Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

February’s Net2 Think Tank sprang from an interview with Clay Shirky, the author of Here Comes Everybody. The topic asked: What do you think the role of nonprofit organizations is in the changing world of social media? Watch the interview and check out these responses! Watch the interview and check out these responses!

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Candid

MAY 15, 2024

What we learned by listening to grassroots organizations The Honnold Foundation works in partnership with marginalized communities around the world to expand equitable access to solar energy and develop locally relevant solutions to climate change.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

To get to the bottom of this issue, we recently spoke with Mitch Stein , Head of Strategy at Chariot , a donor-advised fund fundraising solution provider. What Are the Top Issues with DAFs? But Stein said a few other issues may also be at play. This blog post is based on a podcast interview with Mitch Stein.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 26, 2024

This can prevent costly fines, legal issues, and damage to the organization’s reputation. They should also be trained in troubleshooting common issues and providing support to other users.  For managers, focus on how to monitor their team’s progress and use the system’s reporting features.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 26, 2024

This can prevent costly fines, legal issues, and damage to the organization’s reputation. They should also be trained in troubleshooting common issues and providing support to other users.  For managers, focus on how to monitor their team’s progress and use the system’s reporting features.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I’ve included my interview below, but you can also read it and join the conversation on the NetSquared blog. You do, though, change the scale and the opportunity.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

They have been brought to light in recent times, however, due to the changing demographics of the Unites States. Unfortunately, in the nonprofit boardroom, this change has yet to be reflected. Experts feel a primary reason for this issue not being prioritized is related to the fear of redistribution of power. Asian American.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Last night, I had the great opportunity to interview Clay Shirky , the author of Here Comes Everybody. Topic: What do you think the role of nonprofit organizations is in the changing world of social media? How do nonprofits convene groups or create content that fits with the changing online environment?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2018

While it is behind the paywall, we looked at some early adopters and how they use ChatBots for fundraising, identified specific challenges, and lay out steps to get started. AI at Work Study: Future Workplace, partnered with Oracle to interview 1,320 U.S. The authors suggest what is needed to change this.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 11, 2018

in " A guide for nonprofit organizations: Bankruptcy issues. ". These changes have forced NPOs [nonprofit organizations] to adopt strategies aimed at building viable, sustainable organizations in order to continue to pursue their social mission." Ackerson, interview, March 22, 2018). Ackerson, interview, March 22, 2018).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2018

Congress are undermining decades of the sector’s work on immigration; women, minority and LGBTQ rights; the environment; and the social contract with government—among other issues. In our interviews, we heard stories of physical attacks on clinics, on individuals being served, and on staff. Welcome to the new normal.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The announcement and additional information (including that educators could continue using the platform for free ) came in April and the changes took effect in July. As all of these posts mention, the underlying issue here isn’t whether Ning was the best tool on the Web or not, in face it has nothing to do with that. Interview.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

It doesn’t matter whether your non-profit is in the vanguard or late adopters, the best ideas will win. Generate interest in your organization’s social issue agenda in the absence of a “media worthy” disaster. Check out a few of Blackbaud’s Interviews at SXSW 2010. Stacey Monk talks Epic Change, Tweetsgiving and more ….

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We wanted to know how technology use has changed in volunteer management, especially through the pandemic. So, we assembled a research team at Arizona State University and set off on an ambitious research project to survey and interview volunteer managers across the U.S. and Canada about their technology use.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Check out the Homeward Pet Adoption Center for an example of a well-designed, streamlined donation form: The form provides an opportunity to contribute a recurring gift as well as several suggested donation amounts right off the bat. If you’re seeing any formatting issues, here are a few easy changes you can make: ?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

Beyond font selection, it’s essential to adopt a conversational tone that resonates with your donors. This could be done through surveys, interviews, or even casual conversations. Some suggested questions include: – What causes or issues are most important to you, and why?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Are there other opportunities, including self-paced online programs, you could provide to educate volunteers about your organization’s issue and create pathways for your most motivated volunteers to grow into leadership roles? Different roles may have different requirements, and some might require an interview. Is orientation required?

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Everyaction

MARCH 29, 2018

Email fundraising and organizing has changed a lot since mass email tools first appeared on the scene. With major organizations and political campaigns adopting a more direct, targeted email donation ask, it can be intimidating to keep up with emerging trends. Formatting issues. Too time consuming.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

We’ve rounded up a list of specific examples of virtual opportunities, organized by nonprofit issue area, that solve real problems and are easy to execute. Virtual actions that solve for urgent issues: FOOD BANKS. Urgent issues. Urgent issues. Urgent issues. Virtual solutions. HUMAN SERVICES.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Benetech is tackling these issues on two fronts, thanks to the leadership of Enrique Piracés, who joined us last year from Human Rights Watch. Second, we are stepping up our efforts to increase the awareness of this critical issue and practical actions that can be taken. I encourage you to read his powerful story on our website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2015

This book is a manifesto for mindset change in our sector, raising the conversations about the importance of self-care. The book is also a practical toolkit filled with concrete examples, ideas and practices for both individuals and organizations working on social change issues to achieve impact without burnout.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2017

Many nonprofits whose missions have a human welfare component are addressing issues that occur as a result of a lack of inclusion and respect for the rights of people who are not part of the dominant culture in America. Capstone CEO Interview [In-person interview]. Sources: Cecala, K. 2016, October 3). doi:10.1111/j.1540-6210.2004.00401.x.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Says Giller, “Environmentalists will lecture you much about how the polar bears on the Arctic ice cap are so hopeless that you’ll want to jump off the iceberg yourself or ignore the issue. The steps include reading, commenting, and sharing stories of personal behavior change. They’re after societal change.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

Yes, there are people out there who have commitment issues. Passion is the fuel that powers nonprofits toward their goal of changing lives. Is your Ideal Volunteer a college student with a lot of enthusiasm for staffing pet adoption events or tutoring middle-schoolers? And it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 5, 2008

I’ve been helping a client hire a temporary project manager, and so in the interview process one of the questions I ask is how people keep up with change in the field. And, in a bigger picture way, how important do you think it is for people who work with nonprofit organizations on technology issues to keep up?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2015

I interviewed Jim Murphy , Senior Online Editor, about how Human Rights Watch ’s integrated social media strategy leverages the personal brands HRW 197 employees to get results. The organizational strategy is to impact policy change. Bilingual and Specific Issues. Many tweets lead to press calls.”. There’s another benefit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

If you want to learn more about what I’ll be talking about, read this interview in the Guardian. This generation is doing more than clicking on line, they making change in the world! What can we learn from nonprofits who have been early adopters reaching out to and engaging Gen Z donors? Gen Z By The Numbers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

In a brief interview with Ann, she shared some of her philosophy and passion. "I Socap 09 Conference brings together a mix of the world's top social innovators, investors, donors, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders, today's leading catalysts of change from across the globe. I also interviewed Shara Karasic who was in the audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2008

We did a quick chat interview: What was the purpose? I did not overstate my hopes that it will change internal culture. Certainly the time suck and drain of too much email can be a lever for change to adopt alternatives, such as an internal blog or intrablog. How much do you have to guide the change?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

What are you expecting to change in the upcoming year? For Fiver, this means pulling client testimonials from thank you letters written by program participants or through phone interviews with families. Other Examples: An Adopt-a-Family campaign for families in need Movember: growing a beard for charity in November.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

I told the story about posting a video interview with my dad (who was 86 at the time) on YouTube about his first blog post and how I discovered a community of "older" people using YouTube. Some recent studies on social media and social networking use and baby boomers show that more and more are adopting social media. I answered no.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

Humberto Kam, Senior Manager of Online Communications for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, was kind enough sit down for an interview recently. Your organization was one of the early adopters of mobile phone apps. For an organization, it can give you a way to communicate with users who care about your issue. What are the program goals?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

It marked the start of a six month peer learning exchange where I, along with colleague Stephanie Rudat will work remotely with grantees as they implement an action learning project to put techniques into practice and facilitate organizational change from the inside out. organizational change, and technology. Program Design.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 9, 2007

Below is a transcript from the interview, which you can also listen to on the Big Vision Podcast. With that history we recognized that plug-in hybrid vehicles are an immediate and viable solution to the issues that we have been trying to pressure automakers to acknowledge over the course of this campaign here at RAN.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2005

technologies produced a lot of interesting exchanges on a whole range of issues for a lot of people - but the most exciting for me was the message with the subject line "Are you the Michael Stein I used to know?" I'm sure last week's TechSoup forum on web2.0 We see TechSoup's role as being the catalyst for this effort.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2009

The book is full of interviews, case studies, how-tos and more. Be specific, define the issue, problem or idea, and let the answers pour in. Be fast and loose with evolving your platform in the early stages, but be cautious of changing things once people start using them. Bring them in and let them help you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

Marnie Webb puts out a call for a call next wed, thurs, or friday to discuss in real time the issues that have surfaced around the NpTech Tag. Adoption - Yes or No or Shades of Gray? buzz at the UK National Circuit Riders Conference this week was not tool talk, but issues related to adoption of the tools.

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