Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

There are definitely times when community building and even campaigning or organizing feels just like that! But, operating as a community organizer or manager is such a filling and critical role for programs, platforms and even campaigns to be successful that the idea of herding cats turns into searching youtube for cutest kitten videos.

Community 198

Community Management Proposal Roles 198

Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I was reminded of Ali’s video last week when I led a class for volunteer managers on creating virtual volunteer roles. One of the participants had to take an onsite museum role, where volunteers staff educational carts and engage with visitors, and transform it info a remote position. And that may require the buy-in of your leadership.

Roles 70

Roles Virtual Volunteer Demonstration 70

Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. I believe it is fostering the love of people and that pathway to change that is the role and mandate of philanthropic institutions and funders.

Relationship 78

Relationship Build Organization Philanthropy 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In the local context, Kenyan’s give an extremely high proportion of their earnings as donations (cc. 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.

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Kenya Trend Mobile Giving 196

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Has your nonprofit identified an unaddressed need within your community? Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks.

Volunteer 87

Volunteer Program Roles Training 87

Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2017

Websites, blog posts, social media, online news — all of these are part of your community's history, but all are ephemeral in nature. The Community Webs project is working with partners from Queens Public Library , Cleveland Public Library , and San Francisco Public Library. About the Author. spanhidden.

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Library History Local San Francisco 66

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Don’t miss the Community Brands virtual workshop: New Year, New ME (Member Engagement) , on December 14 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, ET. Online community. You can build member engagement by leveraging your association’s online community platform. Are you trying to address the elevated volum e of work at your association?

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Associations Volunteer Mentoring Industry 134

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Professional Develop California Skills 52

.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. million community members have been reached with information, skills, and services. It supports professional development and networking. Consider developing a personal brand.

International 221

International Conversation Issue Leadership 221

Candid

JULY 20, 2022

To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years. Throughout the pandemic, the nonprofit sector played a critical role in alleviating stresses across a range of needs.

India 131

India Philanthropy Disaster Fund 131

Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

One way to be more creative in your volunteer recruitment is to develop a wish list of sorts for the types of positions you’d like to fill. Develop an Online Volunteer Portal. This makes it easy for potential volunteers to learn about opportunities and express their interest in specific roles. Reach out to Local Businesses.

Volunteer 105

Volunteer Social Media Nonprofit Skills 105

Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The public library plays a central role in serving the dynamic needs of communities across the country, and is often the first place a person turns to for help. At the Free Library of Philadelphia , we are meeting those needs by offering services to Philadelphia’s nonprofit community. From there, they are hooked!

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Philadelphia Resource Library Nonprofit 111

Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Last week, in honor of Labor Day, we shared an introduction to unions, including six things people might not know about the role of unions in the social sector. Unions can vary dramatically in size (partially due to the local vs. national structure we explained last week). Unions by the numbers. Financial data. billion in assets, $26.3

Trend 106

Trend Files Local Review 106

Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Q&A with a Toledo-based library on building community capacity. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free.

Library 98

Library Grant Local Roles 98

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. What’s our role? What is a movement?

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Build Community Technology Action 220

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.

Community 132

Community Build Local Los Angeles 132

Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. Advocacy: Spreading the message Successful board members go beyond their boardroom roles by actively advocating for the nonprofit.

Difference 96

Difference Influence Demonstration Nonprofit 96

NTEN

JUNE 16, 2021

One of the principles guiding NTEN is centering our roles around equity. This guidance allows us to remain open to change and improving as we grow alongside our local, regional, and global communities. NTEN employs multiple levels of equity review, feedback, and contribution through staff, board, and community equity committees.

Community 46

Community NTC Oregon NTEN 46

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. So, again, it’s board roles and fundraising and resource development. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.

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Roles Resource Develop Video 118

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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Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 92

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As they develop community benefit programs to address health disparities and elevate community well-being, co-investment with like-minded partners helps drive greater impact. Community benefit managers and C-suite leaders alike struggle with questions: Where do we start? Remember to include community-based experts.

Community 49

Community Effective Create New Jersey 49

Candid

MAY 9, 2023

HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States. Despite being historically underfunded, these institutions have been essential in educating Black people, developing leaders, and addressing inequality. This increase, therefore, does not reflect philanthropic trends to the broader HBCU community.

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Philanthropy Comparison Student Grant 131

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. BIPOC communities are disproportionately impacted by social inequality, with higher rates of poverty and unemployment.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 104

Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. UNESCO views NGOs' role in fundamental economic development as crucial, especially in countries where governments are unable to adequately educate schoolchildren. Even in the U.S.,

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Brazil Map Local San Francisco 36

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Under Betsy’s guidance, Benetech is developing new software for social good enterprises to connect communities with inclusive technology: Service Net: Reshaping the social safety net in human services to better connect people to the services they need. Empowered over 600,000 people who are blind or dyslexic to read with Bookshare.

News 189

News Syria Conservancy eBook 189

The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

Celebrate 59

Celebrate Voice Artist America 59

Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

Example: “To raise critical funds through a community gala to support our after-school literacy program for underprivileged children.” Attract 100 new individual donors and secure corporate sponsorships from 5 local businesses.” Partner with local media outlets to secure publicity. ticket sales, sponsorships).

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Charity Fundraising Literacy Photography 40

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 20, 2021

The “Q&A with sgLEADERS” series on sgENGAGE aims to provide readers, including the next generation of social good leaders, with valuable insights from executives across the social good community. Today’s Q&A is with Alicia Dicks, President & CEO of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.

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Foundation Community Childhood Articulate 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2011

In May of 2008 when I joined The Lumpkin Family Foundation I was given the challenge to figure out how to develop a network to support the nonprofit capacity building work of The Foundation in downstate Illinois. At the time we built our online community, it made sense to develop the platform we did. What do members give to get?

Roles 88

Roles Illinois Evaluation Boston 88

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. Private Foundations Play a Bigger Role.

Develop 50

Develop Community United States Grant 50

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. Each of these groups provided insights into the challenge, determined a focus area where technology can help, and developed a solution.

Hunger 52

Hunger Global Impact Rwanda 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

Clubs offered, for many, the only safe places in their communities. And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. Adapting to Support a Community’s Evolving Needs.

America 112

America Digital Houston Time 112

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Define Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities Once you’ve identified the tasks that volunteers can perform, create clear and detailed job descriptions for each role. Develop a recruitment strategy that targets the ideal volunteer demographics. Cultivate your volunteers for other, bigger roles.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Roles Training Train 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Offer to support the development director, development committee, board chair, or ED in their fundraising tasks. Build a relationship with the staff and board of your local community foundation. Canvas door-to-door.

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Fundraising Mail Law Donation 350

Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Environmental sustainability is an ongoing movement, and Earth Day is an excellent reminder of our role. We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. Kick Start Your Movement With Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

San Diego 126

San Diego San Francisco California Conservancy 126

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Andrew Marone, Platform Developer, Salesforce Platform Developer Certified . It’s been pretty amazing getting to see the different aspects of our development process as well as so many talented teams. It’s rare to work for a product company where every voice is considered when developing new or updating existing features.

Celebrate 135

Celebrate Fun Associations Product 135

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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Nonprofit Files Policy Software 80