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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. You can recruit volunteers from your community to bring in different homemade goods and sell them. Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat.

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Ideas Fundraising Celebrate Hosting 95

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Oakland Local is launching today! Oakland Local is a news & community site for Oakland, CA, USA, focusing on social justice issues including climate change, air quality, food access, arts as activists, and identity, race & ethnicity. About Oakland Local. Getting Local. What do you think? What do you think?

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Oakland Local Case Study Studies 100

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 3, 2010

. —– I truly believe that in all communications, information sharing, marketing and even community building there is a natural balancing between more-and-more-global and more-and-more-local. Social media may connect people around the world but it can also connect them locally. FourSquare. Meetup Everywhere.

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Local Global Tools Case Study 143

VQ Strategies

JANUARY 13, 2023

Whether a formal book group through your local AVA (Association of Volunteer Administrators) or funder roundtable or an informal group of peers who share an interest in the topic, this guide is designed to help you explore, discuss, and apply strategies featured in the chapters. That’s where book groups come in.

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Facilitation Group Guide Chapter 98

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

Our mission is to develop neuro-inclusive communities for adults with autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities to ensure that everybody has a place and a sense of belonging in the world. These resources have helped AA21 Utah secure grants from Union Pacific Railroad’s Community Ties Grant program, the Larry H.

Utah 105

Utah Project Lesson Fundraising 105

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

. —– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

Community 158

Community Giving Washington Arlington 158

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

M embers couldn’t pay their dues , n ew members couldn’t join , and no one could participate in your online community. Your association would see a decline in member engagement , retention , and recruitment. Pilot customer sandboxes, populated with sample data. Tens of thousands of automated regression tests. Pilot features.

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ROI Associations Software Test 136

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 Last Tuesday at about 10 a.m.

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America Disaster Local Lesson 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

What do you do to continue to support your organization in its efforts to make a difference in your community and in the world? If community engagement and growing your membership are bigger priorities over near-term fundraising, focus on bringing people together for something that’s fun and can include friends. 2) Brainstorm.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Ideas Virtual 353

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities.

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Build Community Technology Action 220

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I work in and support nonprofit organizations, and my focus on communities isn’t to suggest that organizations are “bad” or aren’t making a difference.

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Community Organization Online Netsquared 179

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2009

The Twestival is back this September, this time focusing on local groups instead of a global campaign! Now is the time to help choose the local organizations that will benefit from the twitter-powered organizing and convening. Check out Twestival Local. Twestival Local puts the spotlight on hundreds of causes around the world.

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Local Map Guidelines Twitter 100

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

There are definitely times when community building and even campaigning or organizing feels just like that! But, operating as a community organizer or manager is such a filling and critical role for programs, platforms and even campaigns to be successful that the idea of herding cats turns into searching youtube for cutest kitten videos.

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Community Management Proposal Roles 198

NTEN

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

We're pleased to announce a new member of the NTEN Team: Amy Sample Ward. You may have heard of her.

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Sample NTEN Director Portland 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Last month, at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to run the Community-Driven Social Impact game in a session workshop. One of the participants was Ericha Hager, the Regional Collaborative Coordinator for Community Media Access Partnership. Who was the community that you were working with?

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Game Community Impact Media 195

Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2010

This post was originally posted on the NetSquared Blog and was written by Amy Sample Ward. Over the last few years, the NetSquared Local network (a project of TechSoup Global's) has grown from just a few groups in only a couple countries, to 70+ groups in 21+ countries! A Resource for Community Organizers.

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Netsquared Local Resource Community 54

Greater Giving

JUNE 21, 2023

Reach out to local musicians or bands willing to donate their talent for a good cause. Seek a picturesque venue like a park or community garden and set up a stage, seating area, and refreshment stalls. Promote the event through social media, local press, and your nonprofit’s network.

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Ideas Fundraising Music Local 40

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. From @davidahood: agree with @neddotcom.

Community 132

Community Build Local Los Angeles 132

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In this blog post, I share general findings I’ve gleaned from talking to about 100 donors and nonprofits, a decent sample size of participants spread throughout the U.S. They may also feel more engaged with the platform and the fundraising community when given the opportunity to contribute more. 2015 ), in a cost-effective manner.

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Tips Donor Attitude Platform 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Sample Google Drive Structure Available for Download. About the author: Annisa Wanat has 20+ years global experience in the public and nonprofit sectors, with a focus on analyzing new situations and mentoring groups to create locally relevant solutions to strength communities, organizations and institutions. FULL BIO ].

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Google Conservancy Demonstration Collaboration 315

Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2013

NetSquared Local members meet monthly in 50 cities around the world with the goal of helping each other solve their tech challenges and finding a tribe of people who shares our passions. What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? Bored this weekend?

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Netsquared Local Honolulu North Carolina 44

Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far.

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Map Local Program Impact 36

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

I had a really wonderful time, and the Community-Driven Social Impact session was terrific! Let’s start at the beginning: what is “community-driven social impact” anyway? CDSI is not something that you thought up inside your organization, even if you thought it up with your community in mind or at heart. Presentation.

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Case Study Community Impact Studies 117

Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 25, 2010

T he fourth guest post in my have fun, do good blogger series is by Amy Sample Ward. Amy is a blogger and trainer focused on supporting and educating organizations and changemakers in the use of evolving technologies that cultivate and engage communities. Those are the things that are most fun to me, anyway!

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Fun Sample Community Blogger 53

Candid

JULY 19, 2023

private and community foundations. Among those who increased giving, here is a sample of their responses:  “More need and granting from our non-endowed funds and donor-advised funds (DAFs.)” “We gave larger grants to long-term grant partners to cover their increased costs for the same programming.”

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Foundation Grant Survey Award 98

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

It doesn’t just happen with the flip of a switch, but you can start today by changing small things, and even big things, to make your organization a trusted part of the community. Empower community advisors. Form a community advisory team that can provide feedback, ideas, direction and even leadership or organizing support.

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Build Community Celebrate Leadership 228

Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

This guest post comes from NetSquared community development manager Amy Sample Ward. An initiative of TechSoup Global, NetSquared is a global community of organizations and individuals leading the way in social change through technology. Offline, we take things local! Read on and learn how to get involved. read more.

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Netsquared Local Offline Chapter 43

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 21, 2011

The conversation in this month’s chat focused on these questions: What are the best mechanisms for connecting online & offline communities? How much communication with your online community is too much? Are you looking for some new ideas to get conversation started with your community? from @ BonnieKoenig.

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Community Conversation Offline Local 123

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 18, 2010

Day and I’ve been watching the time zones wake up in the US and start Twittering about the various service projects and community building activities everyone is participating in. the first thing that comes to mind is community: building it, empowering it, moving it to action, and nurturing it. Today is Martin Luther King, Jr.

Community 179

Community ROI Facebook Evaluation 179

Kindful

JUNE 3, 2021

Many nonprofits also believe corporations should support them to be good corporate citizens and give back to their community. Community benefit? You need to know the business community and learn as much as you can about a prospect’s funding priorities before you approach them. They’re in the business of making money.

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Support Sponsor Gift Benefit 91

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

Our mission is to develop neuro-inclusive communities for adults with autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities to ensure that everybody has a place and a sense of belonging in the world. These resources have helped AA21 Utah secure grants from Union Pacific Railroad’s Community Ties Grant program, the Larry H.

Utah 52

Utah Project Lesson Time 52

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 11, 2009

Reflecting on the Community and the work being done in every corner of the world, we’ve tried to articulate some of the aspects that make the NetSquared Community so unique and also so powerful. Tags: community net tuesday reports case studies global netsquared nettuesday whitepaper. Net Squared White Paper Nov 2009.

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Netsquared Community Case Study Build 162

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 24, 2011

We just wrapped up another rousing Community Builder chat – I’m always so energized and inspired by these chats and thankful for all those that participate and share. Some of the topics from the chat include: Engaging specific ethnic groups/communities. Using content to fuel community engagement.

Community 123

Community DC Offline Contest 123

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Today’s Community Builder chat focused on examples and best practices for connecting on and offline community activities, events, and organizing. The Community Organizers Handbook available as a public resource, you can certainly refer there for information/feedback/best practices on offline organizing: [link].

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Offline Community Ethiopia Org 117

Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far.

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Map Local Program Impact 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

Add in some training for nonprofits, a communications campaign, and a well designed online contest that make it a win-win for all nonprofits and you have a powerful strategy for giving a financial boost for a community’s nonprofits. These platforms allow nonprofits to seamlessly integrate social media into an online campaign.

Community 109

Community Giving Fundraising Contest 109

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Libraries, whether associated with a school, government, agency or geography, serve a community. And then the community changes, there’s an opportunity for the institution and the service to change or not to change. We are, all of us, part of many communities and it is within these spaces that we build our lives and the world.

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Community Library Model Adopt 167