Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

I love community organizing. It’s something that I am energized by, passionate about, and take so much pleasure in helping others do well, too. My work with NetSquared and with Social by Social has helped shape so many of my beliefs about community organizing and has offered the opportunity to meet so many others doing it well.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Foundation is investing more than $5M to support organizations that leverage community organizing to shift power by helping underserved communities access federal and local funding and control how those funds are spent. Marguerite Casey Foundation launched its “Public Dollars for Public Goods” initiative.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on where to seek endowment funding for their local historic charity. . If you have a local community foundation , begin there. They have a geographic focus and are looking to fund organizations that have a demonstrated positive impact on their shared communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

A lot of time, effort, and preparation goes into ensuring end-of-year campaigns produce all the funds needed for organizations to sustain their important missions. Some feel as though the new technology is helpful, while some believe AI can be inauthentic—and others simply don’t know enough about it to fully trust it.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 3, 2024

As a major source of your recruitment income, sourcing and securing new members for your organization is a top priority. Marketing campaigns dedicated to membership recruitment can help you build brand recognition, reach the right audience, and grow your networking opportunities — increasing your membership’s value in the process.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 21, 2020

How to Use Local Business Partnerships to Grow Your Donor Base. There are several ways you can tap individual gifts, but one of the most effective ways is using local business partnerships. Local businesses can act as a funnel for new donors, and your organization has a lot to offer these businesses in return.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 15, 2023

I am a firm supporter of public radio since it often provides local updates like emergency services or breaking news and connects us to international issues. For example, if the receipt confirmation email arrived immediately, you might have felt confident that you gave to an organization that operates efficiently. Absolutely.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Fundraising is and will always be a necessity for nonprofit organizations, but times have changed — and so has the technology. It’s not necessary to stand outside local grocery stores with a bell and a bucket anymore, though that is still effective. She is the owner and editor of ProductivityTheory.com and ProductivityBytes.com.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Nonprofits of all sizes are embracing that as an opportunity, using the AWS cloud to increase support, expand awareness, and advance mission impact locally and globally. Global Summit to hear insights from AWS for Nonprofits that can help drive impact for your organization. Join us for the inaugural Fundraising.AI

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Bloomerang

MARCH 15, 2023

I am a firm supporter of public radio since it often provides local updates like emergency services or breaking news and connects us to international issues. For example, if the receipt confirmation email arrived immediately, you might have felt confident that you gave to an organization that operates efficiently. Absolutely.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It was after Hurricane Laura, and I wanted to give to an organization that directly supports our community. Were you familiar with the organization before donating? I was vaguely aware of the organization but didn’t understand the entire scope of what they do. How did you decide on the amount you donated?

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

We stand with our team and our community to do whatever we can to help. If you have time, talent, or treasure to donate to support these organizations serving in the wake of Hurricane Ian, please do. We’ve also included some resources to help those affected stay connected and updated. Johns | co.st-johns.fl.us

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Blue Fox

MARCH 10, 2022

Our Ukrainian neighbors are in trouble, and we see you stepping up to help. But before you get out your credit card, be aware that not all humanitarian organizations are created equal. Note: we have no financial affiliation with these organizations and aren’t receiving any compensation in exchange for highlighting them.)

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VisionLink

APRIL 11, 2024

Is your organization prepared to respond and support during a community-wide disaster? If your answer is no, Visionlink is standing by to help you prepare for the next big storm. Because it is proven, stable, flexible enough to meet local needs, and also compliant with state and federal reporting. Want to learn more?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

If you want to contribute to relief efforts in Maui, there are plenty of ways you can help. Here are some options for you: Support the First Responders The American Red Cross and the American Red Cross of Hawaii have mobilized to open shelters, distribute emergency supplies, help with damage assessment, and locate missing loved ones.

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Forum One

JULY 18, 2023

With smaller budgets, competing demands, and fewer IT specialists in-house, many mission-driven organizations struggle to optimize cloud services. For example, we helped Baltimore County augment their current staff to architect a migration of their site from on-premise hosting to AWS. The post How Do You Organize Your Cloud?

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VisionLink

APRIL 9, 2020

culture is the immediate outpouring of offers from volunteers and companies urgently wanting to help those stricken by misfortune. Our technology-powered services help organizations create great environments for their workers, partners, and customers. A hallmark of U.S. Visit Visionlink at visionlink.org.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization. And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Wishlist drives. Virtual event fundraising.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 1, 2021

Since its launch in 2015, the Vouchers 4 Veggies – EatSF (V4V) team has been working alongside community-based organizations and clinics to provide fruit and vegetable vouchers to low-income San Francisco residents. The V4V program helps participants afford healthy food and improves food security. The program is simple.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Her team of advisors helps her give her wealth away faster. Her team’s focus has been on “identifying organizations with strong leadership teams and results. If she keeps up her current pace and frequency, she should be making another 220 or so charitable organizations more financially robust by the end of this year. .

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 26, 2021

Many nonprofit organizations know about search engine optimization (SEO), but do they fully grasp why it is necessary? Your organization might say, “We want to be on page one for Google” or “I want my site optimized.” Think about what added value your organization has to offer. To Generate Local Interest.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. Key types of advocacy Issue awareness Before organizations can create advocates for their cause, they need to make people aware of the issues they’re trying to solve.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

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. On top of it all is the reality that the diversity needle has not moved much in board of directors’ positions at nonprofit organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2017

My heart goes out to the victims and I want to help. I also ask for recommendations for local charities from colleagues. The last one is tricky if you are not local to the area, but I’m grateful to have a great network of people who work in the nonprofit sector and can make recommendations. Bayou Animal Services.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

How can you organize an entire campaign and communicate these efforts with players and supporters in a few short weeks? For example, choosing a platform that supports your online-based fundraising ideas will help you overcome any setbacks so you can quickly set up a fundraiser. Let’s get started! Limited reach and resources.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When disasters strike, it’s comforting to know there are people on their way to help. To make it easier for disaster response nonprofits to help in a crisis, here’s how you can do the most good for these nonprofits. Because many disaster relief organizations are non-government entities, they rely on donations to get the job done.

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Donorbox

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Individuals can run food drives on their own or in conjunction with local nonprofit organizations. Many human service organizations also create […]. The post How to Run Successful Food Drives to Help Your Community appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Over the past decade, organizations like Sierra Club , Greenpeace , and 350.org By deepening their commitments to sustainability, organizations across sectors have the opportunity to enact more sustainable business practices and set an example for peer organizations. From nonprofits like 350.org

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

As an animal-related nonprofit, you often compete with other similar organizations, not to mention thousands of other deserving causes, for every donation. Partner with a local pet store. Pet businesses—from kennels to dog washes—are a logical connection to your organization. Sell pet-related merchandise. Sponsor a class.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Oakland Local is launching today! Oakland Local is a news & community site for Oakland, CA, USA, focusing on social justice issues including climate change, air quality, food access, arts as activists, and identity, race & ethnicity. About Oakland Local. You can also connect with Oakland Local on twitter and facebook.

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EveryAction

JULY 8, 2015

As a Phoenician and member of team EveryAction, I'm thrilled to share that EveryAction is hosting this year's closing party , and am excited to see this fantastic city and the incredible work being done by progressive organizers on display for the entire community to see.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There’s a plethora of seasonal themes to base your fundraisers around that can help you entice your supporters’ giving spirit into full bloom. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1. Raffle One of the best spring fundraising ideas is to host a raffle.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. ” Much like a fundraising platform , an enterprise AI platform enables your organization to access an array of resources and templates.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 3, 2010

. —– I truly believe that in all communications, information sharing, marketing and even community building there is a natural balancing between more-and-more-global and more-and-more-local. Social media may connect people around the world but it can also connect them locally. FourSquare.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The most common topic of discussion in meetings lately and the theme of many sessions during this unusual fall conference season is the need to advocate for volunteer engagement as a strategy to help sustain organizations during these challenging times. Know the Research.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Giving to religion-based organizations often tops lists of philanthropic statistics. In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . Unique Opportunities for Those Working for Religion-Based Organizations.

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