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? In other words, use trial and error to test out fundraising strategies to find out what works for your nonprofit organization. Here’s how your nonprofit can do the same: 1) Identify your goals.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. So is almost every other nonprofit. These nonprofit books provide sample messaging and practical guidance to help you write appeals that resonate with your donors and compel them to support your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

NTEN’s CEO, Amy Sample Ward, and Randy covered a lot of topics in this week’s podcast. Amy referenced her blog , where she writes about the ever-changing world of social media, engagement and the nonprofit sector in relation to generations. Instead, she urges organizations to think about the idea of community.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2011

Last week, I had the opportunity to present at the 2011 Volunteer Management for Nonprofits Conference here in New York. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. And here are slides from a previous presentation: Twitter.Org: Twitter for Nonprofit Organizations. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2018

The reports listed below are a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide. The data can be used to help your nonprofit craft your next online communication and fundraising plan. nonprofit research. nonprofit research. For Nonprofits Worldwide: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 25, 2019

Imagine being one of the first nonprofits to have a website or to accept credit card payments. 10-15 years ago not every nonprofit accepted credit card donations. Are any nonprofits already accepting cryptocurrency donations? Which is exactly why you want to position yourself as a leader in this space. Now everyone does.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

By Kelly Pullin , Marketing Manager at RoundUp App – the nation’s largest tool for rounded up donations, giving nonprofits across the country a new stream of recurring giving. Every year it becomes more and more crucial for nonprofits to invest in online fundraising programs. That’s where RoundUp App comes in. Pick a launch date.

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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. If so, please let us know below.

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Qgiv

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. Offer tickets for your community to come watch the event and bring in a judging panel to determine the prize winners.

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NetWits

MARCH 30, 2010

While at South by South West Interactive (SXSWi) Amy Sample Ward spent some time talking with me about how NetSquared ( about ) serves the nonprofit industry. Their mission is to help hundreds of thousands of non-profit organizations utilize the community empowering capabilities of the Internet to achieve social change.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This guide will tackle the nonprofit RFP process from start to finish. Here are the best examples, templates, and tips about the nonprofit RFP process. The 4 Stages of a Nonprofit RFP Process Great! Finally: A simple guide to the nonprofit RFP process. Scroll down to find RFP templates and examples.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

I had a lot of fun yesterday giving a webinar for the Nonprofit Webinar series ; it was a whole hour discussing community engagement! DIY Community Engagement Metrics. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Community Mapping. >> Step 1: Identify all the groups within your community.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Some of our most highly attended classes include: Introduction to Finding Grants.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

3) to celebrate NTEN , a small nonprofit, and its work to support the largest and most caring community of nonprofit techies to do their best work. Join me for a chat on #GivingTuesday, December 3 at 9:00 am PST on my LinkedIn Influencer blog with NTEN CEO, Amy Sample Ward. You can sign up for the chat here.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

Last week I presented for my second time with Nonprofit Webinars. The first time I focused on DIY Community Engagement Metrics and shared lots of templates and examples. Community sourcing vs Crowdsourcing. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Community & the Crowd. Definitions.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

I recently had the opportunity to present a webinar for the National Center for Media Engagement , focused on community-driven engagement, and present a session at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference , talking about building a social media strategy. Defining Community. Engaging Community.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 20, 2022

When you started your organization, you drafted a set of nonprofit bylaws which are the rules spelling out how your new venture would operate and how your Board would govern it. Maybe you just celebrated your nonprofit’s second or third birthday. Or maybe your nonprofit has been around for years. Now, you are not so new anymore.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It also offers a glimpse into what was top of mind for Google’s online community that year. To celebrate you, our amazing community of readers, we look back at the Candid blogs that resonated the most with you this year. If you want to boost your nonprofit’s discoverability online, this blog on Google Ad Grants is a worthwhile read.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 9, 2010

Here’s the dashboard from The Extraordinaries of our 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference session today: Bringing Community Organizing Into Online Campaigns – [International Ballroom C] (#co2oc). Who: Speakers: Amy Sample Ward | Netsquared; Debra Askanase; Ivan Boothe. When: 1:30 p.m.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. No two nonprofits are exactly alike. The Challenge of Fundraising Planning for New Nonprofits Established nonprofits have an advantage in planning for fundraising — they can build their fundraising plan based on their numbers from prior years.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

We’ll be facilitating a conversation, more than doing a formal presentation, and will focus on the power of crowdsourcing (using our own case study from conducting the Social Media for Social Good case study competition) and the application of social media in nonprofit program delivery. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

As is often the case for smaller nonprofits, everyone was involved in development. 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. It requires substantial funding. .

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While you may never find yourself in a crisis of this magnitude at your nonprofit, you can learn from Southwest’s mistakes and use those lessons to prepare for a potential disaster. Now think about your nonprofit and what you could face in the future. Has this plan been communicated to all relevant parties? What happened?

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Topic : Podcast: How Nonprofits Can Use LinkedIn. Sample Ward and Ms. Rosenberg discuss how nonprofits are using LinkedIn and offer recommendations about the best LinkedIn groups for nonprofit professionals who want to connect with other people involved in efforts to promote the common good. Date : December 2nd, 2010.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

posted by Jen Nation Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. The Council on Nonprofits has samples to review.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The urgency of a campaign occurring on a certain day inspires individuals to donate, but only if your nonprofit prepares in advance and creates an online campaign that taps into the impulsivity of cause awareness and giving day donors. Each state organizes giving campaigns through local community foundations. $68 are still available.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits. The in-person events were complemented by a free, comprehensive online nonprofit toolkit. Just as organizations (usually!)

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Create a list of needs.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Our team of librarians has curated responses to the questions we hear most from nonprofits. Fundraising-related entries include “ How do I find grants for my nonprofit? ” Where can I find samples? Another quick way to pick up practical tips is to browse Candid’s knowledge base , which provides answers to hundreds of questions.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

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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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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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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause.

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Is your nonprofit ready? And if your funds are used for an unexpected occurrence, will you still have the ability to deliver services in your community? I think my operations coordinator found a sample on some website. Look, it’s helpful that your nonprofit found a sample policy on the interwebs for free.

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