Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 23, 2009

"The research presented in this report reflects the attitudes and experiences of Giving Challenge participants, from cause champions to individual donors to nonprofit leaders. Check out the evaluation report from Beth Kanter and Allison Fine. "The " Is Twitter a Social Network?

Web 100

Web Social Media Bookmarking Social Network 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

The power of pictures. Facebook is a “picture economy” (whereas Twitter is a “link economy” ); pics are the most engaged content, the most in-demand. Pictures are great conversation starters. How do I go from network weaver to empowering others to weave one another?

Group 122

Group Facebook Doc Nonprofit 122

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Big picture thinkers who can execute the details. A collegial attitude that contributes to productive relationships. The enthusiasm to take initiative and discover something unique. Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. Promote Collaboration Creative people understand the power of group thinking.

Skills 221

Skills Collaboration Communication Ideas 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Once you've got your picture, you can either upload it directly to the Flickr group above or send it to us at hsusphotos@gmail.com. It's been done both ways. To see the photos we've already received, check out our Flickr group: [link] ps/wendysvswendys. Please make sure to include your name and where your from on your message.

Flickr 50

Flickr Meme Attitude Facebook 50

The Next Web

JANUARY 24, 2014

Let me drop a few names and you will get the picture: Adyen, Booking.com (acquired by Priceline), Distimo, Mendix, Shapeways, Spilgames, Takeaway.com, TravelBird, WeTransfer and Qandidate. At the same time we have several culturally-driven attitudes holding us back. So is the Dutch tech startup story sold short? Not in my view.

Netherlands 143

Netherlands Tech Attitude Culture 143

Bloomerang

MAY 18, 2021

In other words, there is no real “method to the madness” but just a “hope for the best attitude.” Will you be sharing behind-the-scenes pictures? The effort lacks clear communication objectives and no specified audience has been identified. Will you be sharing emotionally-engaging stories ? Will you be introducing your staff? .

Communication 128

Communication Nonprofit Indianapolis Audience 128

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

That’s why we added in a general profile picture and some text around the organization’s impact beforehand, all in the voice of the fundraiser, so that the page is engaging even if it’s not updated by the individual fundraisers. While fundraisers are always encouraged to personalize these, we’ve found that many simply do not have the time.

Goal 318

Goal Fundraising Help Nonprofit 318

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Streetbees started out as an app for consumers to snap pictures of supermarket shelf layouts and get paid. Quickly, the startup realized it could interrogate consumers about how they felt about the brands themselves, turning their app into a new way to track consumer attitudes. It now has 3.5

Offline 77

Offline Attitude Raise Global 77

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2009

In order to get a clear and complete picture of what is happening with orchestras and social media around the country, I sent around a survey to 53 orchestra marketing, communications and web managers in October and November, 2009. I received 15 responses.

Social Media 92

Social Media Survey Media Social 92

Care2

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In my experience, many nonprofit Executive Directors often have selective skillsets that greatly benefit the organization like fundraising capabilities, or crafting big picture strategy. ” What a lame and unproductive attitude.

Team 76

Team Ideas Build Attitude 76

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Weigh all these sources of input carefully to determine as accurate and complete a picture as possible. Factors such as personality compatibility can impact your attitude without your knowledge – guard against them. Watch out for subtle biases as you formulate your opinions of the employee’s performance.

Effective 79

Effective Tips Attitude Evaluation 79

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 4, 2023

Vision -- Future picture - what we want to become; where we are going. Values -- Believes and moral principles that guide attitudes, decisions, and actions. Everything you do and say and don't do and don't say will send powerful signals, starting well before you even walk in the door on Day One.

Action 75

Action Case Study Attitude Culture 75

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

But, try as we might, we couldn’t find any research that looked at arts groups’ adoption and attitudes toward digital and social media nationally that also asked all-important questions about how groups are measuring what they’re doing. Questions of measurement, ROI, and how to set goals and define success were plaguing everyone.

Social Media 112

Social Media Arts Studies Results 112

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

These are strategies that allow associations to see a real-time picture of their members’ needs.” The behaviors and attitudes overlap and intertwine. We must ruthlessly sift the challenges from the temporary distractions and seek the nuggets of truth in every successful disappointment. Incremental innovation is smart.

Associations 221

Associations Jordan Environment Problem 221

Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 29, 2010

also has a list of post topics in their post 10 Blog Content Ideas for Nonprofit Organizations which includes, " interview experts, volunteers, donors and board members." • Sandra Sims of Cause Blogger says to have a juicy blog you need to have an attitude of gratitude. Pictures have tenfold the value of words. . • Nonprofit 2.0

Create 90

Create Nonprofit Org Blogger 90

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Include pictures and details of their contributions, express how thankful you are. Thank You Post This is at the top of our list because it is extremely important for nonprofit organizations to have an attitude of gratitude. You can do the same for your donors as well. You can thank your supporters weekly with images and videos.

Social Media 111

Social Media Content Ideas Media 111

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 5, 2025

A curious and open attitude can make you more adaptable, more resilient, and a sharper problem solver. But the significance of a love for learning goes beyond just professional growth. Its about personal empowerment. Its akin to having a versatile tool set for life.

Skills 97

Skills Life Technology Job 97

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2009

Some will write, others take pictures or make movies. Attitude beats ability when tools are cheap and easy. Contributing content and spreading the word are voluntary activities, so learn how to create good invitations and actionable opportunities. Respect how people choose to communicate. Enthusiasts are more important than experts.

Social 147

Social Conversation Tools Content 147

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

We are not talking about the shoot-first-ask-questions-later attitude of the John Wayne character, Rooster Cogburn, in the 1969 western. Although, isn’t it fun to picture Bill Gates on horseback, sporting an eye-patch and six shooter?)

Effective 94

Effective Seattle Donor Ideas 94

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Vision -- Future picture - what we want to become; where we are going. Values -- Believes and moral principles that guide attitudes, decisions, and actions. Everything you do and say and don''t do and don''t say will send powerful signals, starting well before you even walk in the door on Day One.

Leadership 67

Leadership Case Study Attitude Culture 67

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2012

It is less about how to raise funds for their organizations (although that’s important) but focused on the big picture: What is the long-term change that we want to see? As the report points out, movement organizers are grappling with big questions. What is needed to achieve it? Anyone out there using metrics to measure movements?

Metrics 116

Metrics Build Fund Social 116

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Vision -- Future picture - what we want to become; where we are going. Values -- Believes and moral principles that guide attitudes, decisions, and actions. Everything you do and say and don''t do and don''t say will send powerful signals, starting well before you even walk in the door on Day One.

Action 63

Action Leadership Case Study Attitude 63

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Outcomes” is often used interchangeably with impact, but it’s most helpful to think of outcomes as a change in skill, knowledge, attitude, behavior, condition, or status. Define specific indicators to make sure that you are providing a complete picture to key stakeholders, constituents, and staff.

Measure 114

Measure Help Analysis Metrics 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2013

Pictured is: Eliza Straim (Communications Associate) and Katie Wang (Communications Director). But once we began to look at the bigger picture, defining success in regards to online engagement became an exciting wish list that after reviewing it seems very possible! Change in attitude about your organization.

Social Media 97

Social Media Measure Media Social 97

NTEN

MAY 26, 2010

Only Name, Profile Picture, Networks and Gender must be publicly available. I guess it depends on what your definition of "change" is, and I don't think his attitude is going to make people feel good about Facebook again. Significantly reduce the amount of information that must be visible to everyone on Facebook.

Facebook 64

Facebook Change NTEN Attitude 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2012

Last week I participate on a panel on “ Data Visualization for Nonprofits: A Picture Is Better Than A 1,000 Words ” with Johanna Morariu from Innonet and Brian Kennedy of ChildrenNow. The day of the panel, I published a blog post that shared our slides, wiki, and resources. Click Thru to See Larger Image.

Reflection 95

Reflection Data Slides Exercise 95

NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

By simply removing everthing except the changing data, your data will suddenly reveal the compelling story you are looking to spread - whether you are revealing conditions that are worsening, attitudes that are changes, or the improvements you organization is making. Sometimes the best way to explain your data is to do just that - explain it.

Data 100

Data Storytelling New York City Story 100

The Verge

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Just fine, according to Dish, even though its 2021 Q4 earnings call today didn’t paint the rosiest picture of its current state. Ergen summed up the challenge — and his optimistic attitude toward it — thusly: “The good news is we’re going to get there. So how’s that going? The bad news is we’re not there yet.”.

Las Vegas 60

Las Vegas Attitude Network News 60

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Vision -- Future picture - what we want to become; where we are going. Values -- Believes and moral principles that guide attitudes, decisions, and actions. Everything you do and say and don't do and don't say will send powerful signals, starting well before you even walk in the door on Day One.

Culture 56

Culture Case Study Attitude Authoring 56

NTEN

JUNE 24, 2011

Repair the World just released its newest study on the attitudes of young Jewish adults on community service. Blogging doesn't have to be all about words: sometimes pictures speak for themselves! Can you make your policies concise enough that your users will really read them?

Technology 52

Technology Change Tunisia San Francisco 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

Vision -- Future picture - what we want to become; where we are going. Values -- Believes and moral principles that guide attitudes, decisions, and actions. Everything you do and say and don't do and don't say will send powerful signals, starting well before you even walk in the door on Day One.

Action 52

Action Case Study Attitude Culture 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2020

Vision -- Future picture - what we want to become; where we are going. Values -- Believes and moral principles that guide attitudes, decisions, and actions. Everything you do and say and don't do and don't say will send powerful signals, starting well before you even walk in the door on Day One.

Action 52

Action Case Study Attitude Culture 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2010

The idea is the "balcony" is the strategic, big picture and the dance floor is when we're in the thick of operations or "in the weeds." As David reflects on how attitudes change: At the beginning of today’s workshop the majority of those attending were openly skeptical about social media.

Social Media 95

Social Media Train Training Media 95

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

But it should be used in conjunction with other tools and approaches to get a complete picture. Gather input from stakeholders To get a complete and accurate picture of the organization, it’s important to gather input from a variety of stakeholders.

Analysis 100

Analysis Nonprofit Resource Organization 100

Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2021

On paper (pun intended) the appeal made sense: send a prospective donor, whose interest in the big-picture cause of the organization aligns with the specific mission, some crisp, professionally produced, compelling stats, along with an easy opportunity to engage financially AND a free gift. They need a concise, compelling reason to engage.

Donor 90

Donor Stats Mail Conservancy 90

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

In your organization, this may look like negative attitudes toward evaluation, poor research designs and collecting data but not using the data. What attitudes toward evaluation are present? Someone with a sense of humor who can see the big-picture to promote a positive environment and ground the experience. are available?

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Program Nonprofit Attitude 52

Achieve

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Or are the obstacles more based on attitude and preference? "We These are some of the questions the Millennial Alumni Study seeks to answer, and the results paint a picture of hope for those tasked with rallying support from the next generation of givers and boosters. We know that Millennials like to give.

University 52

University United States Attitude Studies 52