Amy Sample Ward

MAY 20, 2009

Join us in a UK hyperlocal alliance… « Talk About Local (alpha) - Will Perrin is on a mission to engage and convene localities via the web. "After So i quit my job and set up Talk About Local to bring locally created and locally owned websites to communities across the country." Learn more here.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MARCH 4, 2019

We’re eagerly packing our bags, and can’t wait to see our nonprofit friends and family from around the country at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in Portland, Oregon. Want to skip Starbucks in favor of something more local? These local hotspots offer unique flavors and experiences you won't find anywhere else.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Apple will no longer require customers to wear masks in a number of Apple stores across the US, including in Ohio, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia, and other states that have recently dropped local mask mandates, according to a report by Bloomberg. Apple is also resuming in-store classes.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Forum One team is thrilled to return to the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in person this year at the Oregon Convention Center. Plus, enjoy delectable Portland-fresh donuts and snag an exclusive invite to our Social Hour on Wednesday evening at a local favorite spot. Kindly RSVP soon, as space is limited!

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Amy is the Director of Service and Graduate Education Programs at Idealist.org , and lives in Oregon with her husband and two sons. Johns — my North Portland, Oregon, neighborhood — I've been working this year on a new, all-volunteer mentoring program for local teen parents. With a group of mom-friends in St.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Oregon Community Foundation. Oregon Community Foundation. The Oregon Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. Mellon Foundation.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

It even spent part of last year boosting organic hazelnut farming in Pennsylvaniahazelnuts currently grow almost exclusively in theWillamette Valley of Oregon. It also collaborated with tree startup Propagate to help more farmers see the prospects of agroforestry as less daunting.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Niiro started MilkRun , a subscription service delivering weekly grocery staples sourced from small, local farms, in 2018 after becoming a small farmer herself in Portland, Oregon. There has always been this tipping point and need for local food, but this chain has been broken for a long time,” Niiro said. “It

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2022

Dreiling, who was previously doing ecological engineering in Oregon, teamed up with his sister, Hana Dreiling, a private chef in Kauai, Hawaii, to start Holey Grail Donuts. Uber Eats will now deliver your waffles across the country. It is also scouting out new markets for additional retail and food truck locations.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Oregon Community Foundation. They currently partner with 48 local organizations in 17 countries that work to secure equal educational access and high-quality education for all children. Oregon Community Foundation. Areas served: Oregon. Robin Hood. Daniels Fund. The Denver Foundation. McCormick Foundation. The Andrew W.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Earlier in the year, the company opened an authentication facility in Portland, Oregon. The company opened an office in Tokyo in 2019 and a localized experience in 2020. The company opened new authentication facilities in 2020 resulting in a 50% increase of the company’s global footprint.

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The Verge

JULY 15, 2021

A facial recognition algorithm used by a local roller skating rink in Detroit wouldn’t let teen Lamya Robinson onto the premises, and accused her of previously getting into a fight at the establishment. However, only Portland, Oregon , currently has laws limiting how private businesses can use facial recognition.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Through vibrant visuals and simple navigation, the platform encourages residents to explore local parks and participate in community activities, showcasing how digital innovation can enhance public spaces and foster community pride. million visitors annually and aiding in the protection of over 20 endangered species.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Some fun event themes/ideas include: Host an Intimate Tasting Event Partner with a local winemaker(s) or retail shops to host an intimate tasting event for your top supporters, or as an avenue to reach a new demographic. Reach out to local wineries for wine tasting certificates or even plan a trip to a local or well-known wine region.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

I love emailing a video to stand out in a donor’s inbox, and it can be a very creative way to thank donors, as seen in this thank you video shot by an independent school in Oregon. Inviting out-of-state donors to local events. Don’t overthink this: Just be warm, personable, and conversational.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 21, 2019

If a national corporation makes a donation to a nonprofit in, say, Oregon, there’s a slim chance that people across the country will be aware of it. By donating to local nonprofits, companies are not only contributing to a good cause, but they’re benefiting their business both socially and economically. Think global, act local.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Wing Venture Capital led the round with help from AV8 Ventures, Oregon Venture Fund and Silicon Valley Data Capital. “The classic problem with these cluster-based databases is that they’ve got locally attached storage. Logging startups are suddenly hot as CrowdStrike nabs Humio for $400M.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As a result, The Dougy Center—a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon that helps children dealing with grief and loss—raised enough money to support their programs for another year, and saw participation from donors around the US, North America, and across the globe.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Oregon Community Foundation. PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. The foundation helps build the capacity of organizations and coalitions with grants that support research or improve the learning and generation of local solutions to complex problems.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Johns — my North Portland, Oregon, neighborhood — I've been working this year on a new, all-volunteer mentoring program for local teen parents. - You might also want to try my How to Find Your Have Fun, Do Good exercise to help you create a list of ways you can have fun and do good. With a group of mom-friends in St.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Flickr: Julia Folsom As the clear skies of autumn give way to winter's moody precipitates here in Portland, Oregon, we can feel cozier by staying connected to our communities. Additionally, the Regional Representative will receive a trip to the 2013 National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Washington, DC.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2022

Boulder Care , a Portland, Oregon–based telehealth provider focused on medical treatment and support for people overcoming substance use disorders, raised $36 million in Series B funding. When entering new states, the company aims to forge relationships with local and state programs as a way to bridge the gaps in care with telehealth.

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TechCrunch

MAY 16, 2022

Last month, it announced the acquisition of Portland, Oregon-based Trillium , which it acquired for around $10 million. Optibus is building a lot from the ground up, but it has also been snapping up smaller transport startups to bolt on new tech and services.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Since many of these areas aren't extensively mapped before tragedy strikes, and many responders are imported with little knowledge of the local geography, accurate and up-to-date map data can be incredibly valuable to rescue planners. The image below is a screenshot from a disaster preparedness exercise in Portland, Oregon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2007

My Flickr Photo from a visit to Freegeek in Portland, Oregon. Earlier this month, I was in Portland, Oregon and had an opportunity to visit FreeGeek , a computer recylcing organization. What are your best tips and resources for finding a responsible local computer recycler? I put them in a corner. Ah, that felt great.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2018 , SOLVE used HandsOn Connect to engage over 30,000 volunteers who signed up for 1,000+ projects and removed 145 tons of trash from Oregon — and this year, they aim to make their impact even greater.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The company then partners with local real estate agents to market the properties. For one thing, she says that when she was growing up, her family owned one-tenth of a “modest” beach house on the coast of Oregon. “Th The way it works is that Pacaso purchases a home either outright or shares in a home.

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2011

We'll discuss ways your organization can use GIS, from local fundraising research to disaster relief, at our upcoming webinar, " The Future of the Map " – with live demonstrations of ArcView, Crowdmap, GeoCommons, and Google Fusion Tables. > > Learn more and register today ! I've always felt that maps are just plain cool. Thanks Kent!)

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Oregon Community Foundation. Oregon Community Foundation. The Oregon Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. Mellon Foundation.

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The Verge

MAY 18, 2021

So far, no federal legislation has addressed police use of facial recognition, but a number of state and local measures have passed paring back use of the technology. The Oregon and Maine cities of Portland also passed legislation around the tech in late 2020.

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The Verge

MAY 26, 2020

The states that will soon have active Apple Stores are: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin, the report says. Customers can also visit apple.com for support by phone or chat.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

All trips are organized and run by a certified tour operator and include a local guide to ensure a safe experience. ” The company’s Series A funding round included participation from existing investors, PSL Ventures, Oregon Venture Fund, Elevate Capital and Portland Seed Fund. The company charges a 10% service fee and a $2.9%

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Portland, Oregon: Digital Inclusion: Why Access for All Matters More than Ever. They're going to try and recruit you. But what if you can't make it to NTC this year?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Melissa Barber has called Oregon home for over half her life. She joined the Death with Dignity National Center team after ten years of volunteering and working with local nonprofits, with a two-year break serving as a Health Education volunteer with the Peace Corps in the West African nation of Mali.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Ask your local donut maker to donate a portion of their proceeds on June 7 to your cause, or ask a favorite hot dog shack to give special coupons for a free or discounted frank to the folks that donate to you in a given time period. Bike-a-Thon.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But don't be afraid — huddle up for warmth and knowledge with your nonprofit tech friends at a local Tech4Good meetup. Highlights this month include website accessibility in Portland, Oregon; project management in Boston, Massachusetts; and data visualization in Las Vegas, Nevada. Find your local #Tech4Good group.

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