Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

My friend, Mazarine Treyz , is an accomplished woman: She is passionate about life and supporting nonprofit organizations. I’m also excited to announce that I’ll be giving away a copy of the book for free to a reader! But what I found was that the books for getting started in making a difference with your writing were just DULL.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Equity , the new book by Minal Bopaiah , is a timely guide to help leaders create more inclusive organizations using human-centered design and behavior change principles. The book is based on research and provides engaging, real-world examples for taking impactful next steps.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2009

I just got my first copy of the Social by Social book I co-authored earlier this year with David Wilcox , Andy Gibson , and Nigel Courtney and Clive Holtham from Cass Business School. That’s the book next to the SocialBySocial.com website where you can read the book for free or download the free PDF. BOOK GIVEAWAY!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Who in your organization is responsible for maintaining and editing your website? I ask these questions because I want to be able to suggest in the book the best website vendors and programs for nonprofits of all sizes and budgets. I would greatly appreciate you posting your website link with your comments too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Organization: Big Cat Rescue. Organization Size: 125 exotic cats, 9 paid staff, 107 volunteers, 80,000 supporters. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Which has helped your organization the most and how? Name: Carol Baskin. Title: CEO. Website: BigCatRescue.org.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

If there were holdouts on giving IT a pivotal place in the organization, the pandemic shifted that perspective. Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention. You can even learn about EI from the guy who wrote the book on it, Daniel Goleman.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 2, 2024

I am a big fan of Dan Pink, author of the best-selling books Drive , When , The Power of Regret , and so many others. Which one is most important that if addressed, would yield the most benefit for your organization? Leave a comment and let us know! What about our websites? And so and so forth. That’s our expertise !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Here’s a brief book review. People and organizations that work on social change are not immune. Andrea’s book is filled with practical information on how deal with the situation. Andrea is a lawyer and expert in communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

For the first time, readers could comment and share their opinions publicly on a piece of online content. Comments were taken very seriously, and in some cases, coming up with response was an agonizing, overthought experience. Also interesting about today’s nonprofit blogging is that many nonprofits have turned off commenting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Organization Size: Medium. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs? Name: Allison Nassour. Title: Social Media Manager.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Organization: Women for Women International. Organization Size: Approximately 70 DC/stateside employees; more than 100 field staff employees in eight countries in Africa, the Balkans and the Middle East. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Title: Multimedia/Online Coordinator.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2012

I will accept comments on this post until Dec. I will accept comments on this post until Dec. The goal of the series is to understand how small acts of generosity rather than exclusively deep-pocketed philanthropy can make a difference. To celebrate, I’m giving away TWO Dell Computers equipped with Windows 8.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Organization: The Humane Society of the United States. Organization Size: 11 million supporters, 500+ staff. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs? Name: Carie Lewis.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Read more books! That fresh-start feeling is also palpable at social good organizations. Your $10-a-month donor could be someone who is just dipping their toes into supporting your organization and who has much more to give. Building these habits now will help organizations meet more of their goals in 2023.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2016

Being a Happy, Healthy Nonprofit isn’t just about your physical health, it is also about enriching your knowledge and professional development. What better way than to read a book that gives you the best practical information about an important nonprofit area – fundraising. I’ll pick a winner at random next week.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

That said, in addition to being a great tool to build your e-Newsletter list , if your nonprofit is regularly updating Facebook and Twitter accounts, then your organization needs to be able to produce, contribute, and distribute fresh, quality content. Blogging only about your organization and its work is a mistake. Share resources.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2010

In Grizzard’s new review series, Eric shares a video book review of the book! The design concept was to mimic the orientation of a web page within the book, so you could have comments, information boxes and so on in the side bar with the main column acting as the main content on the page, just like a web site.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

books , a home office was still a glimmer in every busy parent’s eyes. Our colleague Stuart Meyer,* who at the time was CEO of the National Barbeque and Grilling Association, a fully virtual organization, made this comment. “We Organizations that were reluctant to update systems corrected deficits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

He presented me with a copy of new book, Facebook Marketing for Dummies. Networked Blogs app: If your organization is generating content on a blog, the Networked Blogs App lets you automatically post to your page. Please share in the comments and you could win a copy of John’s book.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

She’s also the author of two books, “Building Your Brand” and “Connect to Influence.” “The The organization and its members work at the international, national, and local levels to realize the vision of a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2024

The other is not taking a risk to apply for a new job or opportunity, believing that they do not have enough experience or skills sets,” according to Christie Hunter Arscott , author of the book, Begin Boldly. The following tactics can be used regardless of your race or background or demographic makeup or level in an organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2012

My second book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit , co-authored with KD Paine, will be launching in October! Expect to hear more about where to hear us speak about the book or come toast us at a book party shortly, but in the meantime you can pre-order the book now! Is your organization making the transformation?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The legal landscape: How organizations get trapped in nonprofit software contracts Imagine this: Your nonprofit does everything by the book, sending your termination notice well before the deadline. They’ll make sure you’re doing everything by the book and keeping your nonprofit’s interests front and center. But your vendor?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

7) First Book Marketplace :: fbmarketplace.org. Proceeds benefit First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs in low-income communities. From books and DVDs to toys and party supplies, playtime has never been more educational and fun. 8) Getty Store :: shop.getty.edu.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 2, 2024

I am a big fan of Dan Pink, author of the best-selling books Drive , When , The Power of Regret , and so many others. Which one is most important that if addressed, would yield the most benefit for your organization? Leave a comment and let us know! What about our websites? And so and so forth. That’s our expertise !

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” That question generated 603 comments and 690 recommendations. Some people suggested more than one book. Some during the course of the 18 months made the same book recommendations a couple times.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Several years ago, my business partner Kevin Ordonez and I, wrote two books. Our research included interviewing thought leaders, organizing think tanks, and surveying professionals. In an age when one innovation transforms entire industries, it has never been more hazardous to be at the head of a professional organization.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By connecting the premium to your mission, you encourage donors to advocate for your organization while letting them enjoy the gift. The negative effect found in the study took place when organizations offered the premium upfront as an incentive to donate. Let us know in the comments below. Is that okay?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The other is not taking a risk to apply for a new job or opportunity, believing that they do not have enough experience or skills sets,” according to Christie Hunter Arscott , author of the book, Begin Boldly. The following tactics can be used regardless of your race or background or demographic makeup or level in an organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Note from Beth: Carol Cone was kind enough to offer several copies of her a book as a giveaway. Leave a comment on this post explaining what your organization’s singular, most important activity will be in 2011 that will at-once drive social impact, engage supporters and increase revenues. Deadline: December 23rd.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2010

To be eligible to win, leave a comment (be sure to include your email address). The book is a comprehensive collection of philosophy and advice on social media, strategy, brands, and business integration. My favorite part of the book is Chapter 21: The Social Media Marketing Compass: Creating A Social Plan. by Brian Solis.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 24, 2023

” Joanna with Gordon and his book, Buen Camino This comment from Gordon got me thinking. The next time you’re thinking about a product or service that your organization has to offer, think about the customer journey and when exactly those journeys begin.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

We recently updated our book, The Resilient Organization: A Guide for Disaster Planning and Recovery. In this update, we wanted to make sure the information can be read from different devices as an e-book. E-books are essentially like HTML files, with special tags that makes it easy for devices to parse the data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

I discovered it because of a charity challenge they're running on Twitter to raise awareness of their book, plus raise some money to help Room To Read. The Cause: Room To Read a not-for-profit organization that transforms the lives of millions of children by focusing on literacy. x (Total Retweets). 11 cents = $32.78

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Optimize your awareness campaign landing page People who are new to your organization are going to need context for the awareness campaign. prominently at the top of the page, have clear calls to action, keep forms short, and show the value of your organization. Happy awareness month to your organization!

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This approach is not just about giving something back; it’s about creating a lasting bond between your organization and its supporters. Imagine telling a donor that their $20 helped buy four books for a school or their $50 contribution funded a new desk. Share your stories and insights in the comments below!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

It was organized by Ed Schipul. But first, let me share the description and what I’m planning: This interactive session is based on a key theme in the book, The Networked Nonprofit , co-authored by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine. The nonprofit presence at SXSW has been growing steadily over the past couple of years. Think again.

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