Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Many early adopters in the nonprofit community were already working hard (despite announcements from Google that they would police use and roll-out an organization-specific profile option) to start building a space for their organization’s profile on the new social network since it originally launched. The Price of Early Adoption.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Administrators of Causes accounts on MySpace received a notice via email stating, “Thank you for the work you’ve done on Causes on MySpace.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Administrators of Causes accounts on MySpace received a notice via email stating, “Thank you for the work you’ve done on Causes on MySpace.

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Myspace Technology Causes Application 158

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

You should be sharing your nonprofit’s mission online and offline through your social media plan , donor newsletters, events, and other communications. They may not want to give you a grant if they see your animal welfare nonprofit is living off of your adoption fees or your homeless shelter is solely running on a large government grant.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2016

I was an early adopter of using the Internet in 1992 where I had a virtual job working online for a program of the New York Foundation for the Arts called ArtsWire. Another way to take a break is a “Digital Detox,” a period of time when a person does not use technology, the Internet, or mobile phone in order to reduce stress.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause. What we love about Smartwaiver With an offline mode, Smartwaiver provides flexibility in collecting waivers, even if you don’t have an internet connection on-site of your event.

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NTEN

JANUARY 4, 2011

Any giving that took place on sites that do not use the Network for Good platform or that were made offline are not included. It’s about the relationship between the nonprofit and the donor who wants to support a cause. They also probably serve as an “entryway” or “on-ramp” for people who are new to charitable giving or your cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

As Jeremiah Owyang , founder of Crowd Companies , describes it as drones, robots, chat bots, and AI. He should know, having tracked and observed the disruption caused by online technology over the past decade. Bots needs to be designed increase engagement, support and inspire offline action. What is the “autonomous world?”

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

The episode examined some of the ways technology and social media can be harnessed to support causes. Social media adoption continues to grow and technology becomes more accessible. which means "enough," began online and moved offline to solidify a movement to create a better Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Matthew Mahan , vice president of impact at Causes. She leads social innovation, philanthropy, and causes at Twitter and Blogs at Claire.us.com. More specifically we discussed grass roots fundraising and the rapid growth of online platforms that allow people to raise money for the causes they support. Meet Claire.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Selling environmentally-friendly clothing to raise money for your cause, like Lonesome George & Co. "Adoption" programs, for example, pay $30 to adopt Lucy the Llama for one year. Organizations that operate offline storefronts or second hand shops, and want to sell products online as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2011

One can’t really claim cause and effect here, but social media is becoming an important tool in grassroots organizing. At minimum, this application lets people air their concerns to legislators and policy makers easily through Twitter and can amplify more traditional tactics such as email campaigns and signing online/offline petitions.

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Judi Sohn

APRIL 14, 2010

Kara Carrell (aka @Karitas ) pointed out that she has a "How I Roll" post that she links to and updates as her on and offline world evolves. I consider myself an early adopter/adventurous techie, but I am not a developer. I'll accept if we've had a conversation I can remember, on or offline. I loved that idea. Highly recommend.

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Judi Sohn

APRIL 14, 2010

Kara Carrell (aka @Karitas ) pointed out that she has a "How I Roll" post that she links to and updates as her on and offline world evolves. I consider myself an early adopter/adventurous techie, but I am not a developer. I'll accept if we've had a conversation I can remember, on or offline. I loved that idea.

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Cancer New Jersey Digg Offline 100

Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Their Causes page garnered over $94,000 from 6,268 members in 50 days. Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. LWB had to teach their members how to sign-up for Facebook and donate to their cause. You have to try and attract new people to Facebook and your Cause. How did they do it?

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Causes Facebook Challenge Social Media 38

Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Their Causes page garnered over $94,000 from 6,268 members in 50 days. Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. LWB had to teach their members how to sign-up for Facebook and donate to their cause. You have to try and attract new people to Facebook and your Cause. How did they do it?

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Causes Facebook Challenge Social Media 38

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2009

While initially driven by "free agent" fundraisers (those not on the organization's board or staff, but who are fans and social media users), we'll begin to see more and more as nonprofits adopt social media as part of their fundraising tool box. There is a both an online and offline event that take place at the same time.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Supporters need a designated space to read about your cause, perhaps leave comments and give donations. Offer holiday eCards that web visitors or email recipients can forward to their friends to help promote your cause. Also, if you know anyone with well-read blogs, ask them to write about your cause for a day! case studies.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Some of the key trends supporting rapid adoption of technology by nonprofits are: 1) Online lifestyle, behavior and giving of consumers and donors leading to success. Nonprofits, Donors and Consumers Adopting Online Lifestyle. 2) Mobile technology. 3) Technology that equalizes the playing field for all nonprofits.

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NTEN

JUNE 19, 2014

Big goals in addition to iterating on the products and getting them adopted widely: By 2016, they will solidify their business strategy, aggregate a mentorship program of 100,000 students around the world, and plant a million trees. Eventually they will launch a more formal program. • Blake was a beloved DJ at a local country oldies station.

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Education Mentoring Virginia Mobile 71

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Some tips to build capacity and benefiting from a fundraising contest: Get organized both online and offline. I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. Designate a cheer leader.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

I typically donate my schwag to a good cause or if there is a schwag recycling room , I participate. is about building a bridge between two-way online communication and offline actions and impact. It's the user experience that drives adoption. I typically donate my schwag to a good cause or if there.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2008

My most recent experiment involved Twitter, fundraising, and an integrated offline component at the Gnomedex Conference in Seattle. On that note, what can companies and brands learn from social cause fundraising? My finance is half-Cambodian so the personal connection to the beneficiary made the cause more memorable for me.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Beth is an expert in facilitating online and offline peer learning, curriculum development based on traditional adult learning theory and other instructional approaches. They are not afraid to stand up for cause they are passionate about. She has trained thousands of nonprofits around the world. You can read more her here.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 29, 2016

Many organizations hold large fundraising events offline where community members, leaders, board members, and donors are all gathered together in one room. Silent auctions let supporters see how much others are offering, and encourages a bit of competition for a good cause. First, let’s talk about data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. How do you balance online action with offline engagement? And the user-adoption numbers are ridiculously high. Will new "online" groups drive their predecessors to extinction? Come to this session and find out!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

grist.org’s key results are: Footprint: The reach of their activities, both online and offline. What’s happened now is that we at least 100 people a week using this hashtag without us pushing it, the mainstream media has adopted it and it attracting many new readers to our site. If they aren’t successful, the consequences are dire.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2013

This year the foundation took their six-week fundraising campaign online using peer-to-peer fundraising to supplement their offline campaign activities. Narrow the Cause. Next year Marino hopes to bring corporate and community partners on board by asking them to adopt the foundation for a month or the length of the campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 15, 2009

This month's Net2 Think Tank question is: How do real-world (offline) events fit into social media conversations and campaigns ? We need offline events to meet each other, bond eye-to-eye, and forge the collaborations that will make our social networks stronger, better connected, and ultimately transformative. Courtesy of Joe Solomon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. How do you balance online action with offline engagement? And the user-adoption numbers are ridiculously high. Will new "online" groups drive their predecessors to extinction? Come to this session and find out!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

Online/Offline and Open/Closed Content A story in CIO talks about how the Internet has boosted employee productivity and points to Pew Research that shows that the boundary that existed in people??? Nancy Schwartz has a terrific post about getting your audience to spread the word about your cause. bleeding edge tool, twitter.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

It’s fairly easy to extrapolate that even with the poorest of clients, we’re seeing web adoption especially as traditional sources of information for job and apartment listings leave print media. But in many areas there will always be scope for offline delivery of a non-profit’s message. 2 admin 09.18.07

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. How do you balance online action with offline engagement? And the user-adoption numbers are ridiculously high. Will new "online" groups drive their predecessors to extinction? Submitted by Ted Fickes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

The corporate sector have adopted it. CRAM = Connect, Reward, Action, Memorable - mentions Technorati as a tool to find your potential audience who have interest in your cause or programs. There are offline ways to do it. Go to the places on the social web where you can find people who are passionate about your cause.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

They were able to use the platform for organizing offline events, finding and collaborating with volunteer organizers, and more. But, if you have a good percentage of your constinuents who are early adopters and tech savvy, it’s a great place to be. Raise awareness for your cause and projects.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 7, 2010

. —– I’ve talked about issues and ideas over the last year about the use of certain tools or platforms in the social technology for social impact sector, from Causes to Ideablob to Ning. But, offline, we can create community spaces that are free from advertising. 1 Community does not equal All Communities.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 31, 2011

Based on the “giving circle” concept, we’re giving donors a new way to personalize their giving and support their favorite causes. Not only can you provide financial support, but you can tie your cause to your self-identity and transform not only your community, but yourself. Wow – that doesn’t sound like fun! But it will be!

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