Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Last week was the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference and not only did I have the pleasure of presenting a couple sessions, it was also my first NTC as a staffer, as I joined NTEN earlier this month. I had a really wonderful time, and the Community-Driven Social Impact session was terrific! Presentation.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. But that also presented a challenge. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. What happened next is the stuff of nonprofit dreams: These campaigns brought in $4 million.

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VisionLink

MAY 8, 2023

Gateway to Collaboration is the conference’s theme, something that's central to all that we have worked to support over the past decades. Visionlink offers the only disaster solutions that are both pre-built and completely configurable--and designed for collaboration and data exchange from the ground up.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before. While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Here’s how you can do it: Prioritize community-building over sales pitches.

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VisionLink

MAY 3, 2022

With last year's conference 100% virtual, this year will be extra-exciting for us as we connect with longtime friends and collaborate as an association of organizations that mitigate and alleviate the impact of disasters. A forum promoting cooperation, communication, coordination and collaboration. It's the best of both worlds.

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Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

With some creativity, collaboration, and an out-of-the-box mindset, your association can thrive in an ever-changing environment while providing value to members and industry partners alike. Once they completed the survey, they gained access to previous weeks’ responses, helping to foster a sense of engagement and community.

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Association Analytics

MAY 4, 2023

It will also give you a seat at other tables – presenting new opportunities for collaboration between departments. Even community managers can leverage their unstructured data (conversations) to help enhance your member experience (and really wow your boss!) You need analytics to tell you why registration is down year over year.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. But that also presented a challenge. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. What happened next is the stuff of nonprofit dreams: These campaigns brought in $4 million.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 8, 2024

Join Community Brands experts and industry peers to explore exciting product features and the latest technological innovations designed for associations and event professionals. During Xperience, our Community Brand product teams will be presenting product roadmaps for all our brands. Learn more!

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2010

This website has been a great place for me to post ideas and share lessons learned, store content from presentations, and share resources. But I’d like it to be seen for what it is: there are tons of presentation resources (slides, notes, videos, etc.), Right now, this blog could really be categorized as a blog.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

We’ll be facilitating a conversation, more than doing a formal presentation, and will focus on the power of crowdsourcing (using our own case study from conducting the Social Media for Social Good case study competition) and the application of social media in nonprofit program delivery. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

By embracing these principles of equity, fostering collaboration, and committing to meaningful action, philanthropic organizations can continue to be powerful catalysts for positive change. Center the Voices of Impacted Communities: Listen to and prioritize the perspectives of those most affected by systemic inequities.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Are there areas where workers have privacy as well as places to collaborate? Invite speakers to present to your group on wellness topics. It mixes fun with creativity, innovation, communication, and professional growth. “To It gives any employee with an idea a platform to present their innovation. The post Give Joy!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2011

March's TechSoup Online Community Meetup , featured Jeska Dzwigalski of Wikia addressing the topic of online community management. Jeska's presentation, "Engaging Community Collaboration: Three Things Community Managers Can Do to Help Communities be Heard," provided straightforward and practical advice on community management.

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Classy

AUGUST 18, 2021

We quickly understood that these groups, which we named Classy Communities, were the heartbeat of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) movement at Classy. Classy Communities are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). So we differentiated groups from Classy Communities via a simple application process. Laying the foundation.

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Forum One

MAY 6, 2024

This post is adapted from a presentation at DrupalCon Portland 2024 , where Forum One and Metro showcase Drupal’s role in driving long-term digital modernization and multi-site integration. This modernization project’s success is thanks to effective collaboration and a clear vision of what issues we are solving. How did we do it?

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. Responsible AI: What It Means for Your School Presented by Hiram Cuevas of St.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

This morning, I had the huge honor of presenting the keynote at the 2011 MyCharityConnects Conference in Toronto, ON. The full keynote and presentation are below. Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. You can read her poem, Untitled, here.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

This is a unique time for the association community. Technology offers plenty of collaboration strategies that don’t require people to be physically present. Customize Present options designed to appeal to the people you interview. Present roles in ways that are designed to appeal to the variety of people you interview.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The majority of our public programs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History are created and produced through community collaborations. Each month we work with 50-100 individuals to co-produce our community programs. Every time we collaborate, we learn new ways to improve our process, organization and communication.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Here are some steps to get started.

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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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Forum One

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Presented by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honor the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide by amplifying the voices that spark global change. The 2nd Annual Anthem Award winners have been announced and we are thrilled to be included among the winners!

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Wild Apricot

JULY 31, 2009

Gayle Thorsen has some great ideas for how non-profits can use VoiceThread to engage their supporters in a compelling, collaborative online story — and you’ll have plenty of your own ideas, when you see what VoiceThread can do! Tags: Non-profit technology nptech online community Video collaboration media. read more ).

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

One opportunity IAEE uses for observation is a series of small group discussions called Community Buzz Hours. These virtual sessions allow members to gain knowledge from other member experiences and collaborate to find common solutions. Each session has a themed topic and some sessions may include a 15-20-minute presentation.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

At the 2022 ANA Nonprofit Federation Winter Conference, presented by Data Axle, you’ll hear case studies and success stories from experts and industry leaders that offer you actionable solutions to the issues and challenges you face in 2022’s challenging and dynamic environment. We LOVE the community around this conference.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact. Presentation matters, make sure that portions are standard and plates can be delivered hot and timely for guests. Follow up with attendees.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Six Best Practices for a Stronger Audit Relationship Now, however, nonprofits and auditing firms are more likely to share and leverage their diverse experiences to better collaborate with one another. Collaborate Audits are a team sport! This type of collaboration should be happening throughout the year.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. They present truths and lessons from the past that catalyze hope, make sense of the present, and help us imagine and build more equitable futures.

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Forum One

JANUARY 30, 2024

Presented by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards recognize and celebrate the impactful endeavors of individuals, companies, and organizations worldwide. As we look ahead, we eagerly anticipate another year filled with collaboration and partnerships with change-makers from around the world. Cheers to your remarkable achievements!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 20, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Small Team, Big Impact: How to Fundraise Efficiently with Limited Resources In the heart of every small nonprofit or community-driven initiative is a mission fueled by passion, dedication, and the unwavering belief in making a significant impact.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The October edition of Nonprofits Live examined the topic of online collaboration. Online collaborating requires an extra dose of the same skills we use when we collaborate in person and a number of tools to bridge the physical distance between collaborators. Barriers to Collaboration. Useful Collaboration Tools.

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Forum One

JULY 19, 2010

This is the third in a series on online collaboration for grantmakers posts. In part one, we looked at determing the value of creating a collaboration community. The second part explored challenges in facilitating collaboration. This post discusses the importance of understanding your users and the user community.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Great presentation skills always come handy whether you're offering an educational training, making a keynote speech, or bringing new funders aboard. Presentations for Webinars. Leroux Miller kicked off the discussion by offering advice focused on online presentations. Make Presentations Social.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

This blog post was authored by Evonne Heyning, interactive media producer with TechSoup's community and social media team. Are you looking for secrets to giving great presentations? Pacific time will explore great presentations. He currently manages the online community of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In her keynote presentation at.orgCommunity’s 2022 Solutions Day, she outlined how CMA used data to turn around struggling membership initiatives. It was CMA that had to learn more about its community. “If In response to what they learned, CMA launched an array of programs to promote engagement and collaboration among their community.

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