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Case Study in Free Agent Fundraising @AbolishCancer

Amy Sample Ward

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. Social networks are built from all the content individuals share. Case Study. A free agent changemaker having success fundraising with Twitter.

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Three benefits of developing thought leadership content at your association

Nimble AMS

According to the Edelman and Linkedin study, 64% of respondents said thought leadership content was a more trustworthy means of determining an organization’s expertise than marketing materials or product sheets. . As a result of your thought leadership efforts, you’ll see an increase in member engagement and retention.

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Twitter for Nonprofits: Presentation for the 140-Character Mission event

Amy Sample Ward

Followers become funders, messages become movements, and social networks beget social change. On Wednesday, April 8th, we are convening a panel of experts and high-impact entrepreneurs at MIT to ask, How does the speed and reach of social media alter the formulas for successful social impact? Attend in person.

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Join me for an NTEN Webinar! More than just a community: Using communities to reach your program goals

Amy Sample Ward

Engaging your network to create deeper connections and get your message out is important, but have you thought about how you might use social networks to deliver your programs? Thoughts, ideas or case studies from your organization that you think are especially relevant and should be included?

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The Nonprofit Book We’ve Been Waiting Four Years To Read Is Finally Here: New Power

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It also analyzes the skills – which are often misunderstand as the ability to use the social network platforms like Facebook. The books answers many questions that are useful to nonprofits in their quest to spread and harness social good. Each profile is illustrated with an in-depth case study.

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Great reads from around the web on January 24th

Amy Sample Ward

Users ages 18 to 54 have reportedly turned away from email, as well — many are instead communicating through social-networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. An increase in email use, however, was visible in the 55+ age group, who used web-email 15% more in 2010 than in 2009. of it staying the same.

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New on SSIR: How does celebrity impact your fundraising?

Amy Sample Ward

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up. —– I’ve recently shared a couple interviews exploring two case studies of really successful online fundraising campaigns: SXSW4Japan Raises Over $120,000 and $100,000 in Three Days with #TeamAutism. Both of them involved celebrities.

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