Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2011

Slacktivism, to me, comes down to two crucial points: 1) organizations play an important role in creating and endorsing the level to which people take action, and 2) “slacker activism” is really a gateway to more lasting change. Getting Offline. Call and Response. It’s just a matter of shaping your call to action well.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

This online appeals post is part two in a six-part series. Mastering online appeals, user experience and messaging. Master online appeals, user experience and messaging. Is it easy to see how to give offline? Develop a written plan to promote your online appeals, blog posts, videos, and other digital content.

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NetWits

OCTOBER 30, 2009

The independent school arena has changed. Yes, you will say (and you would be right) it is constantly changing and has been for years! But I’m talking major mind shifts here, stay with me… No longer is the world of independent schools separated into segments of online/offline communication.

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NTEN

MARCH 13, 2012

Raising money online can be approached in the same way as you approach that lunch meeting with a potential funder, or a site visit with a friend of a board member. Online audiences aren't foundation program officers. Nonprofit Services Manager. Well, maybe occasionally.)

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NetWits

MAY 22, 2012

to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. Online donors are a generous group. In fact, online donors are worth a lot more than offline donors. The downside is that online donors are often one-hit wonders. Download Now!

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Whether I’m talking about Community-Driven Social Impact or community organizing, whether it’s focused on a hyper-local community project or global-reaching movement building, it’s always the same for me: our goals need to be focused on a change, not on ensuring that we keep our jobs. Read the full post. ].

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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? You do, though, change the scale and the opportunity. I definitely recommend them both!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Susan is a grandmother, a cancer survivor and the major ingredient that differentiates organizations that truly make change from those that just make a lot of digital noise. At ACS CAN, we’re seeing this newly inspired level of activity reflected in our offline recruitment as well. How to Use Online Channels to Build Offline Support.

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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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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. All these audiences have unique interests, which may be served online or offline, and may overlap.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While traditional online donations are on the rise, the speed and convenience of digital wallets are capturing the hearts of consumers and donors alike. Offline Donations: Nonprofits can manually add offline donations processed through digital wallet platforms, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2012

On August 1, Google quietly launched Google Wallet for the Web – and the technology has the possibility of transforming online and mobile fundraising as we’ know it. Until the launch of mobile wallets, the technology behind online fundraising hadn’t changed much in its short 15-year history.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Location : online with Blackbaud Australia. Topic : Social Change Anytime Everywhere: Best Practices to Build a Multichannel Campaign Plan. Date : November 27, 2012. Related Links : Get the recording.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 11, 2024

Integrating Online and Offline Channels Diversify your approach by combining online and offline fundraising channels. Analyze key performance indicators, gather feedback, and stay agile in response to changing circumstances. Learn how to let the data-driven insights guide you in your planning.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. According to the latest M+R Benchmarks study , online giving increased 10% in 2019 and has been steadily on the rise, while monthly online giving has increased by 22%. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. All these audiences have unique interests, which may be served online or offline, and may overlap.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Is data helpful if you can’t change it? When looking at all of your various metrics, be sure that you are measuring things you want to impact and that you are focused on the data points you can and will change. Why are you measuring or tracking something that you can’t (or don’t want to) impact?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Despite this risk, there are some best practices that you can implement that allow you to fundraise online without the constant worry of a cyberattack. Cybersecurity for nonprofits is the practices, technologies, and strategies you employ to protect your digital assets, sensitive data, and online operations from possible cyber threats.

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

After over a decade of convening our signature annual Nonprofit Technology Conference, we are excited to unveil and invite you to our inaugural Leading Change Summit in San Francisco on September 3-6. Digital Strategy : Savvy online marketers, communicators, and fundraisers will use the Web to drive innovation and engagement.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Online fundraising allows your nonprofit to earn donations from a wide audience, growing your network and raising more for your cause. Today, most modern nonprofits engage in at least limited online fundraising to engage supporters even while following social distancing guidelines. Applying to Fundraise Online.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2013

Online fundraising has seen a remarkable rise in the past few years. While beautiful charity galas and creative offline campaigns still gather support for nonprofits’ causes, they slowly slip away from donors’ focus. Creating strategies for online fundraising, with a little of effort, will transform your donors into online supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Giveffect, for example, offers online applications with options to customize fields and questions. Have a shift change? As shared earlier in this article, create an online application that collects more than just basic identifying and contact information. Say it with us, “No more paper!”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

Transmedia – Making Change Across Mediums by Danny Alpert, Executive Director, Kindling Group and Executive Producer, See3 Communications. I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. ” Enjoy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

s Online Giving, Offline Power ,??? a study of women online donors and how the Internet is changing the nature of political engagement for women. The have also launched an Online Resource Center which profiles 10 Web 2.0 WCF Foundation has just released a new report: ??? Vote With Your Purse 2.0:

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 6, 2009

how can I be a community builder online? to share some of what I believe is the core of successful community building (on or offline). Others see it as specifically applying to online community spaces, like a social networking site. where is the community you want to build? Tips, secrets, ideas?! Your Community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Marcelo set up the overall context: How can NGOs effectively engage donors online in an ever-growing age of complexity and connectivity? The challenges: Explosion of online media channels. Some things have not changed: Time and attention are finite. A multi-screen world. Stories are social. Everyone loves a good story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with the organization’s case for support, annual reports, theory of change, and other collateral materials. Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Approach area businesses to donate items to an online or offline silent or live auction.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

2019 marks 20 years since online giving first began in any significant way. In 1999, Blackbaud pioneered the nonprofit technology market by introducing reliable, secure, and donor-friendly online donation forms. Fast forward 20 years to today and online giving now represents tens of billions of dollars in charitable giving each year.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

This year he joined a few of us for the Ignite Panel at Blackbaud’s conference where we talked about how social media is helping non-profits change the world. Next, focus on your goals – Are you trying to raise a million dollars or mobilize a group of offline volunteers? He’s the vice president of impact at Causes. Check out the video.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

The right tools can help you offer the best user experience for participants and make it easy to promote your show online. You can offer your merch both online and in-person to help maximize the funds you raise from sales. Online merchandise also allows any supporters who couldn’t attend the concert to join in supporting your cause!

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The monthly Community Builder chat series is part of the #4Change community of regularly scheduled chats, bringing together people from around the world to talk about examples, practices, tips and more as we all explore the way technology can be used for social change. Building a loop between online and offline community activities.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving world of nonprofit fundraising, nonprofits must adapt to changing donor preferences and behaviors. 84% of Millennials give to charity, donating an annual average of $481 across more than 3 organizations, while 76% of Gen Zers give online. Add offline donations.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Charities that have traditionally focused on offline fundraising have also learned in recent years the importance of online giving. In fact, the end of the calendar year is also a significant source of the funds raised online for nonprofits. The average online gift for the month of December increased to $248.82

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Every month, a group called #4Change organizes open & lively conversations about how web-connected communities and our use of social media tools are helping to create change in the world. Topic : How does the web & social media change the way we address climate change? What are the key ways the game gets changed?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Today is Blog Action Day and this year’s theme is Climate Change. Earlier this week, I posted a summary from this month’s #4Change chat that focused on social media in the Climate Change movement. Blog Action Day 2009 will be one of the largest-ever social change events on the web. Take action on Climate Change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

The discussion about the recent changes on Facebook has focused mostly around what it means for individuals, particularly the tension between openness and privacy. Many people are wondering what it means for nonprofit brands using Facebook as one of their marketing channels. Flickr Photo by Lululemon. This advice still holds true.

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NetWits

MARCH 25, 2013

6 Specific Challenges Online Fundraisers Should Consider When Using Facebook. by Amy Sample Ward, Author of Social Change Anytime Everywhere and Membership Director at NTEN. Social Media and Its Relationship with Online Fundraising. Want to Raise Money Online? Convert Peer-to-Peer Donors into Recurring Online Donors.

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