Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Blogger’s Choice Award Lastly, there will be a Blogger’s Choice Award of $1,000 (USD). Blogger’s Choice Award Lastly, there will be a Blogger’s Choice Award of $1,000 (USD). The CTK Foundation will choose a blogger (hopefully me) who will hand-pick one winner from any category.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2010

“A survey of 200 charity and foundation professionals revealed that nonprofits are finding it difficult to determine how valuable social media tools are for their organizations. Seventy-nine percent said they hadn’t found ways to do so.” – Chronicle of Philanthropy, November 12, 2009. I was a reluctant blogger.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

“The way we run nonprofits is actually undermining the causes we love and our profound yearning to change the world.”. These words belong to Dan Pallotta, an American entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian activist, who, in his Ted Talk, reiterates that a nonprofit should be run like a business. First, Cover the Basics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2012

All that said, I know there are many nonprofit staff out there in the exact same position and it’s becoming increasingly clear that adding social media to a long list of job responsibilities is just not humanly possible. Here are five reasons why: 1. The successful use of social media requires a significant time investment.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 7, 2017

A few years ago, something hit those of us in the nonprofit sector right between the eyes. Fund released Underdeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising. We got real about the need for a culture that fosters awareness for philanthropy’s role inside and outside our walls. Katrina VanHuss, CEO, Turnkey.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2019

However, influencer marketing isn’t just for products and brands; nonprofits can benefit substantially by influencers who get behind their cause. While at the venture philanthropy nonprofit, REDF , I had the pleasure of working with actor Chris O’Donnell, who was a member of the board. Tips for effective influencer marketing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2008

I keep hearing from nonprofits that one of the reasons they want to incorporate a social networking or media strategy is to reach a younger audience. I wanted to listen to what was on their minds in general, although I was particularly keen on hearing any discussions or snippets about social change, nonprofits, and activism.

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MARCH 12, 2012

Session topics include: Supporting Effectiveness sessions explore how grantmakers can improve practices to build grantee capacity and better support nonprofit sustainability. Scaling Impact sessions offer strategies and knowledge about how we can help nonprofits achieve better and more results. Efrain Gutierez, Associate, FSG.

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AFP Blog

AUGUST 23, 2011

Top Ten Online Fundraising Bloggers | Inspiring Generosity : For the nonprofit professional that’s getting their feet wet in the social (or online) fundraising world, this list can help introduce you to what I consider the best blogs on social media etiquette, philanthropy, and fundraising. From Razoo.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Access resources!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

The class of 27 students have been collecting pennies and donated $100 to Ohio Nature Education, a nonprofit offering environmental education programs, and secured $150 for the organization. Parenting Tips To Encourage Your Child's Philanthropy 1. The organizations listed are profiled by other young people.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the many ways that BoardAssist placements make an impact on the boards they join is by spearheading the fundraising campaign of the nonprofit boards they join. What these folks miss is that helping fund the good work your nonprofit does is one of the most important roles that a board member can play.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 25, 2007

It's just a sampler of do good bloggers (please don't be sad if I didn't include you, it's a sampler ), links to blog search engines, links to blog feed readers, and links to blog software platforms. Getcha Grub On Give and Take *A Roundup of nonprofit blogs by the Chronicle of Philanthropy (check out the blogroll in the right column).

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2011

John was reaching out to bloggers, asking us if we would write about the launch of the fourth annual CTK Foundation Heart and Soul Grant Award to nonprofit organizations. What the Red Cross did next is an example to other nonprofit organizations that make a similar gaffe." Is your organization considered a content curator?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Please support the SocialBrite team (or any other blogger) in the Social Media Challenge! DonorsChoose: open source philanthropy from JD Lasica on Vimeo. W hen you think of organizations and nonprofits that have made effective use of Web 2.0 W hen you think of organizations and nonprofits that have made effective use of Web 2.0

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AFP Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2011

All of my fulfilling experiences with philanthropy have been fun.” Their campaign became the most popular topic on YouTube for 36 hours. The Project for Awesome has similar goals for the 2011 campaign. It’s supposed to be fun,” John Green says.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 27, 2012

for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation. continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Research Friday" Bloggers Needed. We are currently recruiting bloggers to write for us in the fall. As part of a.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Is starting a nonprofit the right path for you? So, what is the difference?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2012

This post is by guest blogger Ritu Sharma, who is the executive director of Social Media for Nonprofits. But how exactly can nonprofits use it and other platforms to raise money, grow their base of supporters, change policy, and recruit volunteers and board members?

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Introducing Tactical Philanthropy Advisors | Tactical Philanthropy - If you don't read Tactical Philanthropy, the blog from Sean Stannard-Stockton, you should. She has trained thousands of causes in effective marketing and media relations, and her marketing materials for nonprofits have won national and international awards.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 11, 2006

That's how much food blogger, Pim Techamuanvivit of Chez Pim , raised for UNICEF in 2005. In 2005, 80 food bloggers were involved in the campaign, and together they raised $17,000 for UNICEF. Food bloggers were asked to contribute prizes to the campaign, and readers were asked to buy virtual raffle tickets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2012

MCON 2012, a virtual summit to help nonprofit leaders learn how to engage the Millennial generation as donors, takes place online on July 19. This study provided the necessary understanding of how the generation gives and engages with nonprofit organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2008

In the nonprofit and philanthropy world, like the economy in general, the outlook for 2009 is rather bleak. A group of nonprofit and philanthropy pundits have offered their views on the impact of the economy on the nonprofit sector. Lucy Bernholz says: "Two areas of potential impact of the crisis concern me.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. Young people or new people to the field would bring new ways of thinking and doing philanthropy; older people would die off (or merely retire).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2009

So, when Lynne Johnson from Fast Company asked me to blog a list, I thought I'd create a nonprofit technology category and acknowledge the work of these awesome women: Nonprofit Technology Marnie Webb is the Co-CEO of TechSoup Global and creator of Netsquared and was voted most valuable person in the nonprofit technology field in 2008.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

"Our philanthropy has to ignite action. Through its network of 32 partners (and growing), they have been able to reach and work with over 100,000 nonprofits on every continent of the world. Chatting with David Connor , we both had the same reaction – who knew? Can't solve the world's problems with our money alone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Apple makes it really difficult for nonprofits to collect donations from within iPhone apps (read Jake Shapiro’s Editorial or this post about why Apple pulled PayPal’s app ). Apple needs to feel more pressure from nonprofits, charities, and public media on this topic. Workarounds put nonprofits at a disadvantage.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2011

Other bloggers are also more likely to link to your blog posts than the home page (or services page) of your website, and those links can bring both referred traffic and a higher ranking on search engines. "Blog entries are a great way to bring people to your website.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Nonprofit professionals use the word "community" a lot. All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 19, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Collaboration" is one of the big buzzwords in nonprofits now.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! In the spirit of learning, weve put together a fun quiz on Arizonas nonprofit sector.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Savvy nonprofits will fulfill their organizations mission by diversifying their income stream.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2012

During the conference, “a small army of guest bloggers [and] grantmakers, who [attended GEO] posted their reflections on the session and LIP in general on my blog. The Foundation also makes grants to help advance and support the field of private philanthropy. The learning in public (slides and resources here ).

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 23, 2011

If you haven't, John Haydon will tell you how: "From what I’ve seen, most nonprofits have no idea that you can add to your list — that precious database of your supporters, donors or newsletter subscribers — by strategically using a customized Facebook Welcome Page or custom tab. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! How is your nonprofit organization adjusting to anticipate these important trends?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 16, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

I've organized them into sections: creative ladies, yummy food, nonprofits/do-gooding, blogging/social media, and events, so that you can peruse the ones that fit your interests. A collection of blog posts and articles that caught my eye this week.

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