Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. This proved to the Ushahidi team that their tool would be valuable to communities around the world. Why Social Media?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While you may never find yourself in a crisis of this magnitude at your nonprofit, you can learn from Southwest’s mistakes and use those lessons to prepare for a potential disaster. Here are a few examples of challenges your organization may face: A winter storm or other climate disaster impacts your local community.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2020

Although we never want to see disaster happen, every company needs to plan for it. The unexpected news of a disaster occurring can disrupt the communities that businesses se rve and where their employees and customers work and live in. So h ow can your CSR effectively plan for disaster relief? .

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sgEngage

JULY 3, 2023

When faced with a radical disruption to your organization’s budget due to an emergency or unforeseen disaster, how can the finance office lead the charge to rally and reset? Resource constraints often lead to difficult financial decisions and funding reductions. Keep the focus on your core mission. Evaluate your current business model.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

They can make a huge impact as they provide significant support across areas including grantmaking, employee engagement and cause marketing. The digital team works hard to produce social content that balances sharing stories of the people they serve, the impact of their work, and the generosity of their supporters.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Natural disasters. It’s what you do with those funds (how you manage and leverage them) that’s key to organizational sustainability. That’s where our team at Blue Fox comes in handy. How to Prepare for a Digital Giving Season Fundraisers certainly have their work cut out for them this year. Coronavirus.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The good news is that no matter how far you are from the areas hit by Hurricane Ida, you can still help those impacted by the storm. American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) exists to provide supply chain assistance to disaster relief organizations and other nonprofits. You can make a gift to Team Rubicon’s Ready Reserve Fund here.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 19, 2021

Last weekend, the island of Haiti was hit hard by not one, but two, natural disasters. The good news is that no matter how far you are from Haiti, you can still help those impacted by these disasters. Global Impact acts as an advisor, intermediary, and implementing partner across the private, nonprofit, and public sectors.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

As we enter the beginning of disaster season, it can’t help but feel like we have already been in disaster season all year long. And while no one can predict when or where a disaster will occur, data continues to back being prepared over-responding after the fact. Educate Your People on Disaster Preparedness.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

To ensure that your money is going to the right places, use tools like Charity Navigator , Candid (formerly GuideStar) ,and TEOS (tax-exempt organization search) to evaluate the legitimacy and impact of the organizations you’re donating to before you give. Contribute to the fund here. Support their relief efforts here.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. With these developments come patterns that impact the philanthropic landscape. Employee Giving Is On The Rise.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Photo by Fuel Relief Fund on GlobalGiving. Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. I surpassed my giving budget for disaster relief giving. The Surprising Truth About Disaster Donor Fatigue – guest post by Alson Carlman, Global Giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The lack of trust between NGOs and local Kenyans and the expectancy that NGOs are funded from outside Kenya are the key reasons for limited local fundraising towards NGO in Kenya. M-Changa also makes it easy for NGOs to account for funds coming in from multiple paymnet channels with automatic reporting and statements.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

With catastrophic flooding and winds of up to 150 mph, Hurricane Ian has had a devastating impact on many areas of Florida and Cuba. Heart to Heart International has already deployed an advance response team to Florida and are planning to send another team to help after the storm passes with a medical van. Donate here.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This fall, a year into my master’s program, I started an internship on Candid’s communications team. On-demand trainings can be taken any time, with recent topics including fostering an inclusive culture , finding funding , and writing grant proposal budgets. PND also lists job postings submitted directly from nonprofits.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 7, 2014

However, if your team properly prepares, implementing your latest tech switch can be a breeze. Before getting started with your tech switch, sit down with your team to discuss what exactly this tech is intended to accomplish. Reluctance to fund big projects. Making a small or large scale tech change can be intimidating.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

As we emerge from the depths of the pandemic, we must remember that never in the history of the United States have we experienced an equitable recovery to a disaster or recession. If the mission of your nonprofit addresses race, health, or wealth disparities, you likely need additional funding to meet increased demand. Build your team.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 4, 2023

Employee giving programs, often called corporate philanthropy programs, encourage engagement and connection through targeted fundraising that has a lasting positive impact. Some companies even match contributions to increase impact, a perk many prospective and current employees demand.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 health crisis in health access, education equity, underinvested neighborhoods, and lack of or underemployment, all play a role in the disproportionate impact the crisis will continue to have on Latino and underserved communities nationwide. Social enterprise opportunity. Why social enterprise?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The technology helps donors make investments that yield the highest impact or strategic system change. We are seeing it to help donors make decision about COVID funding and other disaster related donation decisions. In general terms, Philanthropic advising usually consists of identifying: .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America. Aaron knows that by creating a donor experience that goes beyond one transaction, you can inspire a deeper connection that will impact your mission for years to come.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2024

The big uptick came around October or November and was likely motivated by external factors such as global conflicts, the war in the Middle East, and international disasters. Donor-advised funds will likely expand in 2024. We may also see an impact from organizations that cut their acquisition programs in 2022 to save money.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Building a successful workplace giving strategy can provide your organization with a reliable source of funding, deepen supporter relationships, and increase awareness of your cause. There are a ton of programs available, and a thorough understanding of the opportunities can allow your team to best prepare for and pursue them.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Candid responded by publishing a website that provided information on funding for coronavirus relief, resources for nonprofits and individuals, news on the pandemic, and more. Because my team and I have been deeply involved in providing data for Candid’s many foundation landscapes, I volunteered to help with the new page.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

The last few years, though, have been dramatically impacted by the real-time web. This focus on collective participation and 24/7 connectivity has impacted more than just our social lives. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster. Impacts to Society.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. But the way we think about and turn to social media in a time of disaster is changing. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofit professionals have a set of top priorities—including raising funds for their mission. Company leaders, on the other hand, know the value of retaining employees, boosting their company’s reputation, and impacting their community. Then, employees can donate those funds to a nonprofit of their choice.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Exponent Philanthropy members are demonstrating ways to partner light to amplify their impact. . While some work in formal partnerships, many more engage in informal ones where they align funding or work on a project together for a limited time. 4) Comparing Current Funding to Community Needs to Identify Gaps .

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

From natural disasters to economic uncertainty, sometimes it feels like today’s grantmaking organizations have to be ready for just about anything. The 2022 bbcon Grantmaking-track sessions will provide thought-provoking ideas and actionable takeaways to help your grantmaking organization drive greater impact for your communities.

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Double the Donation

MAY 25, 2021

Bright Funds. CyberGrants is another top corporate giving software solution that offers fully integrated tools for grants management, employee giving, volunteerism, disbursement, disaster relief, and more. Bright Funds. Bright Funds’ standard fee is $2 per month per employee, with discounts for large employers.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Business best practices recommend maintaining an emergency fund equivalent to at least three months (or more) of operating expenses. Practice Risk Management Things that might be a headache in times of financial stability can become a disaster in times of scarcity. What about a natural disaster? A cyber-attack?

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the hustle of securing funding for your cause. From brainstorming new fundraising ideas to reaching out to prospective donors, nonprofits use much of their team members’ time to figure out how to raise more money. More volunteer sign-ups.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

In the beginning you may self-fund your fledgling organization. And unless you’re independently wealthy with an endless revenue stream, you can’t self-fund forever (nor should you – more on that in a minute). Then you figured out that you needed funds to pay for the good work. Many founders do.) Don’t say “we can’t do that.”

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

We’ve outgrown our space, we need a bigger endowment fund, we need to serve more people – it’s time for a capital fundraising campaign. to describe the development team’s feelings, but the question they all have is: “Are we really ready to do this?”. A Cohesive Fundraising Leadership Team. We’ve all been there.

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