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Reflections from Networked Nonprofit Workshop for 300 People

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This week I lead a full-day workshop for 300 nonprofits and foundations on social media strategy and tactics. The day was designed as a one-day interactive strategy session in the morning and intensive mini-workshops on tools and tactics in the afternoon lead by a cadre of local social media specialists and experts.

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The Networked NGO in Australia and New Zealand: Te Ao Maori

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m headed to New Zealand and Australia to facilitate workshops in both countries and to keynote the ConnectingUp Conference (Australia’s version of the Nonprofit Technology Conference). I delivered the keynote there in 2008 and taught a workshop, “ Take Me To The Social Web.”

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What's the String that Ties One Experience at Your Institution with the Next?

Museum 2.0

In 2008, I wrote a post arguing that museums should focus on the pre-visit, not the post-visit, if they want to capture and retain visitors. I said: In many ways, the ability to successfully set a powerful and useful expectation for museum experiences is MORE valuable than the ability to extend said experience. Let me explain.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Best Wishes for Healthy, Happy, and Social 2008!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Chronicle of Philanthropy has a roundup of predictions for 2008 from. And finally, Chris Brogan focused on needs for 2008. What are the nptech social media needs for 2008? As we move into 2008, one last reflection, what are you lessons learned about Nonprofits and Social Media ? Let's take a look.

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RIP Google Reader: Don’t Scream Who Moved My Cheese, Pivot Your Reading

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve been using Feedly since 2008, when Kevin Gamble from the Extension community mentioned it during an online workshop that I facilitated. .” This isn’t the first time the nonprofit community has been screwed by using free tools own by corporations.

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Arts Summit 2008: The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations - Reflections

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I spoke about social media and future leadership in the arts - and also did a workshop. The plenary and workshop took place in the black box theatre with a huge projection screen. I tell folks that my recent experiences are like playing a Paganini Violin piece. It's gathering of arts leader from throughout New York State.

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Social Media and Governance: Reflections from BoardSource

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I started the social culture discussion with a story describing an Twitter and board meeting experiment I did back in 2008. I dreamed up some scenarios of boards and social media in practice based on my experience in 2008. Board source. View more presentations from Beth Kanter. Any other insights, ideas, or tips to share?