Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? And in each local place, people are on different types of social media, some of which are global in scope. is persuasive, convincing, has charisma.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., Women wield greater economic power than ever before and are harnessing their influence to lead change on these issues and beyond.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

The social good community continues to respond to the hardships and impacts of the pandemic and social justice issues. Many CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) professionals have shifted their employee and community engagement strategies as the world shifted to virtual and socially distanced work.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. It can perhaps best be described by the slogan of the global disability rights movement: “nothing about us without us.”. Those at the top decide. In recent years, that model is being challenged.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 9, 2024

In many low-income Black communities, support services come from locally-based nonprofits — day care centers, after-school programs, senior centers, libraries, churches, and so on. They are also disproportionately staffed by those same communities. Here is one practical approach.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

But what remains constant underneath all the change in this digital age is the steady pulse of community storytelling. Sharing stories is arguably the most ancient and long-lasting way of engaging and influencing emotions, values, judgments, and imaginations. We were blown away by the global participation in this year's campaign.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

This includes considering factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and other intersecting identities that can influence access to resources and opportunities. Most recently, many of these equity initiatives and programs are being challenged directly, on a global scale.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

Check out these GivingTuesday statistics sourced from the GivingTuesday 2022 impact report and broader impact data to learn more about the influence GivingTuesday has on the philanthropic sector. GivingTuesday may have its roots in America, but it’s a global phenomenon. billion in 2022. Don’t be discouraged! That’s pretty inspiring.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. email addresses are not allowed, and as a general rule, should not be used for your nonprofit communications publicly or internally. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs. Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Gen Xers often prefer to support causes that directly impact their communities. 6) Generation Alpha (Born after 2012) While it may be too early to gauge Generation Alpha’s philanthropic preferences accurately, early signs indicate a focus on global issues. This generation is characterized by its pragmatism and independence.

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

However, their philanthropic gestures are executed with millions, if not billions, of dollars that move global markets and spur governments to action. For example, pledgers Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have taken advantage of DAFs, helping make Silicon Valley Community Foundation one of the 10 largest foundations in the U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In addition, the book covers: The five elements of wellbeing: career, social, financial, physical, community. Peers have a major influence because they can measure and compare their struggles and successes. Use community volunteering as employee socializing time. Encourage employees to work together on shared community goals.

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Candid

OCTOBER 12, 2022

GivingTuesday is a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity” that began in 2012. You don’t need Kardashian-level influencers to help you spread the word. Tip: Make it as easy as possible for influencers to share by sending them pre-written content and graphics. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

An important part of what we do at Salesforce.org is to convene those who can push the needle on improving the state of the world, and Davos was an ideal opportunity for us to engage inspiring speakers on pressing issues such as mental health, climate change, inequality, and global health. Jack Harries understands the power of storytelling.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

This transformation must happen in our communities, in our workplaces, and in ourselves. Funders are seeing this challenge and answering the call, using their influence to not just support the sector’s own path to net zero, but also increase the capacity of the sector to drive an equitable transition to net zero globally.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding upon 12 data sources, t he report documented $30 billion in private, public, corporate, and individual disaster-related giving to address major disasters and humanitarian crises that affected millions globally in 2019. Enable advocacy and community organizing efforts.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. Our latest Impact Lab cohort on climate justice built an open-source tool for climate community-based organizations to access grant funding more seamlessly with the Grants Content Kit.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2016

Around the world, organizations face unique challenges when mobilizing their constituents and growing online communities, whether for a cause, an issue, an organization's mission, or a combination thereof. How should organizations harness their online communities? What are examples of effective community engagement?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Our Kids’ Climate is a global collaboration of 58 climate-parent groups from 23 countries, working together to engage parents, caretakers, and families in climate action. The letter reached an estimated 500 million people through global media. DT: What role has technology played in helping you globalize your movement?

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Laura will examine the sources of generosity, the causes that donors cared about, and factors that influence both. Benefactor Group is currently working with arts, culture, and educational institutions; human service organizations; the faith community; and others working to improve the quality of life.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

However, with global sea levels still rising rapidly , biodiversity declining at an alarming rate , and the world’s most vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, it is clear that the efforts of dedicated environmental nonprofits alone are not enough. From nonprofits like 350.org With a digital-first approach, 350.org’s

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

In the fundraising appeal, you are laying out a case for why donating will make a real difference to a community or global problem. Chances are, your unique perspective might influence your programming choices. What has influenced this difference? Making a donation to a non-profit is all about solving a problem.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Here at Forum One, we love helping organizations make real progress on some of the world’s most pressing issues — education, poverty, the environment, global health, and international development (to name just a few). It’s a collaboration toolkit that’s ready made and based on proven online community best practices.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

These movements typically don’t start with a structured entity, but with inspired individuals who see what needs to change in their communities and decide to act on it. We see the end results of young leaders, like Malala Yousafzai or Greta Thunberg, and their incredible influence. Moments can start with unexpected champions.

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Socialbrite

MARCH 24, 2020

Social media is there to build bridges — to local communities, mass media, donors, volunteers, influencers and everyone involved in helping to spread the word your cause. Community outreach. Influencers and media outreach. Community outreach. 2 Social media is the place to connect with communities.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This can help you engage a wider global audience while breaking down geographic barriers. Online auctions: Auction off donated items or organization merchandise using a video platform to encourage global participation. Highlight their unique contributions and the difference they make in the community.

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Media Cause

JUNE 22, 2021

According to the IRS, “no organization may qualify for section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying). In 2020, as a global pandemic put the communities Pathfinder serves at heightened risk, new priorities emerged. Yes, those people are us).

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Here at Forum One, we love helping organizations make real progress on some of the world’s most pressing issues - education, poverty, the environment, global health, and international development to name just a few. It’s a collaboration toolkit that’s ready made and based on proven online community best practices.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In early 2020, several longstanding NTEN members and community leaders created the first iteration of the NTEN Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology. Globally, nonprofits store their data inside software applications and platforms, small and large. Maybe this is OK. “Innovation” is a heady word.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

One of the most valuable assets that any nonprofit can have is consistent marketing and paid advertising data—this is especially true in the midst of a major crisis or shift that deeply impacts society, like tough financial times or global events.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

The global pandemic irrevocably challenged tried and true peer-to-peer fundraising formulas in 2020. While we’ve been living “together apart,” peer-to-peer has been both a virtual enabler and a social inhibiter to fundraising, reminding us of the sense of community achieved by successful in person events in years past.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

We talked to Jeanette about her tips for what kind of impact a social media influencer and influencer-driven campaigns can make for your nonprofit. It’s a way to measure your online impact and you can easily find these influencers. You have VIP’s, media and everyday influencers. Her first tip? True celebrities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2022

They understand the concept of a global community and are good at making connections with people they might never meet. Talk to the younger people in your lives and communities. For Millennials and Gen Z, their dollars are a way of expressing themselves and influencing the world. Engage With Them Where They Are.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Forum One held two roundtable discussions in Seattle in the past couple of weeks on global health web communications as well as data collection, management, and dissemination. Tags: Influence Data & Visualizations. Like to learn more about the possibilities? Let me know.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

Their systems and processes help them pivot when an unexpected turn of events (a global pandemic or a tidal wave of social activism, for example) turns their operations upside-down. buildOn mobilizes young people to transform their communities and build schools in developing countries. Where are you on the spectrum?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2021

From forests and oceans to farmland and freshwater, our scientists focus on the ways in which nature helps provide for people, communities, and the world at large. And it is here where our work as a nonprofit organization can influence the way communities and industries around the world think about and work with nature.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

Through speaking, training, and consulting, she shows social purpose organizations how to use social media and storytelling to build communities, showcase impact, and advance their causes. She was recently named one of the top 25 Nonprofit IT Influencers to Follow in 2019 by BizTech Magazine.

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