Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? From @amoration: I find we’re always both global & local, so many of us travel frequently that virtual organizing tools are essential even for “local&# endeavors. Social media used to engage local supporters to act globally.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

These materials often include: Board of directors list, including names, short bios, term lengths, and contact info. For example, if you’re a food bank, saying you’ll use the funder’s money to end local hunger isn’t as powerful as telling them how last year, you were able to prevent hunger for 500 children and their families.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Step AWAY from technology for a period of time each day, or one full day a week. Finding event venues, searching for grant opportunities, and anything else where it’s simply gathering info. Someone else can pick up those 3 boxes of supplies or that $50 from the local church. Literally, take a hike! Turn your screens off.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

This month in GreenTech we're focusing on cloud-based phone services and also the changes in the workplace that this technology is enabling, namely telework. TechSoup Global donation partner Cisco Systems and the environmental organization Telework Exchange are teaming up to promote Telework Week from February 14–18. read more.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

They pulled together a panel of local marketers doing innovative things with social media. The technology wasn’t nearly as sophisticated as it is today but Haydon was able to present via Skype with a microphone set next to the laptop’s speaker to project his voice to the room. Check out Clover’s website for more info.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

DECEMBER 18, 2018

We called up Jen Tolentino, Director of Policy & Civic Tech at Rock the Vote to talk about their mobilization strategy and the role of technology in organizing. How has Rock the Vote used technology in innovative ways? Rock the Vote was founded almost 30 years ago in 1990, out of the anti censorship movement.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 8, 2014

I am not what most would refer to as an "early adopter" of technology. The way it works is that the password management software has a local database or a file that holds the encrypted password data for secure log-in onto computers, networks, web sites and application data files. How does it work? What you want to pay.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, but you’ll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. Busia, Kenya: Hackathon: -New Technologies and young talents-Kenya. Thursday, July 3, 2014.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 9, 2014

If I decide I’d like to volunteer for a local organization and I search for nonprofits in my community, I’m going to love it if your organization shows up in my search results with a way to contact you. They don’t have to search your website for contact info or find you on a Facebook to send a message.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2017

NetSquared organizers bring together the nonprofit technology community for face-to-face meetings. Join us at your local group. Naples, Florida: How to use Technology to Communicate and Manage Volunteers. Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanon's Digital Big Bang — An AltCity Info Session. It will be fun — we promise!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

The Real-Time Web and Its Future , a new report from ReadWriteWeb , focused on the changing ecosystem of the Web, one that runs in real-time. “For the following report, we interviewed 50 companies, developers and executives building or leveraging real-time Web technology. When did RWW start focusing on the real-time Web?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

More Info URL - link back to home page. William Naylor joined thedatabank in November 2010 after working as the technology coordinator at a charter school in Bemidji. While there, he learned the delicate art of teaching others to use technology: whether aged 5 or 65. This post was originally published at [link].

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Now, despite scary examples of hackers exploiting the cloud, if you run a very small organization with no IT staff and no one to help maintain local servers with regular updates, security patches, and upgrades, then the cloud may be the safest place for your data. How to Protect Your Data. Adopt an Acceptable Use Policy and Train Staff on It!

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

They pulled together a panel of local marketers doing innovative things with social media. The technology wasn’t nearly as sophisticated as it is today but Haydon was able to present via Skype with a microphone set next to the laptop’s speaker to project his voice to the room. Check out Clover’s website for more info.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 7, 2022

In a previous blog post written by Kestryl Lowrey (Managing Director, Technology Services) and Stephen Earheart (Director, Campaign Services ), Cloud for Good explored the role of data warehouses in nonprofit technology strategies. You May Also Enjoy: Blog: The Role of Data Warehouses in Nonprofit Technology Strategies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2007

Paul's idea of blogs by people who work in ICT for volcoms (US translation nonprofit technology) as a way to have an ongoing (but distributed) conversation resonated with me: I have a blog of my work , with links to the two regionally based ICT blogs I have discovered so far. it will come I'm sure! it will come I'm sure! If I have a ???eureka???

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 22, 2022

Cloud for Good is seeking an Information Technology Lead to build the internal technology department within the organization. The IT Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing Cloud for Good’s internal technology infrastructure and IT Security. This role will report to the VP, People + Operations.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Grab my mailing address and you can send more locally-focused messaging (or junk mail). Fortune 500 companies and political campaigns spend gazillions on capturing and syncing your info -- because it leads to more profit or a win at the ballot box. My email gives you 10-15% open rate. . During his 4.5

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 15, 2018

The Reach app encourages users to explore the world by sharing photos and videos of their travels or visits to local landmarks and natural sites. Users add their credit card info to the app, GiveTide rounds up all transactions to the nearest dollar, and then users give the money raised to their favorite nonprofits with a single tap.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2023

Consider automating this so that the volunteer application is a Google form that adds the prospects info to a master sheet for you. Service-Based Sources – Apps like VolunteerMatch and local volunteer resource agencies like HandsOn Network affiliates allow nonprofits to post volunteer positions on their platforms.

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See3

JANUARY 24, 2008

His post is called Rethinking the Local Paper and he writes about a vision where the local paper is actually an amalgam of “hyperlocal&# postings from the moms and dads writing about their neighborhoods. This is a level of journalism that local papers could never do and the technology now makes it possible to do it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. New technology called “voicemail drop” allows an organization to place a voicemail in your voicemail box without ringing their phone. Do you have something similar to offer possibly through a partnership with a local art collective or other nonprofit?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

This event combines the lessons learned from previous fundraising activities on Twitter: A local, face-to-face component based on the popular "Tweet Ups" or " Net2Tuesday " meetups. Decentralized event organizing, it's grassroots and anyone can organize a local event. Each localized event is putting its own unique flair to the event.

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Everyaction

MARCH 19, 2018

Starting today, we’re launching a new series focused on nonprofits that are using technology in new, interesting, and insightful ways. First up, we’re spotlighting four environmentally-focused organizations and how they’re using technology to achieve their goals. After filling in some basic info—ta da!

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

Net Tuesday Seattle has been in the local press too! " Best Engaging Communities " a large collection of best-practices info and case studies about managing online communities found by Ian Wilker. NetSquared. The Seattle's Net Tuesday Group has just launched a social networking site on ning. NpTech Talk.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 10, 2008

Read More » Local Government Web Managers Notes: Responding to Economic Uncertainty Michael Walsh in Influence 18 May 2010 In the past few months, world-wide political and economic uncertainty has shaken global confidence, which in turn has resulted in continued market instability and volatility. We also saw some.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 31, 2009

I think at the national level we're always going to have The New York Times , CNN, and The Washington Post to do national investigations, but what we really are threatened to lose in the next year to five years is local investigations and local reporting. Obviously, local civic journalism is incredibly important to me.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Hometown Flavors – A local flavor gift basket is a great way to highlight local businesses. Collect gift cards from shops and restaurants in your area and help your basket winner get to know all of the local hidden gems. Auction Basket Theme Ideas. Food & Drink Auction Basket Ideas.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2006

Read More » Local Government Web Managers Notes: Responding to Economic Uncertainty Michael Walsh in Influence 18 May 2010 In the past few months, world-wide political and economic uncertainty has shaken global confidence, which in turn has resulted in continued market instability and volatility. We also saw some.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2014

This is our earth month edition of nonprofit technology news. It’s a snippet from a larger infographic called E-Hazards: The Downside of Rapidly Evolving Technology by AlliedHealthWorld.com. For more info on this, I like Laura Orsini’s plain language description on ReadWrite. Recycling. Climate Change.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2011

By Steve Spiker, Director of Research & Technology, Urban Strategies Council As more and more people are bombarded with maps from every media source, many nonprofits find themselves asking “How can we use maps in our work?” – followed by, “Just how hard can it be for us to make maps for our work?”

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The future is live. All rights reserved.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

To talk about the evolution of nonprofit technology we really need to pick a place to start, because the beginning could be anywhere. What this means for tools, specifically, is that we don’t actually like technology. In the analog paradigm, our strategies did not include technology. Digital Tools. Digital Tactics.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

A lot of people are saying this, more need for technology. And we’re going to see what kind of shortfalls there are from a state and local perspective in the coming years because of COVID, but hoping that some of the other federal funds that we’re receiving through ARPA can try to help stop the bleeding a little bit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2005

You've been in the nonprofit technology space for a long time. My introduction to the nonprofit technology space occurred during my first year of law school in Oregon (1995). I realized that technology was a powerful agent of change, but it was not being integrated into grassroots socially progressive organizations.

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