Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I’m excited to see the proposal gain momentum and hopefully move to implementation soon! But, operating as a community organizer or manager is such a filling and critical role for programs, platforms and even campaigns to be successful that the idea of herding cats turns into searching youtube for cutest kitten videos. Background.

Community 198

Community Management Proposal Roles 198

Candid

OCTOBER 13, 2022

PEAK Grantmaking and Candid teamed up to host a forum for peer learning and knowledge exchange on COVID-19 response practices. And can small foundations effectively and efficiently review an open call for proposals? This framework looks at the local context in the regions in which the organization works.

Paypal 59

Paypal Foundation Lesson Grant 59

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 24, 2010

How did your work getting the local council online get started? We proposed a new path to take decisions. Another benefit for the councilis to have a space to propose projects for the future, and see the opinion of the citizens. What’s been the reaction of your community? approach to consensus decision making.

Interview 155

Interview Government Proposal Spain 155

Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. CA: One of the best things that happened to me while volunteering for the local art museum is they funded my travel to Los Angeles and my tuition to take the week-long grant writing training bootcamp hosted by The Grantsmanship Center. My mind was a sponge.

Grant 52

Grant Interview Los Angeles Texas 52

Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

To identify prospective companies that may stand to benefit from sponsoring your fundraising event, ask yourself the following questions: What companies are in our local community that align with our nonprofit’s values and fundraising event audience? If you don’t have network connections at your list of target companies, don’t worry.

Sponsor 98

Sponsor Fundraising Companies Demonstration 98

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The biggest idea I heard was that while mitigation is a global issue, climate adaptation will be a local issue.

Japan 113

Japan Technology Conservancy Proposal 113

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. State/Local / #DCNP2019 / @DMANF. State/Local.

Calendar 111

Calendar Conference Las Vegas San Diego 111

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. The Ahmanson Foundation.

Arts 104

Arts Culture Grant Fund 104

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Nonprofit organizations, local and federal governments, campaigners and even businesses are trying to innovate at the speed of communities. Communities share, pass on, and constantly expand a collective wisdom and knowledge from experiences, events, movements and legacy. Libraries can and should be doing the same.

Community 167

Community Library Model Adopt 167

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2016

What Happened on Give Local America Day? The activities for this community of practice included regular conference calls primarily for the cohort, webinars for a broader audience of community foundations, and an online safe space open to any community foundation hosting a giving day to share knowledge and tips with colleagues.

America 50

America San Antonio Local Philanthropy 50

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 27, 2017

Partnering with a local business can give your nonprofit more visibility and financial stability, among other perks. Describe How Your Nonprofit Directly Helps the Local Area. Consider sharing thorough details about how your nonprofit has a direct and positive impact in the local community, not just the world at large.

Tips 48

Tips Nonprofit Badge Companies 48

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Our goal is to leverage our extensive and complementary networks of individuals and organizations to provide knowledge, training, and tools to nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs around the world. They also operate research, education, and training programs designed to advance knowledge of philanthropy at every level. About Our Alliance.

Foundation 60

Foundation New York City Library Philanthropy 60

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

They create social capital or value by making their skills, resources, and knowledge available to each other. Engagement in the network provides a bigger benefit than to the individual member, the networks can work on finding solutions to big social issues. Networks can achieve great impact.

Review 106

Review Change Cleveland Generation 106

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

The campaign, which is currently underway, protects coral reefs in Southern Guam by influencing local communities to prevent and report wildland fires in order to reduce harmful sedimentation. “We Elaina says that Miradi helped her determine what knowledge was needed by local residents to adopt behaviors that promote clean water.

Guam 124

Guam Conservancy Software Help 124

Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF. State/Local.

Calendar 85

Calendar Conference Las Vegas DC 85

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Facilitate these activities at either the local, state, or national level. The contest is open to anyone — including journalists, local election officials, civic technologists, academics, businesses, nonprofits, governments, and individuals. Make voting easy, efficient, and fair. The winners will be announced in June of 2015.

Ideas 36

Ideas San Francisco Proposal Application 36

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

According to research by the Congressional Management Foundation, nearly half of congressional staff believe that “most advocacy campaigns of identical form messages are sent without the constituent’s knowledge or approval.”. Enter Susan. tell her personal story and make a clear, specific legislative ask. Build the Internal Partnership.

Offline 44

Offline Campaign Channel Cancer 44

Everyaction

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

So we're hoping in the coming year to do more online advocacy, especially since there are so many issues at the local and state level that are rising up this year. It allows us to stay on top of each phase of the proposal we’re working on. And the same goes for Grants Management.

Accessibility 69

Accessibility Project Advocacy Grant 69

Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. The Ahmanson Foundation.

Arts 73

Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

Connection Cafe

MAY 2, 2019

Look at the conference website to see if they are accepting session proposals – since you are already planning to attend, you won’t have extra costs if your session is accepted. Attend local networking events . If you are a Blackbaud customer, you can sign up here. . Apply to speak at conferences .

Professional 35

Professional Develop Free Linkedin 35

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Providing context for your kids’ fundraising efforts will make their experience much more meaningful and begin paving their path towards becoming knowledgeable and involved citizens of their communities. . To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser.

Ideas 52

Ideas Fundraising Game Fun 52

AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

Acquiring industry knowledge. Is the networking environment a place, time, and locale you are comfortable with? Business cards, a portfolio, a proposal, a pen and paper, your phone, a phone charger… these are the types of things that you may need when going to an event like this. . Successful networking is all about being there.

Relationship 96

Relationship Network Create Industry 96

Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2015

From Proposal to Success. "We are getting people from the local area and outside since the website reaches other locales. Per the city risk assessment manager and regulations, volunteers who work with children must undergo a Federal Department of Justice background check, which includes fingerprinting.

Library 36

Library Classroom Teen San Francisco 36

Connection Cafe

MAY 27, 2015

One day Toby approached me about a job opportunity at a local children’s education organization. Talk to your manager and propose making this a priority for the team. Be prepared to explain how investing in smarter, more knowledgeable employees will make the organization stronger. She was a leader. Suggest a budget for the year.

Florida 20

Florida Blackbaud Slideshare Professional 20

NTEN

JUNE 17, 2011

Nonprofits can leverage this enormous potential for the purposes of cross-member engagement, which includes learning from other members, supporting each other through collaboration and proposing ideas—all under the oversight of the organization. To establish such a community, and incur organizational benefits, there must be control and order.

Influence 67

Influence Social Oracle Fundraising 67

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

NetSquared is TechSoup's answer to providing local tech support and learning opportunities. They need training in basic computer use and knowledge. They run on very minimal budgets, and it is hard for most of them to implement their proposed work plans. They need affordable and reliable Internet.

Uganda 36

Uganda Tech Netsquared Charity 36

AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

Acquiring industry knowledge. Is the networking environment a place, time, and locale you are comfortable with? Business cards, a portfolio, a proposal, a pen and paper, your phone, a phone charger… these are the types of things that you may need when going to an event like this. . Successful networking is all about being there.

Relationship 52

Relationship Network Create Industry 52

The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Maybe you need to create an appeal for an email campaign, a proposal, or a new set of thank you letters and you’re at your desk just wishing that coherent sentences would magically start appearing? I have used it to help me write appeals, emails, thank you letters, and draft some 1 and 2-page proposals. Fundwriter.ai Fundwriter.ai

Los Angeles 130

Los Angeles Cancer Proposal Model 130

Connection Cafe

JUNE 7, 2016

Legislation includes action by Congress, any state legislature, any local council, or similar governing body, with respect to acts, bills, resolutions, or similar items (such as legislative confirmation of appointive office), or by the public in referendum, ballot initiative, constitutional amendment, or similar procedure.

Advocacy 20

Advocacy United States San Francisco New York 20

Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

A genuine enthusiasm for sharing their skills, building knowledge and developing relationships in the community even if they haven’t done it before. For example, a few months ago we had a couple approach us to propose a Pop-Up Tea Ceremony. Suggest them to press for a feature in the local paper. Pay for all their materials.

Collaboration 55

Collaboration Community Tools Museum 55

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

Better understanding your fundraising strategies, sprucing up their ‘ask’ comfort levels, grasping the cause and fund utilization details—equip them with knowledge and watch as they flourish. Understanding a corporation’s social responsibility goals is key to aligning your proposal with their objectives.

Impact 105

Impact Fundraising Nonprofit Fund 105

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I’m in Austin, TX, today engaging with librarians, digital curators, and technologists working at the nexus of communities and knowledge at the Electronic Resources and Libraries annual conference. Why focus on that instead of content, or knowledge or information or anything else? Why Community? So, why community?

Library 241

Library Model Adopt Community 241

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

Consider personalizing a brief 1-2 page proposal with a cover letter, sending that, and following up with a call. — Brock . Write it up as a blog or story on your website, pitch it to local news outlets as a feature, etc. Of course, as long as it is a personal call and not an outsourced phone campaign. Great question.

FAQ 49

FAQ Giving Fundraising Campaign 49

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 13, 2010

MSI did three things that most organizations don't or can't do when they set up a video contest: They got a TON of local, national, and international press. There's the guy who proposes to his girlfriend. The response to the Month at the Museum was incredible--over 1500 videos submitted in under a month. Personal overshare.

Museum 34

Museum Contest Video Chicago 34

sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2022

First, get your proposed e-learning project added to the meeting agenda for your nonprofit’s next board meeting. Subject matter experts (SMEs) are individuals at your nonprofit (or hired externally if you’re wading into new waters content-wise) who are the most knowledgeable about the content you’re creating a course about.

Project 82

Project Team Learning Course 82

Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

State/Local / #MCNAC16 / @SmartNonprofits. State/Local. It’ll open with candid stories about the ups and downs of working in social good and close with an afternoon of action and volunteering with local nonprofits. State/Local / #MadisonNonprofitDay / @nonprofitday. State/Local. State/Local. State/Local.

Conference 111

Conference Calendar DC Washington 111

fusionSpan

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Join communities in Salesforce Salesforce customers, partners, and staff adjoin to support one another and help answer questions through the sharing of experiences and expertise, helping nonprofits connect with similar organizations and local community groups.

Management 59

Management Donor Fundraising Track 59