Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

When a major event happens, such as the pandemic, wars, or natural disasters, they make a decision for the donor that this is the wrong time to be asked for a gift. The Millennial Impact Project studied why donors across generations start giving. This person fears offending donors by asking at the “wrong” time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Every year, Animoto surveys over 1,000 consumers to understand how evolving trends on social media are impacting purchase decisions. Conversations on social media are very much tied to what is going on globally and in the news. They provide disaster relief and shelter to families that have been devastated by natural disasters.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. Historically, and initial numbers from recent disasters reflect the same trend, corporations focus on the use of intermediaries to ensure their large donations are distributed to the correct organizations. Click here to read part 1 of this series.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. With these developments come patterns that impact the philanthropic landscape. Employee Giving Is On The Rise.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

From natural disasters to economic uncertainty, sometimes it feels like today’s grantmaking organizations have to be ready for just about anything. The 2022 bbcon Grantmaking-track sessions will provide thought-provoking ideas and actionable takeaways to help your grantmaking organization drive greater impact for your communities.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Domestic relief organizations of all kinds are no doubt mobilizing to support disaster recovery (read Molly's post 7 Tips for Quick Response During a Time of Need ). But, from an industry perspective, we must also start thinking about how Sandy may impact our plans and programs in the weeks and months to come.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

They also know first-hand the pain, money, and time that is wasted, and the impact and outcomes that are reduced or even lost when nonprofits and schools don’t get the help they need. Check out just a few of the sessions our partners are delivering: Demystifying Impact Measurement and Management on Salesforce.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. Feels loyal to organizations that align with their values and have a positive impact on the world. Overall, Gen Z wants to see a nonprofit’s impact. Has a shorter attention span, which requires content that is skimmable.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2024

The big uptick came around October or November and was likely motivated by external factors such as global conflicts, the war in the Middle East, and international disasters. We may also see an impact from organizations that cut their acquisition programs in 2022 to save money. Most of your donors live in this space.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Unfortunately, this isn't Domino's Pizza and disaster response can't work as if it is. What if we stopped thinking of the public as a liability and started empowering them to be valuable resources who can increase efficiency and make a real impact? . What if we could route the 9-1-1 type requests to the appropriate responders?

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Exponent Philanthropy members are demonstrating ways to partner light to amplify their impact. . Lean funders join with each other, community foundations, United Way, and others to meet a specific need for a few months, such as providing relief during Covid-19 or in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Start with one conversation.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2021

It’s called “Navigating the Unknown: 2020 Findings to Future-Proof Your Fundraising,” and it examines how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the nonprofit industry in 2020. Are you responding to a: Global or widespread situation, like a pandemic or a national/global conversation? Make sure you prioritize relaying donors’ impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

By Scot Chisholm , CEO and Co-founder of Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. All that being said, here are our picks for the upcoming year (and very likely, beyond).

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 23, 2024

How Elections Impact Fundraising It’s a common misconception that elections take fundraising dollars away from nonprofits. In fact, political fundraising is like disaster relief. Then, how might these issues be impacted post-election? Anticipate where the opportunity will be to start conversations with your constituents.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Between ongoing health crises ; disasters both natural and human-caused ; and, yes, the upcoming midterm elections, folks are engaged—and it’s now more important than ever for nonprofits to elevate supporter voices. Overcome barriers to connect with supporters. Key takeaways.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2022

Our commitment to the community and students of Davos, to climate action education, and to driving the conversation around stakeholder economy globally is stronger than ever. Check out our third Impact Labs cohort , which will focus on climate justice. Despite the event being virtual, Davos Codes is going ahead as planned.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2021

As an industry, we have typically thought of disasters in the natural sense, however after 2020, we have had to take a completely new stance on what disasters can look like. It is not ideal to wait for disaster to strike to establish your employee relief fund (but it can be done). Looking to start your own Employee Relief Fund?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And these cohorts are tech savvy and socially conscious, with deep commitments to causes like welfare, healthcare, housing, and disaster relief. PayPal users are almost four times more likely to donate when PayPal is accepted, and donation conversions increase by over 32% when digital payment options are available.

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NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

It’s doubtful that you’d go barging in to conversations or groups of people without first getting the lay of the land by observing the room, looking for others who you may know or know of, and thinking about what you could talk about with those attending. Spend some time observing (aka listening). Be the initiator and giver. Say thank you.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

By: Rakesh Bharania, Director, Humanitarian Impact Data, Salesforce.org and Alex Parker, Senior Platform Architect, Salesforce.org. Organizations should critically review proposed data collection and ensure that the intended benefits and impact justify the risks of data collection in the first place. About the Author. Rakesh Bharania.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

Some things certainly are devastating, including, but not limited to, natural disasters. If you’re thinking, “impact has appeared on previous lists,” you’re correct. While Big Duck has used impact in the past and will continue to do so in certain cases, we are working to move away from it—especially as a verb.

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Whole Whale

MAY 10, 2024

Although they are not an IRS requirement, compelling annual reports can sway potential donors and show current donors how their money is helping your organization to make an impact. Template Annual report template Save time on design and focus on showing your impact Download Template 4. Check out the annual report template!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Aaron knows that by creating a donor experience that goes beyond one transaction, you can inspire a deeper connection that will impact your mission for years to come. Many of their partnerships respond to food insecurity concerns and disaster relief efforts. Make use of a New Donor Welcome Kit that contains sample content.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

The challenge – how do companies create meaningful volunteer opportunities for their global employees that engage, connect , and create impact? Right now, less than 2% of corporate investment in disaster goes to mitigation and resiliency – nearly all support goes towards immediate relief.* hours of community service.

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Care2

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Social networking has forced nonprofits to be comfortable with two-way communications, transparency, and adapting to short social conversations using limited character counts. You may be wondering how this is possible and what kind of impact will this have on nonprofits? Could this impact popular url shorteners bit.ly

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 3, 2011

In our conversation, George and his team outlined ways to use this hybrid approach for expanding social impact in Africa as well as new ideas for enterprises for following up on natural disasters in Asia for sustaining positive change after the immediate humanitarian response.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Conversely, the mission statement encompasses your shorter target goal and can be changed once that goal is met. International Rescue Committee : To help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. vision statements. Now go write those statements!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

The nonprofit sector is a broad community of organisations focused on everything from cultural heritage to social housing, from publishing to disaster relief, and while responding to the climate crisis is now a priority we all share, many organisations are still only beginning their sustainability journey. The Impact for Grantees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The mission of A People’s Guide to AI is to open up conversation around AI by demystifying, situating, and shifting the narrative about what types of use cases AI can have for everyday people. It is funded by Open Society Foundations. She was also interviewed on the City Arts and Lectures podcast recently and well worth a listen.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2021

For nonprofits and government agencies, gathering insights and feedback from audiences is critical to effectively carry out their mission and achieve lasting impact. How can the information that we need be collected in a way that minimizes the impact on our audiences? Audience research is here to stay.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Or conversations with our partners and roommates about rising interest rates and rent hikes. Practice Risk Management Things that might be a headache in times of financial stability can become a disaster in times of scarcity. What about a natural disaster? We see the numbers at the gas pump and when we turn on the news.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

As we emerge from the depths of the pandemic, we must remember that never in the history of the United States have we experienced an equitable recovery to a disaster or recession. Leverage your team’s social media skills for online research and put networking skills to use in discovery conversations. It has been quite a year.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Although they are not an IRS requirement, compelling annual reports can sway potential donors and show current donors how their money is helping your organization to make an impact. Save time on design and focus on showing your impact. We love how their web-native 2019 Impact Report looks great straight from the browser.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2019

If you’re a marketer, then you know the impact that Facebook has globally. Groups can make a massive difference to your organization’s impact on the platform because they overcome the issue of Facebook’s algorithm. The Crisis Response tools enable nonprofits to reach people in need after a crisis, such as a natural disaster.

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

It should also help guide you to identifying other related pieces that will deepen your organization’s impact on the community once your project is complete. Adding a capital fundraising campaign to the already challenging annual goal without increasing staffing capacity is a recipe for disaster. An Inclusive and Realistic Budget.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2018

Rachel Hutchisson, the Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy and Citizenship at Blackbaud and I recently had a conversation on this topic for their Champions for Social Good podcast. And like all good conversations, there was so much more to say than we had time for.

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