Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

—– I’ve recently shared a couple interviews exploring two case studies of really successful online fundraising campaigns: SXSW4Japan Raises Over $120,000 and $100,000 in Three Days with #TeamAutism. Have you seen online donations increasing for your organization? Both of them involved celebrities.

Celebrate 201

Celebrate Impact Fundraising Pakistan 201

Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Whether you lead a church, a temple, or another type of faith-based organization, fundraising is a recurring task on your to-do list. Peer-to-peer fundraising is one of the most popular fundraising methods for faith-based organizations. How Can Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Be Used For Faith-based Organizations? Let’s dive into how.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Haiti Teen Badge 52

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. Crowdsourcing for Social Change.

Community 207

Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2014

We’ll share some of these case studies below, but for more, check out these projects and learn more about the people behind them at the Games for Change Festival ( [link] ), NYC’s largest gaming event that convenes the social change community and game makers, next month (April 22-24 & 26). Social Impact Through Digital Games.

Difference 110

Difference Game New York City San Francisco 110

NTEN

JANUARY 19, 2010

Over the last week, technology has played an unprecedented role in bringing aid to and saving lives in Haiti. Over $22 million has been raised by the American Red Cross via text message (about a fifth of total Haiti-related giving to the organization so far). Tags: beth kanter haiti net2 Social Media Program.

Social Media 44

Social Media Haiti Social Media 44

NTEN

JANUARY 19, 2010

Over the last week, technology has played an unprecedented role in bringing aid to and saving lives in Haiti. Over $22 million has been raised by the American Red Cross via text message (about a fifth of total Haiti-related giving to the organization so far). Tags: beth kanter haiti net2 Social Media Program.

Social Media 44

Social Media Haiti Social Media 44

Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

The January 12, 2010 catastrophic earthquake in Haiti showed some of the astonishing potential for volunteer-based digital disaster relief. Online tools like Twitter , Ushahidi , Google Person Finder , CrisisMappers , and the work of nonprofit organizations like Crisis Commons. A great example of crowdsourcing is Voluntweeters.

Disaster 61

Disaster Digital Haiti Effective 61

Care2

JANUARY 15, 2011

Do they feel that one day Twitter and Facebook are going to bring in the big bucks and build a huge base of activists that will come to your organization’s rescue when you need their help the most? Perhaps around passing one of the most important legislative bills in your organization’s history?

Social Media 76

Social Media Tanzania Media Social 76

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Did you know that text messages are reported to have an open rate of over 90 percent according to a number of reputable marketing studies? When following the January 2010 earthquake that struck Haiti, the Red Cross quickly mobilized a text donation campaign that raised an astounding $32 million.

Giving 67

Giving Haiti Twitter Mobile 67

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Whether you want to raise money for clean water in Ethiopia, vaccinations for children in Haiti, or a safe home for a puppy in Mississipi, with a Birthday Cause your friends can give in honor of your special day. So, I figured this would help friends celebrate my birthday with me, but help out a worthy organization, at the same time!

Causes 135

Causes Free Ethiopia Widget 135

NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2010

There are also projects you can participate in online, to put your nptech skills to work for earthquake-devastated Haiti. Allyson Kapin writes up an article for the Care2 blog about the impact of mobile fundraising for the Red Cross (txt "Haiti" to 90999 to send $10!)

NTEN 52

NTEN Haiti Philadelphia Nptech 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

.” The book offers up advice and techniques on how to make your online channels – email marketing, web site, and newer tools like mobile and social media work together in a sophisticated strategy or your organization to reach its advocacy, fundraising, or community building goals. Click to see larger version. Internet Director.

Campaign 97

Campaign Online Chapter Model 97

Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 4, 2011

"There's really no more rewarding work in the world than helping women and girls attain the highest possible quality of life." ~ Carinne Brody This month's Big Vision Podcast interview is special because it's part of the Girl Effect Blogging Campaign organized by Tara Sophia Mohr.

Sri Lanka 68

Sri Lanka Somalia Interview Global 68

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2010

If you skip that, your mobile tactics won’t yield much impact or learning. What we witnessed over a year ago with SMS donations to the Haiti disaster is not going to be the norm for nonprofits. According to a recent Nielsen study , they don’t do much else but text and breathe. Maybe that first step is research.

Donor 98

Donor Summary Mobile Phone 98

Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2010

77 percent of respondents were aware of the Haiti text-to-donate efforts. 17 percent of Gen Y respondents and 14 percent of Gen X made a donation to Haiti relief efforts via text message, and 3 percent of both Boomer and Mature respondents made a donation to Haiti relief efforts via text message.

Mobile 54

Mobile Donation Change Haiti 54

Forum One

APRIL 28, 2010

Since we received such great feedback from last year's session , Roger Burks and I have hosted a series of webinars since the last NTC, focusing on how organizations can leverage online storytelling and maximize social media in the process. Charity: Water : A nonprofit organization that has storytelling as central to all of its work.

Storytelling 66

Storytelling Culture Haiti Camera 66

NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

This is an indication that nonprofits are definitely moving in the right direction, which is also reflected in the Nielsen Study (What Americans Do Online, August 2010 ). But here are some compelling reasons why a mobile website or a mobile application might work better for your organization: . It says that 22.7% Get Engaged!

Trend 100

Trend Technology Gartner Nonprofit 100

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

After escaping he was left homeless and living on the streets of Haiti until discovered by Haiti Mama , a nonprofit organization committed to connecting homeless children with their families. The organization found Jacky''s maternal aunt and after four long years Jacky was reunited with his mother.

Haiti 100

Haiti Children Help Homeless 100

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 11, 2011

It is just important to have the right level of expectation (not every campaign will match the Red Cross's $32 million for earthquake relief in Haiti), and to convey a sense of urgency to prospective donors. And is my organization eligible to create a campaign?). What are some case studies of successful mobile giving campaigns?

Giving 64

Giving Beginner Mobile Haiti 64

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. And the way that Brian and I know each other we’re strategic partners when we work with organizations.

Campaign 90

Campaign Video Project Process 90

Connection Cafe

MARCH 8, 2010

In a follow-up piece to Molly’s original 7 quick tips, a new guide entitled “Be Prepared When Your Mission Calls” is now available with an in-depth look at rapid response preparedness and case studies on nonprofits that have leveraged the best practices outlined here to maximize fundraising and outreach success in times of need.

Examples 28

Examples Guide Haiti Disaster 28

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 25, 2010

Like all of my colleagues here at Convio, I've been humbled by the many organizations who have rushed to the aid of the Haitian people over the past two weeks, raising record-breaking funds for relief efforts and showing how technology can be used to save lives.

Social Media 30

Social Media Change Media Convio 30

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 22, 2005

According to a study by the journal, Political Psychology , students who were already "community-minded" were not affected by community service requirements at their school, but students who were more "self-interested" developed a, "willingnes to donate their time to charity as well as a greater political awareness." Free Books for Kids!

Hurricane 40

Hurricane Haiti Music Children 40

Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2010

Questions abound: How do donors of different generations learn about nonprofit organizations? While much has been written about the differences between the generations, there has yet to be an in-depth study on the charitable giving habits, preferences and differences for Gen Y, Gen X, Boomers and Matures. There is more to come. (I

Generation 29

Generation Jordan Demographics Haiti 29

Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

We are 20 years into this online giving adventure and there is still a tremendous amount of up-side for nonprofit organizations. Studies done by Dunham+Company in both 2013 and 2018 reveal that even many leading nonprofit organizations have struggled to implement common best practices. Sadly, that is not the case.

Online 36

Online Giving Offline United States 36

Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2010

Questions abound: How do donors of different generations learn about nonprofit organizations? While much has been written about the differences between the generations, there has yet to be an in-depth study on the charitable giving habits, preferences and differences for Gen Y, Gen X, Boomers and Matures. There is more to come. (I

Generation 20

Generation Jordan Demographics Haiti 20

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2010

I’m connected in different ways to numerous nonprofit organizations. On the professional side, I’ve interviewed many industry professionals for articles, case studies, best practices guides, white papers and more. If you tell me about other ways I could get involved with your organization, then I probably will.

Channel 32

Channel Lesson Learning Haiti 32

sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What’s Different One Year After Haiti? The earthquake occurred at 4:53pm EST and the epicenter was 16 miles west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Nonprofit organizations responded to the disaster and so did their supporters.

Haiti 63

Haiti Trend Difference Blackbaud 63

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . Study your local publications and news programs for four weeks.

Story 122

Story News Press Local 122

Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 1, 2007

There's one woman who -- I think it was in Austin, Texas -- she collected an entire container load full of things for an orphanage in Haiti, using Freecycle. Then she got FedEx to pay to ship the whole thing over to Haiti. Picture a nonprofit organization with 3.6 There's a study done in Iowa.

Interview 40

Interview Gift Network Netsquared 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 4, 2010

There has been an explosion in size of nonprofit sector over last twenty years, huge increases in donations and number of organizations, and yet needle hasn’t moved on any serious social issue. Many organizations cannot just flip a switch. Once an organization has assumed this way of being, then comes the doing.

Free 106

Free New York City Change Haiti 106

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 16, 2010

However, as several new books elaborate upon the concept from different perspectives, and a growing number of organizations have recently launched ambitious initiatives to expand the paradigm to other areas of business, I thought it might be a good time to reframe “Open&# from a design point of view." You get on. And you fall.

Web 132

Web Haiti Bookmarking Participatory 132

Achieve

JANUARY 20, 2016

returned from her first study-abroad experience in college, she realized she’d caught the travel bug, and it wasn’t going away. As for most campaigns and nonprofit organizations, it takes months to hear back how the individuals were affected—but not in this case. She was already on the ground in Haiti when the campaign started.

Create 52

Create Haiti Asia Indonesia 52

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Invitations to participate in the survey were sent by the six partner organizations to their constituents. 37% of charities reported a decrease in giving, a noticeable improvement over 2009 when 51% of organizations reported a decline. For the responding organizations in the International sub-sector, 60% expect an increased budget.

Collaboration 75

Collaboration Research Report Indiana 75

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

It's a great case study of how individuals and start and drive a campaign and the way that a concept can translate across cultures and countries. Mellon Foundation, we're able to offer the Academy at no charge to qualifying organizations. Even better, thanks to the generous support of Google and the Andrew W.

Web 120

Web Storytelling Bookmarking Analysis 120

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Specific case studies back up these three points. Fireside International ([link] a non-profit media company in Haiti, needed English language learning materials for a new school they were building. Global Citizen Year ( [link] ), another organization featured in my book, is another. Targeted reach is what you’re after.

Relationship 108

Relationship Measure ROI Influence 108

Tech Soup

APRIL 6, 2016

The Red Cross led the nonprofit texting revolution back in 2010 when it launched a successful mobile campaign to ask for donations for the earthquake victims of Haiti. The organization gave away free buttons, sunglasses, and bags to customers who opted in to its SMS program. In the U.S. Back then, only 27 percent of the U.S.

Afghanistan 36

Afghanistan Student Rate Nonprofit 36