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Guest Post by Holly Hight: When Controlling the Message Stifles Community (and Staff Morale)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

where he discussed the crossroads of movements and campaigns and the need for an open culture. We got into a discussion in the comments and she agreed to share some of her experience addressing this issue within her nonprofit organization. First, we need to move beyond the false dichotomy of message control vs. conversation.

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Reflections from Networked Nonprofit Workshop for 300 People

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve constantly stretching myself to learn new techniques that help nonprofits embrace and effectively put social media strategies and tools into practice as well as address the change management issues of becoming a Networked Nonprofit. From Conversational Keynote To Conversational Workshop.

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September #4Change Chat Topic: Change Failure

Amy Sample Ward

Leaders often blame change managers or teams who do not control the source or circumstances which cause the “failure.” The workers on the front lines of the change are often the first to see signs of trouble yet, in most org structures, they have the least interaction with upper management.

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5 Tips To Give Your Community a Voice (While Staying Balanced)

NTEN

Think of these as the digital equivalent of the comment drop box, or an “open door” policy. Define clear boundaries While many elements of a nonprofit benefit from open discussion, some areas may suffer from indiscriminate feedback. You can't stop the community from talking, but you can help define the conversation.

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Tech Across Your Org: Social Media Collaboration Across the NYC Elder Abuse Center

NTEN

Risa sums up the value of a collaborative approach: "Our staff conversations about ways to utilize social media are creative and energizing. The social media team includes the Deputy Director, the Special Projects Director, the Social Media Manager, the social media consultant, summer interns, and an outside content development consultant.

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Tech Across Your Org: Program and Fundraising Innovation Sprung from an Internal Technology Project

NTEN

When we let this discussion unfold, it simply reframed how we looked at “internal” or “proprietary” data. Has your organization had an "a ha" moment about a technology project that changed the way you work? Please share in the comments below. Anybody could observe our progress, at any time. We'd love to hear your stories!

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[VIDEO] How To Lead And Manage In Our New Nonprofit Work Reality

Bloomerang

And so I am not new to the idea about what it means to lead when the tide has shifted, but what I really had to come to understand over the last several years was what it means to really lead and manage your time and manage your team when your reality continues to change and the only thing that feels constant is change.