Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Today’s Community Builder chat focused on examples and best practices for connecting on and offline community activities, events, and organizing. The Community Organizers Handbook available as a public resource, you can certainly refer there for information/feedback/best practices on offline organizing: [link]. Recap: October.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2017

The United Nations has defined slacktivism as when people “support a cause by performing simple measures” but “are not truly engaged or devoted to making a change.” Facebook also has a Temporary Profile Picture feature, which has been popular in bringing awareness, showing solidarity and supporting causes.

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NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

And because fundraising continues to shift from offline to online nonprofits are faced with a growing need to find new and innovative ways to do fundraising through online sources. The move towards a multichannel fundraising approach (online and offline) is becoming more and more critical to long-term success.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

“In recent days, Causes has left MySpace and IdeaBlob has shutdown. In reaction to the Causes announcement, Economist bureau chief Matthew Bishop tweeted “Who knew it was on MySpace?” First, let’s start at the beginning: Causes Leaves MySpace. Read more about Causes leaving MySpace here.).

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

However, when your peer-to-peer fundraising and donor management tools are connected, you can foster relationships with peer-to-peer campaign donors by highlighting what makes your cause special. Celebrate any occasion by helping supporters launch their own fundraising campaigns to deepen their support for your mission.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many organizations use GivingTuesday as a social media campaign to increase fundraising and spread awareness for their cause. If you participated in GivingTuesday last year, analyze the data you gathered to help you plan for this year. A tiered ad campaign can help hype your donors and get them into a giving mindset.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2011

Some consider Facebook likes and retweets as examples of slacktivism, but we can also view those actions as people raising their hands or signing on with the message that they are here, they are listening, and they are ready to respond. Getting Offline. Call and Response. It’s just a matter of shaping your call to action well.

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

How Blackbaud Can Help The Impact of Nonprofit Marketing Nonprofit marketing aims to increase the awareness, engagement, and contributions from donors (especially first-time advocates). Cause Marketing Cause marketing involves partnerships between nonprofits and for-profit businesses for mutual benefit.

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M+R

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you’re just getting up and running with ads, check on your Meta Ads Manager Account , a tool to run and report on ads for Facebook and Instagram. It also offers audience insights and traffic information that can be helpful for targeting your ads! Tune up your tracking in advance of key moments. And there you have it.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

With 300 million active users, Facebook is a natural starting place. As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way. As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way. and Canada.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

Repeat fundraisers bring in more money, more consistently for the cause. flyers or offline donation forms). The trophies can be downloaded and shared through Facebook and on the athlete’s fundraising page. This method helps any crowdsource fundraiser display a high level of enthusiasm and dedication to the cause.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

These five assumptions always help me remember the role and responsibilities a successful community manager needs to best serve and engage a community. on social media platforms like Facebook each day. You know more about the cause. I hope you’ll share your lessons, too! ” feeling on the other end. This is a big one.

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Care2

JUNE 6, 2011

Who is mostly likely to support a cause or social issue online rather than offline: a) Hispanics. Hispanics (39%) and African Americans (30%) say they prefer to engage with and learn about causes through social media, compared to 24% of Caucasians. b) Caucasians. c) African Americans. The answer? Gender is also a factor.

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Kindful

APRIL 28, 2021

Put simply, a hybrid fundraising event simultaneously or asynchronously combines offline and online experiences. Perhaps the greatest advantage that comes with a hybrid fundraising event that has an offline and online component is that it keeps the doors open to supporters who prefer one format over the other.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Administrators of Causes accounts on MySpace received a notice via email stating, “Thank you for the work you’ve done on Causes on MySpace.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Administrators of Causes accounts on MySpace received a notice via email stating, “Thank you for the work you’ve done on Causes on MySpace.

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Myspace Technology Causes Application 158

NetWits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

This session will explore peer-to-peer fundraising and how to turn constituents into ambassadors for your cause. Charity Dynamics’ Donna Wilkins will help you beef up your event communication. Join us and get new ideas for connecting Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®, email and more. Tired of the same old fundraising routines?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Solid donor engagement strategies help organizations improve their donors’ connection with their work, establish strong donor relationships, and retain their donor base. Repeat: As you repeat the Ask, Thank, and Report steps, you’re building connections that help move donors from one-time donors to recurring donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2009

This morning the Washington Post published an article titled " To Nonprofits Seeking Cash, Facebook App Isn't So Green: Though Popular, 'Causes' Ineffective for Fundraising." Proclaiming that fundraising using Facebook Causes was a failure based on a calculation of dollars per donor. .

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 9, 2009

How Technology is Redefining How We Connect | Psychology Today - An interesting read - focusing on the need to incorporate offline interaction in relationships. How does your organization encourage your online supporters/friends/fans to take action offline, together, or to meet with your organization?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2011

One can’t really claim cause and effect here, but social media is becoming an important tool in grassroots organizing. At minimum, this application lets people air their concerns to legislators and policy makers easily through Twitter and can amplify more traditional tactics such as email campaigns and signing online/offline petitions.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

You should be sharing your nonprofit’s mission online and offline through your social media plan , donor newsletters, events, and other communications. Sharing your stories makes people want to get involved and help. The reality is that these events help the hosting businesses MUCH more than they help you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

As Jeremiah Owyang , founder of Crowd Companies , describes it as drones, robots, chat bots, and AI. He should know, having tracked and observed the disruption caused by online technology over the past decade. Bots could help protect the privacy and safety of activists. Climate Reality is using a bot on its Facebook Brand Page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Making it easy for people to give to a cause by integrating charitable actions into the activities, routines, and habits of daily life is brilliant. Your posts on Birthday Wishes definitely helped give us the courage & a blueprint to dive in, but it is only one rung on the ladder of engagement. .

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Every organization (and by that I mean the dedicated staff) that runs some version of a peer-to-peer fundraising event wants to help their participants be better fundraisers. Helping an existing participant achieve greater results is easier than finding new participants and turning them into superstars. And for good reason.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

31% of offline-only first-time donors are retained for over a year , versus 25% of online-only first-time donors. Wherever you’re coming from, here are 10 steps to help you make the most of the year-end giving season and reach your goals. This will help you strategize for your upcoming campaign and improve year-over-year results.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Some of the results include: Facebook is by far the most popular social networking site amongst young people - used by over 7 in 10 (72%) of all 11-25 year olds; rising to 80% of 17-25 year olds, those of college/university age – and to 83% of those who are currently at, or who have already been to, university. What It Means.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Their Causes page garnered over $94,000 from 6,268 members in 50 days. Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. LWB had to teach their members how to sign-up for Facebook and donate to their cause. You have to try and attract new people to Facebook and your Cause.

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Causes Facebook Challenge Social Media 38

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

When your donors fundraise for you, they build credibility for your cause. Pensacola Habitat For Humanity’s Women Build initiative encouraged folks to set up their own personal fundraising websites to raise money for the cause. Livestream fundraisers can be done with Facebook Live and Instagram. Virtual Gala Fundraiser.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

The most effective way to increase the number of touches you have is to share your invitation in a wide variety of channels , both online and offline. On the flip side, if I understand what I’ll get out of the event I may want to attend even if I don’t have any particular connection to your cause. Fundraising Event Invitation Example.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Their Causes page garnered over $94,000 from 6,268 members in 50 days. Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. LWB had to teach their members how to sign-up for Facebook and donate to their cause. You have to try and attract new people to Facebook and your Cause.

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Causes Facebook Challenge Social Media 38

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

Without these customizable fundraising pages for your supporters, they’re often restricted to offline methods of fundraising. Thermometers help donors visualize their progress toward your goal. This reinforces to your supporters that you need help and are serious about raising those funds. Make a Facebook fundraisers referral.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 12, 2010

—— Last year I used the metaphor of “ gardening vs landscaping &# to outline some of the key attributes I believe make for successful community building, on or offline. The gardener is simply there to help, cultivate, and clear the weeds if/when they poke up.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

And we’re not talking about the number of Facebook friends you have, but people you’d actually take time to get coffee or lunch with. Your cause is important, and you should always keep your mission in the front of your mind. Yes: donors want to further the cause—of course! Get out there.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2010

Kivi Leroux Miller has just launched a book, Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for Your Good Cause. To help her celebrate, I invited to write a post with some steps and tips for integrating web content, email, and social media. Guest Post by Kivi Leroux Miller.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, learning to properly market online and offline is an important opportunity for organizations. After you’ve conducted research and feel confident about who is most likely to donate to your cause, you can segment those donors into groups based on their common characteristics. Common segments include: Location . Demographics .

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

There are many proven practices and strategies for engaging with communities and building up participation, whether around an event, a campaign, or a cause. If you’re making connections and supporting conversations across the network, you’re helping the community create strong ties that will not require your time and energy to maintain.

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