Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

Twive and Receive Reveals the Top 20 Most Generous Cities & Who Would Win In A Fight Between the Hulk and a Kitten | Razoo Media Room – "Julie Nations, the Executive Director of The Ellie Fund said “It’s been the best communications outreach program we’ve ever done. ."" Apply today!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

" [Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: National Wildlife Federation – Here is a terrific interview with my friend and colleague Danielle Brigida of the National Wildlife Federation – she discusses both the tools she uses and the lessons she's learned from managing the social media presence for the NWF.

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MAY 18, 2012

Of the different trend-spotting resources, few are as important and authoritative as the "donorCentrics Index of National Fundraising Performance" published quarterly by Target Analytics, a division of Blackbaud. The full report is here. Overall revenue from nonprofits in Target's index declined again in 2011. More key findings.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2012

highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. Thanks to you, we received a record 4,607 responses nationwide to our 2012 State of the Sector Survey, more than doubling responses from last year. In 2011, 85% of respondents reported an increase in demand. Angela Francis , Senior Associate.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 25, 2011 Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector 2011: All quiet on the nonprofit front" posted by Angela Francis , Senior Associate Nonprofit Finance Fund Welcome to Research Friday ! The survey primarily says no : 23% of national respondents were comfortable talking about their working capital needs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2012

scholar, student, or professional to highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can inform and improve day-to-day. Earlier this year, Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) received 4,600 responses to our annual 2012 State of the Sector Survey. So what happened in 2011, and what are respondents planning for 2012?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2012

He described a bunch of recent security breaches and probably most telling, the fact that there are no national or international cloud security standards or best practices yet. What the NTEN Cloud Survey Report Says. nonprofits across eight states in 2011. The report has a whole section on cloud security.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 21, 2011

By Jason Samuels, Manager of Information Technology, National Council on Family Relations. We asked this question recently on our post-conference survey and the results were overwhelming: 95.9% I work for the National Council on Family Relations, the premier professional association for the multidisciplinary understanding of families.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 15, 2011 Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead and Manage a Nonprofit Organization posted by Laura L. The ASU Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) is one of only 56 continuing education professional development programs in the nation. [2] April 18, 2011 11:16 AM Laura Bush said. Bush, Ph.D. Bush, Ph.D.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Like Bob Ottenhoff, CEO of Guidstar USA, said, “the era of assumed virtue in the nonprofit sector is over…people want to know how their contributions are being used (Rooney, 2011).” Annual reviews, staff surveys and beneficiary evaluations work to provide donors with the satisfaction of knowing their monies are being put to good use.

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2011

This week, NTEN released the 2011 Community Survey Report , which is all about YOU. M+R Research Labs used this campaign to talk about taking your mission outside of geographic boundaries and turn a state battle into a national victory. Have more news to share? Drop us a line or include your links in the comments!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2017

According to a study conducted in 2011, 86 percent of nonprofit board members are Caucasian (Schwartz, Weinberg, Hagenbuch, & Scott, 2011). She is looking for an organization where she can make the most difference in the lives of underserved populations in our nation. Schwartz, R., Weinberg, J., Hagenbuch, D., &

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

A recent study by California nonprofit Community Technology Alliance found that almost 70% of the homeless people surveyed in their county did have a mobile phone. One survey participant referred to her phone as a "lifeline," further adding: "With a reliable cell phone, I will be able to function as an independent person."

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 18, 2011 Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunteer?" As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. posted by Mark Hager, Ph.D.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

I was fortunate enough to be invited to be a guest speaker at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference. A 2003 survey of employers found that the cost of adaptation to accommodate employees with disabilities was $500 or less. 73% of employers reported that their employees did not require special facilities at all. Dixon, K.A.,

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2011

A third (33%) of nonprofit executives take over from someone who was fired or forced to resign, according to the 2011 Daring to Lead report, which surveyed 3000 nonprofit executive directors earlier this year. Author: Jennifer Darrouzet. This blows my mind.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2011

The 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference kicks off tomorrow and one of the key elements to Community Day is the Science Fair. Click & Pledge Free I-POD ClientTrack by Data-Systems International Stop by our booth for a demo of ClientTrack™Online Case Management and Reporting Software. Idealware Article, reports, oh my!

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Nonprofit Research Collaborative Releases First Report Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 29th, 2010 The Nonprofit Research Collaborative released its first report today. The Health, Public?society renewed contracts.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 2011 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference – Day 1 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 17th, 2011 NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #NTC ) is in Washington, DC and it’s sold out once again.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 12, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Knight Foundation , was released in July 2011 and reported in CIRCLE , a publication of Tufts University. in Residence. and James L.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Key Trends in Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 7th, 2011 Blackbaud has released two new groundbreaking research studies that reveal insights about peer-to-peer event fundraising.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 9, 2012

A new report, "Digital Citizenship: Exploring the Field of Tech for Engagement", released by the Knight Foundation, explores the potential for technology to improve democracy -- specifically at how it can help people engage with their communities, leaders, and governments. Let the tree hunt begin! Congratulations to all the winners!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

Thursday, January 6, 2011 Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Volunteering As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 7, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. who come from different Latin American nationalities, although they have varying races, cultures, language proficiencies, and experiences in the U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2010

And, speaking of best companies, Branham told me that Best Buy has received more than 900 cost-cutting and revenue-producing ideas from its employees via its employee social media site called Blue-Shirt Nation. Love the Blue Shirt Nation idea. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Sunday, March 28, 2010 Make It Easy For Employees To Volunteer April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2011

This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. This is in line with the 2010 Online Giving Report.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 20, 2012

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. In our professional and personal lives, we are all asked to take a dozen or more surveys every year. No doubt you do as well.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Troubling Nonprofit Statistics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on October 28th, 2010 I spend a lot of time looking at metrics and benchmarks from across the nonprofit sector. solicit The 2010 Cygnus Donor Survey notes this and other trends.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Just When You Thought Direct Mail Was Dead Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 10th, 2010 It’s baaack! That means there’s a survey bias in the results. The same coverage bias happens in telephone surveys too.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 8, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. This report, called a “partner paper,” examines how different states have weathered the economic recession from 2006 to 2010. Like this article?

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