Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 26, 2011

As a community organizer and network weaver myself, I am incredibly excited by the #OccupyWallStreet movement that started in New York just over three months ago now (on September 17th) in response to a failing federal economy and political process that impact local, national, and international markets.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2010

The first step in making change in your life, local community or world is to learn. You may have been part of the day of action by participating in an event in your local area. Part of working in the social impact space means thinking about the big picture, the long-term goals, and the multi-year strategy. Hulhumale Maldives.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

You find a local nonprofit in your community that you think might be able to help you find and utilize resources relating to rental assistance. The employee is unaware of the issues you face, and is unsure on how to help.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

Local CEOs. If local businesses are making decisions that may impact your mission, target them in your advocacy efforts. For example, you might ask that a local chemical company stop polluting a river. . Your city and local officials have the most direct influence on your organization. County or City Managers.

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Classy

MAY 17, 2021

Consider a Local Partner. If you’re not sure where to start, look within your local community. Giving to local nonprofits shows customers that the corporation cares about their community and the issues that affect them. For example, a pet specialty retailer may be inclined to donate to an animal rescue organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. In her free time Jen enjoys any and all outdoor activities, gardening and visiting the local farmers market.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Timberland doesn’t only connect its purpose with day-to-day roles, but to broader issues impacting the people who make its products. That’s particularly true of big picture organizational purpose. Yet even evolving traditional philanthropy programs to a broader focus on social purpose can deliver meaningful results.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

Duty of Obedience: It is the board’s job to ensure their organization follows all applicable local, state, and federal laws. But your nonprofit’s board should always, always , have their eye on the nonprofit’s big picture. Board members are usually people with some measure of status in your local community.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Pictured: Devi Thomas’ sons. It’s important to know a little about the issue and what some good resources are, to help us have those conversations. It’s important to show our kids that we take the issue seriously and we’re ready to both support them and do our part. Read up on the topic.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Think about a tool like YouTube, where people can share videos (uploaded and created in various ways from mobile phones to laptop computers to high quality cameras) and then find others who care about similar issues. Lesson #3: Local vs Global. The final focus area is on the local vs global impact of social media.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. social justice issues?that?impact?the the African American community. Participants?observe?a

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Everyaction

JANUARY 31, 2018

You can picture your data like never before within EveryAction. Connect Supporters with Local Elected Officials using Local Advocacy Change doesn’t just happen in Washington, DC. When thousands of citizens call their elected officials about an issue, it can create grassroots momentum that is impossible to ignore.

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2023

Many users—including some of the government clients we work with—have experienced outages and technical glitches with the platform, but have had a difficult time receiving support to correct the issues. For government agencies, the pitfalls and benefits may be even more pronounced as issues surrounding the platform continue to evolve.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Issues-Based Strategic Planning Model An issues-based strategic planning model can be used when your organization’s internal operations are in more turbulent conditions. An issues-based nonprofit strategic planning model is a living plan. When it does become unstable, that means it’s time to switch to a different model.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Junior Achievement USA is an organization with over 100 local Areas that empowers the next generation by providing lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. However, you can help fix this issue by embedding a map onto your event registration form.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

territories and the motion picture industry. This is the very first question to answer because if your employees are classified incorrectly (exempt versus non-exempt), your organization is at risk for fines, legal trouble, staff morale issues and consequently some bad PR. Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Law.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Picturing the Problem. provides a succinct visual summary of the issue and potential solutions, including: Why Internet access matters to individuals, communities, and the U.S. That means nonprofits, libraries, schools, local government, and other community leaders need to work together to develop community-wide solutions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2017

One of the first things I notice about nonprofit websites is that many fail to produce a feeling of urgency around the issue, provoke an emotional reaction in the customer, establish the organization's capability to cover the matter and inspire the visitor to take immediate actions and accept contributions throughout the site.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2014

By launching My Ocean , an online community of more than 9000 divers, they shifted a lot of offline activities onto their website: dive leaders, volunteers and advocates could connect; find dive events and activities taking place nearby; promote their own events; talk about local issues and ideas and celebrate one another’s successes.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2018

So the good news is that the money is out there if you know where to look, and my advice is to always start local. Not only are there fewer organizations applying for local grants than international or government-issued grants, but local granting organizations will be able to see the impact of your work firsthand.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

Working with an intelligent and experienced staff of a Phoenix-based nonprofit involved focused on global issues, I was encouraged to ask questions of development organizations and to think through a lens of international aid. I learned I could and should offer assistance to local citizens who asked for it. I got this. But that bench.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 11, 2023

At [Organization Name], we’re tackling this issue head-on.” ” Personal Connection (Tell your story): “I joined [Organization Name] because [personal reason or anecdote that highlights a bigger picture]. Did you know that [fact/figure]? Every day, we strive to [specific goal or target].”

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Look to Past Campaigns for a Fuller Picture It’s also helpful to analyze past year-end campaigns for insights. Using tools such as GivingDNA helps your organization gain a fuller picture of who people are and what they care about – and this alone can ultimately help nonprofits better drive year-end giving campaigns.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. . ————————————————. Send a picture postcard from your staff. The holiday season is the perfect time to give back to your best donors with a small gift, like a book, a calendar or a framed picture of your organization in action.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. social justice issues?that?impact?the the African American community. Participants?observe?a

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. social justice issues?that?impact?the the African American community. Participants?observe?a

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Unselfies," i.e. taking a picture of yourself supporting your cause and sharing it, is another way many people are rallying support for their campaigns. Lisa Narodick Colton , See3 , is working with a group of homeless organizations to increase awareness about issues and feel grateful for what they have.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2012

My experience so far has been to develop curriculum – mostly focused on technology that is adapted in different countries by local organizations. The next step was for participants to draw another circle draw another big circle with pictures representing how the world might change for the positive. Fish Bowl Exericse.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

” It also brings up issues about the r ole of social media and a connected society for delicate diplomacy. ” Some big picture thinking: Lucy Bernholz, Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, offered her big picture lens. ” We need to better understand how we behave and what we expect in digital, connected age.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Most deserve to be applauded, but because the government and many NGOs find it quicker and less costly to pass out money, services, and equipment for “immediate impact” on critical issues, there has been a lack of emphasis on human resources. Some even head down the trail without obtaining nonprofit status in the US.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Through technology, data, and resource-sharing, Community Boost_r seeks to empower Balkan citizens to voice their opinions, demand solutions to everyday problems, and stay informed on accountability and transparency issues. The site will then publish responses from local officials and encourage further transparency. From Serbia.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2014

After spending a year facilitating a peer learning community of Knight Foundation grantees hosting giving days, one of the most factors for success for local no nonprofits participating is having about 6-9 months timeframe to develop a plan. NetworkforGood to the rescue! The execution details matter: flow, food, decorations, music.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Local airline managers, plainclothes and uniformed police, etc. The pilot said it was a regulation of the local aviation regulator (unclear if he meant Hong Kong or China). I was busy taking pictures, and my companions thought I was nuts. This issue is probably related to the exit row seating requirement in the U.S.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Food insecurity and hunger are some of the most prominent issues that plague our modern society. Team up with a local organization. Check out the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s 2020 “Scouting for Food” event, where the food bank teamed up with the local Boy Scouts of America Council to host their annual food drive.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 19, 2017

DO use pictures of people. Captivate your readers with engaging pictures throughout your emails. If you're building a community playground or other structure, include pictures of the progress or design drawings, so donors can feel included in the process. Send progress pictures if donations are going toward building something.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The program provides focused attention on key compliance issues for both private foundations and charitable organizations, plus practical walk-throughs of an IRS audit and an Attorney General Investigation. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF. State/Local. State/Local / #NPSummit18 / @SCANPO. State/Local. Jan 17 - 19.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With a well-crafted mission statement, your nonprofit can present a clear, concise picture of what you do and why. Has your mission pivoted due to a global or local event? What positive outcomes are you aiming to create? Values: What are the core values that guide what you do and how you choose to do it?

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