Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I work in and support nonprofit organizations, and my focus on communities isn’t to suggest that organizations are “bad” or aren’t making a difference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Once you have a core group of volunteers, word-of-mouth can be one of your best channels for finding new volunteers. Simply ask current volunteers to invite others with similar interests in their network or community. For example, do they prefer emails or phone calls? There are many ways to recognize your volunteers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback. ASU found that a significant population of its community were already using Slack, making it an ideal choice for a new collaboration tool.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. That’s why advocacy organizations and activists organizing their local communities toward action can be such a useful way to drive positive change on LGBTQ+ issues.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

However, this type of community giving (known as Harambee in Kiswahili) usually goes towards individuals rather than organisations, common examples include medical bills, funeral costs & weddings. M-Changa also makes it easy for NGOs to account for funds coming in from multiple paymnet channels with automatic reporting and statements.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Just like other community-based organizations , nonprofits and advocacy groups thrive off of supporters’ passion, drive, and action. In this guide, we’ll cover how to determine which mobilization tactics are right for your organization, communicate the changes, cultivate your community, and win more support for your cause.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. So, if someone was looking to put together a monthly calendar for their social media channels, what are the types of posts they should look to include in that plan?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

An instant thank you email or phone call to a new donor will increase their next gift by 39%. Leverage your online community. Did you know that your online community can become a valuable platform for donor stewardship? Hosting a dedicated page in your online community will also remind donors of their financial impact.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. Knowing what channels to use—like whether you need to email donors versus posting on Facebook—is one thing. But that doesn’t mean analog channels aren’t valuable!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Reflect and analyze Review your results from GivingTuesday , including the total amount raised, donor demographics, and the success of your different approaches and social media channels. Make phone calls or send text messages that solely express your thanks. That alone will make you stand out. They’ve done the work for you!

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

As we all know, the nonprofit tech community is loaded with smart and thoughtful organizers who give their time and efforts to help the rest of us do the good work we do. We recognize NTEN’s 501 Tech Clubs (local in-person groups) and Communities of Practice (CoPs) (online affinity groups) organizers are one clever and innovative bunch!

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Share urgent calls to action across channels. Check out our last installment here !

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

Email is a major communication channel for many nonprofits. It’s a channel that functions as part of your larger digital strategy. When email works together with your social media, direct mail, in-person activities, phone calls, and website, your supporters have many more opportunities to hear your message.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. This cultivates a community of dedicated supporters. Make recognition public. Foster a culture of recognition.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Organizations can use a donation form on their website or social media channels to solicit donations from anywhere in the world. Organizations can use a donation form on their website or social media channels to solicit donations from anywhere in the world. If our phone buzzes, we check it.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

After all, your fundraising efforts won’t be successful if you don’t turn community members, social media followers, and website visitors into donors. Choose auction software that offers a mobile bidding feature, which streamlines the digital donation process by allowing donors to bid on and pay for items directly from their phones.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to do a Webinar called " Social Media for Trainers: A Bag of Tricks " over at the Engage 365 Online Community site. I had to look up the Clark Griswald reference ( National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ), but you might be scratching your head wondering what the heck is a back channel?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Consider the community you serve, the social issue you’re tackling, or the change you want to make in the world. Share stories of the individuals or communities your organization has helped and how their lives have been transformed through the support of donors. This purpose should be the core of your mission statement.

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sgEngage

JULY 6, 2022

The concept, however, is effective on any marketing channel. To locate the best potential influencers among your professional network, ask yourself who in your organization’s contacts is knowledgeable about your mission, a good representative of your cause, and active and well-known in the community. Targeted advertisements.

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Care2

JANUARY 24, 2013

Leads acquired online are often best nurtured through social networks and converted in the mail, or over the phone if you're after monthly donors. Monthly Donors, Social Media, and Cross-Channel Integration: Critical Tactics to Boost Your Fundraising in 2013 -- Tuesday, January 29th at 2:00PM ET. Phoning your email supporters.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Consider reaching out to your visitors and offering them a unique opportunity to engage with your organization and community with a social media challenge. Plan a treasure hunt with clues offered via social media channels. . . Use clear messaging to let visitors know they are invited to get their phones out and snap away, .

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 29, 2023

Neon One Academy Neon One Academy is (in our opinion) one of the most valuable channels you can use to master Neon One. We even have a dedicated internal channel where we share important updates to this resource. You can add chat support and phone support to your account; click here to learn more. Join the community here.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

TECH TIP: Choose the Nimble AMS online community platform, Nimble Communities , to drive engagement and loyalty with your members. Nimble Communities is the perfect online platform for your members to network, discuss industry information, and discover personalized content feeds. Volunteers. Are there ways it can improve?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Text-to-give is a text fundraising method, similar to text-to-donate, that allows your supporters to donate to your organization using their cell phones via text messaging. Text-to-give allows your donors to give through their phone bill, while text-to-donate takes your donors to a mobile donation form to complete their transactions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

This will create a great first draft, but it’s important to personalize the content by adding stories from your community or sharing updates on the progress made towards achieving your mission. This can lighten the load on your team, enabling them to focus on what truly matters – making a difference in your community.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Additionally, ensure that your page is mobile-responsive, as most people will scan the codes and make their donations through their phones. Event Marketing According to Funds2Orgs, the most profitable fundraisers are well-marketed through various promotional materials and channels. Ticket purchase page.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Giving Days are time-sensitive fundraising events aimed at rallying communities to maximize engagement and donations to your institution and so much goes into running a successful one. The planning, preparation, execution and blend of multi-generational activities really comes together to make a community impact.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This guide will explain how the process works and ways to optimize your campaigns to raise more from this channel. Text-to-give (also known as text-to-donate, text-to-pledge, or text fundraising) is a form of mobile fundraising that asks donors to send a keyword to a text fundraising phone number.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2021

A former recipient of a $100,000 Thiel Fellowship , Russell channeled his passion for physics into the development of LiDAR technology and software, then took his company public in December 2020, becoming the world’s youngest self-made billionaire at age 25. More than $6.7 million awarded to Chicago neighborhood anchor projects.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 19, 2022

When the pandemic limited in-person access to critical services, many nonprofits were forced to adopt digital channels to support constituents, accelerating a trend of the past decade. Incorporating digital communications into nonprofit programs produces immediate returns, with organizations experiencing an average of 3.6

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

The best way to market any fundraiser is by using a multi-channel approach. While it may be tempting to stick to one marketing channel, a multi-channel strategy uses email, social media, text messaging, and direct mail, to reach a wider audience and generate more excitement for your auction. Text messaging marketing.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

the lead up to an event or the conclusion of a major project, for example—but choosing to only be in contact with your donor community during those special moments may be undercutting your efforts to deepen relationships with contributors who might be willing to offer more. What is a culture of fundraising? The Solicitation Phase.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Maybe an influential pastor at a large community church. And, we’re constantly recruiting more who will be ready to serve as the lead volunteer in their community. How to Use Online Channels to Build Offline Support. In the recruitment email, we made three important points: This activity is happening locally in your community.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the vast landscape of nonprofit operations, volunteers are the unsung heroes who fuel the engine of change and community service. Each has a unique reason to volunteer—whether it’s for personal growth, community engagement, or a heartfelt connection to your cause. Keeping them engaged is where the real challenge lies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with important information on the organization’s website, social media sites, YouTube channel, and other assets. Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Build a relationship with the staff and board of your local community foundation. Be Informed.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Video that’s intended to be viewed in landscape mode on your mobile device feels like a no-brainer … when your phone is oriented horizontally, there’s more room to watch the video on your screen, which leads to a better overall viewing experience,” says Colling. Go vertical when designing videos for Snapchat.

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Qgiv

JULY 6, 2022

While the most well-known giving day is Giving Tuesday, more and more organizations are looking to partake in other giving days to engage their community of donors and meet their fundraising goals. On a smaller scale, many states or cities host their own giving days to galvanize their local communities. Focus on communications.

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