonprofit's programs that help children in need.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

Without these customizable fundraising pages for your supporters, they’re often restricted to offline methods of fundraising. Like a hospital’s rapid response team, your supporters want their friends and family to jump into action any time from anywhere. Use text fundraising for a rapid response. Virtual and hybrid event models.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. Taking action for social change without lifting a finger. How do you use the latest technologies to build active networks and roadmaps for action? How do you balance online action with offline engagement?

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

But today’s “older” donors are gradually being replaced by the newer, younger donors of tomorrow – people who have grown up managing most of their lives online – and this includes getting involved with their favorite charities and donating money to the causes they believe in, online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. Taking action for social change without lifting a finger. How do you use the latest technologies to build active networks and roadmaps for action? How do you balance online action with offline engagement?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2009

Submitted by Brian Reich, publisher of Thinking About Media I have been critical of Facebook Causes, almost from the day it emerged onto the scene. Facebook Causes followed the same path. But its not just Facebook Causes. The fundraising results have been underwhelming. Its not about the technology.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2020

At OneCause, we specialize in supporting nonprofit charity auctions both on- and offline. In some ways, virtual charity auctions are even easier to plan and host than traditional in-person events. When marketing your online events , just be sure to include a clear call to action in each message you send.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. Taking action for social change without lifting a finger. How do you use the latest technologies to build active networks and roadmaps for action? How do you balance online action with offline engagement?

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

But with so many elements to modern fundraising—both online and offline—it can be tough to keep up. No matter what you choose, don’t forget to consider your target audiences and the resources you’ll need to have available to put that plan into action. Check it out! Make every stamp count!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

It might be a little tight because we’ve got a lot of good stuff to share with you, but ask questions anyway because we might be able to get to your question offline as well. ” And just possibly they may wish part of their legacy to be supporting the causes that they cared about during their lifetime, which may be your cause.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Case studies of nonprofits winning at social media is an opportunity to see the strategies in action. What’s more we’ve had our eye on a few nonprofits who are not only doing a great job at promoting themselves, but also their cause. of people who engage with nonprofits on Twitter end up taking some sort of action.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

And for anyone attending the event and looking for some insight into how to get in on the philanthropic and social advocacy action, here are some of my recommendations on sessions, events and activities that have gold stars next to them on my personal event agenda. The Beacon: Lounge with a Conscience!

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Tis the Season for Charity Gift Cards Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 9th, 2010 The Los Angeles Times had an article the other day called “Causes offers gift cards for charitable giving.&# Will it work? Absolutely.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Initially said, “I have no interest in this cause.” The charity got a $2,500 check the following week without any ask. People want to know why they should be the person contributing to the cause. So you have to give to the cause that you’re soliciting for. . The person became emotionally involved.

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