Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 27, 2010

You can learn more about John and OpenAction in the interview below. In June 2009, John decided to sell nearly everything he owned and set out for New York City (via San Diego). That’s a funny story actually, but I suppose many entrepreneurs have similar stories. Where did the idea for OpenAction begin?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

We tell stories. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them. Our neural activity increases 5X when listening to a story. 6 steps to telling your nonprofit’s stories. Act one – Set Up.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

In the new book, From the Bench to the Boardroom , Michael MacDonald shares his journey from humble beginnings in the outskirts of Philadelphia, to his college basketball career at Rutgers, to executive positions at Xerox and Medifast. Michael : I was inspired to write the book as I neared retirement and looked back at my life and career.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2023

As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

My journey with Echoing Green began back in 2015 when I led the Black Male Achievement Fellowship (BMA) program – the world’s first Fellowship for social entrepreneurs improving the life outcomes for Black men and boys in the U.S. . Between 2012 and 2020, the Fellowship supported 90 leaders working across 40 U.S.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Soon thereafter, my direct boss, Joan Dassin, became regional director for Latin American and the Caribbean, based in New York, and I was promoted to take her place. I still remember Frank and his then-vice president, Susan Berresford, visiting Rio de Janeiro to give me the news.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2016

That's because these aren't just children's nursery rhymes; they're sticky stories, or stories that stick with you for decades. When we were children, we all knew how important stories were. And I don't mean rhymes, but really high-impact, emotional stories, true stories. Understand Your Goal.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

While a phrase I personally find a bit crass, as a resident of New York City, I am constantly reminded however of its truth and poignancy. Every week there seems to be new restaurants, clothing stores, entertainment venues… you name it, that are popping up in locations I’ve long known as something else.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 23, 2014

A new company in New York, Museum Hack , is reinventing the museum tour from the outside in. an interview with Dustin Growick. an interview with Dustin Growick. Dustin is a science instructor at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) by day, Museum Hack tour developer/leader at AMNH by night.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

With more than eight years of experience in the nonprofit arena, he has worked with a diverse group of organizations including LIVESTRONG, United Methodist Church, American Heart Association, Family Life, Darkness to Light, University of Richmond, Big Brother Big Sisters, ChildFund Int’l, and more. Follow Frank on Twitter. You coming?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2015

Perhaps you’ve been reading about Gen Z and that they’re tech savvy, passionate about doing good, and might just shake up philanthropy. I recently read an article in the New York Times about conference for Gen Z who were learning entrepreneurial skills. I was curious and reached out to her for an interview. Fundraising'

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 31, 2009

Through Spot.Us, the public can commission journalists to do investigations on important, and perhaps overlooked stories. David is a journalist turned entrepreneur who has written for Wired , Seed , Columbia Journalism Review and The New York Times. On July 9, 2009 I interviewed David about Spot.us

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2007

An interview Mari Velasco, Lorene Staka, and Joanna Eng of the Idealist Photos in flickr The Idealist , a project of Action Without Borders ,connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a better world. met the founder, Ami Dar, on a subway two weeks after moving to New York in 1999.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 29, 2010

." -- Tom Aageson, co-founder, Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship A week, or so ago I interviewed my Dad, Tom Aageson, for a special Father's Day show on the Big Vision Podcast. I've posted an edited transcript of the interview below. Can you give an example, or tell a story so that if someone saw it, they'd say, "Oh!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Based on that message, at the following 30th TED conference in Vancouver, Canada, I delivered an onstage exhortation to fellow technologists to secure their customers’ sensitive information in response to Edward Snowden’s surprise virtual TED interview. I encourage you to read his powerful story on our website.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2019

. “ Why the Human Connection Still Eclipses Technology “ Genevieve Piturro was a successful television marketing executive in New York City for twenty years when a little girl’s question changed the course of her life forever. Justin Wheeler. Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Funraise.

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NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

and a video interview explaining "data" as anything that can be digitized.) In a similar finding, the Pew Research Center reported in January 2011 that among the general public the Internet has now surpassed newspapers as a primary source of news and is steadily closing the gap with television.

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EveryAction

MARCH 16, 2017

Whether quietly spearheading some of the world's most groundbreaking scientific and medical research or not-so-quietly leading revolutions on the battlefield, our history is ripe with stories of ferocious, adventurous, enlightened, and persistent women. Shero Thought Leaders. Roxane Gay. Fun fact: she's also a competitive Scrabble player.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2007

Net2 Houston, August Photo by Eschipul Nonprofits in Second Life Gala Opening Photo by RubyJi By looking at the photos tagged with NpTech, nonprofit techies were either on vacation or attending events. Two nptech events were visible in the NpTech tag stream, the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life Launch Party and the Net2 meetup in Houston.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2018

The Pew Research Center has released a research report called “ The Future of Digital Life and Well-Being.” ” Pew interviewed technology experts and scholars (including me) about the benefits and drawbacks of our digital lives. Life-saving advice and assistance. 11, 2017, and Jan. Glorious connectedness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

The steps include reading, commenting, and sharing stories of personal behavior change. The tag trended on Twitter, capturing the attention of many new visitors to the site to read and to take action on changing federal policy about supporting younger farmers. Source: grist.org.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

See how Qgiv can help you bring your Giving Tuesday campaign ideas to life! Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y’s Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact in New York City. Twitter, on the other hand, is a more casual social media platform where people share life updates of 280 characters or less.

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NTEN

AUGUST 16, 2011

This " Demo Spotlight " highlighted six upcoming games to present their work in front of a stellar jury: Frank Lantz of Zynga New York and NYU, Ken Perlin of the Games for Learning Institute , and Connie Yowell from the MacArthur Foundation. Documentary footage and stories told through game present images of strong women of color.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 24, 2007

Obviously, I'm a big fan (: Below is a transcript from my interview with Reem from the Big Vision Podcast. So all kinds of things that really helps improve the quality of their life. You're actually improving wages and the quality of life for people who are disenfranchised. Britt: What is one of your favorite stories?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2012

I sat down for an interview to learn more about her work at Facebook and tips for nonprofits. We featured her as a guest on our Facebook Live program at WEF interviewed by New York Times columnist, Nicholas Kristof. The kickoff to our meetup series took place at Facebook’s New York office in May 2012.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

I live now in New York, but before moving there in the autumn, I was based in London for a few years. I’m talking to organization that have inspiring stories, are doing incredibly important work, and have very real opportunities for the community to join in action. BlueGreen Alliance. But I’m not talking to random individuals.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

We saw the potential in this story and dispatched a reporter and photojournalist to interview the town's residents, write up a feature for our online newspaper, and create a photo essay. Secondly, I learned that good stories are the ones that rise to the top. Put the time and the resources in to bring the story to life.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

These anecdotes are a small fraction, to be sure, of the many stories where people transcended lines of interest and organization and worked together. There are many more — stories of individuals and groups successfully working together by demonstrating empathy and respect. Harper Collins Publishers, New York.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 25, 2022

At in-person sessions in New York City and San Francisco, and virtually on Youtube Live , Demo Day brought together nine social entrepreneurs to explore solutions for problems they’ve experienced. Fast Forward, a tech nonprofit accelerator, highlighted a few such organizations during their Demo Day 2022 event.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 11, 2009

I chatted with Bryant in early February about his new cookbook, food justice, how to eat cheaply in tough economic times, and course, the yumminess of food! You can listen to the interview on the Big Vision Podcast : Or read the edited transcript below. You have a new book coming out, Vegan Soul Kitchen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

I've covered arts organizations and social media here and there over the past three years and last winter co-wrote a cover story article with Rebecca Krause-Hardie for ArtsReach. So, thought I'd take an opportunity to query my network via Twitter and Facebook and see what's new. What Should Artists and Arts Organization???s

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Jimmie Alford, one of the great fundraisers in America, told me a story a few years ago, which was about this volunteer who had to raise money for mental health in a community. Again, integrating your own personal stories can be highly motivating to people. . The only thing that makes you different is your stories. .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

I interviewed Steven on my podcast, Smart Communications Podcast, about his book. And one of the things that often occurs to me about mindshare that I think we lose sight of in nonprofits is that mindshare has a shelf life. By “finite” what I mean is they have a short shelf life. How much is it front of mind for me?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

Last year, there was a group called Social Media Marketing Firm, and they do work with New York Times, Wall Street Journal, some big brands, and they found that within their 300 customers, 52 percent declined organic advertising. I’m a small nonprofit, how do I work this into my regular life. RANDY: That’s fascinating.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

You can listen to my interview with Jensine on the Big Vision Podcast website, or on iTunes. I realize now that it wasn't an accident, this life journey. They wanted more training in-depth, and they wanted to really learn how to use all these different tools to get ahead in life and advance their dreams.

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Care2

APRIL 21, 2008

60) Search « M+R and NTEN CMS, Email, Fundraising Benchmarks Study | Main | 51% of Donors Not At All Interested in Social Networks » Monday Apr 21 2008 EENs Avatars Campaign Brings Online Marketing to Life Monday, April 21, 2008 at 02:56PM | by Caitlin Ochs Imagine having the ability to translate virtual reality into actual reality.

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Care2

APRIL 21, 2008

60) Search « M+R and NTEN CMS, Email, Fundraising Benchmarks Study | Main | 51% of Donors Not At All Interested in Social Networks » Monday Apr 21 2008 EENs Avatars Campaign Brings Online Marketing to Life Monday, April 21, 2008 at 02:56PM | by Caitlin Ochs Imagine having the ability to translate virtual reality into actual reality.

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