Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

I’m at the 2011 Games for Change conference today and live-blogging a few sessions! The speakers for this panel include: Tracy Fullerton – Electronics Arts Game Innovation Lab. They thought, wouldn’t it be interseting to create a game to get people in the library who may not have ever come?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If no one on your team combines the skills of a hand-holder, diplomate, ambassador, influencer, and adept translator of member-speak, it may be time to consider hiring a chief experience officer. Customer experience is marketing played as a long game. Intention, education, and training give teams a broader perspective.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

An organization in London raised five times its original fundraising goal on a particular project. Each of those scenarios provides an example of the power of investing in ongoing professional development for fundraisers and what can happen when education inspires people to step out of their comfort zones.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2013

It often surprises people when I mention that education accounts for fully one-fifth of nonprofit activity , second only to human services. Of course libraries are all about education in its various forms. An educator can assign “Playlists” of activities to students based on school curriculum or specific student needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Prospective donors can access those online solicitations anywhere and at any time, and state registration requirements are triggered by the act of soliciting, not by the receipt of funds. These virtual events may require not just prior state charitable registration but also gaming licenses. 4) Online Events. Sharon Cody, J.D.

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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. To modify the steps of the game to help tell the story, here’s how Ericha used the Community-Driven Social Impact game with her network of Community Media Center participants.

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

NTEN's Amy Sample Ward shares from her experiences at the Games for Change Festival. James Shelton, US Department of Education: Education is probably the area where we have failed to innovate the most. It has to happen outside this country because so many countries realized that education is the way to economic prosperity.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

We live in a time when many social and environmental crises beg us to rethink not just what we call ourselves, but more importantly, how we get the good work done. They’ve raised tens of millions of dollars by creating fundraising campaigns inside virtual gaming worlds. The implications are vast.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Have you ever thought about creating a game or using game mechanics as part of your online strategy? What if I told you that it was possible to get nearly 20 MILLION views/plays for a well thought out, nicely executed, message packed game? We talked games, games, games. We have created about 25 online games.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2020

Sharon’s 30+ years in the nonprofit sector have made her passionate about educating nonprofits on the role of compliance as both a best practice and an industry differentiator. Online auctions, raffles, and other gaming can be a fun way to gain donations and support for your mission. Online auctions. How to be compliant.

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NTEN

AUGUST 16, 2011

By Jeff Ramos, Community and Content Manager, Games for Change. For the first time, this year's Games for Change Festival created an opportunity for producers of games in development to get live feedback from leading game designers, educators, and funders on the main stage. SOS_SLAVES.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. Make a one-time or monthly financial contribution to the organization. This could be done annually or just one time. For example, many charities like churches and synagogues will pay a stipend for educational programming. This works.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Her more than 30 years in the nonprofit sector have made her passionate about educating nonprofits on the role of compliance as both a best practice and an industry differentiator. Online auctions, raffles, and other charitable gaming can be a fun way to gain donations and support for your mission. By Sharon Cody, J.D.

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Tech Soup

JULY 28, 2014

Thanks to the Pi's low cost, simplicity, and extensibility, educators and do-it-yourselfers have been buying them up at times faster than the manufacturer can make them. Anyone buying a Raspberry Pi for the first time will also need to get extras like a case, power cord, and more. Programming with Raspberry Pi.

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

What if video games could change the world? Nonprofits around the globe are using online games not to only educate the public, but to get donations and supporters – and even help find cures for diseases. Why are games important? How can nonprofits use game elements to promote their cause? They already are.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By Kyle Behrend — a seasoned not-for-profit professional dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. Such efficiencies enable nonprofits to devote more time to achieving their mission. While many nonprofits are keen to embrace AI they often find themselves unsure of where to begin.

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2012

Here at TechSoup, we believe game-based technologies can serve as powerful tools for advancing social action, civic engagement, and health for youth. Come watch TechSoup get its game on in this month's interactive Nonprofits Live: Gaming webinar on Wednesday, May 16, at 11 a.m. Ben Stokes, Games for Change.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

In some cases, fundraisers become casino nights or raffles drive donors to purchase family vacations for two to three times more than their standard price, all just to support a charity. Although, we do understand that games, are gamified mechanisms, and people purchase them because they solely enjoy them for entertainment.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2011

Playing games has pushed into the primetime market, and with that statement, Chris Swain , CEO and Founder of Talkie, displayed a slide that showed weekly audience numbers for the wildly popular social game, FarmVille, towering above primetime television shows such as Dancing with the Stars , NBC Sunday Night Football and CSI.

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NTEN

AUGUST 3, 2011

Hot off the heel of winning a Games for Change Award for The Curfew and the release of their new game, Sweatshop , we spoke to Darren Garrett, the Chief Creative of Littleloud Digital Entertainment. How did Littleloud make the jump from creating games for Iron Man 2 and Dr. Who to winning a BAFTA Award for Bow Street Runner?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Listen in to hear what Brian has to say about his role in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and what they do, what current legislation is on the table, and whether Brian believes it will gain traction this year. Trends that CASE is seeing in giving to education. How current legislation can encourage donation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Kick off Dreamforce with the Salesforce.org community: thousands of global nonprofits, educators, and philanthropists dedicated to driving change around the world. Education Cloud: From Experiences to Lifelong Relationships: 11:00-11:30 a.m. Join Trailblazers using Education Cloud to drive learner and institution success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Note from Beth: I went to my first Games for Change Festival ten years ago, in 2005 and have been a fan and supporter ever since. Games — both digital and analog — provide a great opportunity for inviting players to interact with a real-world causes and societal challenges. Games for a New Climate.

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Forj

JUNE 28, 2017

This was my first time attending the conference, but I still got that familiar feeling of excitement from being around colleagues in my field. They asked questions throughout the session and enjoyed playing through the games I demoed for them. It is my sincere hope that adult education as a whole follows suit.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Alania also shared that many institutions are working with their donors to adjust scholarship requirements to be less strict, making them easier to disburse during this time. . . Virtual is the name of the game . And finally, going virtual is the name of the game. Going virtual does bring some added work on the front end.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

And yet, this is a strategy I see non-profits getting stuck in this time of year. Non-profits that are highly visible, well loved organizations are consistently part of the right conversations at the right time. I'm passionate about playing the long-game with fundraising and communications strategy because consistency pays off.

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

NTEN's Amy Sample Ward shares from her experiences at the Games for Change Festival. I'm at the 2011 Games for Change conference today and live-blogging a few sessions! They thought, wouldn't it be interesting to create a game to get people in the library who may not have ever come? My focus is on how children learn science.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

But, here is a more contemporary take on the concept from Leah Hardy, Head of Gaming Marketing, Americas, Facebook. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to. Consider first-time speakers who draw a crowd. My YouTube examples don’t quite fit this lofty definition.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 6, 2011

This post was written by Jeff Ramos, Community and Content Manager at Games for Change. TechSoup has participated in their annual festival for the past couple of years, to support the use of games for advocacy, education, and social impact in the nonprofit sector.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2023

You open LinkedIn to see if any other organizations you respect have shared new messages (“Am I already late to the game?”) AI can’t replace the time you’ve put into understanding your donor’s needs, the importance of your mission, or the voice that you’ve honed for your organization. Cut, paste, then delete again.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

The New Year is a time for new beginnings. Take your fundraising game to the next level. Whether you are looking to build upon your fundraising prowess, elevate your digital marketing-driven donation game, or become an expert grant writer, check out these nonprofit books to help you achieve success in 2023. .

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

It sounds really weird to say this because organizations that put on conferences are devoted to offering high quality education. I’ve been to countless conferences at the Gaylord Resort in Maryland and every time, I get lost. Then we realized pre-roll was a great way to entertain and educate! Better Wayfinding.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The latest edition, npEXPERTS—Game-Changers: How to Galvanize Supporters as Charitable Events Evolve , answers your most burning questions on the evolving landscape of fundraising events. As you design events for the year ahead, now is the time to embrace a new paradigm in your planning. and “How do people feel in this space?”

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DipJar

APRIL 27, 2022

This is an important time in DipJar’s history, and we’re excited to open our new corporate headquarters here in Pittsburgh,” said Chris Selland , CEO of DipJar. DipJar is changing the game of fundraising with a connected, cashless donation jar and an integrated payments platform that enables joyful, engaging, and frictionless giving.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Yard sale Spring is often associated with cleaning and decluttering your home, making it the perfect time of year to host a yard sale. Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Kick off Dreamforce with the Salesforce.org community: thousands of global nonprofits, educators, and philanthropists dedicated to driving change around the world. Education Cloud: From Experiences to Lifelong Relationships: 11:00-11:30 a.m. Join Trailblazers using Education Cloud to drive learner and institution success.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 21, 2020

You can make this an educational experience and spread the tastings out throughout the evening or you can make it a small portion of a larger party, kicking off the tasting around midnight. For bars and restaurants, this is the perfect way to celebrate your brand and thank your patrons for the support during such a difficult time.

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