Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. The full keynote and presentation are below.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events.

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2022

Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and serves as a vital capital provider in low-income communities across California. Wellcome, Gates pledge $300 million to prevent future epidemics. Century is a U.S. January 20, 2022. Lilly Endowment commits $20 million to preserve Black churches.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Venture2Impact (V2I) — a nonprofit organization based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada — had a business model that was entirely based on global travel. This concept addresses the needs of nonprofits for continued support, training, mentorship, and engagement with their communities. Anna-Sophie Oertzen.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Zoom users can activate the donate button by going to their Zoom account settings, switching on Zoom Apps, and installing the free app (designed by Pledge, Inc.). You can start a campaign by selecting at least one charitable beneficiary from the more than 2 million nonprofits in the app’s global charity database.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). Emergency community shelters, typically located in tents or large indoor spaces, were deemed unsafe, and responders had to arrange for other solutions, like hotels or university dorm rooms. Be flexible.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Apply Pressure to Limit Global Warming to 1.5 The nonprofit sector is at the heart of helping communities adapt to the effects of climate change and is working across sectors to innovate new ways to address it. Protect the Worst-Affected Communities. Learner juggling caretaking with school work. Fund the Climate Response.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. Candid continues to track the global philanthropic response to the crisis. Even as diplomatic negotiations continue, the future is uncertain at best.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The Gates Foundation pledged $315 million over three years to CGIAR , a global research partnership focused on the needs of smallholder farmers, in support of efforts to help them adapt to a surge of climate threats that, in turn, are exacerbating global hunger and poverty. Read more. . November 3, 2021.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. The global COVID-19 pandemic didn’t slow the momentum one bit. Volkswagen, GM, Amazon, and the USPS pledged a commitment to green vehicles.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The 990 data shortage isn’t likely to end any time soon, nor is there any reason to believe that global crises will subside. Starting in 2020, Candid increased efforts to collect “real-time” data about grants and pledges sourced from the news, press releases, and funder websites. We need your help.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

In our effort to highlight brilliant changemakers, we sat down with Cylinda Nickel at Compassion Services International to dive deeper into their global fundraising initiatives – particularly their work for Ukraine- and hear about her top fundraising tips. Pledge Donations. Watch the interview on demand here. Recurring Donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

Community fundraisers. Community Fundraisers will enable multiple YouTube “Creators” to raise money for the same fundraiser on multiple YouTube channels and videos, all updated at the same time. Campaign matching will display matching pledges from brands or other creators directly inside the Fundraiser or Community Fundraiser.

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sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2021

While the approach isn’t necessarily new, it was catapulted into the national spotlight early last year, when the onset of a global pandemic pushed many in philanthropy to recognize the importance of trusting the leadership of nonprofits and communities. Solicit and Act on Feedback: Philanthropy doesn’t have all the answers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Also, data from the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report reveals that 45% of online donors worldwide are enrolled in a monthly giving program. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts. Launching a tribute giving program is worth the investment of your time.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The global meeting of leaders, doers, and movement-makers saw new and varied community partnerships and announcements that push traditional boundaries and create cross-sector opportunities for many organizations and communities. The Rockefeller Foundation. World Wildlife Fund. World leaders vowed to halt deforestation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Please join me in signing the pledge on the site to confirm that you’ll spend that day investing in community and family, rather than stuff. And, on the following Tuesday, I will participate, support, and enjoy “ Giving Tuesday.” I’m spending the day with family in Atlantic City, NJ.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Brings a strategic focus on addressing the policies and systems that perpetuate global poverty . Global CTO, Tech for Social Impact. Global Movement.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 24, 2009

Working from this premise, this travel documentary project seeks to answer the question: How is global social change made where media, technology and creative people meet? Other key questions include: How is community-based innovation related to economic development? Want to help Morgan do this? Share this post with anyone you know.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Crowdrise is an innovative, crowd-sourcing community of volunteers and fundraisers that are answering the call to service, raising money for charity, and having the most fun in the world while doing it.&#. The big differentiator for Crowdrise is the built in community that encourages people to raise money and awareness while earning points.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Common ideas for in-person nonprofit events include fundraising galas, donor acquisition lunches, and community engagement events. This allows them to form stronger emotional bonds with your nonprofit, helping them to “buy in” to your mission and pledge their support. Community building. Sponsor involvement.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This can help you engage a wider global audience while breaking down geographic barriers. Online auctions: Auction off donated items or organization merchandise using a video platform to encourage global participation. Highlight their unique contributions and the difference they make in the community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Yesterday was the fourth Giving Tuesday , a global day of community-driven philanthropy. Global Giving did a creative campaign to encourage people to share why they give. Thank you Henry Timms, Aaron Sherinian, and the many others around the world who have made Giving Tuesday and the notion of giving back a global event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

Once a month, my kids' school holds a school spirit day which includes a school-wide community service project. The younger kids are asked to bring an item in that is donated to a local community group in need. " Hunger is not only local issue, but also a global one. The program addresses two global epidemics ???

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

A: I began my career working at the nonprofit that runs Fair Trade, a global movement that makes sustainable development goals a reality. I led their core Certification operation and launched the Global Producer Services group. And for our community, we believe in holistic value creation and therefore must practice what we preach.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 2, 2009

Today, Change.org launches 7 new community areas. Global Health. The new blogs which include: Autism. Health Care. Human Trafficking. Poverty in America. Sustainable Food. This brings the total number of cause areas featured in Change.org up to 19 !

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

TechSoup Global has taken up the gauntlet and is raising awareness about #GivingTuesday for nonprofits globally. Reach out to your existing donors, volunteers and consultants and ask them to share their plans to give back on their social networks and in their online communities. Then sign up on the #GivingTuesday website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

In addition to the list of global top sites, you can also view top sites by country. GroupMe is useful for managing small teams of volunteers or for real-time communications between staff and volunteers during events. Donors can pledge as little as $.01 Alexa Top Sites :: alexa.com/topsites. BlogPulse :: blogpulse.com.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Our goal is to help civic and cultural institutions become more representative OF, co-created BY, and welcoming FOR their diverse communities. We've see this model succeed at the MAH and at other community-centered organizations around the world. We see OF/BY/FOR ALL as an adaptable playbook for community change.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

We so often focus on learning from innovative online campaigns that we miss out on opportunities to integrate offline cause communities and grassroots advocacy. This is exactly the innovative campaign that nonprofits should be getting behind and partner more with creative community members to produces. Diverse Goals.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Partners include: The Center for Effective Philanthropy , The Communications Network , Global Philanthropy Forum , Grantmakers for Effective Organizations , and One World Trust. ” by TechSoup Global’s Kyle Reis. Napa Valley Community Foundation. ? Glasspockets is actually a consortium project.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Corporate giving isn’t just about writing checks; it’s a strategic partnership between businesses and nonprofits to transform communities. Year-round CSR strategies enable companies to make an enduring difference in their communities and for the causes they support. This increased generosity is good news for nonprofits!

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Classy

MAY 5, 2021

During similar global crises, humanity responded with generosity, donating money or time to help others. Notre Dame received $1 billion pledged and more than $300 million raised in just a few days. The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized (or accelerated) how emotions guide our decisions and shape our behavior. Build Donor Loyalty.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

We’ve pledged to award more than $20 million to support innovative ideas that move communities forward. Global Giving will vet contest applications to ensure they meet the requirements — for example, grant proposals may not contain profanity or involve political advocacy for a particular party.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 27, 2016

Ones that aren’t 501c3 nonprofits might provide a terrific service but their primary purpose may not be to serve the nonprofit community. BoardAssist has been serving the nonprofit community since early 2001. Across the US there are a number of services that have been helping our community for even longer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Here are the key takeaways from a discussion with Danielle Brigida (National Wildlife Federation), Carie Lewis (The Humane Society of the United States), Alison Carlman (Global Giving) and Alison McQuade (EMILY’s List). This allows them to see, first-hand, the impact of social media communication. Influence the decision makers.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

#GivingTuesday is less than three weeks away… is your organization ready to leverage this global day of giving? Leverage #GivingTuesday as a day to ask potential new supporters to engage with you in easy, low-pressure ways such as holiday email raffles or signing a pledge that aligns with your organization’s mission.

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