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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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2009

We succeed when we work together… Chain Reaction is a community of people, passionate about social change, who are saying ‘we can make a difference’. Social by Social at Chain Reaction. David Wilcox and I will be leading a round of the Social by Social game! Learn more and connect with Chain Reaction!

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2009

We succeed when we work together… Chain Reaction is a community of people, passionate about social change, who are saying ‘we can make a difference’. Social by Social at Chain Reaction. David Wilcox and I will be leading a round of the Social by Social game! Learn more and connect with Chain Reaction!

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Game Social Collaboration Social Media 114

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are two technologies that are popular in the gaming industry because they provide an immersive experience. Drop in the Ocean: A Social VR Experience by Conservation International. 2) Donations via the Gaming Industry. 1) Virtual and Augmented Reality for Donations.

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Trend Fundraising Voice Stream 321

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Having a strategic social media communications plan in place is a must for nonprofits. billion social media users in 2021 – an increase of five percent from a year ago – it’s a valuable communication channel that should be part of your mix. Your donors and supporters are on social media and you need to be too!

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

For communicators who would rather write sentences than algorithms, finding the phrases that will viralize your posts seems like a New York Times word game gone wrong. I experimented with both Bard and ChatGPT using this prompt: Provide a SWOT analysis of a company called.orgSource. Social media. Oh, those pesky keywords.

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Team Marketing Build Analysis 221

M+R

APRIL 24, 2024

Cram your cranium with metrics on email and mobile messaging, advertising, web traffic, social media and influencers, and more. While search remains the most reliable platforms, nonprofits are experimenting with connected TV, digital audio, and other emerging channels. The social media landscape is changing quickly.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 19, 2009

This past Saturday at the SHINE09 unconferance , David Wilcox , Andy Gibson , Drew Mackie and I facilitated a version of what was called the Social Collaboration Game. David has written up an incredible rundown of the game, including the cards, the planning documents and more. What should we call it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If you have yet to experience virtual reality (VR), your first adventure into the metaverse using an Oculus Quest will provoke many self exclamations of awe and amazement. The first-time experience is very unique and shouldn’t be rushed. At this time, most apps are gaming-related and inexpensive.

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Avatar Tips Profile University 342

Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

To overcome these challenges, Candid, in coalition with a growing number of partners , set out to build a demographic data-led movement to meaningfully and measurably advance equity in the social sector. He emphasized why it is vital that technology providers find ways to support this movement to advance equity in the social sector.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

They collaborated with popular franchises, developed video games and apps, and created products for adults. Edward Thorndike’s theories on social intelligence in the 1920s and Abraham Maslow’s idea of the hierarchy of needs in the 1950s are early precursors. Lego is another company that has consistently expanded its business model.

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Team Technology Help Digital 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

I’m very interested how nonprofits are approaching their social media strategies with a little bit of science to propel best practices. Jessica Kirkwood , VP for Social Media,HandsOn Network agreed to write this about their latest social media experiment and what they were learning. Is that good?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

[Organization Name] is a global network of philanthropy organizations, changemakers, and critical thinkers committed to ensuring that philanthropy reaches its fullest potential by serving as a catalyst for social change and social progress. Quarterly Impact Reports enhance your website, email, and social media content strategy.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Creating a Memorable Social Cocktail Hour The Cocktail hour serves as the glamorous entrance into your gala. Popular activities include: Photo booth area aligned with your theme that allows guests to create buzz and share as a memory on social media. A Lounge Bar area for guests to grab a drink to enjoy and socialize with friends.

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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. JURY FEEDBACK.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

The majority of mobile application software we use today has been “gamified,” and the same ideas are starting to enter the social sector. Yet not all organizations in the social sector have gained this knowledge, and some continue to fail when integrating gamification into their operations. Game Economy. Target Audience.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 5, 2013

I’m honored to be included in a new ebook about marketing, fundraising, and social media. For many people, the decision to give money is influenced by our peer networks and personal experiences. That’s why social media can be a valuable component of your online fundraising strategies. Well, sure – it does happen.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Title: Social Media Manager. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Who maintains your social media campaigns? Organization Size: Medium.

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Cancer Los Angeles Social Media Action 223

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The era of easy fundraising is over — it’s time to change the game, and we’ve got the Year-End and GivingTuesday playbook you need! As you work to capture hearts and wallets, you’ll need to focus on the donor experience and differentiate yourself from the crowd. The Solution Embrace the donor-centric revolution.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

As the weather warms and people crave sunshine, consider stepping out of the traditional banquet hall and embracing the season’s potential for a memorable and impactful fundraising event experiences. Think lawn games, picnics, and lively entertainment that wouldn’t be possible (or enjoyable) in a stuffy hall.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2020

This fall , Game On Cancer , a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign at Henry Ford Health System , finally cracked the code o n engaging patients and physicians. Pre-Game . T welve nominated physicians compete d for the title of Game On Cancer MVP – Most Valuable Physician. Second Quarter .

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Social media for social good is grassroots organizing, fundraising and impact in the digital world. Here’s 9 “social media for social good&# websites you should check out today. Jumo is another social media for social good platform that entered the mix in 2010. 1) Crowdrise – [link].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

More than ever, people want to get out there and have real social experiences with other people. Technology can now imitate many aspects of in-person events, from chat functions that mimic group conversations to interactive games and events through a screen. 2) Virtual fundraisers. 3) Hybrid fundraisers. 4) Live auctions.

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Method Fundraising Virtual Nonprofit 353

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. This takes a lot of time because I'm not just browsing, but I'm doing a pattern analysis for best practices that I can incorporate into a presentation about social media principles and nonprofits.

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Social Media Game Media Social 87

Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). In this guide, we’ll answer all of your learning experience platform questions and more, including: What is an LXP? What are the main learning experience platform features?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Bjorn Billhardt Nathan Kracklauer Today, the authors answer these questions for us: Question : How will readers benefit from making the book part of a book club experience as you recommend readers do? Billhardt and Kracklauer : Learning is fundamentally a social activity. When we're in a book club, we get that social validation.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 6, 2014

This year, the theme was social impact assessment, or measuring the immeasurable. The goal was to explore new ways to measure "immeasurable" social outcomes like connectedness, pride, and civic action. The San Lorenzo Levee group used movement of homeless people as an indicator of social disruption. The teams delivered.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

While acquiring (and keeping) new donors can often feel like a game of chance, it really shouldn’t. Leave the game of chance for another time. Knowing where your donors come from is the first piece to building an excellent donor experience, and growing your charity. But for my social posts, I might set the medium to “organic”.

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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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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

People tend to experience heightened generosity and are increasingly motivated to make charitable contributions, which explains why so many nonprofit fundraisers refer to this period as the year-end giving season. This may include some combination of email marketing, social media posting, direct mail, and your nonprofit’s website !

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Gift Guide Calendar Philanthropy 201

CauseVox

JANUARY 27, 2023

A positive team fundraising experience can be a great introduction to peer-to-peer fundraising. Come Together, Right Now Humans are social–we like to bond with other humans. It builds social connections within your organization and community, which in turn build social connections to your organization and community.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Stephen Kilbreath and Julianne Read have been working in fundraising events since the 1990s, and bring an incredible amount of experience to the table. Donors are being more picky about what they’re attending and why , which makes their experience at your event even more important. An event that caters to their wants and needs?

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

This can include various people from your organization going live on social media, sharing pre-recorded videos, sending emails, and posting to social media to keep people engaged and updated on your progress. Offer your donors or their kids an in-house experience. Make sure to have plenty of things planned for the 24-hour push.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Perhaps it’s Apple’s marketing allure, but I genuinely believe that spatial computing is and will transform the way we perceive experience design. However, I’m excited to have a new tool for building empathy by allowing someone to share an experience.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

Gamification takes the traditional elements of games, gaming, and competition and applies them to non-gaming, non-competitive applications, and scenarios. A virtual conference could quickly become dry and dull, but with conference gamification, the attendee experience and perception of the event can change dramatically.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

While social distancing restrictions are beginning to loosen, large fundraising events like galas and auctions are likely still on pause for the rest of the year. Fortunately, golf tournaments continue to provide a safe option for in-person fundraisers , with their outdoor setting and innate social distancing.

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