Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Below, I’ve shared my keynote remarks and slides and I hope you’ll share your ideas and further the conversation in the comments. Well, at least in my opinion, the definition of a library includes the community – those that come every day, those that come to events or use the services, and those that haven’t yet engaged.

Library 241

Library Community Model Collaboration 241

Towards Data Science

MARCH 5, 2024

In such cases, you should carefully evaluate if the benefit of removing redundancy with nested repeated columns compensates the lack of optimizations via clustering. GB Assuming we are running a SELECT * on this table, it would cost us 5.78 GB / 1024 = 0.0056 TB * $8.13 = $0.05 in europe-west3. orc /some_orc_table/month=2024-01/000000_1.orc

Guide 97

Guide Data Model Structure 97

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Here’s my latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review – you can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR Blog or below. Once you come up with a plan, and you test it, you then evaluate it and rethink it, and then iterate on the plan, test it, and come back around to evaluating it.

Community 167

Community Library Adopt Evaluation 167

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

However, producing these tools can be hard for digital makers, and evaluating their appropriateness can be challenging for the organizations that seek to use them. A common framework can support these conversations. The goal of a framework for building public good technology is not to evaluate the quality of technology.

Public 52

Public Tech Structure Digital 52

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

The concept, its UX implementation, and underlying technology surfaces challenges that, in my conversations with Meta’s designers, dont seem to have any clear, categorical answer. Images: Meta] Once a note is submitted, it’s evaluated by other Community Notes contributors. Images: Meta] An unsolvable problem?

Community 75

Community System Headline Design 75

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

We’ve tried to compensate for the lack of coffee machine/breakroom conversations in several ways. Intentional communicators bring a sense of responsibility and thoughtfulness to the conversation. Both participants must be aware of the unspoken emotional dynamics and backstory that might influence the conversation.”

Skills 221

Skills Collaboration Communication Ideas 221

.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

But the warrior spirit is as good a definition as I’ve heard. Keep the conversation meaningful with an honest discussion about strengths, weaknesses, and progress that avoids judgment. That extends to our clients as well. Once we form a relationship, we do whatever it takes to make good on our commitments.” Trust is a complex issue.

Attitude 221

Attitude Skills Relationship Team 221

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

QUESTION: Do you also help clients evaluate database management systems to determine a best fit for a client? Definitions: What defines a “complete” record? Does your definition of “record completeness” reflect the level of donor segmentation that you need in order to carry out targeted messaging?

Donor 138

Donor Data Poll Database 138

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

We refrained from taking photos, because we wanted to foster an atmosphere of candor and comfort as grantors and grantees engaged in conversation about a difficult topic. Mine are based on what I learned during the dialogue series, and also on untold numbers of public and private conversations on the topic. __. My Recommendations.

Grant 52

Grant Evaluation Data Nonprofit 52

Forum One

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Perhaps you’re already having conversations with your team about how you can begin on the path to digital transformation. The Digital Product Mix A definition of the digital products—websites, apps, services—that best address audience needs and promise the greatest, most scalable impact toward your goals.

Digital 104

Digital Time Nonprofit Strategy 104

3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 23, 2014

We definitely recommend using social media logins to your website as a convenience option for your constituents. DEBBIE: I definitely agree with Gary – the alignment of strategy, tech and data is just critical. We were once asked to evaluate new technology options for a client. What tools do you recommend? DEBBIE: Yes.

Data 133

Data Management Nonprofit Donor 133

.orgSource

JULY 17, 2023

Understand the Context Before considering Jane and Amy’s ideas, it’s helpful to have some context about this bot that so effortlessly hooks users into time-melting conversations. But, unless you are familiar with the topic and can evaluate whether the information is correct, fact-check any significant data, especially citations.

Language 221

Language Associations Model Knowledge 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2009

Michael Quinn Patton , an evaluation guru, visited the Packard Foundation yesterday. I participated in a lively exploratory conversation about "How do you evaluate network effectiveness?" evaluation field, how it has changed and get a deeper understanding of developmental evaluation. But first, some context. .

Social Media 90

Social Media Story Media Evaluation 90

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls As the year comes to a close its likely time for many business leaders to tackle the annual performance appraisal process. So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls.

Evaluation 56

Evaluation Mentoring Kansas City Leadership 56

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

There were interesting conversations at every turn and I also had requests to share my notes and slides. For this conversation, we are going to start with the frame of the analog paradigm and move forward from there. Now, we evaluated tools based on who was using them, and how. Social Tactics. What are we doing there?

Nptech 213

Nptech Slides Community Strategy 213

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2025

If you dont control the conversation about your changes, the conversation will control you. If youre not sure who should be told about a change, consider having a conversation with your leadership team or board of directors. We will evaluate our income to expense line items to identify deficiencies.

Change 65

Change Management Disaster Communication 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

I went to the Learning in Public session expecting to hear that the process the Packard Foundation used to evaluate their capacity building work was wildly successful. In true GEO style, Kathy Reich and Jared Raynor, the evaluator from TCC Group shared what worked and what didn’t…and what they plan to do in the future.

Action 93

Action Public Challenge Learning 93

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Definitions Of Key Business Terms We talk about, read about and hear about "customers," "mission," and "customer value" all the time and perhaps sometimes we struggle with fully understanding the best definition of those terms. Make conversation with your team. I like Peter F.

Business 45

Business Mentoring Kansas City Leadership 45

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Bahia Ramos wrote this guest post that summarizes the finding from an evaluation report from Third Plateau to evaluate the 18 Giving Days the foundation supports. With those questions in mind, Knight commissioned the consulting firm Third Plateau to evaluate the 18 Giving Days the foundation supports.

Lesson 112

Lesson Question Giving Foundation 112

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 2, 2009

If you only have an hour a week to post to a blog, then it is unreasonable to expect a lively conversation and community emerging from it, at least not very quickly. By evaluating what resources you already have on hand in the organization, you are much more prepared to fully examine your options. Evaluation. Technology.

Social Media 102

Social Media Process Media Social 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 18, 2010

Someone asked what the definition of a KPI was, and since I noticed that Tom Kelly who is an expert in evaluation was following the chat, I asked him for a definition. Best definition I’ve seen. This also sparks more in-depth conversation. Now, I have some questions: This is to my hosts.

Technique 100

Technique Facilitation Twitter Reflection 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 1, 2009

Twitter Karma is a great tool to use if you want to inventory your Twitter community, clean up any nonreciprocal followers, or simply evaluate your lists. Spring cleaning definitely applies to your Google Alerts! If it is an open network, go ahead and join and see if you can contirbute to the conversation and information exchange.

Social Media 100

Social Media Tools Social Media 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

You can read more in this series of five reports that looks at the definitions, research, power, practices, and insights relating the impact of social networks on family strengthening and community change. A peer learning environment requires creating a safe space for conversation. There are definitely some shades of gray.

Network 88

Network Impact Social Louisville 88

The Verge

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The family office took Elizabeth Holmes at her word Theranos said a lot of things to Lisa Peterson that made the company seem credible when she evaluated it on behalf of the crazy-wealthy DeVos family. But it’s definitely not a reason to have more trust that a test is reliable. Its devices didn’t need FDA approval.

Test 119

Test Evaluation Arizona Conservancy 119

Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

Depending on your organizational culture, you may need to expand your definition of who is a major donor. Start by selecting a gift level and definition for major donor that aligns with your organization’s data and values. Establish a program evaluation cadence and set goals to take your program to the next level. Keep growing.

Gift 105

Gift Program Donor Relationship 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2009

The second reason is a clear definition of what social media is, even within the social media community. However, very few people use these terms precisely and almost nobody agrees on the exact definition of these terms. Collaboration can happen at three levels: conversation, co-creation and collective action.

Social Media 107

Social Media Media Social Collaboration 107

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The truth is, the way in which tech companies hire has been relatively untouched by disruption, with most still relying on resumes and conversational interviews for its highest-stake decisions. Move away from gut-based evaluations. What criteria will you evaluate the data based on? The dangers of subjective approaches.

Companies 85

Companies Data Evaluation Roles 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Here's a good basic definition from a blog post titled " The Power of Network Weaving" from the Network Weaving Blog. Note that the definition uses the plural form, network weavers versus network weaver. They think about the network structure, evaluation, communication, training, opportunities, and reflection.

Network 95

Network Practice Arts Facilitation 95

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We suggest that you have a conversation and not send a survey. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs. Lay out your definitions up front. Think about this from the perspective of where you are coming from, where you are now, and what you want to achieve. Ask your colleagues questions. or “Do you want better productivity?”.

Analytics 169

Analytics Associations Case Study Data 169

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Since then, Candid has been evaluating the way we identify this type of giving, both going forward and looking back over the last decade. Updating our definition of racial equity to a changing world . The increase in grantmaking sparked last summer was accompanied by an evolution in the conversation about racial equity.

Fund 105

Fund Pledge Grant Philanthropy 105

NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Using all of the information you captured during the content audit, you can evaluate your content’s quality. Are you conversational, formal, academic, cutesy? You’ll keep revising and evaluating as your content evolves (and it should!). Results can be measured with your web analytics and in your conversion rates.

Content 83

Content Strategy Question Calendar 83

sgEngage

JUNE 12, 2023

Critical information gets added here such as a new gift, a breakthrough conversation with a potential donor, or the assignment of a fundraiser to manage the relationship with a major donor. Every organization is going to have their own definition for who and what needs to be a constituent record. Potentially.

System 98

System Search Evaluation Relationship 98

NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

But we also know that we don't want a new definition established without our input. That was the easy part of the conversation. By now, we all agree it's silly to evaluate an entire organization based on one ratio. As a sector, we're woefully behind when it comes to evaluation skills. We need a culture change.

Question 62

Question Roles Ratio NTEN 62

CauseVox

JUNE 23, 2022

The trouble with this line of thinking is that it does not account for the conversions and donations that you are failing to get. This pivotal idea deserves a clear definition. We evaluated the power of “why” questions for your donors in a recent webinar. An Example Of A Donor Funnel For An Email Appeal. Check it out !

Communication 97

Communication Effective Donor Fundraising 97

Towards Data Science

MARCH 9, 2023

Thus, to facilitate our job it is possible to consolidate all the datasets into a single dataframe and create the “ city ” and “ weekday_or_weekend ” features, which definitely will be essential features to the model. Just like in the first pipeline, the mean error average will be used as the evaluation metric.

Learning 98

Learning Build Classes Evaluation 98

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

Women are drawn to an expanded definition of philanthropy, tapping into all their resources—not just money but also their time, expertise, advocacy, and networks—to support the causes they care about. Here are a few research-informed insights into how women approach generosity and how philanthropy can better engage with them.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Honduras Influence Iran 98

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The definition of “a connected school” could be many different things. Evaluate cross-functional process flow. It is critical to stop and take the time to evaluate the cross-functionality of all school areas. In a connected school, processes must be continuously evaluated and modified for the best outcome for the greater good.

Student 97

Student Classes Software Evaluation 97