Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

Over the last 25 years I’ve been doing training, I’ve learned different and applied different methods from either being a “student” in a training facilitated by someone using a method, being trained in the method, co-designing with others, and designing and facilitating my own sessions. Networked Facilitation.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These tools help keep track of all the people who support the organization, like donors and volunteers. Organizations using a nonprofit CRM can gain a broad perspective on their operations, covering donor management, fundraising activities, and stakeholder engagement. CRM systems are integral to this effort.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. They are charged with posing and answering significant questions like these: Why was our organization founded?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. I wrote guest posts for many nonprofit publications and blogs.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

One of the most important steps in building a productive blogging strategy is creating content that engages and appeals to your audience. Supporters won’t read your blog just because they have a relationship with your nonprofit—they want to engage with informative, interesting content that actively furthers their understanding of your cause.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

How can leaders prepare themselves and their employees to develop effective systems for culling unproductive activities and managing the constant volatility? The idea is that what you build gets validated by the marketplace and you invest resources where there is evidence of a return. They are also good facilitators.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The motivation to build stronger relationships, both remote and in-person, resonated across the association community. Complacency doesn’t grow organizations or help members meet professional challenges. She explained how to use Blue Ocean Strategy to give your organization the edge in crowded digital markets. “If

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. On the other hand, these barriers may be preventing some organizations from moving their ideals to action. But endorsement from their peers goes a long way toward building buy-in. Lack of resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

From the beginning of her tenure at ENA, Nancy has made building a positive culture a priority. ENA developed its culture statements based on—People, Purpose, and Partnerships, the organization’s 3Ps. All of the association’s activities and initiatives are grounded in the ideals that are outlined below.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Last week I presented a session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice. I presented and facilitated a small group activity on rituals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The leader as facilitator -- You ensure that meetings, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships function effectively. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members. Four years after Marshall wrote, Transforming The Way We Work , he penned, Building Trust At the Speed Of Change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2019

As part of my work with nonprofit organizations to help them build a culture of resilience that I wrote about in the Happy Healthy Nonprofit , I have facilitated retreats where staff brainstorm ideas and identify simple ways that they can make working at their organization more enjoyable. Do they feel appreciated?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Create and manage different volunteer groups To encourage and facilitate conversation between your member volunteers, use your online community platform to create different groups. If your program is smaller, start with fewer groups and build from there. Your online community platform can help!

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. They are charged with posing and answering significant questions like these: Why was our organization founded?

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Social media platforms (like Facebook) facilitate connection, allowing your nonprofit to spin an extensive web of support all across the globe. Facebook, however, remains the world’s most-used social platform, with 2.958 billion active users each month. Share updates about your nonprofit’s work, impact, and upcoming activities.

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Nonprofits Source

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Given that your organization needs to grab people’s attention quickly, it’s essential that you build an engaging website that will encourage users to stick around and explore your content. . To create a site that accurately represents your organization and stirs up passion for your cause, you’ll need to develop a web design strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. This past year was my 5th year (and last) as an adjunct professor at Middlebury College.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

The leader as facilitator -- You ensure that meetings, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships function effectively. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members. Four years after Marshall wrote, Transforming The Way We Work , he penned, Building Trust At the Speed Of Change.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

A virtual auction can bring many benefits for your organization. The right technology solutions can streamline the entire fundraising experience, easing your nonprofit’s administrative burden and leaving donors with a positive impression of your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. The pandemic has drastically altered the ways nonprofits interact with their supporters.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Over the past decade, organizations like Sierra Club , Greenpeace , and 350.org By deepening their commitments to sustainability, organizations across sectors have the opportunity to enact more sustainable business practices and set an example for peer organizations. From nonprofits like 350.org

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Name your organization. . Apply to be recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization. . The agency fees are $275 for organizations filing Form 1023-EZ and $600 for organizations filing Form 1023.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. The allocation of time and effort by board members is crucial for the success of these organizations.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences. Build a mentorship program with ChatGPT as a matching assistant. The decision to outsource or build your bot narrows the options.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

She’s also the author of two books, “Building Your Brand” and “Connect to Influence.” “The The organization and its members work at the international, national, and local levels to realize the vision of a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

The leader as facilitator -- You ensure that meetings, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships function effectively. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members. Four years after Marshall wrote, Transforming The Way We Work , he penned, Building Trust At the Speed Of Change.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

That means now is the perfect time to take stock of where your organization stands, especially as we head into the always-busy year-end giving season. What will be the most important strategic asset for your organization at end-of-year and for years to come? Which strategies have worked well to keep donors engaged with your mission?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. Make the process as seamless as possible.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

An active field of research in the 1960s, machine learning is now deeply embedded in our daily lives—from receiving recommended products while we’re online shopping to Google helping us autocomplete our emails. Facilitating intelligent funding connections (coming soon.) million nonprofits worldwide. Where is AI at Candid going?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

The inability to create a variety of different contexts in our lives including different social roles, relationships, activities and goals. It is a fun activity that gets a few laughs, people moving, and replenishes energy. The easiest way to integrate team building activities is to create a ritual of meeting check-ins or check-outs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I’ve had the honor of facilitating an online peer learning exchange of Knight Grantees that are hosting Giving Days, applying and iterating on the Giving Day Playbook since 2013. Yesterday, I facilitated the first webinar in a series hosted by the Knight Foundation on taking the practice of Giving Days to the next level.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Rituals are routine and intentional activities that carry meaning. I’ve taken up many new self-care activities during 2020 to cope with the pandemic stress. Year in Review During the first two months of 2020, I taught workshops and facilitated digital transformation innovation labs in London and Warsaw.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 11, 2024

Enter Greater Giving’s guide on building a Strategic Fundraising Calendar —your key to unlocking a prosperous 2024. It serves as a comprehensive blueprint, aligning your organization’s mission with impactful fundraising initiatives. Learn how to let the data-driven insights guide you in your planning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

The leader as facilitator -- You ensure that meetings, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships function effectively. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members. Four years after Marshall wrote, Transforming The Way We Work , he penned, Building Trust At the Speed Of Change.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

His idea was to bring attention to the positive impact philanthropy has on society and to encourage people to become more involved in charitable activities. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) played a significant role in promoting and organizing National Philanthropy Day activities. In the U.S.,

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

By empowering advocates to fundraise on their behalf, organizations can increase engagement and tap into new donor bases. Many fundraisers feel awkward promoting their cause or event, even if it’s for an organization or issue they care deeply about. This act can create anxiety, self-consciousness, and reluctance.

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