Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2012

We welcomed the following experts: Amy Sample Ward , Membership Director of the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN). Sample Ward started off the discussion by speaking about creating a community that welcomes user-generated content. Paula Goldman , Director at Omidyar Network. Michael De Long , TechSoup Global Online Community Manager.

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2015

Whether their vocal ability is limited due to illness, genetic factors, or brain injury, these individuals have the right to communicate using a unique voice, a vocalization they can identify with as they interact in the world. Millions of individuals worldwide rely on a limited set of generic, synthetic voices as their primary vocalization.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 21, 2010

Key Questions: The session was designed to be a conversation – with an avid note taker (me). I came with a list of questions that I used to steer the conversation to ensure not only were we focused, but also that each question pushed us closer to our goal of identifying opportunities for community-focused programs or services.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Here’s my guest post: you can read it and join the conversation on Britt’s blog here. So, to help myself narrow down the options, I look for the ones that aren’t just fun and enjoyable but are also interesting, will use my brain, keep me engaged and even help me learn something new. 2 Make it shareable.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

We started off with Buliding Blocks of Social Media with Amy Sample Ward. It was great to pick Amy's brain and learn about the basics of social media. Yesterday, we kicked off a webinar series we're brining to you in association with TechSoup Global: Social Media & Storytelling. .

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 3, 2011

Here's where I'll be (the links are to MyNTC, the social community site for the conference): New to NTC Orientation (9-10:30 am Thursday) - As an NTEN Member Ambassador, I'll be helping NTEN's fabulous new Membership Director Amy Sample Ward (a perfect choice for this job, don't you think?) I love it.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 16, 2012

Breathing… ** If you liked this post, you might like past Have Fun, Do Good guest posts: How to Find Your Have Fun, Do Good Zen Peacekeeper, Marianne Elliott, Shares How She Has Fun, Does Good Leonie Allan of Goddess Guidebook Shares How She Has Fun, Does Good Amy Potthast, Idealist.org: How I Have Fun, Do Good Amy Sample Ward, Community Builder and (..)

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 25, 2012

The women who play along unfailingly delight me, and our conversations take twists and turns. While I had a hunch that this was a cool idea that others might appreciate, I had no idea how joyful this would be for me. The interviews all contain the same five questions. From there, the fun begins!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

We call these weekly calls, “brain dates.&# There’s great opportunity to learn and collaborate when we approach conversations with the lens of discovering what really worked, what is really possible, and where our impact is needed. There is no agenda. We do not work together.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 3, 2011

Here's where I'll be (the links are to MyNTC, the social community site for the conference): New to NTC Orientation (9-10:30 am Thursday) – As an NTEN Member Ambassador, I'll be helping NTEN's fabulous new Membership Director Amy Sample Ward (a perfect choice for this job, don't you think?) I love it.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of February 23rd). Check it out!

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 28, 2013

They went directly to the Swiss citizens, hypothetically asking a sampling what their response would be if their community was identified by the government as the best location to dump radioactive waste. Our brains process philanthropic motivation and financial motivation separately. It actually does just the opposite.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Fundwriter further trains this AI using nonprofit-specific writing samples from websites to appeals to proposals to social posts. Appeal – Research Centered This appeal is trained on samples from research-related appeals, but it can work for any organization. To put it simply, Fundwriter.ai

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

These are toys like Mattel's Internet-connected Hello Barbie that can have a truly interactive conversation with a child. Amy Sample Ward, NTEN's fearless leader, has a different view. It is being developed at the University of Southern California to help victims of stroke and traumatic brain injury. Children love it.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2009

He and I have had terrific idea swaps and brainstorms and I can only imagine the conversations he will spark in person at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. Thus, I was left with two options: one, to let the award go; or two, put my creative brain to use and launch a campaign to raise the funds. My name is Edward Harran.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

You know your first step is listening, but before you jump into a river of conversations and keywords and even before you touch the tools, you need to be ready to listen. Finally, you'll need to start to engage with your network and have a conversation. Tactical Module 2: Participating in the conversation. WeAreMedia Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2006

re not creating a billboard, but rather starting a conversation -- you have to be willing to respond." The reality is that our brains only have the capacity to manage a limited number of relationships ??? the ability to meaningfully sample and remix media content. each of various qualities. and discovery. Simulation ???

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

If an applicant gets an interview, ask him or her to bring along a few writing samples. If you’re hiring a grant writer, request samples of grants he’s written. If you’re hiring an operations manager, request samples of strategic plans , program assessments, board reports, or other documents she’s written.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 5, 2009

Our brains our packed with ideas and inspiration for how to do our jobs better, our social networks are a little richer because of the new relationships we have forged, and our hearts are full with the comradeship of being with so many people that share our passion and perspective for the role of technology in work promoting the social good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

But it is always a good exercise to make your brain think in a different way. Here's a conversion test: Does an acceptable, standard metric exist for the measure? Can the conversion be accomplished with minimum resources? Can the conversion process be described to an executive director and secure their buy-in in five minutes?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

So the question here is, you know, when you look at your workflow, how much of your time is spent actually having these face-to-face conversations with your donors? . The volunteer did not ask for money, but they had a nice pleasant half-hour conversation. . Are you hiding and avoiding them? . If not, chat will work for this.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2010

Chocolate activates the pleasure center of the brain, at least according to some research. After a nervous giggle, I shared with them that donating and volunteering does the same thing as chocolate to your brain. Amy Sample Ward and Stacey Monk did plan and execute one hell of a surprise party! CONVERSION! .

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2022

So when we talk about wasting time, here’s a sample of the numbers that I see with folks in terms of how they’re spending their time. ” Those are alignment-based questions instead of just wealth-based questions that have a much, much, much lower conversion rate. I think I had over 10,000, probably in my 13 years.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2022

So when we talk about wasting time, here’s a sample of the numbers that I see with folks in terms of how they’re spending their time. this is just a sample of what I saw with some of my clients, 67 outgoing emails on average which then was leading to 10 response emails, eight ideal prospects identified, five meetings with an ask, and one yes.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

It’s not going to happen though unless you begin the conversation. And there are two ways that people respond to conversations about their own mortality, they either approach it or they avoid it. It lights up the pleasure centers of their brains, it gives them what is called a warm-glow feeling.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 16, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of August 16th).

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And here’s just a sample breakdown, $56 billion for individuals and families, $86 billion for health, $211 billion for education and childcare, $40 billion for transportation. I was just talking with one of my clients just before and said, “Hey, we’re finally able to have this second conversation with this funder.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Check out some of his blogs from the conference , where he covers benchmarking data, donor ready patrons, and conversion rates. Speak to the part of the brain that controls action-taking. John Haydon is offering up [FOR FREE] 42 pages of eBook goodness to help you get more traffic, increase search rankings and boost conversions.

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