Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Most impactful is having sample bequest language that donors can share with their legal advisors. Timing is everything: Asking for a planned gift can feel sensitive or awkward, but with thoughtful preparation and communication, you can navigate the conversation smoothly. Provide clear instructions.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2009

SXSW Interactive features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line up of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. What’s SXSWi ?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” One agenda item is mentioned, and that is Betty’s cue to break into lengthy stories and opinions, basically hijacking the conversation.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

Think about how you can adapt the key components of a strong major gifts program to your organization: Data—from a spreadsheet to an enterprise-level CRM (customer relationship management), you’ll need a way to track and analyze giving history, affinity, capacity, and interactions. What does success look like, and how will you track it?

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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. The Council on Nonprofits has samples to review. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

For those who want to skip the “conversation,” the menu is also available in the top right corner.). Bonus points : They use a very friendly, conversational tone and calming interface, which helps to put people at ease. 3) Bushfire Help. In practice: 1) Freely in Hope. In practice: 1) Civil Voices. 2) IOM #FindAWay Campaign.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 28, 2020

Send a small bottle of wine, ingredients for a custom cocktail, or a craft beer sample. By creating private groups and inviting attendees, you can keep the conversations (and networking!) Tips For Making Your Virtual Event More Interactive. Engage and Interact in Discussions. going long after the event has ended.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

Be sure you lead by example: interact with the community the way you want other organizations and the community members to do. One way to work on supporting your community to not need you managing the program, platform, or whatever else is to encourage interaction without you. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 6, 2013

You can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog or below. —–. That’s how your supporters are interacting (or not interacting) with your organization, other nonprofits, their friends, and their family every day. My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog is up! .

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 5, 2013

You can then offer up snacks and drinks or even start conversations or games based on who is in the room and what they might enjoy, just like you do when you share certain content on certain online profiles based on the sub-groups in your community engaging on each platform. How does this support online fundraising?

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DipJar

MARCH 21, 2022

If you want to avoid situations like this and make more informed fundraising asks , you’ll need to approach your donor interactions prepared. Don’t be afraid to ask for samples of their work or ask their past clients for feedback on their performance. . One of the best ways to prepare is to conduct thorough prospect research.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Often times the community’s ideas or needs are shared in ways that require translation, of sorts—someone that can bridge the community and organization, listening to the conversations and identifying the opportunities for the organization. At least if you plan on interacting with them! What’s the foundation of CDSI? No Short Cuts.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Note that the relationship extends to every interaction between the consumer (aka donor) and your brand. Ensure all public-facing interactions are customer-service focused. Per the Loyalty Barometer, 58% of consumers feel the most important way a brand can interact with them is through surprise offers and gifts.

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Donor Strategy Retention Relationship 141

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

You’ll hear a lot of F words flailing in this highly interactive plenary session – fearless, frameworks, fundamentals, forgiveness, forward-looking, and most importantly FUN! How To Implement Multichannel Online Campaigns - Amy Sample Ward and Allyson Kapin. April 12, 2013 – 1:30-3:00 PM. April 12 – 10:30 – Noon.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Because of its scale, Giving USA includes lots of different data points and inspires tons of conversations and speculation in the industry. How to use it: We produced several different formats of the report, including the dedicated GivingTuesday and end-of-year edition as well as an interactive digital reader.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Whether you are wondering how to build your own community campaigns, how to use existing community content and amplify the messages coming through, or what platforms to use for collaboration with your members, we ask you to bring your questions and start a new conversation.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Whatever the reason, ChatGPT makes for a fascinating human-AI interaction. Notice how ChatGPT maintains the thread of the query throughout the conversation. Maybe it’s because we’re starting to struggle with the AI Mirror Test or we’re getting close to a successful completion of the Turing Test.

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Model Italy Test Generation 69

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

You can read it and join the conversation on the SSIR blog , or read the copy below. Components included video tutorials, suggested calendars of activity, sample materials, frequently asked questions, logos, and a Twibbon for Facebook and Twitter use. My latest post on the Stanford Social Innovation Review blog is now up.

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Community Giving Washington Arlington 158

NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Amy Sample Ward, Community Development Manager, TechSoup Global. You’d be surprised at the kinds of conversations that emerge when you start talking about your community, especially as it is understood by various departments in your organization. The 4th column is for the tools where that segment wants to be interacting with you.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Use a hashtag that’s popular and meaningful to your interests – like #nptech, which stands for nonprofit tech – and you’ll tap a powerful vein of conversation and learning. This list was put together with help from Beth Kanter , Holly Ross , Amy Sample Ward , Debra Askanase , Garth Moore and John Haydon.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of August 24th).

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Web New York City Bookmarking Philanthropy 137

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

As a Master Trainer, one of my favorite models of training adults is the Peer Learning Exchange where a group of participants who are working on a similar project or domain of practices interact regularly to learn how to do it better. Here is a Sample Six-Month Planning Timeline to help you get started. ET Thursday Sept.

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Hosting Foundation Question Giving 94

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Outline procedures for dealing with the conflict of interest, such as when individuals should abstain from certain decisions or conversations. Explore Bloomerang’s sample job descriptions for positions like major gift officer and development director. Hold interviews.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s the digital face of your organization and where many people interact with you for the first time. This is the tool you will interact with daily as you keep your website fresh and up-to-date. Keep your explanations simple and conversational, as though you were telling a friend about the work your organization does.

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Profit Websites Build Work 124

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of April 23rd).

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Classy

JUNE 24, 2021

Across platforms, you should be tracking social media engagement rates and conversion rates. By interacting with your content, a segment of the audience shows you they care about what you have to say. Engagements refer to nearly any interaction a user has with your content. Conversion Rate. Engagement Rate. Link clicks.

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Social Media Track Conversation Media 122

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2013

Amy Sample Ward facilitated a lunch time conversation about impact measurement for nonprofits in the Beacon Lounge with Lynn Labieniec of Beaconfire and Robert Rosenthal of VolunteerMatch. The conversation thread made me think of this excellent blog post by my two favorite nonprofit data geeks from DoSomething.

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Measure Data Facilitation Teen 98

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

I’m really excited and honored to be speaking today at the SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, TX, on a panel with Beth Kanter, Dave Neff, Holly Ross and Kari Saratovsky. If not, you can follow the conversation in real time on Twitter with the hashtag #crowdx. (We’ll View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is now posted – you can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR opinion blog , or in full below. It’s a way of interacting with other people, other places, and other times from anywhere you are.

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Storytelling Digital Tools Classroom 201

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2010

The SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, TX, was a blast this year, due in no small part to the huge honor of speaking on a panel with Beth Kanter, Dave Neff, Holly Ross and Kari Saratovsky. If you missed the session, you can revisit it via twitter, or video below!

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of December 22nd).

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Web Bookmarking Beginner Social Media 126

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 18, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of July 18th).

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2015

Whether their vocal ability is limited due to illness, genetic factors, or brain injury, these individuals have the right to communicate using a unique voice, a vocalization they can identify with as they interact in the world. VocaliD was a winner of the 2015 SXSW Interactive Innovation Award for Health Med & Biotech.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Stories are interactive, bonding. Make nonprofit storytelling conversational and informal. At its most basic level, storytelling is a way to convey facts, information, history and experience from one person, the teller, to another, the listener, but it goes deeper than that. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together.

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Storytelling Examples Donation Story 124

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 21, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Have real pictures and have real conversations. "What is social interpreneurship you ask?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

After I graduated from college, I thought about all of the conversations I heard back at home, about how there was just nothing you could do to stop injustices. Mazarine will be weighing in with the conversation and one commenter will be selected at random to receive the book. That you just had to let things go.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

This post originally appeared on the NTEN blog – you can also read the full post and join the conversation on the NTEN.org website. Give me an interactive map, a pivot table, even a plain old pie chart and I’m happy. —– I love data as much as the next person.

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