M+R

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

One notable difference when looking at Giving Tuesday year to year is when these emails are sent: every group in our sample sent at least one email before the special day, with groups sending as many as three pre-Giving Tuesday emails. What Bill Murray can teach you about email marketing. Related Links.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Sample impact report from Oxfam America. . . Samples from LCV’s advertising to mid-level and major donors. . . What Bill Murray can teach you about email marketing. Inspirations, intentions, and ideas from our Roundtable on Ethical Creative. And recently, we’ve started running mini impact reports in ads!

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

For years, Britt’s been promoting this very concept - the idea of having fun while doing good. It’s a powerful idea, and I’m happy to share what I do to have fun while doing good in this guest post. When I blog, I like to point to the good ideas of others. Humbling, because when you teach, you realize how much you don’t know.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes). Why is this a good idea? Claire runs “Clairification School” online, teaches the CFRE course that certifies professional fundraisers, and is a regular contributor to Guidestar, NonProfit PRO and Maximize Social Business.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

The idea is basically giving rather than receiving wrapped in a party theme. Amy Sample Ward reminds us that your kids don't have to give cash only. Kayta Andresen from Network for Good has fantastic idea last holiday season, " Give with your kids day " "Give your child??? " Let your Kids Make the Decision.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Teach Supporters to Fundraise and Provide Samples. Provide samples of everything. Supply sample fundraising emails, Facebook posts, tweets, phone scripts, thank you notes, approved logos, etc. Provide numerous ideas, but do emphasize the most efficient methods such as sending email through a tool like everdayhero.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Wendy : First, there’s this idea that Millennials want to go their own way and be outside institutions. Millennials come to the work place more prepared to teach than previous generations. The ability to teach, with patience, is essential. As part of the rising generation, what do you see as far as myths about Millennials?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2011

Yet, both within and on the outside, Millennials with great ideas and passion are often met with coldwater statements from their managers like “ That is not the way we do things here.&#. They get emerging media and are ready to teach. Millennials have the potential to bring a lot of value in leadership to nonprofits from within.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

You may already have an idea of how you want to help, and that’s great. Here are some ideas to get you started: Teach senior citizens how to use the Web. Teach the values of the open Web to other public benefit organizations. There are two main ways to dive in: Find a Project. Now’s your chance to take action!

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

It also includes sample templates, worksheets, and my Creative Ways to Thank Your Donors guide with 72 ideas you can use! Claire runs “Clairification School” online, teaches the CFRE course that certifies professional fundraisers, and is a regular contributor to Guidestar, NonProfit PRO and Maximize Social Business.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Points of Light is celebrating the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. The presenter is NTEN's own Amy Sample Ward ! The response created a huge list a great ideas. Luckily, our members have the resources and knowledge to make it all possible. Have more news to share? through a day of service.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Consider these two sample audiences: “Canadian women” or “18 to 30-year-old women in BC or Alberta who live in cities with more than 100,000 people” Of course, most NGOs can’t afford to hire the kind of market researchers you’d need to produce a sophisticated work-up of who your core audience is.

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2015

Sixteen nonprofit tech experts (including NTEN Members: Jeff Shuck , David Neff , Donna Wilkins , Frank Barry , and NTEN''s Amy Sample Ward ) share their ideas and fundraising best practices in Blackbaud ''s new free ebook, The Future of Fundraising. Direct service can teach you a lot about digital strategy.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Putting QR codes on a billboard isn’t a good idea. s Fashion Police, nonprofit social media authors Amy Sample Ward, Allyson Kapin, and Melanie Mathos shared the latest trends, campaigns and faux pas in the nonprofit social media world during bbcon 2013, Blackbaud’s Conference for Nonprofits in National Harbor, Md. So, don’t do it.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. " Check it out and let me know which ideas get you thinking, what your reactions are, and what you want to do with this concept! Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of December 15th). And it's fun!

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Here are 31 fun, unique fundraising ideas that will support your programs without exhausting your members. Here are a few fundraising ideas to take your fundraising beyond your offering plates. Youth Group Fundraising Ideas. Small Church Fundraising Ideas. Want to bring your fundraising to the next level?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2007

Beth practices what she teaches (and let's others watch and participate as she does it). I'm delighted to accept this award on behalf the many NpTech gurus who share their thoughts and ideas on their blogs and in the comments. Amy Sample Ward's Version of NpTech Amy Sample Ward is writes about nonprofits, technology, and social media.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

They offer an opportunity to convene locally to share ideas, learn from one another, and collaborate on projects for real world impact. Philadelphia's Net Tuesday livestreamed a talk by Amy Sample Ward on building a multi-channel campaign. Check out our map of events to find your closest group.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Points of Light is celebrating the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. The presenter is NTEN's own Amy Sample Ward ! The response created a huge list a great ideas. Luckily, our members have the resources and knowledge to make it all possible. Have more news to share? through a day of service.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 21, 2005

Mean was only recently introduced to blogs and the organization got the idea of doing a blog projects from one of Cambodia's better known bloggers, Ex-King. I need creative ideas to promote blogging in Cambodia. I hope they can email me about new idea. Here's a sampling of some of the "Clogs." Keo Kalyan.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

Such a place can also be a source of “user generated content”, relieving your internal staff from the burden of coming up with fresh content, and truly leveraging the ideas of your larger community. If you can build an area of your website where people come to learn, teach, and maybe have some fun, they will likely return.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Here’s what the NTEN team said about voting: We received more than 400 ideas this year — a 75% increase over last year — and we need your help to narrow those down to the 100 or so that will make the 2011 NTC the best one yet. Vote today! I’m not gonna lie: this is not a quick & easy task.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

My mother taught me many things, and I feel like with every year she teaches me more – whether she knows it or not. I’m incredibly inspired to participate in this year’s To Mama With Love campaign from Epic Change.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. "This post harvests what I learned and what I still don't know about the birthday campaign strategy and measurement as well as guest teaching a graduate school class." " My favorite lesson? Design for People To Self Organize!

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 31, 2012

That song, “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen, quickly also became the soundtrack to an Internet meme —that is, an idea that spreads online (“ I Can Has Cheezburger? The Sesame Street show teaches basic lessons through stories of characters in typical situations and common scenarios.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Whether you were here in Toronto or not, I’d love to hear your ideas, feedback, and goals for change! View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. We need to let go of the idea that we are serving our constituents, and recognize the ways we could be working together to change their lives, their neighborhoods, and beyond.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

With technology improving, virtual and hybrid events rising in popularity, and new event ideas coming to fruition, it can be hard to determine the best fundraising event that aligns with your audience, goals, and overall mission. 100+ Fundraising Event Ideas to Try Out. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Experience working with a wide variety of age groups or teaching in general. When planning programs or events, we involve a combination of these groups to share and bridge audiences, bringing big, diverse crowds to new artists and ideas. Mine your colleagues; ask for ideas and suggestions from staff members for resources.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

Each will make positive or negative impressions on a reader about the nonprofit, the person who wrote the material, and the concept or ideas expressed in the material. Do thoughts and ideas flow smoothly, or do they bounce around? If an applicant gets an interview, ask him or her to bring along a few writing samples.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In fact, I am planning to post a how-to article to teach you how I go about writing a typical appeal with Fundwriter. Rapid prototype your ideas and identify what additional information and quotes you will need from the organization. Expand Idea Take an idea or a sentence and expand it into a fully developed paragraph.

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Candid

JUNE 14, 2023

For example, an activity is running a series of workshops to teach high school students in your district how to do workouts at home. Not being clear about who is going to do the work To bring your ideas to life, you need people to do the work. If so, you’re not alone. Let’s make it as clear as we can.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2008

Use your blog or twitter or whatever tool to solicit practical ideas on how to use social media to make connections. Gregory Heller ) ( Sarah Marchetti ) ( Amy Sample Ward ) 4. Truly embrace social networking by encouraging your staff, your volunteers, your donors and your Board to join Facebook or Myspace and teach(!)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 29, 2007

One person had brought up the idea of open source as a model for egalitarian participatory economics, and I made a brief comment that it wasn’t all that egalitarian, really. It is also true that it was far from a representative sample of people here at the US Social Forum (which is way more female and of color than that group.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

The story is used to teach the virtues of hard work and preparation. Small Change blog points to First Giving Digg Contest which was one of four social media promotional ideas using social media tools. Amy Sample Ward writes about the new plugin launched by Social Actions that will place ??? Which one worked best?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy? Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

When we first started babycastles, we had no idea there was any kind of community in NY for it. And the next location will be at MoMA where they are teaching a 10 week digital media course about building arcades and will actually build one with kids. There are a lot of places online where people can meet up, have game jams, etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Access to password-protected content like checklists for camping with kids or sample lesson plans for outdoor educators. Can you adapt the training for donors as a group teaching session? You get the idea. Free access to trainings or programs that normally have a fee. Option to observe your programs in action. Touch the work.

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