Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

They didn’t love when the government wouldn’t give them a visa to visit the states, or when the costs for international travel around the whole world were too expensive. Again, feel free to discuss at the table both if you have questions about the tools and which ones you’re choosing. It was great; the community loved it.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Your board members can play a crucial role in nonprofit governance and as potential major donors. Check out this expert workshop from EveryAction, which is part of Bonterra, about streamlining and simplifying major giving. Make the most of board members and their networks. Want to learn more about major giving?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

With 28 sessions across five content tracks, you will find thought-provoking discussions, practical takeaways from your peers, and have questions answered in real time by Salesforce product experts. So we’re excited to invite you to the second day of programming, designed for networking, hands-on training, and deep-dive workshops.

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Twenty Hats

AUGUST 18, 2020

In a Circle, like-minded professionals gather to discuss common challenges, suggest solutions, and expand their overall leadership skills. The first circle, which lasted for three years, included a handful of members from local nonprofits and government agencies. My second circle was much more specialized.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

The first was a free general admission ticket that included access to all live keynotes, sessions, workshops, and networking events. One is a summit for nonprofit and/or corporate leaders (two sessions will be offered), and the other a workshop on successful relationship building for nonprofit corporate development executives.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

We’ll address emerging best practices and discuss the associated opportunities and challenges of community-driven strategies. This session will include a presentation, discussion and small group scenarios. Workshop: Using Community Organizing for Effective Online Campaigns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Note from Beth: Whether you are planning to present at a conference or deliver a one-day workshop, the secret to success is in good design. We’ve pored over the list of workshops at a conference, reading descriptions and speaker bios in an attempt to decide which sessions to attend. Flickr Photo by Flatbush Gardner.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’ve had the honor to facilitate training workshops at grantee’s conference. I just returned from doing Networked Nonprofit and Social Media workshops at the National Summer Learning Association’s Conference in Indianapolis.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Jan 24 - 25.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

Meetings allow you to discuss important issues, work through challenges, and ensure everyone’s on the same page. . Nonprofit grants can come from many different sources, including corporations, foundations, government agencies, or individuals. Grant funders. Written communications. fundraising emails. Verbal communications.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Governing well is one of the most profound ways to help our communities. Finance / @southwestfdns.

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Forum One

JUNE 4, 2010

I was invited to present last week at the University of Maryland's Human Computer Interaction Lab's workshop on Government and Social Media. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Here is a nice summary of the event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2012

The audience includes top corporate CSR executives, venture capital investors, government leaders, foundations, nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs. The agenda includes discussion and presentation of the innovative projects and approaches and the challenges of scaling social change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Despite a broken toe, I facilitated a workshop on Social Media for CEOs of nonprofits and foundation. The Portland Arts and Culture Social Media Convening Workshop. James Leventhal facilitated a workshop in Portland last month along with Adam Rozan of the Oakland Museum of California and Stephanie Weaver of Experienceology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

I presented a master class on The Networked Nonprofit as pre-conference session, a mini-workshop on the Happy Healthy Nonprofit , and a plenary session on engaging donors moderated by Macelo Jambeiro, a talented digital strategist that works for an agency called Alder & Lang and previously with Change.org.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. This call spurred the increasing demand for program evaluation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2012

And while I haven’t done an in-depth map of this space, I keep thinking that a network of intermediaries (people who teach skills, connect skilled volunteers, generate discussion — those data nerds ) is missing. (I I may be wrong, let me know in the comments).

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Forum One

JUNE 4, 2010

I was invited to present last week at the University of Maryland's Human Computer Interaction Lab's workshop on Government and Social Media. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Here is a nice summary of the event.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 15, 2011

For this week's post, we welcome Angela Francis, Senior Associate, from Nonprofit Finance Fund to discuss NFF's recently released State of the Sector survey findings. As we work with clients, provide workshops, and present on nonprofit finance issues, one question pops up again and again: how much cash cushion should a nonprofit have?

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BoardAssist

MAY 27, 2014

They discuss expectations often as a group. And they have an annual retreat to discuss strategic issues and to forge closer working relationships among board members. They enforce term limits, no discussion, no question. They welcome strong discussion at board meetings, but they keep it cordial. 8. Term Limits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2011

Last week, I faciltated a mini-workshop at the Silicon Valley/Peninsula Nonprofit Leadership Forum hosted by Compasspoint. Carson talked about the impact of government cuts in California – and that it is going beyond effecting those in lower income neighborhoods and reaching a broader swath of individuals. he asked.

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Social Media Mobile Professional Conference 101

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 9, 2015

They can also tap into existing social networks for greater involvement and create opportunities for interested parties to come together and discuss important issues. This may involve the use of workshops on existing trends for education and debate within the network, as well as the discussion of innovative strategies for potential use.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 15, 2014

Look for ways to structure real discussions among board members that will elicit commitment and leadership. Instead humanize your discussions by giving the board insight to what the agency is really accomplishing out in the world. Identify these questions yourself and introduce them to the board as discussion topics.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 14, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Between 2000 and 2008, this revenue mix provided stability and the opportunity to grow, due to gradual increases in overall government funding.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2016

This month's highlights include a review of cost-saving technologies in Rhode Island, a discussion on how technology can help build community in Los Angeles, and a case study on the importance of weaving IT in to your strategic plans in Las Vegas. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

For this week’s post, we welcome Angela Francis from Nonprofit Finance Fund to discuss NFF’s recently released State of the Sector survey findings. This year, our survey asked nonprofit leaders to indicate what topics they felt comfortable discussing with their funders, with the option to "check all that apply."

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2011

Nonprofit organizations are governed by a board of directors; for-profits are governed by the owner(s) and, if a corporation, also a board of directors. Visit our FAQ , or register for How to Start a Nonprofit Organization , a 3-module Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) workshop. Have questions?

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DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 8, 2023

Whether you’re a government organization, professional association, international corporation, or nonprofit, events can be a major factor in your success. Let’s get started by discussing why (and how) to look for Salesforce-native apps 1. This is a good way to develop your list of must-have features, too.

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Forum One

AUGUST 5, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Forum One

JUNE 24, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2009

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Its 45 workshops, seminars and lectures explore internal and external strategies, systems, methods, best practices and successful examples. Governance / @usdsoles. Governance. Leadership. 2016 Nonprofit Organizations Institute.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 27, 2014

How can they have intense discussions and challenge each other in a friendly fashion if they don’t feel like they are on the same team? Her Fired-Up Fundraising Board Workshops have inspired thousands of board members to get actively involved in fundraising. governance nonprofit' DOWN time with your board is vital.

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Forum One

MAY 5, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, keynote speeches, and roundtable discussions combine to recharge you — usually when you need it the most. With informative sessions, this workshop is a must for all PBS fundraisers and provides the opportunity to hear about best practices and the challenges facing pledge today.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 17, 2007

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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