Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2009

The 2009 GreatNonprofits Youth Thrive Awards will recognize the top-rated youth-focused nonprofits. Awards will be given out of 9 categories (6 geographic US regions and 3 budget size – small, medium and large). Tags: challenge awards nonprofits pressrelease youth. Contest Deadline: September 30th. About GreatNonprofits.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 30, 2009

The annual Tagline Awards are back from Nancy Schwartz and the Getting Attention blog. Your nonprofit or foundation could be one of this year’s Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Award winners! About the Tagline Awards. Tags: challenge marketing award branding competition nonprofit tagline. Enter today.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards , from See3, in partnership with YouTube, are back again for the 5th year! The Awards are open for submissions from members of the YouTube Nonprofit Program until March 2nd.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs). Now you can find me at the library frequently, combing through Candid’s resources. My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

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Utah Project Lesson Fundraising 105

Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

billion to community foundation-held DAFs in our sample, down 17% from over $11 billion in 2021. billion, representing nearly two-thirds of all grant dollars awarded. DAFs maintain high levels of grantmaking, despite declines in contributions In 2022, donors contributed $9.2

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Organizations of all sizes participated in the Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards, hosted by president of Nancy Schwartz & Company and publisher at GettingAttention.org. The 13 winners were selected from 60 finalists drawn from 1,702 nonprofit taglines submitted to the 2009 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards competition.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

While not a representative sample of institutional funders, it’s one of best avenues for detailed exploration and benchmarking of salaries. iii As the size of the grantmaker rises–as measured by grant dollars awarded or the total number of full- and part-time staff)–so does the ratio.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

It’s time again for the Nonprofit Video Awards from DoGooderTV , sponosored by NTEN & See3 Communications. If you were at the 08NTC last April, then you probably remember the awards ceremony for the 2008 contest. If your organization made a video—any video—in 2008, we want to see it!

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2009

Jamie Burke is hosting the Female Social Media Guru UK Awards as an opportunity to “challenge the current under-representation of females on event panels by offering a high profile platform for women.&# You can vote for the Female Social Media Guru UK Awards here!

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Award Social Media Media Austin 100

Classy

MAY 7, 2021

Sample Session Topics to Expect: Resilience and mental health. You’ll Experience the Classy Awards. The Classy Awards are returning for the first time since 2017 to honor today’s most innovative nonprofits and social enterprises that are addressing the world’s social and environmental challenges. Data trends.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs). Now you can find me at the library frequently, combing through Candid’s resources. My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

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Utah Project Lesson Time 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2007

Roger Carr from the Everyday Giving Blog presented the Bloggers Who Create Community Award to Beth's Blog! I feel like I should be giving you this award for all you work to support the Sharing Foundation's America's Giving Challenge and sharing the very valuable information on your blog! She's based on Portland.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

2002-2012 – Childhood During the first 10 years, Candid staff primarily focused on collecting grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a sample of the largest U.S. In this blog, we also share some insider tips on how to analyze this complex data set to gain accurate insights. private and community foundations.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When approaching writing this section of your proposal, aim to include details that help the funder see why your organization is best suited to solve the problem or need at hand, if awarded the grant. If you are wondering how to get started, consider showcasing the information in your Candid nonprofit profile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 6, 2008

I'd just finished blogging about the book giveaway (reading Amy Sample Ward 's reflection about it). So, that's how I heard about the WeMedia Awards The We Media Awards. We offered free copies of Media Rules by Brian Reich and Dan Solomon to generate participation on the wiki for the NTEN WeAreMedia Project.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The CTK Foundation “Heroes with a Heart” Grant Award asks for your nominations of a “Hero with a Heart,” and gives them a chance to win $5,000 – a simple thanks for the hard work that they do. Blogger’s Choice Award Lastly, there will be a Blogger’s Choice Award of $1,000 (USD).

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Award Literacy Grant Blogger 199

NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Make it easy for them by providing samples of everything they’ll need. Sample tweets, emails, Facebook posts, employee memos, phone scripts, communication plans, and anything else they’ll need to inspire and manage their team. Include a sample script of what to say to team members. Providing Resources. And I mean everything.

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Causes Sample Script Support 202

Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

Here is a sample board skills assessment: Board Member Information What is your name? Here is a sample statement to the board of directors: “Dear Board Members, I hope this message finds you well. What is your position on the board? How long have you been a member of the board? What is your professional background?

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Strategy Fundraising Skills Sample 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

And for more practical application, Candid provides sample templates for documents you will eventually write as an industry professional. Patrons who visit Funding Information Network partners can also access Grants to Individuals (GTI) for free to find scholarships, fellowships, and awards for students, artists, researchers, and others.

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Blue Fox

MAY 22, 2020

million people [PDF] Nyaka , Michigan/Uganda: Releases first full-length documentary – award winning, truth-telling, INSPIRING, and streaming free [VIDEO-40 min] What are you up to? We must get up every day, lead our teams, take care of our families, and provide services and support to communities and people who rely on us.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes). Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. ACTION: Get board members to review your donor list.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Charity Navigator has awarded Feeding America a four-star rating for ten consecutive years. Make use of a New Donor Welcome Kit that contains sample content. Founder John van Hengel developed the concept of food banking when he was a soup kitchen volunteer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2012

Amy Sample Ward did a hilarious “who is the room” with asking those who had attended their first NTC ten years ago to raise their (Friendsters) and to shake hands with people who are first-timers (pinterest). This was followed by the NTENanna awards and colleague Debra Askanase was honored for her support to the community.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

AASP''s listserv, Fundsvcs, won the grand prize in the 2013-2014 LISTSERV Choice Awards. And NTEN CEO, Amy Sample Ward , discusses digital inclusion and the need for safe discussion spaces for creating a more equitable digital future. Congratulations to NTEN Member Partner, Association of Advancement Services Professionals (AASP) !

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Our most recent (March 2016) survey sample size — over 3,300 respondents — is large enough for confidence in the data. Funder types and award sizes vary widely by mission focus. But an award of $25,000 for an educational institution would be less impressive, based on the median highest award of $300,000.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 12, 2011

DIA will award “Salsa” – their organizing platform for nonprofits – to five organizations that demonstrate the ability to effectively organize. The first grant was awarded to Occupy Philly already! Groups not selected for an Empowers Grant are eligible for a $500 award towards Salsa.

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Grant Community Organization Award 156

Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2014

After Jason Shim won the 2014 NTEN Award in March, I thought I’d have a look to see why Amy Sample Ward and company thought so highly of him. He is the first Canadian to win the award, and it turns out he's a pretty great choice. My next question was about being the first NTEN Award winner in Canada.

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Technology Canada Nptech Award 93

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

It also includes sample templates, worksheets, and my Creative Ways to Thank Your Donors guide with 72 ideas you can use! Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

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Donor Strategy Retention Relationship 141

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Vote here for the 2009 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards. About the Nonprofit Tagline Awards. The annual Tagline Awards are back from Nancy Schwartz and the Getting Attention blog. Your nonprofit or foundation could be one of this year’s Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Award winners!

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

You’ll find some sample matrices here. The projects from RFPs too often get awarded to the lowest bidder rather than the most qualified or best fit for the project—so why would a highly qualified, highly experienced consultant participate? The person who attended the same school we did. The person we already know socially .

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2014

After Jason Shim won the 2014 NTEN Award in March, I thought I’d have a look to see why Amy Sample Ward and company thought so highly of him. He is the first Canadian to win the award, and it turns out he's a pretty great choice. My next question was about being the first NTEN Award winner in Canada.

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Technology Canada Nptech Award 64

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 2, 2007

I was awarded one of the 2006 MacArthur Fellowships. These awards are based not so much on past achievements, as an expectation that you will do something exciting in the future. The first step in the process of assessing these documents was a pilot project to sample them. Here's my latest President's Update.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Here is a Sample Six-Month Planning Timeline to help you get started. What are the different options for matching funds and prizes that are awarded to nonprofits during the Giving Day? This Sample Budget Template provides a more detailed expense breakdown and can be used to start your Giving Day budget.

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Hosting Foundation Question Giving 94

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Let's say that the XYZ Foundation awards your nonprofit a grant for 2011. By using this hierarchal setup, you will be able to keep track of all the grants that were awarded to your nonprofit by the XYZ Foundation, and you can keep track of each individual grant simultaneously. The QuickBooks "Customer/Jobs" Utility.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2011

CTK Foundation Grant Award: Social Media, Technology, and Poetry for the Soul | Community Organizer 2.0 – "I was contacted by my colleague John Haydon last week to write about an interesting foundation grant challenge by the CTK Foundation. " Pew: Open government is tied to higher levels of community satisfaction | Gov 2.0:

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NTEN

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Flickr: kalabird) Nancy Schwartz announced the 13 Annual Nonprofit Tagline Awards winners , and we are so proud to see NTEN member organizations Earthjustice and The Houston Food Bank included. Beverley Pomeroy ( Pinc Productions ) is a finalist for the 2009 Stevie Awards Best Canadian Entrepreneur. NTEN is People! Nice work! .

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Museum 2.0

JULY 23, 2019

In reflecting on the sample, I’ve made some broad reflections on museum workers and visitors. Awards can be incredibly gratifying. Awards can show higher-ups the value of our work and they can be important tools for showing funders results. And, I have been known to give out an award or two.

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