Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? And in each local place, people are on different types of social media, some of which are global in scope. From @davidahood: agree with @neddotcom.

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Smaller, place-based foundations are managed by individuals with deep ties to the community. Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Netroots Nation 2018 Conference. Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A well-run event can build MANY relationships within your community that will serve you well for years to come! It can attract potential new donors and partners, keep your current donors close, sustain excitement about your cause, and build awareness in the community. A Community/Fun Event can help you build community relationships.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

The motivating factors that prompt students to enroll in a community college are as varied and diverse as their academic and socio-economic backgrounds. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics , only thirteen percent of all community college students complete by earning a degree or credential in two years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Influencers can lend some legitimacy to your nonprofit or help you connect with a community you haven’t been able to reach. For example, an influencer with strong ties to a city or town can spread the word about your nonprofit in their community using Instagram posts and Stories.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Libraries, whether associated with a school, government, agency or geography, serve a community. And then the community changes, there’s an opportunity for the institution and the service to change or not to change. We are, all of us, part of many communities and it is within these spaces that we build our lives and the world.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. blast some tunes) will go a long way toward enticing local drivers to pull over and get a wash. Recycling electronics definitely qualifies.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Written by Seema Rao I've written about Community Engagement often on my old blog, Brilliant Idea Studio. Last March, I wrote up some general notes about community engagement based on a mind-map I did at a #MuseumNext talk. Sometimes community engagement might be used as the term for bringing in new audiences.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

If something should happen and you no longer have the financial ability to back your nonprofit, you run the risk of losing it due to lack of community support. However, many young and small nonprofits do too many little events, which is exhausting for you, your supporters, and the community. Has this happened to you? Not hardly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to. That said, for those nonprofits that do want to grow a community on Twitter, follow these best practices when writing your tweets to maximize the likelihood of your tweets getting noticed: 1. 10) Explore Twitter Spaces, Newsletters, and Communities.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

The social good community continues to respond to the hardships and impacts of the pandemic and social justice issues. Many CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) professionals have shifted their employee and community engagement strategies as the world shifted to virtual and socially distanced work. This was approximately a $6.1

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

Grantmakers and nonprofit leaders should take this into consideration when engaging with their team and the communities they serve. Women are drawn to an expanded definition of philanthropy, tapping into all their resources—not just money but also their time, expertise, advocacy, and networks—to support the causes they care about.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

The concept that a new blog post must be published daily is definitely a relic of the past. 7) Tell the story of a community served by your nonprofit. If you are a nonprofit that works with low-income communities, write blog posts that share recipes for low-cost meals and energy-saving tips.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. This is definitely a conference for the data-focused fundraiser. Check with your local AFP chapter to see what local or regional options are available!

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

Yet, by definition, true movements are more than a catchy phrase to solicit donations or promote an event. These movements typically don’t start with a structured entity, but with inspired individuals who see what needs to change in their communities and decide to act on it. Moments can start with unexpected champions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Whether inclement weather causes an event to be canceled or local circumstances require a change in format, event organizers should have a plan in place ahead of the tournament. 7) Communicate With Participants. 2) Have a Backup Plan. They’re also a great sponsorship opportunity with a ton of exposure that can be sold at a premium.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

Capital campaigns are the perfect platform to snag well-known community leaders to help with raising money, raising awareness, and making connections. This is definitely NOT a “build it and they will come” activity, meaning just because you post a Facebook fundraiser asking for $750,000 that you’ll get it. Key local business leaders.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Extending the Definition of Dignity. As we prioritize creating a more dignified experience for accessing food, the group also discussed a more comprehensive definition of what that means. The hunger crisis will not resolve itself without unprecedented collaboration on the local, national, and global level.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 14, 2023

People want to be a part of something bigger than themselves, but also something that is meaningful and makes them feel like they are making a difference in their community. You’re not going to get rich off of a golf tournament fundraiser, but you can definitely use it as a way to raise funds for your organization.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. We’ll cover: Volunteerism definition History of volunteerism Types of volunteerism Why is volunteerism important? In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Unlike many other nonprofits, Catalogue for Philanthropy used the day to raise dollars for over 200 local nonprofits in their area. The Autism Society of Minnesota hosted an interactive brunch livestream for their A Toast to AuSM event, holding virtual demonstrations from local chefs so that participants could follow along at home.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. Yet, many nonprofit boards do not reflect the communities in which those same organizations are serving. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Invest in training.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

A good brand and recognition in the community. Interest in supporting the community. There are some definite “how to” steps you can follow, but success in getting corporate sponsors is about uncovering the specific company’s needs, interests, and expectations from their sponsor experience. Who makes a good corporate sponsor?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2022

Think about all the teens that need community service hours!) You can also use your event committee to generate buy-in from your community by leveraging your volunteers’ networks. Your local chamber of commerce likely has a few planned! Similarly, consider joining a local civic organization, such as Kiwanis or Rotary.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

It helps to start with a clear, shared definition of purpose and what it means to be a purpose-driven company. When the company found that factory workers lacked access to clean drinking water, it partnered with Planet Water Foundation to install purified water towers in several worker communities. What is a purpose-driven business?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 17, 2012

grantseeking efforts of organizations focused on community. In a recent survey of nonprofit organizations in the United States, we learned more about where these types of nonprofits get their funding and where they find challenges to meeting the needs of their communities. Current economic conditions present specific challenges to the.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

Maybe a local school district cut its arts programs due to a lack of funding. It’s specific, it’s local, and people can see the impact immediately. Tools like virtual reality and video offer donors a front-row seat to the work being done in a faraway community without ever having to leave their house. Embrace partners.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

If your nonprofits isn’t already using Pinterest to grow your online community and boost engagement, there are 3 reasons why you should give it another look. If your audience and supporters include women (especially those in their mid-thirties to mid-forties) you definitely want to explore a presence on Pinterest.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. To do so, we definitely need your help. As we look forward to 2015, we recognize that much work remains to be done, and we definitely need your continued support. Are you excited about technology benefiting the world?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

All the planning was ahead of me to deliver on our mission to increase investment in the social sector, improve partnerships – particularly between local actors and their supporters – and provide support for strong, resilient and impactful nonprofits. Answering these two questions is important to us at the Accelerator.

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NetWits

JUNE 9, 2011

This stems from the idea that for-profits should be engaging and giving back to their local communities, the environment, and to social causes. Corporate Social Responsibility has been enacted on the local community level and all the way up to the global stage. 3) The Shift in Donor Attitudes.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Does the community have a strong need for this nonprofit? Make sure that by starting a new nonprofit, you’ll be able to fulfill an unmet need in the community. Does the community seem excited about your nonprofit idea? Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community.

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Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

For example, you might include sharing icons on your event registration page, and you’ll definitely want to encourage sharing in emails and social media posts. Nonetheless, I dug in and used all my resources and managed to get writeups not only on local blogs, but in big newspapers as well. Most just request that you ask first!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

Maybe a local school district cut its arts programs due to a lack of funding. It’s specific, it’s local, and people can see the impact immediately. Tools like virtual reality and video offer donors a front-row seat to the work being done in a faraway community without ever having to leave their house.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Wikipedia gives you a fairly verbose definition , the dictionary gives a similar, but less wordy definition that I think is simpler to grasp. “An An [ecological] community together with its environment,functioning as a unit.”. Community ecosystem. Partnering with local restaurants to supply food for the event.

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