Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2009

Volunteerism in the 21st century can take a different form than traditional charity work, like YouTube’s Video Volunteers: youtube.com/videovolunteers. Become a YouTube Video Volunteer. There are lots of great organizations who need your help to broadcast thei cause and change the world. This is your chance to help!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

The word most in question: “organization&#. When applying the idea of the traditional understandings of the word “organization&# to this bunch, we could say: Strawberries = the organization (staff). Blackberries = the volunteers. So, how we start thinking about organizations as entities larger than the staff?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2012

With a mix of presentations, panels and small group workshops, participants will benefit from learning best practices, hearing from other organizations using these tools effectively, and have a chance to start building some plans of their own.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2010

Last month, I presented at the NCVO Foresight seminar: Changing ICT – what does it mean for your charity with a focus on the future of online revenue generation for nonprofit organizations. And it has real impact on the way organizations fundraise. That’s not exactly the way business normally goes down offline.

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Social Media Organization Media Fundraising 102

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

We can’t forget that to be data-informed as an organization and as decision-makers, we have to actually be informed by that data (see what I did there?). A common example of this that I hear often is with volunteer engagement. But what they fail to explain is that they only have 20 volunteer roles.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

[link] – "As far as we know, it is the first such comprehensive listing of options for causes, nonprofits, and NGOs who need tools to manage volunteers. Software developers may also gain better recognition and hopefully more customers by having their software listed on the database. <br

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

Do you have volunteers, interns, or adjunct staff? The second are the goals your organization has for that group – what are you hoping they will do, how will they contribute, what are you asking for from them? The additional goals could be things like, increase visibility, recruit new funders, find new staff or volunteers, etc.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

" NYC Startup CatchAFire.org Launches Site To Match Skilled Volunteers And Charities – "Catchafire.org, a service to find and match volunteers with professional skills and charitable organizations in need of their help, will open its website to the public today after about a year in private beta testing."

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

" Try These Dynamic Digital Storytelling Platforms | Community Organizer 2.0 – "Nonprofit organizations can tell the best stories. " Check it out! " Check it out! Stories about the impact that a nonprofit has on people’s lives can engage, recruit and solidify donors and members.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

The 2013 NTEN Challenge will raise $50,000 to support expanded programs and continued accessibility for a diverse set of organizations in 2014. Sign your organization up for Giving Tuesday. We are so excited to celebrate the strength of this community, now 50,000 people stong! Learn more and sign up on the Giving Tuesday website.

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Celebrate NTEN Giving United States 157

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 31, 2011

Next week, volunteer managers, service leaders, nonprofit staff and government representatives will come together for three days of learning and sharing in New Orleans, LA, at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Many of us work in nonprofits and civic service organizations or groups already.

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Service Government Ideas Conversation 132

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2009

Many organizations struggle with the idea of ROI and metrics when it comes to social media because so much of it feels, well, untouchable. In our example, our problem is that we don’t currently reach those who could participate in our volunteer program. It’s soft and maliable and relative, pretty much all of the time.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2012

While there are many, many organizations working on water-related issues all around the world, there’s one I want to highlight: Water for People. Many organizations are working to find ways to show donors and supporters how their participation is transforming beneficiaries directly and as quickly as possible.

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Data Map Broadcast Project 241

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

The Red Cross wasn’t just taking in mobile donations, it was leveraging the power of the web for information distribution, as well — between those following the news and the organizations, relief workers on the ground and the services they were delivering, and more. Their mother might be in one of those photos.

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

If Millennials can’t find or connect with an organization the way they want to, they will go find a different organization. Engaging with Millennials around volunteering. Millennials who volunteer more, give more. 79% of respondents volunteered in 2010, and they prefer to do it in groups. Big 4 In Mobile.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Lauren Cochrane has a great post today with ideas for lists organizations could create with Twitter’s new List function. Lauren outlines 7 Lists that organizations may find useful, including: Your organisation’s chapters and campaigns. Volunteers. If you haven’t heard about Lists yet, you’re not behind!

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

This week, thousands of volunteers have signed up and over 10,000 hours have been pledged to make a difference in our communities, our world, our Web. You can also visit other volunteer sites to search for your special project: View other Partners. Update a non-profit organization’s website. Create a Project.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

." Non-profit’s Twitter Interview Questions | twitter-interviews | interviews TechnicaVita Social Media Advice - Does your organization use Twitter? John Carnell, from BullyingUK or @johncarnell on Twitter, is helping organizations share their twitter experiences with each other in this interview series.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 18, 2009

It isn’t something that lives in its own department, nor does it have staff that are separate from the rest of the organization. These 5 Steps are intended to help you create a successful social media strategy, but as you will see, they focus on your organization’s overall strategy! Goals & Objectives.

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Social Media Strategy Media Social 190

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Lauren Cochrane has a great post today with ideas for lists organizations could create with Twitter’s new List function. Lauren outlines 7 Lists that organizations may find useful, including: Your organisation’s chapters and campaigns. Volunteers. If you haven’t heard about Lists yet, you’re not behind!

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Twitter Chapter Campaign Celebrate 227

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

" Sharing photos online – a decision matrix for non-profit organizations : Social Media 4 Good – "Many non-profits, NGOs and International Organizations are of two minds when it comes to sharing photos on the internet. The set-up described below is nearly free and refreshingly simple."

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Web Journal Children Global 132

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

I think there’s huge potential for organizations to use multiple mediums, content, and locations to help document and advocate for the change they want in their communities and around the world. So how can social good organizations take advantage of an innovative tool like this? Do you have a hyperlocal online network/space?

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Storytelling Digital Tools Classroom 201

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2009

In the month of September, the small, medium, and large organizations with the most positive reviews will be featured on GreatNonprofits and Guidestar. The contest asks clients, donors, volunteers, and board members to write reviews of these nonprofits. This will help highly-rated nonprofits attract more support and volunteers.”.

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Award Contest Review Press 123

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 16, 2010

The 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service (NCVS) is June 28-30 in New York City. The NCVS conference is an opportunity for volunteer and service leaders to get together for in-person networking and learning. If you’re going to be there, we’d love for you to get in touch! from TechSoup Global. Room: 1374.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2009

UniversalGiving is making great impact on communities around the world, both in the work, funds or volunteer efforts contributed to individuals and groups via their platform, but also in effectively and passionately empowering donors and volunteers to contribute. nearly 10,000 people have volunteered. What is UniversalGiving?

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Impact Help Thailand Case Study 111

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? From @amoration: I find we’re always both global & local, so many of us travel frequently that virtual organizing tools are essential even for “local&# endeavors. From @winwinapps: Make it fun. Make the goal easily quantifiable.

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Community Build Local Los Angeles 132

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2009

Now is the time to help choose the local organizations that will benefit from the twitter-powered organizing and convening. Vote for your local organization: Some cities have already chosen the organization and others need local people to vote, so use the map on the Twestival site to find your city’s Twestival page to learn more!

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Local Map Guidelines Twitter 100

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

All over the world, people who care about the future of the Web are joining together to organize events and activities in their towns, growing the OWD network from the grassroots up. In 2008, OneWebDay organizers documented volunteer-driven events in 34 different cities across the world. What’s OneWebDay. Share Your Story.

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Celebrate Issue Story Internet 105

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

They don’t necessarily think they need an organization in order to make an impact. So, for an organization to really win over supporters, they need to do a lot more today than they ever have to earn their trust. Maybe it isn’t even money, but feedback or advice, maybe an introduction or volunteer time.

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Philanthropy Social Media Media Social 244

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

We are a very heartful organization and a lot of what we do is thanks to an incredible group of volunteers. You can find an event to attend on our website TweetsGiving.org , volunteer to host a gratitude party (it’s not too late!), What is TweetsGiving? How can people get involved? What are you up to right now in Africa?

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Interview Tanzania Change Africa 108

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

We are a very heartful organization and a lot of what we do is thanks to an incredible group of volunteers. You can find an event to attend on our website TweetsGiving.org , volunteer to host a gratitude party (it’s not too late!), What is TweetsGiving? How can people get involved? What are you up to right now in Africa?

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Interview Tanzania Change Africa 108

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2010

Today I had the great pleasure and honor of presenting at the National Conference on Service and Volunteering. Game: To play the game with your organization, team or community group, use the documents below to share the grid and other pages to print and cut out the playing cards. The Grid is used as follows: Who is your community?

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Game Impact Community Social 145

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

—– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. or read the entire post copied below.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

It doesn’t just happen with the flip of a switch, but you can start today by changing small things, and even big things, to make your organization a trusted part of the community. Sites like GuideStar and GreatNonprofits make it easy for people that are interested in learning about your organization’s data and history to find it.

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Build Community Celebrate Leadership 228

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Sign up for a Mozilla Service Week Volunteer Opportunity. For the last four years, OneWebDay has attracted a global network of partner organizations and individual activists committed to broadening the public’s awareness of Internet and Web issues while deepening a culture of participation in building a Web that works for everyone.

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Celebrate Web Digital Conversation 164

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

As Mashable reports, “Jumo was designed to let users find, follow and support the causes important to them, and with 3,500 organizations on board at launch, would-be philanthropists should be able to find and follow something of interest upon joining. Is it to see if they are worth your donations or volunteer hours? What is Jumo?

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Reflection Profile Facebook Platform 279

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 2, 2009

" Is Your Organization Human Enough for Social Media? There are so many tools, none of which you’ve used before, so you don’t have an intuitive sense of how they work, let alone if they are really helping you get the work of your organization done. From January on, NABUUR will be volunteer-run: no more office staff.

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