Amy Sample Ward

MAY 19, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Over the past few weeks, we received over 250 applications from bloggers around the world – from California to Kenya, and from Mexico to Iraq. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of May 19th).

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 20, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of May 20th). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. This is the latest in the series.

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Web Bookmarking Contest Case Study 114

Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

When MySpace and Friendster first came on the scene opening the door to Web 2, nonprofits couldn’t fathom that one day they would be hiring for “Social Media Managers”. When MySpace and Friendster first came on the scene opening the door to Web 2, nonprofits couldn’t fathom that one day they would be hiring for “Social Media Managers”.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

The last few years, though, have been dramatically impacted by the real-time web. The real-time web is a paradigm based on pushing information to users as soon as it’s available, instead of requiring that they or their software check a source periodically for updates. Philanthropy has been able to move into the real time web, too.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

A couple of recent reports worth your attention. Laura Fitton (@ pistachio ) has an extensive (free) report on enterprise level micro sharing applications. In the report she compares 19 applications based on different criteria into a succinct consumer reports like analysis. You can download a copy or read it online here.

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Attention Research Report Case Study 51

TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Last week, we discussed the importance of paying attention to and reporting on your nonprofit’s website analytics. It’s importance to understanding what content is driving engagement, and what content is not resonating with your audience. This ultimately helps you attract more potential donors, volunteers, and constituents to your nonprofit.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 21, 2017

Indeed, one need only look at the resounding success of Facebook Live and the myriad social media applications and it’s clear that video can bring loads of attention to you products, services or causes in a way that photos and words alone cannot.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2016

To that end, Sucuri, a web application firewall, is one of the leading defensive systems you can get. By really studying where their attention is coming from you can hone your content and marketing strategies and, hopefully, grab a bit more of the market share.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Tech people are very familiar with web browsing, better than the average person due to their knowledge of web architecture, design, function, and flow. When a tech person is searching a database for opportunities, they are able to skim through very quickly and will only stop to look at a listing that catches their attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

If your goal is to get more exposure to local businesses and tee up broader corporate partnerships, target supporters with applicable networks. 6) Use web-based tools to keep everyone on the same page and all the information in one place. Refer back to your goals when considering who and how you recruit supporters for the event.

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 22, 2022

Allegiance Group uses Docker Desktop for local development and containerizing applications for uniform deployment across different environments. Using docker for local development allows each developer to get up and running much more quickly than provisioning virtual machines or servers to host applications.

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Forum One

JUNE 29, 2021

To complement the yearbook’s interactive web platform , where users can filter and dig through national and state data, Forum One worked with the ZERO TO THREE team to design a downloadable PDF version for audiences to hone in on key findings, takeaways, and messaging. In this sense, it is a living annual report.

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Forum One

MAY 7, 2009

A lot of organizations we work with are increasingly using web conferencing to have more productive meetings with staff in the field, share knowledge across projects and programs, and conduct training. Pay particular attention to screen size, if the presenter's screen is very large, and participants' are small, the participants?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

Write and run web crawlers and scrapers for data collection. Design and implement data visualizations, including everything from simple static charts and maps to custom interactive visualizations on the web. Write and run statistical analysis in R, including survey estimation, geospatial analysis, and general linear model fitting.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Web 2.0 clearly has had the lion’s share of attention for a while, but who knows how long this will remain. But in the meantime, social bookmarking tools are I think a useful part of Web 2.0. {

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Forj

AUGUST 7, 2017

On membership forms, applications, and registration forms, be sure to ask about which social media platforms, magazines, trade publications and blogs people like most then make an effort to advertise there. Do not under estimate the power of networking when trying to get the attention of association members. Network, network, network!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

If web users knew of someone else who needed help, 44 percent would ask other people in their social network to contact authorities, 35 percent would post a request for help directly on a response agency’s Facebook page and 28 percent would send a direct Twitter message to responders. Thousands of reports were placed via SMS.

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See3

MARCH 14, 2008

Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2013

Many designers sign their work, so if you find an infographic by a nonprofit that catches your attention, you can easily find the firm’s web presence. But, now thanks to some free and low costs online software applications and decent clip art, you can now create your own visualization of ideas and data yourself.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2010

In December, the Pepsi Refresh Contest was hailed as the boldest experiment so far of the number of social good contests over the past three years that have used crowdsourcing and social media to encourage innovative social change ideas or to raise money for nonprofits or shine attention on their do good work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2011

Treesaver is a new open source web platform for publishing that uses the new HTML5 standard to create narrative experiences—with text, pictures and video. It works on any device that has a web browser. actually a terrible way to put content on the web. that no one is paying attention. The Nonprofit Report. The PDF is.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

The best buttons were those that were a bright color and grabbed my attention immediately. 8) If the donor was prompted to opt-in to receive text alerts (if applicable) from the nonprofit during the “Donate Now” process. That said, 18 of the nonprofits did not require a phone number to make on online donation.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By translating these lessons into the nonprofit context, we can gain valuable insights into crafting campaigns that inspire participation rather than simply grab attention. This runs counter to short-form trends on TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube that occupy our attention. Blend time-tested principles with bold new applications.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

To help your organization find the tools it needs, we have compiled a list of the best software and web-based tools along with resources on how to meet the many challenges of modern fundraising. Looking for a web-based software application for fundraising and contact management for donors and other contacts? NOZAsearch.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

De’Yonté’s a late-80s baby who found his passion for web design and development during MySpace’s heyday, when he helped his friends create awesome profiles. When you partner with a nonprofit web consultant to help build your website, you can ensure all of your core software integrations will have a home on your site. .

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See3

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Convio has built a Facebook application builder as part of their Open initiative. For organizations on the Convio platform, the Facebook application is a no-brainer and a HUGE improvement from Causes. First, you can only create one Facebook application. As Michael Hoffman shares, the Convio Facebook application is really good.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As you explore the different apps, pay attention to the highlighted features and consider how each could make a difference in how you fundraise. Nonprofits can rest assured knowing they’re applying for official grants, and the government authenticates the applications as they come in. Everyone wins! The best part?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 14, 2010

The things that make the TV we've known -- limited channels defined by their number on a large stationary screen in our homes -- are merging into the world of the web and mobile. On the web and on our smartphones, we have websites and applications that deliver video content. The web and TV are merging. Not so much.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

It may be hard to believe but there is a near future when your organization will likely be hiring a AI Prompt Architect to build custom applications for your staff and stakeholders. Press Releases : AI writers can help nonprofits create attention-grabbing press releases that generate media coverage and raise awareness of their cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

Bill Gates wrote about it in his annual letter earlier this year, when he said he was “thinking a lot harder about how we can use the web to make it easier for givers of all sizes to connect to causes and see the results of their giving.” Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen has written an excellent book Giving 2.0

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

” These small yet impactful design choices can make a significant difference in capturing the attention and generosity of potential donors. A mobile-friendly design When building a nonprofit website, it’s easy to get caught up in the aesthetics and design of the web pages.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2013

To help your organization find the tools it needs, we have compiled a list of the best software and web-based tools along with resources on how to meet the many challenges of modern fundraising. Looking for a web-based software application for fundraising and contact management for donors and other contacts? PayAnywhere.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2010

A couple days ago, Facebook announced some major changes in its platform that will make the entire web more social: "We're building toward a web where the default is social. Every application and product will be redesigned from the ground up to use a person's real identity and friends. Scoble explains.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2012

Nonprofit marketing expert, and NTEN board member extraordinaire, Nancy Schwartz wants to help you with a straightforward value swap: you give her your attention for 5 minutes and she'll share her expertise on storytelling.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 13, 2015

It doesn’t matter if your organization is large or small, it’s never a bad idea to brush up on your web form game. So why not integrate your web forms with those very same systems? It’s never been easier to connect leads, donors, applicants and volunteers to CRM systems, email systems and even Google Sheets.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

As long as an organization meets the basic eligibility requirements, which almost all nonprofits do, and the application is submitted correctly, the nonprofit will be approved for a Google Grant. You can then apply for Google Grants using the Google Grants application form. How Do You Apply for a Google Grant? and get them approved.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Citrix Online offers simple web conferencing through its popular GoToMeeting service, as well as two higher-capacity editions based on it: GoToWebinar and GoToTraining. This means you don't have to purchase a separate GoToMeeting account for conducting simple web conferences for up to 15 users. Additional Information.

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