Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 2, 2009

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources across the web ever day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). "You want to develop a stronger, more passionate community.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 9, 2009

"Of all the areas of life that computer and communications technology seems to be impacting the most is its influence on relationships. We began with a few goals in mind: We wanted to relationally connect people through giving, to make it fun, and in the process protect relationships from feelings of obligation.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

My latest post is up on the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog. The Hatcher Group , a Maryland-based public affairs and communications firm, released a great report this past Fall called New Media & Social Change: How Nonprofits are Using Web-based Technologies to Reach Their Goals (PDF).

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2011

There’s a lingering misconception that direct mail and the web are fundamentally at odds. It’s more accurate to say that they complement and influence the other, and can enhance campaign effectiveness when considered as part of a whole. Consider designing your direct mail with the following in mind: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

If you’re not attending and curious what funders are learning, you’ll have an opportunity to read some of the ideas and questions being discussed right here on this blog. The last conference session gave me the opportunity to reflect on the immense web of connections that is woven at every GEO conference. Safe travels, everyone!

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

De’Yonté’s a late-80s baby who found his passion for web design and development during MySpace’s heyday, when he helped his friends create awesome profiles. Keep in mind that while WordPress is brimming with possibilities, all of that potential is only potential until it’s actually put to use. Research and add plugins.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

This is an adaptation of the article “ Nine Valuable Marketing Lessons From a Nonprofit – Charitywater.org ” written for the KISSmetrics blog by Chloe Gray. With that in mind, here are nine marketing lessons other nonprofits can take away from charity: water. Tap Into the Power of Social Proof.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

GMB listings differ from organic Google listings because they’re influenced by the user’s location. It’s worth keeping in mind, however, that any Google user can submit changes to the listing, so regular check-ups on your GMB profile and listing ownership is a must! . What is Google My Business (GMB)?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

Top features of this fundraising website Individuals can start campaigns on behalf of your nonprofit, helping spread your influence without direct action needed from your fundraising team. Top qualities of this fundraising website Create customized, mobile-responsive web pages that encourage recurring giving.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Here are six little-known blogs I've enjoyed reading this year. For a year now, Peter Linett and his friends at Slover-Linett Strategies have been blogging thoughtfully about connecting with arts audiences in new ways. Peter is a fabulous writer, and this blog has become one of my favorites. What blogs would you recommend?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

Million Dollars to fight the horrible disease, according to the ALS Association web site. Just one week ago, donations totaled $22.6 The question on my mind is: Is the success of the Ice Bucket Challenge a happy accident for ALS fundraising and the people who suffer from the disease or is the first example of the power of crowd charity?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

Mostly, because I get to read blogs by people that aren’t on my list of feeds I read regularly. Joanne Fritz asks the question that is probably on the minds of lots of folks in the nonprofit sector: what are we going to do in facing the current problematic economic climate? What are “influencers?&#

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MARCH 14, 2022

The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. You probably want a News page for your blog (if you plan to have one), which will help you keep your site fresh. Keep these points in mind when creating your nonprofit website. Keep it simple.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 17, 2014

For example, if you see an uptick in website hits to a particular web page, and you’ve noted that 50 percent of that increase in traffic is coming from Facebook, it’s good to report it in that way. Go back and analyze and then evolve your social media plan with those learnings in mind. Every success builds on past failures.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2010

A few weeks ago, I started a thread on my blog’s Facebook Page, “What are the best tips and tools for saving time managing your nonprofit’s Facebook Page?&# I summarized the tips shared in this earlier post. Is there a tool that can automate this someone asked on my blog’s Facebook page ?

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

When it comes to content, quotations, product photos, influencer images and Instagram Stories have the highest potential for return-on-investment results. General reccomendations : curated blog content and longer articles on company or industry news. Why is Online Presence Management Better Than Web Design? Biggest Demographic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2011

In this example of using grassroots organizing to influence grass tops debates, how do we measure it? The messages or story is created, shared via intermediaries or influencers: This can be legislators, journalists, or other influencers. Families USA is an organization fighting for affordable health care for all Americans.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Previously, she produced the Our Social Times and Influence People’s North American Social Media Marketing and Monitoring conference series and started a web development and social media business, which leveraged an international team of programmers and designers across India, Romania, and the U.S.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 24, 2016

Since millennial buyer behavior is so vastly different than what traditional advertising channels can influence, understanding the demographic completely, is vital. Most importantly these articles are mostly drawn up in the marketing world, and with good reason. We are a thinking generation, there is a reason our head is often in the clouds.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

A couple years ago, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. They responded to a group discussion question, "Best Leadership Books -- What''s Your Favorite?" Top Books About Leadership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

I thought it would be useful to blog about how to create a strategy for using these channels. Déjà Vu All Over Again Web 2.0 in 2009 reminds me of Web 1.0 Who owns the blog? Don't use the same thinking, structures, or processes as you did with Web 1.0. Silo Syndrome And just like with Web 1.0, Lots of talk.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2016

Influencer marketing is the latest craze in marketing, for good reason. The best marketing campaigns aim to influence culture. Make your organization's blog a true resource for anyone interested in the issue. Goods like web development or software? Partner with your community. Join the open source culture.

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NTEN

JULY 12, 2011

If it's a blog, what's their technorati ranking? Although in my mind, I’m always thinking “if you don’t like us, why would you continue to be a fan of ours?” To determine a response, I generally look at 3 things: Tone. What is the severity of the person's tone - are they totally negative, neutral, seem like they could be talked to?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2012

Awhile back, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. They responded to a group discussion question, "Best Leadership Books -- What's Your Favorite?" Then, select one or more for your summer reading list.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

Time Magazine provocatively named “The Protester” as its 2011 “Person of the Year” for its riveting influence on last year’s social and political events. While emotive storytelling is crux to engaging the hearts and minds of social media consumers, advocates are ethically bound to preserve the privacy of vulnerable clients.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Disclaimer: No elephants were harmed or eaten during the creation of this blog post.) . Let them know how much they can , and more importantly , will influence their colleagues. . Create a resources web page. Be mindful to not make them feel like they are back in elementary school. What tools do you have?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 1, 2005

I first "met" Marshall when he left a comment on my blog about the interview with Marnie Webb. I am 28 years old and am just beginning to work in consulting and training in the use of new web tools for research and communication. Tell us about your blog? How long have you been blogging? What do you blog about?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Awhile back, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. They responded to a group discussion question, "Best Leadership Books -- What''s Your Favorite?" Top Books About Leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Awhile back, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. They responded to a group discussion question, "Best Leadership Books -- What's Your Favorite?" Then, select one or more for your summer reading list.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2009

It's like a giant combination of influence and karma. Influence: Can you move groups of people, small or large, to take some action? There are a couple of things to keep in mind when it comes to dealing with your social capital. Betsy Harman, on Beth's Blog. Find like-minded folk. What is it? Authenticity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

It is also important to be mindful of how different generations use online social networking and the trends. Understanding audience motivation and peer influences. Engaging with alumni networks is about connecting before alumni become alumni, while they are still students. Micro conversions or steps. A way to track process.

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.orgSource

JULY 17, 2023

Influencers are found, partnerships bloom, social media conquered, marketers consume. Keep the limitations of that structure in mind. For example, the bot’s ability to create a polished blog post in a matter of minutes is nothing short of amazing,” Amy noted. AI has the potential to take marketing in new directions. “As

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is for volunteers, webmasters and administrators of associations, clubs, charities, communities and other groups. We discuss issues and trends in modern web technologies that help your organization achieve more with less. And who may be able to influence those actors in their decision-making? Read more about this blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Many of the issues they champion have taken a backseat in people’s minds this year, as our nation’s attention has been captured by one shocking event after another. WFP USA has posted a nearly 650-word story of Rani on their blog with a big headline, full-size photos, large text, and bold quotes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Their Board, which is dominated by leaders in the tech field including Reid Hoffman, co-founder of Linked-In, and Raj Kapoor, co-founder of Snapfish, are all staunchly behind the philosophy of &# The future of the web is data.&#. The board supports the organization’s orientation towards using tech and data to realize its mission.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

SXSW Web Awards : Last year was the first year SXSW introduced the Advocacy award and this year there are some amazing nominees up to be recognized for their creative and effective use of interactive for social good. I Don’t Trust you One Stinking Bit panel Saturday March 13 12:30 PM - “What gives people confidence on the web?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Well, 75% of search engine users never scroll past the first page of search results, and better SEO is going to result in increased web traffic, which will hopefully increase website conversions. Keep in mind, Google is smart; it doesn’t necessarily take the exact word a searcher types in and try to match it verbatim.

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