Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

[Note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the December 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A recent article by the Associated Press sheds light on a troubling trend: nonprofit organizations, particularly 501(c)(3)s, are becoming increasingly wary of lobbying and advocacy efforts. By actively engaging in advocacy, nonprofits demonstrate their deep commitment to the causes they champion and create the conditions for long-term impact.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 13, 2022

This webinar illustrates the need for better social innovation strategies, delve into ways social innovators successfully built lasting, impactful, and scaled-up social solutions, and offer participants practical guidance on how to innovate more effectively. Presented By: Steve Nagai-Ma. About Author. Steve Nagai-Ma. Share This Post!

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2019

The article includes list of proposed best practices for use of AI in development and other social good fields. Find The Human-Technology Balance To Champion Your Customers This article is written primarily for small business owners, but it speaks to a point that nonprofits should also consider.

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Charity Village

APRIL 30, 2021

This article is an excerpt from Human Resources Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Charities and Nonprofits, a report published by CharityVillage and The Portage Group. The post Report reveals “significant negative impact” on volunteerism due to COVID-19 appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Charity Village

APRIL 23, 2021

This article is an excerpt from Human Resources Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Charities and Nonprofits, a report published by CharityVillage and The Portage Group. The post New data reveals stark picture of COVID-19 impacts on Canadian nonprofit and charity staff appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page! What is an impact statement? How can I show visual impact? An impact statement is your organization’s story about your influence on the community. Adding images directly to your donation form is another great way to show visual impact!

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NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the December 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

What if you didn’t need a highly trained designer every time you needed an image for an article or report? By creating images that evoke emotion, you can make your materials more impactful and persuade people to donate to your cause. Creative Ideas for Social Impact Imagery. Generate Imagery for Fundraising Materials.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Other studies, articles, and informal conversations show that the issue of staff turnover in the sector is clearly on the minds of nonprofit professionals. Providing the right amount of technology training can have a huge (and positive) impact on employee productivity and satisfaction, which can, in turn, improve staff turnover.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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Bonterra

JANUARY 20, 2021

This is the second post in a series of articles on the topic of digital marketing for nonprofits and creating the perfect nonprofit website. In the first article, we discussed creating mission pages , which are like bio pages for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

From an article on 2024’s SEO trends by Rosey Bowring: “Angie Nikoleychuk, Content Marketing Manager at Search Engine Journal says that we can partially blame AI for the sudden surge of low-effort and low-value content online. Highlight authentic stories: Share real-life examples of the impact your nonprofit has made.

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Donorbox

MARCH 15, 2024

Charity challenges are a powerful conduit for collective action and community impact. In this article, we’ll explore the significance and potential […] The post Charity Challenges Explained [+ 10 Fresh Fundraising Challenge Ideas] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2019

Blockchain for Impact: Blockchain Revolution Global Event Wrap-Up – Guest Post . Note from Beth: Amy Neumann recently attended the Blockchain for Impact gathering in Toronto last month with 1200 attendees from dozens of countries. By Amy Neumann. The event was hosted by the Blockchain Research Institute. Here is her report. (For

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Whether you are seeing these for the first time or this is a refresher for articles you’ve read and loved, we hope this list helps you to continue to navigate the current challenges successfully. 10 Things Fundraisers Can Do From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Adam Ruble, Illinois State University.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

Using this software doesn’t just make things run smoother; it also helps you make better choices and have a bigger impact. In this article, we’ll talk about why nonprofit grant management software is so important and how it can change things for the better. The impact on nonprofits and grant funding could be huge.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2024

In this article, we will explore why you should leverage AI for nonprofit data management in order to achieve success. This has empowered us to make data-driven decisions that have enhanced our impact in the communities we serve.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2020

We wanted to make it clear to our followers the connection between our work and how that helps prevent the spread of disease and impacts the health of families around the world. Here’s how Water.org ensured their content to be informative, demonstrated timely action and impact, and offered users the opportunity to help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

2) Recurring Donors and Giving Flexibility Recurring or sustaining-level donors are supporters who are excited to provide ongoing support and have a long-term impact on your organization, whether this is on a biweekly, monthly, or on a quarterly basis. Wallets are stretched thin as the prices of everyday items are continuously increasing.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 26, 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, I wanted to once again put together a list of the most-read articles published during the year. Without further ado, here were the the most popular articles published on sgENGAGE in 2019: The End of the Beginning of Online Giving by Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud. By Robyn Mendez, Blackbaud.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The second type of storytelling that your non-profit will engage in, and our focus for this article, is telling the stories of the individual people and groups that are involved with your organization. Doing this well is incredibly important, because it makes your work real and so much more compelling for donors.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This article was triggered by a number of things that, around the same time, were speaking to that ephemeral emotion, AWE.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Maps can be used to illustrate the work of a nonprofit, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts. By embedding the map on their website, they are able to show donors the impact of their contributions. Show Donors the Impact of Their Contributions with Maps.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2021

To break down the effects of these changes, let’s review three sources of data commonly used by mission-driven organizations that are impacted by Apple’s changes, where you can expect to see these changes in your reporting, and how your organization can adapt to the changes. Fewer return visitors. An overdue correction.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 2, 2009

Jed's just published a new article in Forbes.com entitled Steady Returns With Social Impact. It's called impact investing. It's called impact investing. Tags: impact investing blended value Jed Emerson REDF.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 8, 2022

Article In Brief: The Problem: New ideas for expanding impact tempt nonprofits to expand their target population, chase new grants or donors, and/or enlarge mission without realizing organization growth. The Solution: Nonprofits […].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2012

The Collective Impact of Love guest post by Stefan Lanfer, Barr Foundation. There is a lively debate these days in the nonprofit sector about how the solutions to intractable problems depend on “collective impact” and what it means to be “outcomes-focused.”

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Charity Village

MARCH 17, 2023

This article was previously published by Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia and is reprinted with permission. Full disclosure: this blog was supposed to be published last week.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2014

You can read more about it how it works from Steve Blank in this HBR article and the app Strategyzer. Here are the simple rules for nonprofit marketers as explained in this article in Social Media Today : Start with a hypothesis. ” More about testing images on Facebook, see this useful article. Cultural nuances abound.

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Blue Avocado

MAY 8, 2023

By expanding ESG efforts and communicating them effectively, nonprofits can engage new audiences and achieve greater impact. This article discusses how nonprofits can document and communicate their ESG impact and provides five steps to get started.

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Charity Village

APRIL 27, 2023

This article was previously published by Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia and is reprinted with permission. Think about the makeup of the labour market in the mid-1900s: Would you have been part of the workforce? Would workplaces have been safe for you? Would you have been hired, and would your work have been considered valuable?

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

Welcome to TechSoup’s Mobile Impact Webinar Series 2014. Our first webinar in this series, which took place on May 8, 2014, was called Mobile Impact 101: Taking Your Cause Mobile. What the Mobile Impact 101 Webinar Covered. Upcoming Webinars in the Mobile Impact Series. Acteva: Mobile Technology Impacts NPOs.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 26, 2018

The Washington Post covered the MAH's transformation as part of an article about museums engaging new audiences. The whole second half of the article was dedicated to our work: Smaller museums can be especially scrappy in finding ways to connect with the community. The impact was dramatic. This weekend was thrilling for me.

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Donorbox

MAY 31, 2023

Thousands of online companies finally understand how significant nonprofits are to the economy and want to make a buck and do their part to increase their impact on the world. This article provides 19 of […] The post 19 Best Nonprofit Software Options for 2023 appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Charity Village

MARCH 16, 2022

This article is an excerpt from Tarnished: Let’s rethink, reimagine and co-create a new social impact sector, and is reprinted with permission. If we want to impact an organization’s culture, we need first to define it. Again, many scholars offer a variety of ways in which to do this. I find the Cultural Web, the […].

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