Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement. Principles of Community Organizing. First, identify what your community wants to do – what it is coming together around, whether it’s an event, an action, or a movement.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is so much to learn about Black history and culture and how it has shaped our world, and there are several ways you can support Black businesses and organizations in celebration of Black History Month. Becoming a customer can help these businesses stay open and serve their communities’ needs, whatever they may be.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. The report highlights declines in philanthropic support for historically Black colleges and universities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

#GivingTuesday invites donors, along with their family, friends, and colleagues to share about the causes they care about most as they switch their sights from holiday shopping to give back in a social and celebratory way. Pair the power of social media with a donor’s passion for your cause. Community: Leverage the “friend effect.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cause marketing is a great way to build a relationship with a business to make your fundraising more sustainable. A cause marketing campaign benefits both you and the business you work with while developing connections with your community. What is cause marketing? Purchase-triggered donation.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Read on to learn about the origins of National Native American Heritage Month, how you can celebrate, and what nonprofits you can support this November. A great way to take action is to support Native-owned businesses and Native-serving charities. Donate to support the film festival here. Donate to support the fellowship here.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

Blackbaud is a nonprofit-focused software provider that offers several solutions your organization can use to manage donors, enhance fundraising, and streamline operations. In this guide, we’ll explore the Blackbaud resources your organization has at its disposal. More personalized communications. Improved fundraising results.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Over the past year, your supporters have been more distant than at any time in recent memory. opportunities for your supporters to speak directly with your nonprofit or other individuals who have similar philanthropic interests. How To Create Digital Supporter Communities on Facebook. Engaging Supporters in the Community.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2023

National Mentoring Month is a month-long campaign run by the MENTOR organization and its affiliates across the country. The organization recognized that having a mentor can improve young people’s academic, social, and economic prospects and works to close the mentoring gap that exists for 1 in 3 young people. Nonprofits to Donate to.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ communities around the world during the month of June! Learn more about the origins of Pride Month, how you can take part in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, and what nonprofits you can support! But there’s more to Pride Month than just fun celebrations.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! Q: What does “online” add to the community organizing? Successful community organizing across history has always been networked.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Water.org’s monthly donors are truly transforming poverty to possibility one person, one family, one community at a time. Designed to create an ongoing, reliable source of revenue for the organization– monthly donations are a worthy pursuit for non-profits. To learn more about how you can support our work, visit water.org.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

This guide will explore best practices for creating a blogging and content strategy that drives audience engagement, encourages donations, and makes readers feel like part of your nonprofit’s community. For example, let’s say you create a persona for your younger supporters. Align content to your target audience’s interests.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Keeping donors connected with the mission ensures the best possible donor retention rate for an organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Fundraising is and will always be a necessity for nonprofit organizations, but times have changed — and so has the technology. What are AR and VR, and how can you use these advances to help support your own organization? Bringing Causes to Life. Think of your favorite cause. Augmented and Virtual Reality.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. And, when you properly steward and build relationships with these new donors, they can turn into lifelong supporters of your mission. Leverage your existing supporter base.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Suicide is a leading cause of death for individuals around the world, and September is an important time to have conversations to break down the stigma around mental illness and treatment for mental health. If you want to take things a step further, look up your local crisis center or community hotline and become a trained volunteer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The rise of social media has also given rise to online giving on cause awareness and giving days. The urgency of a campaign occurring on a certain day inspires individuals to donate, but only if your nonprofit prepares in advance and creates an online campaign that taps into the impulsivity of cause awareness and giving day donors.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

It’s that time of year again, Cause Camp 2021 is just around the corner! Cause Camp, presented by Nonprofit Hub and Do More Good , has been nationally recognized by Forbes as a “must-attend” for the nonprofit sector. We are excited to announce the Cause Camp 2021 speaker line-up! Cause Camp 2021 Speaker Line-Up.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As a small nonprofit organizer, you want to do more good work. But you’re already hustling as hard as possible to build support, raise money, and make a difference. So, instead, think of it as information that will help you better know the people who engage with your organization. Don’t run away!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By educating yourself, you can learn how to support survivors of domestic violence and help break the cycle. Raise awareness Many organizations run official awareness campaigns on social media sites to spread the word about National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and get people talking. Donate to support their work here.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A raffle is an easy way to increase fundraising revenue and engage supporters at events. Supporters purchase raffle tickets, typically for a low fee. They can also be held virtually, and supporters can purchase tickets online. Stay organized with Bloomerang’s online giving and event management tools. Local goods basket.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

Throughout this article, we’re going to cover the ins and outs of using an innovative new strategy, Facebook Challenges, to engage supporters through the following points: Introduction to Facebook Challenges. They offer a low barrier to entry for your supporters, many of whom have existing Facebook accounts and are familiar with the platform.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A wise boss once told me: “ A community is defined by caring for its members. One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. Let’s focus, head-on, on the impact you have on the philanthropists who choose to commune with you. Otherwise, it’s just a zip code.”

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. The Vermont Community Foundation.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

Learn how you can take the time to celebrate Women’s History Month with our list of ideas and nonprofits you can support! The timely theme honors women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art, pursuing truth, and reflecting the human condition decade after decade.” million workers and generating $1.8

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Whole Whale

JUNE 17, 2022

Nearly three years after its last in-person conference, Cause Camp finally welcomed attendees back IRL this May in Grand Rapids, Michigan for their 2022 event. Get Ready for Cause Camp 2023. The post Reactions from Cause Camp 2022 appeared first on Whole Whale. Welcome to the Hybrid Work World.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

Disability Pride Month is a great awareness month dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and the importance of people with disabilities in our communities, promoting the visibility of people with disabilities, and honoring the inherent right to a better quality of life for people with disabilities.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

What do you do to continue to support your organization in its efforts to make a difference in your community and in the world? In other words, use trial and error to test out fundraising strategies to find out what works for your nonprofit organization. If it works, do more of it. 2) Brainstorm.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 21, 2022

In this edition, we explore the topic of community, and why a strong nonprofit community matters to the success of your mission. Who are all the groups that make up your community? What is important for you, as an organization, to provide to support the community that is supporting you and your cause?

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Therefore, we need to recognize and respect this dynamic as we lead and support our teams. We may not fully relate to someone’s specific loss, but we can still act empathetically and provide support. They are embedding mental health support into leaders’ performance reviews, based on anonymous feedback from their teams.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this post, we talk to Lydia, a n instructor in Louisiana, about why she makes a yearly donation of $100 to the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana (SWLA). The Cause : The Community Foundation of SWLA The Donation : $100 (yearly) What inspired you to make a donation to the Community Foundation of SWLA?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to engage your existing supporters and get them to fundraise on your behalf. Want to go the extra mile?

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Company leaders, on the other hand, know the value of retaining employees, boosting their company’s reputation, and impacting their community. If you’ve witnessed a company sponsor a charitable organization’s work, you’ve likely seen corporate philanthropy in action! We’ll cover the following topics: What is workplace giving?

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