Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

—– Whether it’s political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. What do you point to when funders, donors, board members and the community ask if you are making a difference? Campaigns in Action.

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

It also makes it difficult for your donors to understand how they fit into the big picture. It may sound hokey, but SMART goals make sure everyone is clear about what you’re trying to accomplish and by when you’d like to do it. This will give you time to test different messages and learn what works. Your goal, that is.

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

It also makes it difficult for your donors to understand how they fit into the big picture. It may sound hokey, but SMART goals make sure everyone is clear about what you’re trying to accomplish and by when you’d like to do it. This will give you time to test different messages and learn what works. Your goal, that is.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

One day can make a difference and New Mexico State University (NMSU) can prove it! We had goals to increase total giving to the NMSU system, increase alumni giving rates, see participation of 1,000 donors, add endowments for colleges, departments and units across the system and establish communication partnerships with local businesses.

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Care2

MAY 18, 2011

Whether it's political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. What do you point to when funders, donors, board members and the community ask if you are making a difference? What do you measure every day, week, month, year?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

They made the decision to pivot to a different kind of event: an online brunch fundraiser based on the peer-to-peer model called A Toast to AuSM – and it’s one of our top crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. For people who weren’t local, any park was a great alternative. Who wouldn’t want to watch?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

The thing I am most excited about is we are partnering with some local companies to offer our moms priority for jobs. When you are brainstorming, your words might not sound so polished, which is fine. How much will we ask for and how will that money make a difference? These jobs can be accessed via public transportation.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

A comprehensive list of every different Fundraising Event Committee you’ll need for your gala- their roles and job descriptions. Working in tandem with sound and lighting crews. Creating media packages—which typically include video, pictures, a press release, and more to provide to news and radio outlets.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 5, 2014

Sounds fun, right? From the videos and pictures on the website, I was really excited for the run. My expectations and reality were very different. After the race we snapped our painted pictures, probably posted it to Facebook for all to see and went on with our day. A local nonprofit’s marketing budget doesn’t compete.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 18, 2018

If you don’t finalize the information, you risk the possibility of reporting different results for the same time period from one report to the next. The board of directors needs only the big picture to ensure that the organization is sustainable, while the finance committee needs to know more to assess the business plan.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 3, 2015

And with the influx of 100+ people moving here on a daily basis , it’s a good thing the locals continue to remind everyone to “ Keep Austin Weird. T hinkery21 happens every six weeks, and has a different theme every time. The event routinely sells out, and this month was no different. Genius, Thinkery, genius!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Working together, citizens could piece together news stories as well as facts from witnesses as they emerged to create the most complete picture of events. Some include the Red Cross, The Weather Channel, local newspapers, Craigslist, and others. Another example of indirect content is that of social networks.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 17, 2021

These tools for gathering information must all work hand-in-hand to get a full picture of their purchasing route. GEO-targeting is valuable for local offers. It sounds super simple; however, you want to ensure that all your pages have an inquiry form at their bottom. Why does Digital Tracking matter?

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See3

AUGUST 31, 2009

Pretty pictures can go a long way, but they’re not always necessary. Good sound makes all the difference. If you’re on your way to a local rally, grab a still camera and take some pictures. We love watching organizations take video into their own hands. Plan Ahead. Don’t skimp on the microphones, though!

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 13, 2015

All sound like decent offers, but they are nothing but junk messages. You should also segment your email lists and provide local flavor and content to your email readers. Highlighting the five ways a person can make a difference with your nonprofit might just be the incentive someone needs to open up your email. Buy Share ToDAY!

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 13, 2015

All sound like decent offers, but they are nothing but junk messages. You should also segment your email lists and provide local flavor and content to your email readers. Highlighting the five ways a person can make a difference with your nonprofit might just be the incentive someone needs to open up your email. Buy Share ToDAY!

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Museum 2.0

MAY 12, 2020

Sounds dramatic, I know. Whether it’s local interest or a specific niche. Also, think about the big picture. Look at the full context of your social media engagement and what is different about now and typical content. What’s really wrong?” I was asked. “I I just want to save my friends’ jobs. Things are moving too fast.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

bbcon Takeaway #2: Well-planned and executed campaigns can make a HUGE difference. Worked hard to unite their local media and the corporate sponsors they recruited towards a common purpose – including some local banks and TV stations getting involved. Has this program made a difference – or enough of a difference?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

So, when Pat Brandes from the Barr Foundation sent me this thought piece on building resilience of networks, it resonated on many different levels. From there they traversed Long Island Sound to New London, Connecticut, and then drove to Boston.

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Forj

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Historically, client/server software was usually accessible only from devices on the local network, but cloud-based SaaS hosting exposes it to anyone in the world with an internet connection, so different strategies and disciplines must be employed to protect assets and maintain business continuity.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

Look to your donor database to get a picture of the kind of event your donors might be interested in. While some events ( like a silent auction ) work well in several different types of spaces, others require certain parameters. Sound or lighting equipment, if not provided by the venue. Have a strong volunteer base? Invitations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A creative fundraiser can make any of these items sound attractive to the donor. Shoutouts to donors on images and cover pictures. Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. Mentions at different times and places during any festivals you host. It was super cool.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 7, 2023

Paint a Picture of Your Donor When you send a fundraising email, you’re not lobbing a story into the universe and hoping donors will give as a result. If you’re writing targeted appeals for different segments, you may want to think about different people. Here’s how to do it. You’re appealing to people! What inspires them?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

Rather than needing to work with your city to map out a safe map route for a 5K or finding enough staff and volunteers to line a race route, you just need a venue and sound system to host a dance-a-thon fundraiser with an in-person component. For a dance-a-thon, local dance studios are a great option for businesses to reach out to.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Aaron: Sounds great. I was sharing with Steven earlier, you know, we’re working in about 20 different countries and are managing $50 million in development costs. Aaron: Yeah, sounds good, Brian. Today, Brian and I really want to take a bit of a different approach. Yeah, looks like it’s working.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Really cool conversations, lots of different topics, social justice, criminal justice, I think you talked about last week. . I don’t need to sort of belabor this point, but community is something that we all consider in various different ways. – [Lindsay] Yup. That was the most recent one. . ” .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2007

I'm Laura Whitehead, Chief Officer at South Hams CVS ( www.southhamscvs.org.uk ) which is a charity in South Devon, UK which exists to support local voluntary and community organizations in our locality with a wide range of services and support to help them grow and flourish. Sounds strange, but this is important ???

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

So we have several different topics today and the four. ” And to determine what we want to track, we want to look at different areas of engagement. Those are two different things, efficient and effective operating. And there’s three different areas that we can look at. So perhaps we’ll see some of you.

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

Chad: Sounds great, Steven. It might be two different pots of money for them. We didn’t paint the picture of who potential supporters are for our organization. First off, we have to kind of paint the picture. It’s not going to be a characteristic of everyone, but it helps to paint that picture.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Keeping a running list of all your team member’s different jobs and responsibilities will help you catch on if any one person’s plate is getting too full. Step 2: Decide What Type of Charity Event to Hold This step demonstrates the difference between a simple task and an easy one. Not so much. Picking the right event is crucial.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

It sounded great, until her last comment: She told me that it was a really important program, because libraries are the heart of the community…well, in elementary schools at least. That may sound simple, like “my town, or my campus, or my organization.” Another barrier is the idea that we are all so different.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

Media are the everyday bloggers, local groups and traditional media. And I’m going to read a few important trends that are going to help paint this picture why nonprofits need to really start looking at folks in the database who can share their message online. You have VIP’s, media and everyday influencers. True celebrities.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Although, before each of these different parts of the presentation, I will pause to see if there’s anything in the chat box you want to discuss. I’ve seen a lot of transitions, people moving to different positions, people taking on more responsibilities than they normally would. There’s different kinds of grants.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 18, 2019

That means if you want to stand out, you need to do something different. Sure, you could offer different pricing, features or benefits, but there’s one element you can tweak to increase conversions almost instantly: copywriting. Using the word “imagine” instantly paints a picture in potential supporters’ minds. Difference”.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Different nonprofits have different units of service. When I worked at the local food bank, our unit of service was one pound of food, which cost us about 27 cents to receive and distribute. Decide on what your unit will be and be prepared to explain to donors how that one unit of service makes a difference (this is the key).

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

When you’re just starting out, your goal is to make a difference in the world. Think in terms of local politicians, business professionals, media contacts, and other influential community members who can either connect you with resources or with others who can help you. I’m sure you’re getting the picture. A website to build.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 21, 2006

So the bulk of residents are relying on liquor stores for daily food purchases, and so this relates to what we consider to be an epidemic of diet-related, chronic diseases in the community: diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and obesity are rampant and growing, and having pretty devastating effects in a lot of different ways.

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