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Trainer’s Notebook: Facilitating Brainstorming Sessions for Nonprofit Work

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As Osborn wrote in his book, “Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom while discouragement often nips it in the bud.” The simple rules of brainstorming are typically articulated at the beginning of a session as ground rules and include the following: NO criticism or debate. Quantity matters. WORD STORM.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Integrating Thinking and Feedback Activities

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That means you have approximately 3 hours and the whole time should not be spent lecturing with a PowerPoint deck! I believe that workshops are an opportunity for nonprofit staffers to have some “thinking time” — to reflect and think about how the content applies to their specific situation. Here are some tips.

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Creating A Culture of Continuous Improvement Based On Data

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It speaks to establishing culture norms among staff of curiosity, reflection, and trust. The term “continuous” that the organization has create a virtuous cycle of feedback that repeatedly inspires staff to reflect on what is working and what can be done differently to get better results. The term means learning culture.

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How Does Your Nonprofit Use Data To Improve Results?

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Does not have a dashboard or simple collection method. Does not have a reflection process for analyzing success or failure to take into next use or campaign. Articulating measurable goals. Conversion, as measured in dollars and cents, as a means to evaluate and justify the time spent on social media. Often overwhelmed.

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Happy, Healthy 2016: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

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I had a wonderful break – filled with fun, family, walking, hiking, reading, quiet, and reflection. One annual ritual is to create “To Do/Not To Do/Reflection” notebook where I use modified bullet journaling to track my progress. I had a wonderful break – filled with fun, family, walking, hiking, reading, quiet, and reflection.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Nonprofit Branding

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Your actions should reflect your nonprofit’s brand. We recommend reflecting on your brand both internally and externally, surveying all of the above stakeholders against the following questions: How is your organization currently perceived? You need to represent those who benefit from your services ethically.

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How Can Nonprofits Switch to a Data-Driven Culture?

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I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. There are no systems in place, no dashboards or simple collection method. There not is a reflection process for analyzing success or failure to take into next use or campaign. Example of A/B Testing Results.

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