Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Chris Brogan’s technique is select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Year in Review. Here they are: Rituals.

Professional 140

Professional Personal Croatia Build 140

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

It must be articulate enough to measure progress against, inspiring enough to move people to action, and still broad enough to withstand the test of time. If it has been a while since you reviewed or revised your mission statement, start here. Make sure you and your stakeholders agree on your nonprofit’s reason for being.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Chris Brogan’s technique is select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Here they are: Rituals. ” Well, 2 out of 3 is not bad!

Professional 111

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

As a funder, I have reviewed hundreds of sponsorship pitch decks, negotiated, made fund allocation decisions, executed brand activations, and more. proposal letters and pitch decks) to articulate the vision of an event in a way that makes the sponsor’s decision easier to make. Can you describe your work in those positions?

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Sponsor Program Articulate Nonprofit 72

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Development: The designated members of the finance committee and staff should review other policy examples, references, and tools for establishing an operating reserve and determining the reserve ratio that makes sense for your organization. Draft Policy : The Board-appointed team then presents the draft policy to the Board.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. . Chris Brogan’s technique is select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Here they are: Rituals.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. I also use it as a year in review tool. Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Year in Review.

Professional 114

Professional Build Journal Facilitation 114

Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Once you’ve helped visitors understand the why behind your work, it’s time to present how your nonprofit translates your mission and values into action by answering: What problems, causes, and needs are you working to actively address? Who does your nonprofit serve and how are you actively working to solve the challenges they face?

Effective 119

Effective Create Strategy Nonprofit 119

VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Being able to articulate and quantify how your organization engaged volunteers prior to the pandemic and since the outbreak is equally important to understanding the trends across the sector. Prepare a presentation. Know your own Engagement and Impact. Where were your strengths? Develop a case statement.

Organization 98

Organization Volunteer Virtual Articulate 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. I also use it as a year in review tool. Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Year in Review.

Professional 0

Professional Finland Journal Reflection 0

BoardAssist

JANUARY 30, 2018

Can and do board members articulate this focus to others, particularly potential donors? Can board and staff clearly articulate what will be different as a result of the campaign? to review the campaign priorities and preparation? Has staff presented a well-thought-out plan and timeline for undertaking the campaign?

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Campaign Fundraising Articulate Indianapolis 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

I also use it as a year in review tool. 2) Identify “My Three Themes”: I do a combination of Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Year in Review. I look for patterns.

Professional 103

Professional Facilitation Journal San Jose 103

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In a corporate sponsorship, nonprofit organizations receive vital donations and the business is able to publicly align itself with the nonprofit’s mission and present its brand as generous and philanthropic. It’s essential to discuss data collection techniques when reviewing any and all sponsorship opportunities.

Tips 52

Tips Sponsor Nonprofit Relationship 52

Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

When people are presented with something novel they don’t understand, a natural tendency is to ignore it. The Leader’s Guide to Corporate Culture , Harvard Business Review. No one should fall back on “that’s not my job” when it comes to passionately and proactively articulating your vision, mission, and values.

Culture 125

Culture Philanthropy Facilitation Job 125

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

Does a lot of &# drive by&# analysis, but no monthly review of trends. Presents a regular report to senior leadership which details high level successes, challenges, and recommendations for moving forward. Presents a report with quantitative analysis that demonstrates value. Articulating measurable goals.

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Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

So, while participants could have taken great notes and reported back to others at their organizations, having those notes plus being able to articulate a concept of how their organization implement a crowd funding campaign might just have a better chance of implementation back at the office.

Activities 105

Activities Active Activism Integration 105

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2019

In six years, I received over $160,000 in federal, state, and university grants to support my research, present and network at conferences, and conduct field work—all on a relatively niche topic (contemporary French literature, film, and graphic novels). Do you have adequate staff and time to devote to grant applications?

Grant 21

Grant Articulate Application Awareness 21

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

. ” She admits that she was wrong and was encouraged to maintain a healthier work-life balance as part of her job review. “I There is no expectation for staff to send or respond to emails over the weekends or at night. The use of devices during meetings is discouraged.

Culture 50

Culture Work Nonprofit Policy 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2013

It is about how social media (and other digital tools I might add) help an organization move towards longer-term outcomes in their theory of change or articulated goals. There’s also a Twitter chat on April 18th at 3 pm EST if you want to talk about social media measurement. Click to See Larger Version.

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Measure Learning Metrics Social Media 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and focus setting: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words .” This year, I’m adding a technique from Gretchen Rubin, author of the Happiness Project to establish and track good habits on a monthly basis. Year in Review.

Iowa 50

Iowa Facilitation Teach San Antonio 50

Forj

APRIL 24, 2018

Never use the Articulate setting that forces the learner to listen to every second of voiceover. Formats that require attention to the learner’s eyes and ears at the same time—like video and narrated presentations—are harder to fit into busy days. We reviewed it last year. . or 2x speed. Help them find the time to learn.

San Antonio 20

San Antonio Tips Technique Articulate 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

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. Have everyone present their ideas.

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Facilitation Work Chart Technique 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

There is a regular report to senior leadership which details high level successes, challenges, and recommendations for moving forward. Staff performance reviews incorporate how well the organization is doing on KPIs. identifying the new ways of working you want to see or articulating a new set of beliefs and values associated with them.

Culture 115

Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s helpful to be present at the venue and to go through a visualization exercise with key staff or volunteers. Depending on the size and style of your event, you’ll want to consider extra-duty officers or EMTs to be present. Do your best to articulate the “why” and “how” to any concerned individuals. Ready to visualize?

Personal 52

Personal Sponsor Virtual Volunteer 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And my colleague is going to share our presentation and we will jump right in. So that brings us to the heart of our presentation today. And then unpacking some case studies that can articulate some of these strategies in action. Compared to when fundraising expectations are not clearly articulated during board recruitment.

Leadership 62

Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 62

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

But if you want to get even deeper insights, do an in-depth review of a similar nonprofit’s practice – whether it be broad – such as digital marketing techniques or narrow such as analyzing specific techniques as part of a content strategy. How can your organization apply this?

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Charity Lesson Marketing Digital 128

Qgiv

JUNE 12, 2023

Nonprofit executives are charged with keeping a 30,000-foot view of the organization, and in that sense, they seem best-positioned to articulate what your organization is about. There is a school of thought that says Mission Statements are written in present tense, and Vision Statements are written in future tense. To develop.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit International Team Process 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

This guide will review the basics of membership software for nonprofits and the top solutions to consider. By clearly articulating your membership tiers and benefits across multiple marketing channels, you can connect with potential new members who would be a good fit for your program.

Software 81

Software Tools Associations API 81

Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

These platforms are what elevate a static PDF or slide show presentation to greater heights, creating courses that are engaging, interactive, and full of multimedia elements. Articulate 360. Articulate 360 is a suite of eLearning authoring apps to align with your various authoring tasks.

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eLearning Authoring Course Platform 36

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The presentation, hosted by Blackbaud and building on CFM’s TrendsWatch 2019 , touched on ways that museum workers can design their own self-care practices, how museums can support selfcare, and how museums can reform their organizational practices in ways that reduce the need for self-care. Seema) I’m a big fan of articulating norms.

Museum 21

Museum Culture Professional Training 21

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

View more presentations from Beth Kanter. It was my most memorable virtual presentation as my avatar was June Jetson and I made a flying entrance into the auditorium to the tune of the Jetson’s theme song. Networked Nonprofits have articulated SMART objectives and a target audience for their Facebook page. Introduction.

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Facebook Network Museum Nonprofit 111

Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Articulate Your Brand Characteristics. When writing your mission statement, be sure to: Make it clear and concise Make it informative Schedule regular reviews Ask for input from others. In addition to setting you apart from the rest, a unique brand identity allows you to get a loyal following, ensuring the longevity of your nonprofit.

Design 52

Design Impact Strategy Help 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2014

From this base of group and individual looking and understanding, I facilitated an activity where participants worked in teams to re-frame the design challenge question by broadening it and narrowing it. We were able to review the questions generated from each team and look for patterns. Each team got to present their idea to the group.

Foundation 102

Foundation Design Community Work 102

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

And it’s going to be a good presentation, so I’m glad you’re all joining us. I think we’re in double-digit presentations from you now, Claire, that’s pretty exciting. I think you want to be because, after this presentation, you’re going to want to follow Claire, if you aren’t already.

Video 131

Video Giving Gift Donor 131

DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 12, 2022

This guide will review common funding sources and the types of grants that they typically offer. However, any organization can apply when relevant government grant opportunities are presented (and if they’re ready for the relatively intense application and management process). Grant Funding Sources.

Grant 52

Grant Fund Nonprofit Award 52

Bloomerang

JULY 23, 2021

So if you have to leave early, or maybe get interrupted, or just want to review the content, don’t worry. We’ll get you the slides, the recording, and you can review all that content later on. And you all, if you’ve never heard her present, I think you’ll be back next year for sure. So have no fear.

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Money Video Fundraising Gift 109

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 29, 2021

We react positively when we find a website with strong, well-structured design, but it can be difficult to articulate what made the design strong. Classes, webinars, and presentations. You can also reach out to your CMS’s support team to review these guidelines and figure out how you can bring your website up to these standards.

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Websites Nonprofit Interaction Instructional 75