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. What’s the point in using “global&# tools (social media) for local organizing? Conversations and Presentations.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Earlier this month, I left the office to attend an in-person “Network and Share” event hosted by DOVIA Colorado. While I have presented countless workshops and webinars and written toolkits on the topic, I know that I have much to learn, and the best learning comes from clients and peers in the field.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2023

Enhance Revenue with a Fixed Price Wine Pull A fixed-price wine pull presents a fantastic opportunity to generate more funds for your fundraiser. Partnering with Local Wineries Securing wine donations may appear time consuming, but partnering with local wineries can make it easier.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2013

I was invited to present a key note at the Mekong ICT Camp in Thailand about nonprofits, social media, and measurement. ” Unfortunately, I could make it to Thailand, so I presented and lead a discussion remotely using Google Hangouts from California. Format: Our session was 90 minutes.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

blast some tunes) will go a long way toward enticing local drivers to pull over and get a wash. All you have to do is gather prizes donated by local businesses and sponsors, then sell low-cost tickets for the chance to win them in your drawing. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Encourage local businesses to sponsor the event or donate supplies to help cover costs.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three creative and cost-effective approaches to attracting volunteers, including: Tap Into Existing Supporters Promote Your Volunteer Opportunities Host A Fun Recruitment Event Shaking up your recruitment methods can help you reach and engage more supporters. Let’s take a closer look at how you can get started.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It could be an email or postcard about a regular meetup the nonprofit hosts, or about its services. This can include large Fortune 500 companies or even local law firms, smaller companies, business-to-business suppliers, or retailers. Build a relationship with the staff and board of your local community foundation.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

3 – Local Grantmakers’ Organizations Most major metropolitan areas, and many other locales have regional associations of grantmakers. Second, see if the grantmakers’ organization hosts any “meet the funders” days, or allows local non-profits to make presentations to the group. #4

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

We’ll look at three combinations of fundraising opportunities for nonprofits, including: Silent Auction and Entertainment Night Sports Tournament and Raffle Live Auction and Gala Dinner Let’s take a closer look at the best concurrent fundraising events and how your nonprofit can boost its revenue by hosting them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

(Expect more blog posts and thoughts about how to design and facilitate these types of projects in the future – for starters I’ll be moderating and presenting on a breakout session at the Communications Network Conference in October with colleagues Farra Trompeter, Eva Penar, and Michael Hoffman).

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Greater Giving

JUNE 21, 2023

In our Q1 survey 70% of nonprofits reported hosting between 2-5 events a year. Host an Outdoor Summer Concert Fundraiser What better way to celebrate the season than with the magic of music? Reach out to local musicians or bands willing to donate their talent for a good cause.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

NetSquared Local is growing! We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own ! We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own ! What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Net2 Melbourne hosted Clarity.io’s Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group?

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2013

Find your local #nptech tribe by joining a NetSquared Local group. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? What is a social presentation ? Burlington recently hosted a Social Media Surgery. Don’t be afraid! Thursday, August 8.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

For example, compare the impact of the following statements: “Because of our nonprofit’s tireless efforts, we were able to provide 100 laptops for local students interested in pursuing computer science careers.” As you can see, just a few subtle wording changes turn a nonprofit-centric statement into a supporter-centric one.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Think about local and regional acts, celebrities with connections to your area, and people you have connections to through Board members, supporters, and friends of friends. You could invite a few local acts to perform and offer a little something for everybody. Or recruit a professional to host a virtual class. And the weather!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Because the virtual format will allow you to include people who aren’t local, you’ll have an easier time finding a date and time for the group to meet. You have a wide range of tools to choose from when it comes to hosting the focus group. Having a larger participant pool should also result in you receiving more diverse opinions.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Last week was the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference and not only did I have the pleasure of presenting a couple sessions, it was also my first NTC as a staffer, as I joined NTEN earlier this month. Presentation. Someone has to host, someone has to clean up. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Case Studies.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. Moving a Gala Online.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

There’s no time like the present to get started planning your next event. Obviously this event won’t work in warmer climates, but if you’re somewhere with distinct seasons, all you have to do is find a lake that will let you host your event. Of course you can also host an in-person race with all the bells and whistles too.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 2, 2022

With an entire year to plan it, they decided to host a virtual event again in 2021. Bartol knew entertainment played a big part in keeping guests tuned in to the livestream, so she brought on professional auctioneer Steve Wagner to host the live auction. Maintain guests’ interest by keeping the program short.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

SalesForce, when hosting their virtual World Tour Sydney Reimagined, gave Salesforce AppExchange partners 3 minutes a piece to give a live demo of their apps. Polls and Q&As are not new virtual event ideas but they are highly effective for getting the audience to think about the content presented. In fact, 81.8% Recipe Night.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Medical innovation and B2B sales may be a little more pressing these days and the medical industry needs to rely on tried and true channels like hosting trade shows or a medical device exhibition to show off new medical technologies, medical innovations, and engineering advancements. . Virtual Event Platform Features for Virtual Trade Shows.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

I even remember writing a grant to some federal agency that probably no longer exists to help create a local infrastructure to get nonprofits online. It wasn’t so long after that that virtual hosting companies became ubiquitous, and affordable for nonprofits. When was that? 2 Brian 11.23.07 2 Brian 11.23.07

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Virtual summits are by far the biggest style of virtual events that can be hosted. Virtual summits mimic real in-person conferences as much as possible by hosting a variety of speakers and virtual offerings during a set period of time. Oftentimes a virtual event will host a keynote address that promotes the main themes of the summit.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Virtual summits are by far the biggest style of virtual events that can be hosted. Virtual summits mimic real in-person conferences as much as possible by hosting a variety of speakers and virtual offerings during a set period of time. Oftentimes a virtual event will host a keynote address that promotes the main themes of the summit.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2022

First up were our co-hosts from Arctic Basecamp, who had set up camp in front of Hotel Schatzalp, with a big tent for presentations and several smaller tents for sleeping—a tradition now in its fifth year. Continuing on the winding path down the mountain, we saw local wildlife like squirrels and birds.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Guests present in person are socializing, eating dinner, and often drinking, so they’re willing to spend hours participating in a program. Guests present in-person and participating from home could view current bids on auction items in real time, and receive automatic alerts if they were outbid to encourage higher final sale prices.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It can offer a great way to gain access to invaluable information from your supporters and local community members. If you’re hosting a focus group online, you can start with between seven and ten people. If you’re gathering in person, you can host up to two dozen people.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

You may consider hosting wine, champagne, or cocktails for guests during this hour or offering drink sales. Presentation matters, make sure that portions are standard and plates can be delivered hot and timely for guests. Consider collaborating with local businesses and auction booster companies to fill in gaps for items.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

With teams of four, the event also becomes an opportunity to host and entertain business clients—making businesses and brands more likely to purchase sponsorship packages. It should present key information like the event, time, and venue, but it should also help supporters understand more about your cause.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

We all know those magical events that not only raise funds but also leave a lasting impression on everyone present. Here are some popular examples: Benefit concerts or performances : Team up with local artists or performers to host a show where ticket sales support your cause. Well, guess what?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Reach out to local restaurants, cupcake shops, and other bakeries to invite prominent bakers to participate. . Be sure to offer a prize for the winning home-owner, whether it’s a small trophy or a gift card to a local restaurant.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Whether you’re ready to jump back into in-person fundraising or would rather host a virtual event-free fundraiser , you’ll need tools in place to keep donors’ attention and motivate them to give. Host an in-person movie night or a virtual watch party and charge a fee for tickets to raise funds. Movie nights.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

If you are an event planner, then you may be chomping at the bit to host a festival crowd. . Should you host a virtual event? Or would it be better to host a hybrid event? Sail-in (during summer): If COVID protections carry into the 2021 year, you may want to think long-term about the types of festivals that can be hosted.

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Qgiv

APRIL 13, 2022

If you need to fund your activities but need a little inspiration to come up with ways to get folks giving, try these 10 youth fundraising ideas for proven and innovative fundraisers you can host at your youth nonprofit. A great example of a gala for a youth organization is the Sky Full of Stars Gala hosted by Phoenix Rising FC Youth Soccer.

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