Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots. Tendenci Released as Open Source by Schipul. Schipul, a web marketing agency based in Houston, Texas, announced yesterday during the 2012 South by Southwest Interactive festival that Tendenci, a content management system (CMS) will be released as an open source solution.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

To find the right people, be curious and open. Do you say homeless people or individuals experiencing homelessness?… … Be open and clear about why this matters. See what your board or staff members, donors and volunteers are up to on social media. Do any of them fit the bill?

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” If you’re reading this article, you probably don’t need to be convinced that fighting poverty and homelessness is worthwhile. Altogether, the 2021 Walk to End Homelessness raised over $96,000 for their cause! 3 Successful Peer-to-Peer Events.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

As an example, I work with a nonprofit that provides a hospice home for the homeless, which means they often have to talk about homelessness and death. The transformation adds hope to the narrative and can help the audience become more open to hearing about the subject. Those are heavy topics! Tell authentic stories.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

The competition is open to organizations and collaborations working in any field, anywhere in the world, according to Chris Cardona, MacArthur’s managing director, discovery, exploration, and programs. The so-called “Open Call” received 6,353 applications. Think of it this way, the chance of winning the Powerball lottery is one in 292.2

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Tableau

DECEMBER 28, 2020

2020 was tragic and heart-opening for racial equity,” says Josh Kirschenbaum, Chief Operating Officer of the racial equity research and action institute PolicyLink. We have to step into this opening and move into an era of reckoning and acceleration around equity and justice that we’ve never seen before,” he says.

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Tableau

MARCH 29, 2021

For example, to see a topline count of homeless people in a city, but then go beyond that, and see every individual and their unique circumstances—from race to veteran status and how long they have lived without consistent shelter. We invite you to get inspired and create meaningful, lasting change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

With nearly two million nonprofit board seats open, good board members are hard to find. We provide housing to the chronically homeless who have HIV/AIDS, mental health issues, chemical dependency, and other special needs. So I dropped the words homelessness and volunteering from my search.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 28, 2020

2020 was tragic and heart-opening for racial equity,” says Josh Kirschenbaum, Chief Operating Officer of the racial equity research and action institute PolicyLink. We have to step into this opening and move into an era of reckoning and acceleration around equity and justice that we’ve never seen before,” he says.

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AFP Blog

JUNE 22, 2011

Report on Community Internet Space for People who are Homeless released  Open Access Connections : "Report on Community Internet Space for People who are Homeless released “I speak to many homeless individuals, being one myself. One of the most pressing problems is our limited access to technology.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

To get started, according to Brazda Poirier, you can open an account on any online platform such as ChatGPT or Google Bard, both of which have free versions. private foundations are most likely to fund nonprofit organizations working to [your cause/mission e.g., reduce homelessness] in [your city]?” #3

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

For more, read a deep dive into each of the six episode focuses: nutrition insecurity, health equity, workforce development, homelessness, mental health, and climate action. If there are more job openings than there are people unemployed, then why are we facing one of the greatest economic growth challenges of our time?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2022

To date, Salesforce.org Impact Labs has rallied our community around housing and homelessness, equity in education, and climate justice to find ways technology can help amplify and expedite the vital work of those trying to eradicate these global problems. Opens new window. We Need Your Help: Share Your Ideas for Addressing Hunger.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Politically, Denver’s local government has championed social causes, including increased gun control, LGBT rights and programs for the homeless. A quality of life that beats Silicon Valley’s. The result is a rapidly-growing local tech economy: tech hiring is among the highest in the nation at 1.7 percent, handily outpacing Silicon Valley’s 0.45

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 17, 2022

She explored the African American experience and the open wounds of racism in the United States. African Americans make up 40 percent of the homeless population despite only representing 13 percent of the general population. The good news is that nonprofits like Larkin Street Youth Services are working to help address homelessness.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services. Be Helpful.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Not only were we open to trying and learning, the social paradigm also included the emergence of toolkits – resources organizations created either to support community members taking on our mission and our work, or in the form of documentation for other organizations looking to replicate our efforts. Holistic Tactics. We also need catalysts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2014

Six months later, I’m happy to report that my numbers are in the normal range. I’m also noticing that many of my colleagues are trying to become healthy, including my friend and homeless advocate, Mark Horvath, who is also raising money for a good cause while getting healthy. Even in the nonprofit sector.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

ShowerUp: Building connection with hot Showers and open hearts In urban environments where the needs of the homeless are often overshadowed by the daily hustle, ShowerUp steps in to provide not just cleanliness but dignity as well.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Donors and prospects will decide in a matter of seconds whether or not to open the envelope and in a few more seconds they will decide whether or not to give. In short, you don’t have much time to catch your donor’s attention and get opened. It’s best to offer multiples of your Core Number to provide choices. Your gift of $10.87

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The Verge

APRIL 10, 2022

Elon is our biggest shareholder and we will remain open to his input.”. Elon is our biggest shareholder and we will remain open to his input. I believe this is for the best. We have and will always value input from our shareholders whether they are on our Board or not. percent of the company. I believe this is for the best.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As businesses tighten entry restrictions because of the pandemic, delivery and ride-share drivers are struggling more than ever to find open and usable restrooms. Lack of access to clean, private restrooms has always been an issue for people experiencing homelessness, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. Curated content relevant to your mission. Compared to other social networks, LinkedIn Ads are expensive and the site spends your money fast. It’s for this reason that nonprofits have been slow to adopt LinkedIn Ads.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

But they were transparent, and excited about all the potential the merger opened up. Maybe you’re a homeless shelter, and you want to partner with a shelter on the other side of town to better track and understand the community experiencing homelessness in your city. BlueGreen Alliance.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

Another idea could be to ask for support to provide water, shelter, or life-saving medical care for the homeless who are impacted by the heat. If you’re able to, consider opening up your doors to them. Make sure the need is compelling and that you can tie it in with a specific dollar amount. . Plan a 24-in-24 campaign. .

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 16, 2018

I had the honor to be the opening keynoter for the first-ever Good Tech Fest , which was held in Detroit on May 22, 2018. We have to use this opening to help advance our goal; using software and data to change the world for the better! Using Software and Data to Change the World We are in an amazing time.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Not the subject line (which is critical in getting the email opened). Please help us open the door for a teen to attend our personal development conference, benefit from having a mentor, and get on a path to college and a career.” . It was a bleak situation and they were days away from being homeless.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

Chad Wheeler, the CEO of Open Door, a nonprofit working to alleviate chronic homelessness and human trafficking in my home of Lubbock, Texas, has come to use all of the previously named technologies.

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The Verge

JANUARY 6, 2021

The parts of the US Amazon plans to invest in include Washington state’s Puget Sound region that encompasses Seattle, as well as Arlington, Virginia and Nashville, Tennessee where Amazon has opened fast-growing offices.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

Are there actually really any fewer homeless people? But I think the jury is still out, at least from my perspective, on whether or not this sea change in communication has actually resulted in very much on-the-ground social change. Did MoveOn actually manage to help elect someone more progressive? Is the environment any cleaner? Be Helpful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

This is because the process to open a bank account is very tedious in comparison to getting a sim card and adding cash through a local M-Pesa agent. 103 donors whose top 5 causes are children and youth (23%), hunger and homelessness (15%), women and girls (12%), health and wellness (11%), and education (8%). 83% regularly vote.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

5) The startup that donates clothing to the homeless as you shop. Peruse the ‘Open Projects’ page to find gigs you’re interested in, volunteer to take one on, or even get paid pro-bono to execute, in some cases. We met the small-but-able team at Knoclothing at New York Tech Day back in April 2013, and we’re still continually impressed.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2024

How to write a stewardship email We have two goals with our stewardship email: the first is to get it opened, and the second is to make the donor feel like the hero they are for generously supporting us. Winning subject lines You have to catch your donors’ attention to get them to open your email. Joy in knowing you matter.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This past spring, we launched a program with the Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP), an inspiring organization that has served San Francisco for 30 years using the pivotal moment of pregnancy and parenthood as an opportunity to partner with families and break the cycle of childhood poverty.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

In the opening session of the conference itself, we heard from representatives of both the UK and Scottish governments. My good buddy Mel Young of the Homeless World Cup was the evening keynoter: he's got an exciting story to tell.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2009

Once a community has determined its needs, however, utilizing open source software presents a more rapid, sustainable path to implementation. With open source (specifically, in this case, Drupal ), all of the functionality is available already (except for the jet-packs and sinks -- those are still in beta). Oh, and jet-packs.

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