Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

There was some really rich conversation with lots of great ideas shared and best practices recommended. Question 2 : asked how to build a loop between on and offline engagement. Get the full transcript here! Question 1 : asked about migrating a community from one tool to another, specifically from listservs to a website/forum.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Surely, we should be looking at social networks as a “cultivation” and “relationship-building” tool in the same sense that we do offline in person. You can further follow-up on these non-converting prospects with perhaps a series of telephone calls aimed at further conversion. 3) Capture social media followers that visit your website.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

When recruiting board members, think about how you can maximize your organization’s connections offline. Initiate conversations to create connections Effective fundraising is built on funder relationships, which are created by engaging in meaningful conversations about the work your organization does.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2010

Networked Nonprofits know how to close the loop between social media and offline actions. Use a Unique HashTag: A hashtag is a keyword that opens up a public conversation on Twitter. Tags: Tips Tools and Tactics online-offline tweet up. They understand that it is a scaffolded process. What’s A Tweet Up? Planning TweetUps.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2010

As he shared the story, I had some questions about weaving offline/online collaboration within networks. We most typically think of the offline/online as a sequence somewhat like this: Small group meets face-to-face - builds trust. How can you effectively weave offline/online work in a network? Does that have to happen first?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

At ACS CAN, we’re seeing this newly inspired level of activity reflected in our offline recruitment as well. While the effort to recruit offline volunteers is never easy, the timing for such a campaign has never been better. How to Use Online Channels to Build Offline Support. Let’s get started with some general tips.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2009

It’s just the kind of conversation starter I wanted to throw out there! Want to talk about in person - I’ll be at the NTC and will be eager to continue the conversation there as well (will update the blog with highlights from those offline conversations!). Photo: Howard Lake.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 30, 2009

We split participants up by topic areas for discussions and Community Voices team members lead the small group conversations, while others used various tools to capture what was said (audio, video, tweets and blogging). Offline vs Online. During these report backs I captured a word cloud on a flip chart of key words. Individuals.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 30, 2009

We split participants up by topic areas for discussions and Community Voices team members lead the small group conversations, while others used various tools to capture what was said (audio, video, tweets and blogging). Offline vs Online. During these report backs I captured a word cloud on a flip chart of key words. Individuals.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

I have said it many, many times and so have lots of others—you’re probably tired of hearing about how social media is supposed to be “a conversation.&# And that’s okay! Because it isn’t JUST a conversation! Are they offline: at events, in your office, elsewhere? #4: 4: What they Want. Stand back!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

When we discuss peer-to-peer fundraising our focus often is on the online components; however, the offline activities surrounding our event allow us to improve relationships and connections with our supporters, thus potentially improving our online outcomes. And these relationships can be vital to fundraising success. Event Kick Off.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2017

It also helps them see what worked — or didn't — for others, and helps to spark a conversation about the shared characteristics of the posts that elicit engagement. This exercise helps people to see in real time how much engagement their example post gets. But that is the same online.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2011

My latest post is up on the Stanford Social Innovation Review – you can read it and join the conversation at SSIR or read the repost below. Create opportunities for taking action that bridge online and offline, and start moving people on both sides of the computer. Getting Offline. I personally don’t believe that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

You may be surprised to learn that multichannel donors contribute four times as often as online-only or offline-only donors. Implement a multichannel fundraising strategy with plenty of different opportunities to give. They follow you on social media, rally their friends through crowdfunding, and participate in your events. About the Author.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Try to keep discussions to relevant project conversations. Keep conversations about a project to the main channels of your workplace communication system (Slack/Teams/etc.) To ensure effective project communication, keep in mind these best practices for groups communicating in these virtual channels.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

PayPal users are almost four times more likely to donate when PayPal is accepted, and donation conversions increase by over 32% when digital payment options are available. Add offline donations. You can manually add offline donations processed through digital wallet platforms, including PayPal, Venmo, ApplePay, and GooglePay.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Topics: Thanks to the rich conversation in last month’s chat, we have our main questions selected already. Building a loop between online and offline community activities. Tags: community events 4change chat community building monthly chat offline community online community. Did you miss last month’s chat?

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TechImpact

JULY 30, 2014

Use funnel conversion tools. Implement offline conversion tracking. They’re looking at their phone, conversions, then comparing those with their findings on Google analytics, when instead, they should be incorporated. Distinguish patterns the way users flow, or navigate, through your site.

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TechImpact

JULY 22, 2014

Integrate with offline campaigns. Your direct marketing and other offline marketing campaigns can help support your online campaigns, too. Try using a unique address that will help you track those conversions. Social media matters here, too. Facebook has a built-in email capture widget that, when turned on, can bay dividends.

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M+R

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Adding eCommerce tracking means you can track your conversions back to specific promotions. Groups like the Union of Concerned Scientists and USA for UNHCR actually improved donation form conversion rates by showing more content to their paid traffic! Testing changes to your donation form to improve conversion rates.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is now up – you can check out the blog and conversation on the SSIR opinion blog , or read it reposted below. In this case, for this conversation, co-creation is used generally to touch on issues of access and engagement, and collaboration.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Baker presented an engaging and dynamic presentation which emphasized the symbiotic relationship of both online and offline engagement, the power of both to create community, encourage activism, develop branding, and unify those with common goals, both locally and globally.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 28, 2022

The overarching goal of this next phase is to humanize the customer experience with new AI-powered conversational intelligence, mobile offline access, and innovations to the Customer Data Platform. . With these advancements in capabilities comes a need for new vocabulary to adequately encapsulate those capabilities.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

I’ve had experience organizing communities offline in local communities, and organizing community online – but the kind of organizing that inspires me the most is combining online and offline. If you want to take a peak at where we may go in the conversation, review the questions below. How to Participate.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 16, 2010

Most of us would probably agree that social media indeed can enhance offline events, but does it always? Can social media also diminish offline events? There are so many tools we can use to try and enhance offline events. How can the continuation of conversations held at live events best be continued online?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

PayPal users are almost four times more likely to donate when PayPal is accepted, and donation conversions increase by over 32% when digital payment options are available. Moreover, repeat donations can surge by 76% when using PayPal. The ease of donation significantly affects donor behavior.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2015

With proper planning and execution, a stronger online fundraising and marketing strategy can grow all of your avenues of offline support. Optimize your website for conversion. Nonprofit Marketing Donor Stewardship engagement fundraising ideas housefile growth website conversion' and Canada.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How many of them actually invite you to have a conversation with them? All of us are marketed to, but few of us engage in real conversations with the nonprofits and brands we like. Inviting your donors to share more about themselves can be a great way to start conversations with them. Encouraging conversations.

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Kindful

APRIL 28, 2021

Put simply, a hybrid fundraising event simultaneously or asynchronously combines offline and online experiences. Perhaps the greatest advantage that comes with a hybrid fundraising event that has an offline and online component is that it keeps the doors open to supporters who prefer one format over the other.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 21, 2011

The conversation in this month’s chat focused on these questions: What are the best mechanisms for connecting online & offline communities? Some of the highlights for me during our chat were the great, real examples shared of conversation starters and how to encourage new community members to engage. from @ehon.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 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. Keep doing the offline stuff for the offline people! ' There are two responses I usually give here. .'

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The social impact landscape in Romania is complex and exciting – you can see struggle and hope, fear and enthusiasm mixed in every conversation and every presentation. I had the opportunity to facilitate the IT track and had lots of fun poking, prodding, and supporting some really interesting conversations and sharing sessions.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

For nonprofits, it’s time to shift the conversation surrounding the overhead myth. Keep the following suggestions in mind to create a strong financial foundation for your nonprofit: Plan a robust fundraising calendar that incorporates both online and offline strategies.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

You agree to reconvene once they have a chance to think about it, but the conversation fizzles out over email, and the donor ultimately turns you down the next time you ask. Financial and legal jargon will sap your conversations of their energy, making a chat about legacy-building start to feel like a dry business meeting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2009

I asked my Twitter followers for suggestions for questions , I tweeted the key points from the conversation yesterday. He suggests that organizations forget that they're on the Internet and think about what their strategy in offline terms. Think like an offline community grassroots organizer.".

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Is it easy to see how to give offline? Interactivity significantly increases shares and conversions. It’s still a much smaller percentage of giving than offline giving, but you don’t want to ignore it. When sending emails, personalize them as much as possible to secure higher open and conversion rates.

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