Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 27, 2010

You can learn more about John and OpenAction in the interview below. On July 5 the real fun began. Essentially, we give organizations a simple tool to manage project information, like photos and videos. Tags: interview maps data openaction opensource philanthropy socialactions. How was the project developed?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 7, 2011

Here are 5 have fun, do good letter writing ideas: 1. They have all kinds: cards that go in your printer, cards you can paint on with watercolors, photo frame cards, and "green" cards made of hemp, bamboo and recycled fiber. Photo from Secret Agent L 5. Make your own cards! I love Strathmore's collection of blank cards.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 20, 2011

A list of some of the people, things, and events that inspired me, or added fun to my week • Finishing Kathy LeMay's book The Generosity Plan, and interviewing her for the Big Vision Podcast. Interviewing Kim Rosen, author of Saved by a Poem , for the Arts and Healing Podcast. I'll post our conversation next week.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 17, 2011

A list of some of the people, things, and events that inspired me, or added fun to my week: 1. I'll post the interview soon. Also excited to start editing my Arts and Healing Podcast interview with the lovely Susannah Conway about the healing power of photography. I haven't stopped listening to it since. Soooo good.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Post a wide variety of blog content and have some fun with it. Share Stories, Photos, and Videos from Events. For nonprofits that have staff members or volunteers in the field, definitely encourage them to send in reports with photos for blog posts. Interview Experts. That said, mix it up! Share Stories from the Field.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2010

Below is my 5th annual list of favorite do-good books that I read in 2009, but this year I'm calling it my Have Fun Do Good Book list. Although I've been a sponsor of a "sister" for the past two years, and am familiar with the organization's work, to prepare for the interview I read her riveting memoir, Between Two Worlds.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Happy Monday, Have Fun, Do Gooders! T he fourth guest post in my have fun, do good blogger series is by Amy Sample Ward. I have two rules of thumb I use almost always: #1 Make it interesting Because there are so many ways to "have fun and do good" I can fall victim to the option paralysis syndrome.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

Here are few ways to put nonprofit event fundraising marketing magic to work even during the fundraiser: Photos : Make sure your team (or a hired professional) takes photos to post live on social media during the event. By using an official hashtag, your team has an additional opportunity to showcase guest photos.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 24, 2011

A list of some of the people, things, and events that inspired me, or added fun to my week. Yesterday I interviewed artist and social changemaker, Naomi Natale, for the July Big Vision Podcast about her powerful One Million Bones project. What inspired you, or added fun to your week? I hope there will be a 3rd season.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Yet many nonprofit leaders are intimidated by videos and more comfortable with traditional stories and photos to tell your organization’s stories. Interview: In an interview video, someone from your organization interviews someone who has received services or has expertise in your cause. Go where your audience is.

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CauseVox

MARCH 30, 2022

We recently sat down with Meat Fight’s CEO, Alice Laussade, to have a fun conversation about her experience with CauseVox, key fundraising tips from Meat Fight that allowed them to raise more money, and the do not do’s for nonprofit fundraisers. VIDEO: Watch the full interview recording here. Who is Meat Fight? 5 minutes each.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In the past, World Press Photo has been largely relying on funds from their traveling exhibition until the pandemic forced them to largely reduce those exhibitions by 50%, of course leaving a considerable income gap. Perhaps an interview with a beneficiary or a fun competition that involves supporters?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

For instance, you might share photos from last year’s successful event or a behind-the-scenes look at your event setup. Ensure your photos are a good mix of candids and posed photos and avoid distracting filters or editing styles. Plus, you can also take photos of attendees throughout the event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

A fun and playful icebreaker that can also be done on zoom is called “ Sketch Your Neighbor.” You can set up a series of fun emoji for people to cut and paste into the chat or google document to express how they are feeling. Another one is to have folks share something that is meaningful or fun on their desk. It is a lot of fun!

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Do something purely for the fun of it? Inspired by a Speaking of Faith interview with Stuart Brown , the author of Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul , I committed to playing every day, which took many forms. Photo of Crimson Velveteen Cupcakes with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting taken by me.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

I was frustrated by the exclusivity of the gallery world, and I had not seen the success that some photo journalists have by taking a singular image that could change the world! How can Have Fun, Do Good readers get involved with Traveling Postcards? Traveling Postcards workshops are easy and fun for everyone.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 23, 2009

Increase the number of people of color I interviewed for the Big Vision Podcast. Have more fun while doing good, which gives me pause. In that spirit, I'm making only three 2009 Have Fun Do Good Resolutions Write each month to the woman from Sudan who I am sponsoring through Women for Women International. Donate 5% of my income.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Post a wide variety of blog content and have some fun with it. Share Stories, Photos, and Videos from Events. For nonprofits that have staff members or volunteers in the field, definitely encourage them to send in reports with photos for blog posts. Interview Experts. That said, mix it up! Share Stories from the Field.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

For the past five years I've had the amazing opportunity to interview 56 changemakers for the Big Vision Podcast who I think have big visions for a better world. I come away from each interview energized and inspired You can view all of the interviews, and subscribe to the show, on iTunes , or on the Big Vision Podcast's landing page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Even better if you can tag the individual or do their Twitter handle. In this Twitter example below, the school is also encouraging the alumni network to RT this alum’s accomplishment. Be sure to use compelling photos and other visuals. Use Nostalgia (old class photos) to Spark A Trip Down Memory Lane. ” 3.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Cute Dog Photos! They’re inviting folks to submit their own cute dog photos. They’re inviting folks to submit their own cute dog photos. I even did a series of interviews of nonprofit social media professionals and their dogs and its all available on a fun wiki. Cute Dog Photos! So, grist-.org

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 23, 2014

an interview with Dustin Growick. We interacted with the art and with each other through dynamic photo challenges, kinesthetic activities, and conversations. The tours boil down to three key things: engagement, relevance and fun. Today on Museum 2.0, How did you first get involved with Museum Hack?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2008

She interviewed Manny Hernandez from Tu Diabetes and Es Tu Diabetes , and Ayumi Stubbs from the ASPCA Online Community. Recently, Thom Clark, Gordon Mayer, and Demetrio Maguigad did an email interview with me. Users can import their Flickr photos from their account and promote their profile pages and widgets on Facebook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Flickr Photo by WiserEarth - WiserEarth's team from Around the World play Peek-A-Boo With Book. The photo above shows WiserEarth ’s team from around the world in the Bay Area during break from a staff retreat reading the Networked Nonprofit. Photo by KK. Flickr Photo by KK. Flickr Photo by James Leventhal.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! Virtual volunteer spotlights: Create short video interviews featuring your dedicated volunteers, showcasing their passion for your nonprofit’s cause and the impact of their work.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 29, 2012

I don't know what it is about November, but there are a bunch of challenges for creating and giving coming up: 30 Days of Gratitude Carla Kay White, creator of the Gratitude Journal app , is encouraging folks to record 30 days of gratitude in their journal, with her app, or as a photo journal on Instagram. Check out their website.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 3, 2011

Your recording booth asks participants for audio stories plus photos of themselves with their objects. After you record your audio, you get to take the photos and give your story a six-word title. We experimented with when in the process to take the photos, and it’s nice at the end—it’s a kind of reward. Photos are fun.

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NTEN

APRIL 27, 2012

If you attended the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , our amazing photographer may have snapped your photo. Review all the photos from the conference , including all the fun moments captured in the old technology photobooth. Too many NTEN members to name were interviewed in Convio’s recent video survey.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? They can be a video interview with the donor about the mission. You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. Photo and Bio. You can also send fun cards using Felt. Hint: It’s the XYY Soup Kitchen.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Flickr Photo by AstridWestvang. I’ve been busy interviewing people who work for nonprofits for my next book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , with Aliza Sherman. Random fun from the IFYC “giddy committee.”. Motivations and barriers for individuals to participate.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

My in-box was so full of have fun, do good books, films, events and classes to share with you I decided to gather them all into one post. Grandmother Power Photo journalist Paola Gianturco (who I interviewed for the Big Vision Podcast in 2007 ) has a new book out, Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

Don’t let social distancing stop the fun, and keep in mind that not every community building event should be virtual. Though virtual, think of all the small ways you can “bring” the event to the participant, such as photoshopping finish line photos for each participant, or sending them a personalized bib or water stop supplies.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

As a Bay Area liberal blogger who lives in Oakland , I feel like I should be taking part in occupations, posting photos, interviewing organizers, and sharing ways to get involved, but I haven't done any of those things. Flickr photo credit: Occupy Protest tent 99 percent by Ano Lobb. It just makes me sad, and a bit tired.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For Fiver, this means pulling client testimonials from thank you letters written by program participants or through phone interviews with families. This fall, we will bring the fun home, and the whole family can participate virtually for prizes and bragging rights, all while raising funds to support Fiver’s mission of empowering youth.”.

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Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

Whatever you do, be sure to include a photo or a video, plenty of supporting text, and a call-to-action in the form of a link (where possible) for folks to take a similar action. Given its frequency and the more formal, tactile feel of the medium, an interview format may be appropriate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

Engage around questions that are relevant, fun, nostalgic or evoke emotions. For instance, you can change the photo that goes with your article. What is the best way for a non-profit organization to engage the audience? How can we turn our fans that we engage with on social media into financial supporters of our organization?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

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. What kind of content do you already have that you could reuse (videos or interviews from events, data or research, etc.) Photo credit: Flickr futureshape ). Just let me know!).

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