Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Many participants were interested in using facebook as a communication platform for local campaigning and I created a session all about it. Another topic that is of interest and can serve as a valuable launch pad for conversations and information, both for Romanian NGOs and organizations around the world, is a blog.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

To celebrate you, our amazing community of readers, we look back at the Candid blogs that resonated the most with you this year. We hope you enjoy rediscovering and reflecting on the 10 most-read Candid blogs of 2023. If you want to boost your nonprofit’s discoverability online, this blog on Google Ad Grants is a worthwhile read.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

An effective nonprofit blog is an indispensable marketing tool. The best blogs engage audiences by making personal connections with readers and sharing insider mission information. One of the most important steps in building a productive blogging strategy is creating content that engages and appeals to your audience.

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DonorPerfect

JUNE 21, 2023

I was so worried about coming off as annoying, needy, or desperate to the point that I would exclude donors from solicitations if they had already given once during Read More » The post Worried About Over-Soliciting Your Donors? appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

Little has been known about how philanthropy has—or hasn’t—supported them, until now. In the meantime, here are five key findings you should know about. Even by this comparison, HBCUs were underfunded: The average HBCU received about two-thirds of what philanthropy paid out to similarly situated institutions. In fact, large U.S.

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 26, 2024

Through matching gift programs, […] The post How To Communicate With Donors About Matching Gifts appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Matching gifts offer a unique opportunity to take donors’ impact further and create a lasting impact.

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Hands on Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A while back, I wrote about fundraising and introverts. And a while before that, I gave a presentation about the same topic. Brian Saber recently released a […] The post What you’ll want to know about fundraising for introverts appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Of course, that’s because I am an introvert.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2023

Read our blog for a breakdown of Generation Z and helpful tips to attract young professionals to your association. Learn more about recruiting Gen Z members to your association Are you looking for even more strategies to attract Generation Z members to your organization? If so, you’ll need to get to know Generation Z.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

With just a little digging—using the tools and resources I will share in this blog—you will be able to get a picture of who donates to a particular nonprofit. How much you can find out about individual donors depends on how much information a nonprofit or donor is willing to make public. appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

At Candid, we often talk about trends we’re seeing in the social sector. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. Decrease demands. Take time off.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Blog posts should focus on best practices, case studies or other information that would be viewed as educational to nonprofit professionals and fundraisers. Republishing content on your own blog or platform is fine provided you mention that “this post originally appeared on the Bloomerang blog.” is no problem.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Top Nonprofit Blogs to Bookmark Today. Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. BETH’S BLOG. Clairification . Don’t let it be you!

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, our task as a sector is about more than survival. It’s about reimagining systems, facilitating change, and co-creating a better future. However, thinking about how many things had to fall into place for you to get where you are today often sparks a renewed appreciation—a phenomenon dubbed the “ George Bailey Effect.”

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2022

During these times, I turn once again to a great video from Jim Collins about what he calls The Stockdale Paradox. Professor Collins has written extensively about what he calls The Stockdale Paradox. . The post What the Vietnam War and the Stockdale Paradox Can Teach Us About How to Face 2022 appeared first on The MatriX Files.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Not sure what to write for your nonprofit blog? Continue reading to learn how to determine what type of posts you should write, how long your post should be, how to edit your own work, strategies for getting past the dreaded writer’s block when writing your blog, and more. Find topics for your blog Make your blog work for you.

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Hands on Fundraising

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Your donors really don’t care about your fundraising goals. But they care – a lot – about your mission. But donors care about your mission. The post Your donors don’t care about your fundraising goals appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Fundraising goals are important – inside.

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Candid

JULY 12, 2022

We’re sharing all you need to know about fiscal sponsorship to help you decide if this is the right fit. . Our blog, What types of nonprofits can use fiscal sponsorship? . Our free on-demand training, What You Need to Know About Fiscal Sponsorships . You can also read Candid’s blog for more tips on finding sponsors. .

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Donorbox

OCTOBER 6, 2023

61% of Americans currently own stock and about 21% of Americans have owned crypto, and that number is expected to continue to rise. This means that it’s likely your donors have crypto or stock they […] The post Educate Your Donors About Stock and Crypto Donations [+Template] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As we prepare to ring in the New Year, we wanted to bring you a taste of our own flavor of Spotify Wrapped by revisiting and reflecting on the top 10 most-read Candid blogs from 2022: 1. Topping the charts of most-read Candid blogs of 2022: the overhead myth. Read her blog to see if these trend predictions came true.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Sample Blog Post 1. Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Virtual Fundraising Events, But Were Too Embarrassed to Ask. New copy here. Share This Post! Recent Posts. 91 Nonprofit Industry Conferences + Professional Development Opportunities in 2021. Demystifying Donor Advised Funds.

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M+R

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite tests—things that worked, things that didn’t, and some things we’re still curious about. The post Tests: All about that SMS first appeared on M+R. If you missed Part One, it’s here !

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Donorbox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This type of not-for-profit management liability insurance helps protect your organization from a variety […] The post Everything You Need to Know About Nonprofit Liability Insurance appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Thanks to the Social Web, there is no shortage of possible topics for your nonprofit to blog about. Still, understand that the content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. If your nonprofit has yet to start blogging or wants to improve your your blogging strategy, Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

private and community foundations to learn more about giving trends. Here are four things we learned about GOS grantmaking trends among funders right now. About 10% of foundations indicated they awarded no GOS grants whatsoever. Internally, there is a lack of clarity about what general operating support exactly means.”

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Neon CRM

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogging can be a unique and powerful way for nonprofit organizations to connect with their audience. However, with so many blogs out there (let alone all the other media your audiences see every day), it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. But those basics only set the foundation of your blog.

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sgEngage

MAY 16, 2023

After all, these factors impact every organization, not just companies, in numerous ways – and nonprofits should care about issues like sustainability, DEI, human rights, and transparency as part of their organizational missions and impact. Here are four reasons why nonprofits and all social impact organizations should care about ESG: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. That said, mix it up!

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sgEngage

JULY 22, 2022

Update your “About Us” page with the most recent accessibility guidance in mind? Instead of biting off more than you can chew, try starting with just one part of your website first: your blog! Create new blog content on the regular. A regularly-updated blog can be one of the best assets to your nonprofit’s SEO efforts.

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Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As COVID-19 continued to dominate world headlines in 2021, Candid’s blog readers looked to us for guidance on fundraising in a largely digital world, along with related news and trends in the social sector. What we know about the nonprofits that received grants from MacKenzie Scott. And, the most-read blog of 2021 was: .

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

Over the past five years of researching and writing about AI adoption for the nonprofit sector, we have argued for nonprofits to use AI ethically and responsibly—which means taking a human-centered, strategic, and reflective approach. A simple query to ChatGPT about its potential dangers generated a half-dozen examples.

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Donorbox

APRIL 20, 2021

Are churches talking about money too much? The post 8 Hard Truths About Church Giving (Insights & Actionable Tips) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. A lot of people have a lot to say on church giving. How right is it to use guilt to get people to give? How much of a church’s time and energy should […].

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Indirect costs can be confusing because there is conflicting information about indirect cost rates for nonprofits, what is considered an indirect cost, and how to calculate the costs. Check out the blog post, Making a Case for Calculating Your Nonprofit’s Indirect Costs.

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

Guidance from speakers at the start and close of sessions about what’s next. Conferences are all about connecting with our friends, colleagues and peers. One client is now known for a great Jeopardy game where the questions are all about their accreditation program! Intentional Connections and Networking.

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Hands on Fundraising

JANUARY 24, 2023

You’re feeling a little nervous about the economy. Here […] The post Are you nervous about 2023? And you’ve been planning for this year. So you’ve been reading good advice, like this piece in Philanthropy Daily… or this, more succinct, advice from my friend Denisa Casement: So now what?

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Forum One

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Thinking about our clients’ biggest challenges and successes, we take a look at what our readers have found to be our most helpful blogs of 2021. From practical advice on personalization to tackling a digital transformation, here are 10 of our most popular blogs from 2021.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Here are a few things your social media followers hate about your feeds! The post Infographic: What Your Social Media Followers Hate About Your Posts appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Image courtesy of Disruptive Communications.

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Candid

JANUARY 3, 2024

The calendar year is the one you’re used to thinking about, the one your Outlook and Google calendars use. Fiscal year When we talk about nonprofit data, though, perhaps the most important “year” to understand is the fiscal year. Processing year Researchers and users of IRS data also sometimes talk about processing year.

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