sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

What’s more, most charity golf tournaments are held in the four-person scramble format, which means golfers must tap their personal and professional networks to field a team—instantly expanding your donor base. Partner with local influencers and celebrities. Tap into your networks.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

I’ve had experience organizing communities offline in local communities, and organizing community online – but the kind of organizing that inspires me the most is combining online and offline. What’s the point in using “global&# tools (social media) for local organizing?

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

Feeling rather overwhelmed and clueless, I headed to the Salt Lake City Public Library (SLCPL), where I was introduced to Dave Forsman, librarian extraordinaire and the lead for this location of Candid’s Funding Information Network. . Now you can find me at the library frequently, combing through Candid’s resources.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In this blog post, I share general findings I’ve gleaned from talking to about 100 donors and nonprofits, a decent sample size of participants spread throughout the U.S. Crowdfunding provides opportunities for wider geographical reach, potentially to non-local donors with no previous connections to the fundraisers (Agrawal et al.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2013

NetSquared Local members meet monthly in 50 cities around the world with the goal of helping each other solve their tech challenges and finding a tribe of people who shares our passions. What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? Bored this weekend?

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Greater Giving

JUNE 21, 2023

Reach out to local musicians or bands willing to donate their talent for a good cause. Promote the event through social media, local press, and your nonprofit’s network. Consider partnering with local businesses on unique sponsorship packages to cover costs and increase exposure.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

—– Google+, the social network launched by Google nearly 5 months ago, has recently opened up the platform to organizations and brands with a profile type akin to the options for individuals and Pages on Facebook. Here are a few reasons why using multiple social networking platforms doesn’t just mean you repeat your effort.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 16, 2010

As someone that has helped others to create, and has created many networks on the Ning platform, yesterday’s news that the company would be dropping 40% of it’s staff and dropping the free service was incredibly alarming. We can all be leaders and contributors to a network, a community, a movement. And I see it working.

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Forum One

MAY 18, 2023

USDA’s Farm to School Census The Farm to School Census tracks how schools buy food from local farmers and ranchers. In 2019, USDA conducted the third Farm to School Census to measure progress towards reaching the goal of improving access to local foods in schools. Migrating your.gov to Drupal 10?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

In a recent Op-Ed piece in the New York Times , David Brooks compared the global response vs localized response to the outbreak. Speak the Local Language. Local organizations provide this local face. We can speak the local language, understand the local culture. Power to the People. This is a great start.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

This guest post comes from NetSquared community development manager Amy Sample Ward. As Amy explains in her post, local NetSquared chapters have been quickly springing up all over the world: there might even be one in your city. Offline, we take things local!

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. They’re a great example of an NGO that really knows their IT.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2010

This post was originally posted on the NetSquared Blog and was written by Amy Sample Ward. Over the last few years, the NetSquared Local network (a project of TechSoup Global's) has grown from just a few groups in only a couple countries, to 70+ groups in 21+ countries! A Resource for Community Organizers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The United States has Give Local America Day (May 1, 2018). Each state organizes giving campaigns through local community foundations. $68 Prominently feature the date, hashtag, a fundraising goal, a “Donate” button , links to your social networks, and an e-newsletter opt-in. million mentions on social media).

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 9, 2010

What : An important part of your social media strategy should be listening for people and organizations who are talking about the issues you want to discuss.How do you know which networks will be most effective to reach your goals? industry and local news. Listen first and discover where the conversations are! Communities.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. They’re a great example of an NGO that really knows their IT.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

They support a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs nationwide. Their network reaches children, seniors, and families no matter where they live or spend time. Make use of a New Donor Welcome Kit that contains sample content. They seek “an America where no one is hungry.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2010

Please join me on June 21st from 1-2 PM PST for the virtual launch of The Networked Nonprofit. As I was reflecting about Slideshare and thinking about the characteristics of nonprofits featured in our book, The Networked Nonprofit , I realized that Slideshare is a haven for them. 1) Networked Professional Development and Learning.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I met Dave Forsman, librarian extraordinaire and the lead for this location of Candid’s Funding Information Network. . I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs).

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

I’m so honored by your support and really look forward to a chance at sharing all the work from this network of changemakers with those on this journey! This offline network, called Net Tuesdays, balances the work we do online to connect all those working at the intersection of technology and social impact.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

AAPI Cuisines Around the World – Highlight the diversity of AAPI food cultures with cooking demos, food samples, or restaurant partnerships. Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers. They can help spread the word through their own networks.

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Forum One

JULY 22, 2021

The Farm to School Census tracks how schools buy food from local farmers and ranchers. In 2019, USDA conducted the third Farm to School Census to measure progress towards reaching the goal of improving access to local foods in schools. USAID’s Education in Crisis and Conflict Network & Global Reading Network.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 25, 2010

T he fourth guest post in my have fun, do good blogger series is by Amy Sample Ward. Often this means combining passions, so opportunities that use technology know-how, community or local people (especially new ones to meet), as well as real objectives and goals. #2 Happy Monday, Have Fun, Do Gooders!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2014

I’ll be talking about how individuals and NGOS can have a great impact by building relationships online and inspiring their networks to take action – whether volunteering, giving money,or educating others. Given that I am in Brasil, I wanted to participate and experience local activities. No problem.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

caption: In 2018, a local cat rescue sent an email asking their supporters to create their own #GivingTuesday Facebook fundraisers.). In addition to a script for the fundraiser itself, offer a sample communications plan a volunteer can follow. And ask on Facebook! After all, you know for sure your audience there has a Facebook account.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Do you offer local or national programs? Do you put on local activities? Here’s a sample for NetWits that I ran a few months back that will give you an idea of what to expect. Share what you do and ask for enewsletter subscriptions on social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc). Do you run fundraising events?

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2021

Here’s an example of how one peer-to-peer fundraiser shared Summit Assistance Dog’s story with their networks on their page: 3. Here is a sample of what your recruitment email calendar might look like for a peer-to-peer fundraising event: Your list of targeted emails will vary based on your campaign or event.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2013

Millennials are often the target demographic for many nonprofits, as they are known to be the most technologically-savvy with high adoption rates of smart phones, their value of entrepreneurship, and the belief that they can make a local difference, according to the Telefonica Survey. Read more about their findings here.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

Mark off a couple of blocks of time on your calendar to research things like supplies, materials, and equipment online or call local vendors to find out what things cost. Technology (website, network, etc.) That means you have a lot of estimating to do for your nonprofit’s first budget. Put that number in your budget.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Challenging economic conditions, finding reliable funding sources, local or federal regulations, and staffing challenges are all potential obstacles your new nonprofit could face on the road to getting up and running. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. Hold interviews.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Teach Them to Fundraise and Provide Samples. Encourage them to use their social network. As Anthony Sicola’s recently mentioned, fundraisers who use who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube increase fundraising results by up to 40%. Provide samples of everything.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

NetSquared’s Global Community Builder , Amy Sample Ward, will be at the NTC this year to connect and collaborate with friends, colleagues and new faces in the sector. A chance for local organizers to come together, network, ask questions, etc. Takeaways: A chance to connect with other local organizers. Net Tuesdays.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Beth Kanter, Amy Sample Ward, Katrin Verclas and John Haydon are among the familiar names in the nonprofit tech sector who are part of the effort. Her upcoming book “The Networked Nonprofit” will provide a social media roadmap for nonprofits. Socialbrite.org is launching with a rich set of resources: A directory of Web 2.0

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Recent research findings by Christopher Einolf and Susan Chambre (2011) provided empirical evidence of the strong influence of both formal and informal social networks on volunteering. Previously, the positive impact of religious congregations and social networks on volunteering was found by Park and Smith (2000).

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 5, 2013

Especially around the holidays or for local events, but how often do you respond? For many people, the decision to give money is influenced by our peer networks and personal experiences. This is the space where you can equip your supporters with your message and help them carry your campaign to their own networks.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Here’s your monthly update from the world of NetSquared Local. What Is NetSquared Local? NetSquared Local is TechSoup's volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. NetSquared Local groups hold monthly in-person events for anyone interested in the connection of technology and social impact.

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