Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 18, 2010

Because social media may be about networks, communities, and collaboration; but it is only possible because of the dynamic and powerful tools individuals are using. Collaborative tools are valuable because of the options for bringing individuals working on a project into a shared space.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

These organizations successfully used special events to inspire donors, develop the community, and raise awareness about their cause. As a nonprofit funding groundbreaking cancer research, the V Foundation hosts an annual symposium for medical researchers to share and discuss recent advances in the fight against cancer.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

Can strengthen relationships with existing constituencies.Can present favorable press coverage and thus increased public awareness if the venture proves to be successful and gains the attention of a broader audience. Select a project leader and venture team to outline a process and timeline that fits your organization. foreign policy.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Find them all at GivingTuesday.org 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Inc. The Trust for Public Land TransForm Transportation Alternatives United Nations Foundation United Way for Southeastern Michigan United Way of Genesee County Vermont Foodbank Volunteers of America Wade Edwards Foundation and Learning Lab Women Employed World Food Program USA YES!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The movement is growing every year around the globe, with more organizations joining in, raising awareness for their cause, and providing an opportunity for us all to give back in the season of Goodwill. And if it goes well, why not extend it and run it as your end-of-year campaign?

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. Lisa is a leader on the MiHIA Thrive ACE’s initiative steering team and has worked with nonprofit organizations such as the American Cancer Society.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If I am building a community, maybe my community needs/wants/desires something different.” When you’re in the business of creating a community, it’s really important to be intentional about nomenclature.” Recipients who click on a video tend to have higher brand awareness and are likelier to convert.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If I am building a community, maybe my community needs/wants/desires something different.” When you’re in the business of creating a community, it’s really important to be intentional about nomenclature.” Recipients who click on a video tend to have higher brand awareness and are likelier to convert.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

While there are many new and exciting organizations and platforms emerging we are speaking with three we know at the forefront - Causes.com, American Cancer Society, and StartSomeGood.com. Jen Burton, Community Director of Causes Fundraising Focus: Facebook. Jen Burton, Community Director of Causes Fundraising Focus: Facebook.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Does the community have a strong need for this nonprofit? Make sure that by starting a new nonprofit, you’ll be able to fulfill an unmet need in the community. Is there a long-term need for your nonprofit, or could the issue be solved with a smaller-scale fundraising campaign or project? The answer could be “both.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

posted by Jason Rescka , Music Event Manager & Community Board Member. Garage Community & Youth Center. Below are five suggestions that have helped Garage Community and Youth Center form lasting and meaningful relationships with current and prospective volunteers. Offer titles within organization. will keep costs low.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social media is an indispensable tool for raising awareness for your nonprofit’s cause, reaching new audiences, and strengthening your relationships with donors. Conversion Rate Once your organization has a bustling community of supporters on social media, how do you channel their enthusiasm into meaningful impact? After all, with 4.9

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. His films have explored causes from human rights and curing cancer to animal welfare and religious coexistence. ” Enjoy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

This got me curious about the young people blogging about education or doing projects. That lead me to Jennifer Rauch, the co-founder of The Generation Project. I am currently launching The Generation Project full-time. Tell me about you Education is my passion.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The online protest was to raise awareness on NSA mass surveillance practices and also to promote ‘Aaron’s law’, a response to the 2013 suicide death of activist Aaron Swartz who was convicted of hacking data on an academic website and getting a sentence of 35 years in prison. The New Cancer Research UK Smartphone Game.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

At CauseVox , We’ve helped thousands of people and nonprofits all over the world crowdfund for nonprofits and social good projects. For example, Project Renewal helps homeless people get off the streets. For example, a group of friends shared stories of their beard-growing journey to raise funds for breast cancer research.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

Last week, I had the honor of participating on a keynote panel at Celgene Corporation’s Patient Partners annual meeting ahead of the ASCO Conference (ASCO is a professional oncology society committed to conquering cancer through research, education, prevention and delivery of high-quality patient care). This “Dr.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Maria Ogneva, director of community at Yammer, spoke at a San Francisco online community event about how to make your organization go social. Read an account of how Canteen , an Australian nonprofit dedicated to supporting teenagers with cancer, used social media to raise awareness for an online and offline campaign.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re surely aware that Facebook fundraising is quite different from the digital efforts you conduct on other platforms. There is a sense of community already built-in. Virtual fundraising, virtual donor stewardship. virtual events— these are the terms dominating this year’s fundraising season.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Disruptive Model: School Project Crowdfunding. I could tell they were passionate, fired-up people who had great ideas for strategies and projects to help kids learn better,” said Best in a 2014 interview in Fast Company. “[My first project] was literally for pens, pencils, crayons, glue and rulers. Disruptor: Kickstarter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

The final program is done through a combination of an open submission and community voting process. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Twitterstorm, anyone? Carie Lewis. Let's discuss: join us!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

Breast Cancer awareness month (October) is just around the corner! And here's another clever online fundraising strategy for breast cancer. If you go to Purina Cat Chow's web site & take a test on your knowledge of breast cancer they will donate $1. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

The final program is done through a combination of an open submission and community voting process. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. The SXSW Interactive Festival. Twitterstorm, anyone? What is it?

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

57,000 gamers have outperformed supercomputers in the task of folding proteins in new ways that could lead scientists to cures for Alzheimer's, cancer and more. Purpose: Recruiting new members, viral awareness-building. DISNEY PROJECT GREEN: Play games, donate points and help a charity win $100,000.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2006

Currently the Online Community Manager for TechSoup , she was part of the original launch team for the Techsoup, a one-stop resource for nonprofit technology needs including free information, resources, and support. " Today as the Online Community Manager, Tenby oversees the community forums and works with editorial team.

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2011

We all make up systems as we go along, we all look for inspiration at non-parallel models, we all incorporate game-theory into our work, and we enjoy thinking about how to bring incentives into the act of participating in our communities. We are thinking in the correct framework of nurturing and cultivating innovation.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Events like GivingTuesday are helping condition people to give online and raise awareness about the importance of giving. But they aren’t going to cure cancer, reduce hunger, or improve pre-K education. How can we protect yet empower ourselves, our kiddos, families, and communities among the multiple data streams social/media converge?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2018

In spite of the fact that both departments rely on excellent communications to achieve their desired outcomes, there is little to no work product developed or created in common. They routinely survey physicians, patients, employees, and community members on a variety of issues. Typically it’s very little.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Maria Ogneva, director of community at Yammer, spoke at a San Francisco online community event about how to make your organization go social. Read an account of how Canteen , an Australian nonprofit dedicated to supporting teenagers with cancer, used social media to raise awareness for an online and offline campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Last December, I watched Twitter turn into a sea of frozen green peas to support Susan Reynolds in her fight against breast cancer and to raise money for research in her honor. The wizard behind the Frozen Pea Fund (and many others since) is Connie Reece, who specializes in developing marketing and communications programs that use Web 2.0

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

The final program is done through a combination of an open submission and community voting process. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. The SXSW Interactive Festival. Twitterstorm, anyone? Carie Lewis.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

In 2009, Project Bread used a bowl-a-thon to raise more than $14,000! youth/school events can prove to be a great way to engage future donors at a young age and encourage them to give back to their community. These popular events appeal to a broad audience and often attract participants passionate about the organization’s cause.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A mission statement is meant to be a guide that ensures the programs or projects you undertake align with your organization’s goals. The American Cancer Society: When prospects explore ways to give on the ACS website, they see a clear statement about what they can expect for their donation. Giving once funds a new water project.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. Why not give a small donation to help a school in Africa, like Epic Change's projects or find a project in a corner of the world that is meaningful to you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

Post, Post It Passion Exercise from Youth Noise, Youth Summit Blogging and New (to me) Blogs Blogging 101 Community Blogging describes how to avoid the slow hard agonizing death of a blog: Make it a team effort. Laura's Notebook has turned pink for the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and so has Michelle Martin.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This advice from Rick Shadyac, President of ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 60 years ago. Childhood cancer is a global, multi-trillion dollar, multi-year problem. Jude partner.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 29, 2010

They are either from other countries, or they are embedded in communities of color or of other places, or they've traveled and worked extensively with communities. They all represent either a farmer, educator, activist, or chef, but they still share the connection that they're aware of global issues. What brought you here?

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