Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 3, 2010

. —– I truly believe that in all communications, information sharing, marketing and even community building there is a natural balancing between more-and-more-global and more-and-more-local. Social media may connect people around the world but it can also connect them locally. FourSquare. Meetup Everywhere.

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Local Global Tools Case Study 143

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.

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Community Management Proposal Roles 198

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

. —– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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Community Giving Washington Arlington 158

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 Last Tuesday at about 10 a.m.

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America Disaster Local Lesson 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The United States has Give Local America Day (May 1, 2018). Each state organizes giving campaigns through local community foundations. $68 Create a landing page on your website , a microsite , or use a fundraising platform. a landing page on your website , a microsite , or use a fundraising platform.1.

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Awareness Causes Campaign Giving 205

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. 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.

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Build Community Technology Action 220

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

Our mission is to develop neuro-inclusive communities for adults with autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities to ensure that everybody has a place and a sense of belonging in the world. These resources have helped AA21 Utah secure grants from Union Pacific Railroad’s Community Ties Grant program, the Larry H.

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Utah Project Lesson Time 52

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. Note on platform : During last week’s Twitter chat, not unlike previous chats, we dealt with some major issues around lag and load time. What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing?

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Community Build Local Los Angeles 132

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

I had a really wonderful time, and the Community-Driven Social Impact session was terrific! Let’s start at the beginning: what is “community-driven social impact” anyway? CDSI is not something that you thought up inside your organization, even if you thought it up with your community in mind or at heart. Presentation.

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Case Study Community Impact Studies 117

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Concert tickets Buying concert tickets has become like a competitive sport, as passionate fans flood ticket platforms to see their favorite artist live. Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet. For example, a local bike shop could donate a bike, helmet, and a voucher for a free tuneup.

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Artist Classes Arts Local 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

Pick a campaign and platform to experiment with integrating social fundraising , but build your network and get organized first. These platforms allow nonprofits to seamlessly integrate social media into an online campaign. Set realistic expectations and objectives for pilots, focus on learning and engagement.

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Community Giving Fundraising Contest 109

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

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Andrew Marone, Platform Developer, Salesforce Platform Developer Certified . My favorite thing about Nimble AMS is that it’s a powerful solution with a menagerie of features built on one of the most flexible and robust platforms that can help Organizations and Associations to grow and help serve their constituents.

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Celebrate Fun Associations Product 135

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

In a recent Op-Ed piece in the New York Times , David Brooks compared the global response vs localized response to the outbreak. This umbrella organization would require time for consideration and input from its members and wouldn’t necessarily be in-tune with the communities or cultures actually touched by the issues.

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Local Organization Comparison Global 100

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. Poncey Highland Community Garden. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e.

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Ideas Fundraising Virtual Local 98

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Plus, they’re probably your best ambassadors in the community, spreading the good word about the work you’re doing. You can celebrate with a card to your volunteers, a volunteer party, snacks in the breakroom, or even a letter to the Editor of your local paper. They tend to the community garden because they love to garden.

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Volunteer National Photo Fun 119

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Women Give 2010 is the first report to compare philanthropic giving between men and women across all income levels based on a nationally representative sample. It uses data from the Center on Philanthropy Panel Study (COPPS), the nation’s largest study that tracks giving patterns among the same households over time."

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Web Romania Indiana San Francisco 175

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Last year, I had the unique privilege to help facilitate The Local Philanthropy Workshop with the TechSoup Romania team. It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Create Community Dialogue. Multimedia Storytelling. Test Drive It.

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Romania Create Organization Local 237

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 21, 2010

This afternoon I had the pleasure and honor of spending a few hours with members of the Charity Technology Trust/Charity Technology Exchange team, part of the TechSoup Global network , exploring their options for creating programs or services to build and foster community throughout their network. Who is the community?

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Case Study Studies Charity Community 162

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 5, 2013

Especially around the holidays or for local events, but how often do you respond? The social channels you set up are the various rooms in the house where guests gather, certain groups sticking together in certain rooms just as your community naturally segments across the web. Well, sure – it does happen.

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eBook Social Media Campaign Media 276

CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2021

Here is a sample of what your recruitment email calendar might look like for a peer-to-peer fundraising event: Your list of targeted emails will vary based on your campaign or event. Sample “Registration Now Open” email. Learn more about crafting your peer-to-peer communications plan with this free webinar. Don’t worry!

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Campaign Fundraising Registration Calendar 70

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 1, 2009

Did you choose Facebook because you evaluated your existing community as well as the audience you wanted to bring into your community, and they were already using Facebook? Maybe you’ve never heard of those platforms, but for some large demographics they are the hot spots online, not Facebook. Go where the community already is!

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Community Myspace Social Network Demographics 100

NTEN

JULY 23, 2014

Amy Sample Ward. The internet might be everywhere, but where are you? Amy makes the case for making your website your digital home. For all this effort to create content and spark conversations, we won''t be successful if our online presence didn''t have a home. Our website is that home, and being a home is a difficult but important role.

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Websites Sample Linkedin NTEN 60

Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

List of nonprofit donation platforms. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Host a Community Clean-Up. Remember you can buy a nice-looking domain and redirect it to anywhere you like to make the branding look more official. Way to accept donations or money from the event.

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Ideas Fundraising Movie National 98

AccelEvents

AUGUST 28, 2020

Reach out to local escape room providers and see if they will work with you to design a specific escape room for your event. Using a virtual event platform like Accelevents means you can create a virtual cocktail lounge and host a little party/networking event. Build Community. Virtual Escape Room. Use this to your advantage!

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Virtual Network Ideas Online 52

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2012

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday. Sharing across platforms – Twitter.

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Iraq Afghanistan America Arlington 239

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

. —– Google+, the social network launched by Google nearly 5 months ago, has recently opened up the platform to organizations and brands with a profile type akin to the options for individuals and Pages on Facebook. Here are a few reasons why using multiple social networking platforms doesn’t just mean you repeat your effort.

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Social Network Network Strategy Social 165

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. Ask for VA referrals on NextDoor, Facebook, and other platforms. Be sure to ask for work samples if appropriate for the work you are requesting.

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Virtual Work Calendar Nonprofit 116

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Of the major social media platforms, Instagram routinely tops the list as one of the most important engagement channels for nonprofits looking to reach a wider, younger audience. Instagram is a visual social media platform. Share any local media attention received during your event, such as news articles or TV news clips.

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Contest Headline Social Media Survey 84

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

—– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. or read the entire post copied below.

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Story Tools Help Online 222

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 16, 2010

As someone that has helped others to create, and has created many networks on the Ning platform, yesterday’s news that the company would be dropping 40% of it’s staff and dropping the free service was incredibly alarming. We can all be leaders and contributors to a network, a community, a movement. And I see it working.

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Ning Free Network Phase 158

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Expect more blog posts and thoughts about how to design and facilitate these types of projects in the future – for starters I’ll be moderating and presenting on a breakout session at the Communications Network Conference in October with colleagues Farra Trompeter, Eva Penar, and Michael Hoffman). How much staff time is involved?

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Hosting Foundation Question Giving 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2010

In those days, I was " circuit rider " where I traveled around New York State to work with very small local arts councils in rural areas. I was Jill of all trades, assisting with a wide range of technology needs, from training to installing local area networks. (Yes, I've been working in nonprofit technology since 1992.

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Ning Free Technology Adopt 101

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 16, 2010

Last November we saw a few alarming events taking place in this social media for social good sector: Causes left Myspace and Ideablob shut down , both without warning or community support. Building networks, communities, connections, campaigns, and our work. Not All Communities Can Be Treated Equally.

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Ning Causes Build Evaluation 208

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Building a Community Across Platforms. Most commonly, communities form around an issue, a cause, or even a campaign on many different types of social media, and stretch across platforms. However, the real challenge is creating community across platforms. Community Driven Social Impact.

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Proposal Louisiana Map NTEN 134

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Beth Kanter, Amy Sample Ward, Katrin Verclas and John Haydon are among the familiar names in the nonprofit tech sector who are part of the effort. Amy Sample Ward, a strategist who supports and educates clients in the nonprofit and social change sectors. Socialbrite.org is built in WordPress, the popular open source blogging platform.

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Tools Change Los Angeles Social 100

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Some include the Red Cross, The Weather Channel, local newspapers, Craigslist, and others. This proved to the Ushahidi team that their tool would be valuable to communities around the world. The platform would then take their data, map it from their sending location, and create the other visual support data you see on the map.

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206