resources – Amy Sample Ward

Book Review: Measuring the Networked Nonprofit

By Amy Sample Ward on December 3, 2012

I recently got my copy of Measuring the Networked Nonprofit by Beth Kanter and Katie Delahaye Paine. In the foreward, Beth and Katie say that “measurement is the secret sauce;Continue readingBook Review: Measuring the Networked Nonprofit

Friday Food for Thought: Watching the Game Film (for Nonprofits)

By Amy Sample Ward on May 11, 2012

This guest post is from Jacob Smith, the co-author of The Nimble Nonprofit. I’m really excited about this new comprehensive, honest resource for nonprofit leaders, and hope you’ll check it out! IContinue readingFriday Food for Thought: Watching the Game Film (for Nonprofits)

Book Review and Giveaway: The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

By Amy Sample Ward on May 7, 2012

In our work, regardless of the the cause we are passionate about it or the job title we have, we have to recognize that it isn’t all about the “function”Continue readingBook Review and Giveaway: The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

See, Say, Feel, Do: Metrics for Social Media

By Amy Sample Ward on February 26, 2012July 6, 2012

I am a big fan of actionable metrics. In all of my presentations and webinars about social media tracking, measurement, and engagement, I highlight the value of and need forContinue readingSee, Say, Feel, Do: Metrics for Social Media

DIY Social Media Management

By Amy Sample Ward on February 23, 2012February 23, 2012

Yesterday, I had a lot of fun giving another webinar for Nonprofit Webinars, this time focused on DIY Social Media Management. There are so many tools out there and soContinue readingDIY Social Media Management

Measuring Impact: Feature Article from the Latest Issue of NTEN:Change

By Amy Sample Ward on December 22, 2011

[Note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the December 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the complete article, “From Outcomes to Impact,” by subscribing to the journal for free!] ByContinue readingMeasuring Impact: Feature Article from the Latest Issue of NTEN:Change

The Evolution of the Global Scale Project: We need you!

By Amy Sample Ward on February 10, 2011February 10, 2011

The Global Scale project has had a slow start. Bonnie and I saw a need for a shared space to pool questions, ideas, lessons learned and examples from the workContinue readingThe Evolution of the Global Scale Project: We need you!

DIY Community Engagement Metrics

By Amy Sample Ward on January 20, 2011

I had a lot of fun yesterday giving a webinar for the Nonprofit Webinar series; it was a whole hour discussing community engagement! Well, from the planning and analysis side,Continue readingDIY Community Engagement Metrics

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